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Upgrades for the 'Hippo'
muddyhippo:
Hi everyone,
This is our first 4x4, and we are loving every minute of it. We are out most weekends discovering new areas where we live, and finding some that are quite challenging, requiring a more substantial vehicle to tackle the landscape. However, I have attempted to scource info on parts to upgrade my Freelander from various parts suppliers, and I am slowly getting the impression that these (A) do not exist, and (B) Freelanders are not really seen as 'serious' off-road vehicles.
Could anyone help with the folowing information?
Is there a high-lift kit, or complete suspension kit on the market?
Has anyone modified the exhaust system for higher clearance, and how?
Raised air intakes - I'm probably being very naive here, but I cannot find one for a 1.8 petrol Freelander. Is there a reason for this?
Expedition-type roof racks - does anyone do them?
All info would be greatly appreciated!
Many thanks, Karl
mill2020:
Most freebie owners will admit they are not a "Serious" offroader like a Defender, but you will be shocked just how capable they really are, in certain terrain they will out perform there big brother, and will return MPG figures that Disco & Defender owners can only dream of :lol: :lol: :lol:
If your after add on's may i suggest you join the M.A.D (Muck & Dirt) FREELANDERS forum, the M.A.D boys drive some of the most "Tricked up" freebies out there and regularly offroad them. They will be more than happy to point you in the right direction of lift kits etc.....................
www.mad-freelanders.org.uk
V8MoneyPit:
We have a 2" lift fitted from Celtic 4x4. Not sure if he's still doing them, but no doubt someone will tell us!
The thing that made most difference off road to us was fitting BFG AT tyres (215/75).
mill2020:
As far as i'm aware Celtic4x4 has stopped trading now, but you can get a 2"inch kit from Bearmach or Tornado Motorsport.
Llanigraham:
There is also the Freelander Owners Club as well, who are more than willing to get out and get muddy, plus the forum has a very useful Technical Section.
http://z11.invisionfree.com/Freelander_Club/index.php?
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