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maddogz:
Hiya folks I'm back again  :oops:

what do I need to get to offroad my freebie?
Underbody protection? Lift?

I have general grabber at2 tyres fitted, are these adequate for light laning?

I'm used to my Vitara with 6" lift and big mud tyres but it has to go I'm afraid   :'(

Thanks in advance
Andy

V8MoneyPit:
It ultimately depends on what you want to do with it. The standard vehicle is quite capable. The only thing you find is you have to pick your lines carefully with the lack of ground clearance.

If you only want to do 'light laning' you should be fine as you are. If you want to do a few more rocky or rutted areas, you may find a lift and underbody protection is helpful.

Llanigraham:
I have none fitted to mine and as long as you read the ground carefully you shouldn't have a problem.

landy_bug:
i have at2's and no other mods and have kept up in ruts with 2" lifted defenders on salisbury plain in the mud good fun. lift is a good idea but defo sumpguard as my original one is now cracked and extend your breathers i missed one and it blocked up and caused engine management problem :oops: lol as said quite capable standard even with road tyres in mud! but for laning over ruffer terrain. 40-50mm lift, sumpguard and extended breathers should be ok

have a look on www.mad-freelanders.org.uk forum for what can be done

what engine and gearbox do you have?

maddogz:
Thanks for the replies  :D
My freebie is my daily driver/workhorse so i will only do light stuff as i dont want too much damage. It might only get out a few times but i would like to try it.
I think i might go for a 40mm lift and go and pop up Cannock Chase with BOFA4X4.
I have a Td4 on a 'y' plate with manual box. It also has HDC and TC  :cool:

Andy

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