Farmer Brown
Active Member
Hi
Got a TD5 90, had it since new and it won’t be going anywhere.
Been looking at getting a Disco 4 commercial for the farm as well, wasn’t going to be too fussy about it’s condition because of what I’d be using it for as a farm run about etc but have been put off by tales of engine problems and snapping crankshafts. Shame as a disco 4 would be ideal.
Anyway have come across a few full size RR’s with the 3.6 V8 diesel for similar sub £10k money and have started to wonder if that would be an alternative if I can convert the boot into a suitable load bay.
Engine seems more reliable, be fairly similar off road and at towing I reckon. I often tow the full 3.5t so a freelander 2 is no good even tho my mum has one and I like it. Yeah I could get a pick up but I like Land Rover stuff.
Is this a mad idea? Anyone else done it? Is there anyone who makes a kit to convert RR’s into a sort of commercial vehicle? Are the sub £10k because they too are ticking time bombs like disco 4’s? I have heard of suspension issues but I don’t mind converting to coils if that’s a fix for these RR’s.
Any thoughts gratefully received!
Got a TD5 90, had it since new and it won’t be going anywhere.
Been looking at getting a Disco 4 commercial for the farm as well, wasn’t going to be too fussy about it’s condition because of what I’d be using it for as a farm run about etc but have been put off by tales of engine problems and snapping crankshafts. Shame as a disco 4 would be ideal.
Anyway have come across a few full size RR’s with the 3.6 V8 diesel for similar sub £10k money and have started to wonder if that would be an alternative if I can convert the boot into a suitable load bay.
Engine seems more reliable, be fairly similar off road and at towing I reckon. I often tow the full 3.5t so a freelander 2 is no good even tho my mum has one and I like it. Yeah I could get a pick up but I like Land Rover stuff.
Is this a mad idea? Anyone else done it? Is there anyone who makes a kit to convert RR’s into a sort of commercial vehicle? Are the sub £10k because they too are ticking time bombs like disco 4’s? I have heard of suspension issues but I don’t mind converting to coils if that’s a fix for these RR’s.
Any thoughts gratefully received!