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Vehicle & Technical => Freelander => Topic started by: DoubleTop on April 01, 2009, 14:07:58

Title: Moved over to here
Post by: DoubleTop on April 01, 2009, 14:07:58

Due to a buying a R-reg Freelander, with full service history including the head gasket change :)

It appears to be bog standard, although the actual tyres fitted are not a size that's mentioned in the handbook.  225/55 I think they are from memory, Scorpion jobbies.

First things, some underbody protection and some recovery points.  No tow bar on mine, and I think that's the easiest way for the rear recovery point.  What about the front, any recommendations?

After that, see what's left in the pot for some AT tyres.

DT.

Title: Re: Moved over to here
Post by: Gordo on April 01, 2009, 18:03:08

Welcome.

I'm in the same boat - looking to protect my underneath.

Mantec kits comes recommended, but at a price. Not sure about front recovery points though - the towing eye has been suggested as suitable.

Title: Re: Moved over to here
Post by: DoubleTop on April 01, 2009, 18:40:41

I've just got myself a new centre pipe and rear box from the garage where I brought it as they were blowing :(  But that does make a nice start for me, and definately incentive to look at the underside protection.

The ground clearance at most sites I've been to looks like it could be an issue, but I'm trying to go for a happy medium between a protected 'light' off roader and using as a car for long journeys, as we've a smaller motor for work type commuting.

For a short while, I'm enjoying it being a shiny :D

DT.

Title: Re: Moved over to here
Post by: G30RGE on April 01, 2009, 20:11:11

you need one of these  :D

(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/11/96/81/60/winchp10.jpg)

Title: Re: Moved over to here
Post by: Doobreydog on April 03, 2009, 16:15:49

George... Roofrack great mate cheers (piccy below)....Just about squeeze it into garage still...Not tried it with big tyres yet.

Have you still got any of the other bits left?? If so drop me a list and I will pass round for you.

Last Week on Rudland Rigg

(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g63/doobreydog/A8K0GJ2CAPMTJF7CAW9KRRNCAWRP6YYCAYZ.jpg)

Title: Re: Moved over to here
Post by: G30RGE on April 03, 2009, 21:17:43

Looks good - glad you had a great time.
We spent teh morning in Whitby but came back via all narrowest moor roads I could find.
Dropping into Farndale we saw you lot going over Rudland (or another group maybe)

I'll drop you a mail over weekend

Title: Re: Moved over to here
Post by: Gordo on April 03, 2009, 23:50:51

I'm assuming the Mantec Sump Guard and exhaust guard have gone...?

Title: Re: Moved over to here
Post by: G30RGE on April 05, 2009, 21:12:00

nope
Sump guard is in garage
Rear guard etc is still on car  :D

Title: Re: Moved over to here
Post by: G30RGE on April 05, 2009, 21:14:45

Quote from: DoubleTop on April 01, 2009, 18:40:41

The ground clearance at most sites I've been to looks like it could be an issue, but I'm trying to go for a happy medium between a protected 'light' off roader and using as a car for long journeys, as we've a smaller motor for work type commuting.
DT.

I have 5 16" alloys (great condition) with 5 x Falken AT tyres in 205 16 size. When fitted these give you over 25mm increase in ground clearance - more than enough for most Green Lanes and obstacles  :lol: