If you plan to go green laning, it will be cheaper to spend a bit on some modifications. When I first bought my TD4, I thought I'd save myself some cash by not bothering with any mods and just "taking it easy". Even so, I still managed to destroy 3 tyres and completely wreck my exhaust system even though I "took it easy". Not to mention the massive dent in my sill. (caused by low ground clearance) The standard Freelander is totally **** for that sort of thing. Have a peak underneath and look at the exhaust section that goes from your middle section to your rear silencer. That is all the ground clearance you have... If you ever come across a disco 1 parked up somewhere, take a look underneath and look at the exhaust system amongst all of the rust. You will see that it's nicely tucked up, out of the way. BIG difference!
Get some decent AT tyres and the 2" lift kit and you will potentially save yourself a lot of money. I still need mine lifted but I got a feeling that I will be needing a new turbo so that can wait... I recently had 4 new General Grabber AT (Not AT2) tyres fitted to my TD4. They are actually quieter than the road tyres that I had on previously. Not only that but they have given me a little bit of extra ground clearance too.
Those who claim that standard Freelanders are great off road are the same people who get caught trespassing in fields. Don't listen to anything they say!
