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Vehicle & Technical => Freelander => Topic started by: Disco Matt on March 19, 2010, 16:49:30

Title: Hardback/Softback - can they be swapped?
Post by: Disco Matt on March 19, 2010, 16:49:30

Just curious (and with a view to a 3dr V6 Freelander if my Disco ever has a major mechanical failure) - if you buy a hardback version can you swap to the softback, or are there differences in the bodyshells?

Title: Re: Hardback/Softback - can they be swapped?
Post by: V8MoneyPit on March 19, 2010, 17:44:07

As far as I know, you can swap them as long as you have all the right bits!

Title: Re: Hardback/Softback - can they be swapped?
Post by: Llanigraham on March 19, 2010, 18:28:04

No difference at all. All the mountings are there, you just need all the bits.

Title: Re: Hardback/Softback - can they be swapped?
Post by: Disco Matt on March 19, 2010, 21:07:16

Thanks chaps - obviously the roof rails would be a good idea to deflect branches from the fabric. The only vehicle I have any knowledge about with interchangeable roof panels is the Mazda MX5!  :lol:

Title: Re: Hardback/Softback - can they be swapped?
Post by: V8MoneyPit on March 20, 2010, 10:16:50

Roof rails are a pain with a hard top. A real nightmare removing/replacing it.

Title: Re: Hardback/Softback - can they be swapped?
Post by: andyhubbard on March 20, 2010, 10:52:00

I'll second that,i got fed up with all the trouble.