Dribbler · Apr 5, 2017

I've not got a Freelander yet but I want one to go off-roading. It must be automatic. So which is best and are there many companies doing offroad bits-raised suspension- winch bumper-snorkel-bigger off-road tyres etc
I will be using it mainly for off-roading
I would like to go off-roading in a v6
Anyone already done this? What are the problems?

Nodge68 · Apr 5, 2017

The V6 or TD4 are the only engines available with the auto option.
Before spending money on off road bits. You need to make sure the basic vehicle is sound and reliable. This would include the VCU, IRD and diff. Also the auto box fluid has been changed and the engine is holding coolant correctly.

Once the basics are sorted, you can add some improvement for off road use.
Tyres depend on rim size chosen and weather there's a lift kit fitted.
A snorkel or raised intake is of little value off road and is mainly for looks. The Freelander floats long before the standard intake is near the water line.
I do mild off roading in my TD4 SE. I have 17" Trek rims with 225/60 Maxxis Bravo AT tyres. I don't have a lift or anything, but it goes where I need.

Muddy Mods do good quality off road stuff for the Freelander.

Colonial · Apr 5, 2017

If you can buy one that's already prepared and got all the bits you want on it, then it'll probably be cheaper than converting a road-going Freelander.

GrumpyGel · Apr 5, 2017

Dribbler said:
I've not got a Freelander yet but I want one to go off-roading. It must be automatic. So which is best and are there many companies doing offroad bits-raised suspension- winch bumper-snorkel-bigger off-road tyres etc
I will be using it mainly for off-roading
I would like to go off-roading in a v6
Anyone already done this? What are the problems?

Did it take you 4 1/2 years to come to these conclusions or just make your first post?

Dribbler · Apr 5, 2017

To be honest I could not remember being a member of Landyzone!!

Dribbler · Apr 5, 2017

Not many Freelander have been done up for off-roading

ALR2 · Apr 5, 2017

I'm going to create a thread titled:
"I want to go on roading in a freelander."

As mine has spent much of its life on a combination of trolley jack, ramps and axle stands.
On some occasions all 3 at the same time.

... keeping with this thread though, try and find one all ready kitted out.

Dribbler · Apr 5, 2017

Easier said than done

Skinny Mike · Apr 5, 2017

Using a diesel will give you more torque lower down the rev range, good for sticky or slippy situations and safer wading abilities.
They're actually pretty decent off road as standard. I've never got mine stuck in over a decade of ownership. Mainly due to plenty of forward planning and lots of good luck

Mike

GrumpyGel · Apr 6, 2017

Mine's only ever got stuck on tarmac - when bits break!

GrumpyGel · Apr 6, 2017

Dribbler said:
Easier said than done

You'll have better luck finding a TD4 already kitted out.

I'd only touch the V6 if you are good with engines. If you know what you are doing I think they can be kept running well, but if you don't, or only "think you know what you're doing" then they can and generally will destroy themselves. There are some on here who are wizards with them, the likes of Nodge and Tony (to named drop just a couple), they will actively seek out sick cars - but if you don't know the KV6 hokus pokus you are asking for trouble.

There are plenty of knobs on the "Freelander Owners Club" type Facebook pages who will have spent wedge on their Freelanders preparing them for "off road" who either never see mud or have a small problem they can't fix - so if you put out a "fvck off beast truck Freelander wanted" type post, you're likely to get a few offered. Just be very careful you don't end up with one they have "prepared" themselves that is a death trap.

I'd be wary of any 50mm lifts as the chassis needs hacking about. The 40mm lifts are only a bit smaller,. but the chassis is much less affected.

Tony e · Apr 6, 2017

WT, are you mad, this will only end in tears

Dribbler · Apr 6, 2017

Well I would put a wanted ad up but until I've got 50 posts no can do

neilly · Apr 6, 2017

Dribbler said:
Well I would put a wanted ad up but until I've got 50 posts no can do

There is a "wanted" thread in Anything Goes for newbies with sub 50 posts.

You can post there,

Cheers

Dribbler · Apr 6, 2017

Cheers may give that a go.

monkfish24 · Apr 6, 2017

Or you can do what all other LZ'ers do, just post drivvel and **** to get your count up

Winu · Apr 7, 2017

GrumpyGel said:
There are plenty of knobs on the "Freelander Owners Club" type Facebook pages who will have spent wedge on their Freelanders preparing them for "off road" who either never see mud

Hey, mine saw a mud

GrumpyGel · Apr 7, 2017

Winu said:
Hey, mine saw a mud

There are jewels in those groups to

Often they're the ones also on here !

Winu · Apr 7, 2017

, well maybe we link author to one of my cars, and he could start preparing ? LoL
What do you think?

Oh, and one link for Muddymods (Warren) cars , cos he want a big wheels and snorkel

GrumpyGel · Apr 7, 2017

Winu said:
, well maybe we link author to one of my cars, and he could start preparing ? LoL
What do you think?

Oh, and one link for Muddymods (Warren) cars , cos he want a big wheels and snorkel

Everyone starts somewhere and if he could join you to prepare a Freelander, I'm sure he would learn a lot.

I'm sure Muddymods (DD) can supply a snorkel - but for big wheels, I think he gets them from a Jeep!

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