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    Freelander Suspension Bushes

    The mechanic said they are the ones on my rear suspension....
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    Freelander Suspension Bushes

    FOR: 2000 Freelander 3door, Di Hi all, Can any one tell me what I could use to replace my bushes in my freelander to make them strong? As I have been towing for 160 miles and again I need to replace them! Has anyone had customised/ strengthened ones made or can recommend any other than...
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    Towing with a 2WD freelander that used to be 4x4

    That's not too far off just over 100 miles... I will give them a ring and see what they say, as you say might well worth me fixing it and it is a good car. I think I did just reach a point when £1500 was said to me that I have spent so much money fixing this car where comes the point to say...
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    Towing with a 2WD freelander that used to be 4x4

    Hi DD3, yes it makes perfect sense... I replace me VCU approx 3 weeks before the IRD broke :/ I guess it might be a case of testing it and seeing what it can cope with with the trailer and sand bags! :)
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    Towing with a 2WD freelander that used to be 4x4

    Yeah I think the Td4's are stronger my Di only has 95BHP :) (think the torque is the same though... I believe mine is 210Nm)
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    Towing with a 2WD freelander that used to be 4x4

    Spoke to the garage the part I need is the IRD ....
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    Towing with a 2WD freelander that used to be 4x4

    Ha ha ... ok so my choice of words is not the best... that's just how it was said to me... Regarding front or back... yes I know not all cars are rear wheel drive :p Will - thank you again for your reply... I am going to go back to the mechanic and ask him which part he said would cost...
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    Towing with a 2WD freelander that used to be 4x4

    Hi, basically the brain of the car needs replaceing. When I was driving it and was talking my foot of the accelerator it was making a very loud noise that week after week was getting louder and louder (almost like a tractor) so i had the diff removed and the noise stopped. I am just conscious...
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    Towing with a 2WD freelander that used to be 4x4

    Hi Will, firstly thank you for your reply. The MAX I would ever make it tow is just over 1,300kg (I don't think it could even tow 2,000kg if it had 4 wheels) it was fine with the 1,300 when it had 4 wheels just on motorway gradients and hills it would slow right down.. Regarding the Diff -...
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    Towing with a 2WD freelander that used to be 4x4

    Hi Freelander experts I need your advise! I have a Freelander 1- 2 Litre diesel (year 2000 3 door) recently my control system for the 4x4 broke and needs replacing however its more expensive than the value of the car therefore I have had my diff removed completely making the car 2 WD only...