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Well no...But a well sorted FL1 will do pretty much everything a D2 will do, especially if the D2 doesn't have a locking centre diff.
Well no...But a well sorted FL1 will do pretty much everything a D2 will do, especially if the D2 doesn't have a locking centre diff.
Agreed, but an automatic FL1 pretty much overcomes that issue.-lack of low range
Lower than a D1/2 under the body yes, but there's no diff case in the middle of the axle, unlike the D1/2, which means a they can still get stuck on the diff case, which is lower than the body of the FL1.low ground clearance
The FL1 has a longer wheel base, and is lower as standard, so the breakover angle is less. However as the body is shorter, and the wheel base is longer, the approach angle is much the same, and the departure angle is better, simply because the D1/2 has an overhanging ass end.poor approach/breakover/departure angels
I never said it was.That isn't a locking diff.....
Well, still a No I'm afraid. Else why does LR and every other car maker offer low range on their automatic vehicles...Agreed, but an automatic FL1 pretty much overcomes that issue.
FL1 as much less clearance stock for stock. Diff pan has a very small surface area and in most cases is unlikely to cause an issue. Or put it this way, hugely unlikely that you'll be hung up on the diffs while an FL1 isn't grounding.Lower than a D1/2 under the body yes, but there's no diff case in the middle of the axle, unlike the D1/2, which means a they can still get stuck on the diff case, which is lower than the body of the FL1.
Tiny stock tyres mean the FL1 will likely dig it nose into the dirt far more often. Been there done it. Shape of the body and where it sticks out makes a big difference too. Yes the D2 has a long rear overhang and it will hit, but generally causes few problems other than being felt in the cab.The FL1 has a longer wheel base, and is lower as standard, so the breakover angle is less. However as the body is shorter, and the wheel base is longer, the approach angle is much the same, and the departure angle is better, simply because the D1/2 has an overhanging ass end.
The FL1 is also lighter, wider and lower, all of which help in tricky off road sections.
Sorry just don't really believe it. Suspect tyres or more likely driver being the real issue. I do lots and lots of trialling and off roading. And have driven 80" coiler CCV motors, leafers to competing in my p38 Range Rover. Several FL1's driven over the years and own one currently. They are leagues apart in outright ability, but more importantly easy of deployment and use when off road. The FL1 will be bashing bodywork and underside into things, with wheels very high in the air. All while travelling at speeds much higher than you really want, in a far less controlled or composed manner.My mates D2 couldn't go where my FL1 would, simply because his was too big, to tall, too wallowing, and didn't have nearly enough traction for its weight.
Umm...I never said it was.
I clearly said it's a torque biasing diff, which is better on a light vehicle, as it will drive the wheel with the most grip, and also help prevent tyres breaking away.