Ok thanks that's great advice

Ok thanks again for the info

Might hold on to one as the spare is done for

Ok thankyou all the help is really much appreciated. Will get these done in the next few days and update this thread

ok will do, i think i may have taken on something more than i planned on.

as i have said intend on doing quite a few miles towing a caravan and do not want any hassle with a problematic car

is there anyway to tell if ird is shot or diff mounts etc ? or is it just a case of process of elimination?

i bought the freelander with the hopes i can keep it 4x4 thats why i searched for one with props still attached. if its a worn vcu i am happy to change it if it means i can keep the props on. the vcu still does move and is not seized so will replace it. dont fancy spending another £600-£700 on a...

maxis x2 rear 1 bridgestone dueller front 1 venturer front

this probably does not help, the tyres do not match on the front to the back ones. the rear are maxis the two front are different

ok did the wheel up test. it took approx 1 minute a couple of times i tested it. so i presume its on its way out. from what i have read above (thanks by the way) i should buy a recon vcu and bearings 1st before doing diff bearings. the only reason i thought diff was that it sounds like noise is...

ok thanks will do the wheel up test today and see how i get on. bearings are rumbling from the rear so will definitely change those anyway for peace of mind.

hello All just bought the freelander a few days ago. i am planning on towing caravan and want to keep the prop on and in good working order. already booked it in to have the rear diff bearings replaced and was considering also to replace the vcu as advised on this forum. please see pics, what do...

That's great thanks. Does that also apply then to the side steps? I want to put some of those on as well

looking at a 2nd hand towbar on eBay (landrover part with plug) are they different or same for both 3dr and 5 dr?

Ok think all is ok now (hopefully) I had not located the bar for the key barrel in place.

Spoke to soon , just checked and key is not working? Have I missed something off? Put it all back together arghhhh

Brake light switch solved the problems

2nd hand Actuator fitted and all working perfectly now

Yes all sorted now thanks. It was the brake light switch.