Englishsteve415 · Sep 15, 2015

hi all, I brought my freelander a few years ago and it had the propshaft completely removed, I'm thinking of getting one and having it refitted just wondering if it's worth the cost as I'm not sure if not having one fitted for a few years and then fitting a new one will cause any problems.

xpuser8334 · Sep 15, 2015

Some people swear that it give more MPG - I don't know..... some complain that they can't hold the front end... again I don't know.... should you run mondo or 4x4??? I would say why run a car in a mode if isn't designed to do.
If it helps.... I posted something about buying a second hand one (only in my opinion mind):-

xpuser8334 said:
depending on the price of the props..... a guy in Rotherham (and I've been to his "storage yard" sells props and VCUs on Fleabay very cheapish... I got a tried and tested VCU from him for 80notes.... he buys, sells and breaks Freelanders - I know everyones' opinion of a second hand unit, but if you don't have props or a VCU, the exchange unit and the props alone would end up costing you this much before getting a recon unit. - the link is for the old auction, but has his contact details on the page still.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-FREELANDER-COMPLETE-PROP-SHAFT-WITH-recon-VISCOUS-COUPLING-/131574023608?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=1LNXw024Cv2l3BZu5z%2FrXZkB6PU%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
If the link becomes unavailable, let me know and I will post his number - or PM me and I will PM it back (if we work out how to PM on here!)

Englishsteve415 · Sep 17, 2015

thanks the link is fine, just wondering since it has not had one fitted for at least 2 yrs would there be any problems to refitting one?

xpuser8334 · Sep 17, 2015

The answer isn't much use to you I'm afraid, but. ... depends?
Why was it removed in the first place?
Was the IRD goosed on the output?
Did the differential suffer damage because of the VCU?
You might fit it all and be ok... you might fit it and the rear diff bushes are the only reason it was removed....
Only one way to find out I'm afraid.....

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