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diff-breaker:
:?:  I have a 110 defender but am considering selling and getting either a Series 2 or 3 diesel after busting my diff - ouch to the pocket !
I am told repairs are easier and cheaper ?
I want to continue to go off roading so want a cheap one to then do bits to it - is it correct that to change leaf spring to coils you need a new chassis ?
Can the height be raised without changing to coils ?
My concerns are leaf springs hitting rocks is this a problem which is why i ask about raising ?
If going in water do you need specific wading kit in additional to snorkel ?
Any issues fitting a winch to a series vehicle?
What additional benefits do overdrive and free wheel hubs give and are they a must ?
Anything else i should consider ?
So many questions  :-k

muddyweb:
> I am told repairs are easier and cheaper ?

They used to be.  But now the availability and price of 90/110 parts is much the same as series...


> I want to continue to go off roading so want a cheap one to then do bits to it - is it correct that to change leaf spring to coils you need a new chassis ?

It is *possible* to do it without changing the chassis, but it is a major undertaking, and not something I'd do without a really good reason.  (And I'll do most things ;-) )


> Can the height be raised without changing to coils ?

You can increase clearance with larger tyres and by using extended spring shackles...  depends how daft you want to get really.   A Series on 7.50s or even 9.00s is plenty tall enough in my view


> My concerns are leaf springs hitting rocks is this a problem which is why i ask about raising ?

Was never much of a problem with my Series


> If going in water do you need specific wading kit in additional to snorkel ?

You really need a wading kit before you need a snorkel.  To *need* a snorkel, you need to be talking about some pretty deep water.   Change the axle breathers to the coil-sprung type and extend them up, also get a drain plug.


>  Any issues fitting a winch to a series vehicle?

No more than any other vehicle... just need to get a decent mounting and the kit to power it (hydraulic pump / decent battery)


> What additional benefits do overdrive and free wheel hubs give and are they a must ?

Overdrive makes road driving more civilsed.. if you can get one, I'd do so.   Free Wheeling hubs, again I would fit if you can get them...  I found they tended to reduce vibration in the front end since you're not spinning all your front UJ's.  I never noticed any significant fuel savings with the FW hubs, but I did with the overdrive.


Hope that helps.

diff-breaker:
thanks very much for that - I'll let you know how it goes.

diff-breaker:
Any loss in off road performance through leaf springs v coils ?
What's the difference in fuel consumption between petrol and diesel ?
Question is do i go for a cheap Series 3 or splash out more on a 90 ?

muddyweb:
ahh, well.. there is a debate...

*Generally* speaking...  a coiler will be easier on the bones...  as to the off-road performance... well... that depends more on the driver than the vehicle ;-)

Fuel consumption will be better with a diesel, but the petrol is more driveable.

You'll get a much better Series 3 for the money than you will a 90... depends how rich you are ;-)

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