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 rear diff removal |
Jock45
 23rd May 2017 8:55 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 3364 · Subject: rear diff removal |
| I believe they need to be informed of the modification. I'm sure it'll bump up the insurance, but it's more like a down-grade other than a super hi spec upgrade. |
| rear diff removal |
Jock45
23rd May 2017 7:19 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 3364 · Subject: rear diff removal |
| Thanks for the quick reply. Is there anyway to cancel this warning light? Some say it will only light up when using the drive train functions . |
| rear diff removal |
Jock45
23rd May 2017 7:08 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 3364 · Subject: rear diff removal |
| Hi, I'm looking to take off the rear diff, propshaft & driveshafts on my 08 Freelander 2 after the rear diff started to whine . So I took the propshaft off 1st & have been running in front dri ... |
| Rear Diff - Whine **ALL HERE** |
Jock45
5th Dec 2016 11:33 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 425 · Views: 185921 · Subject: Rear Diff - Whine **ALL HERE** |
| I haven't got a price yet, but after talking with some garages they say it's common round here to take the propshaft out, it doesn't harm the car and I seem to have gained on fuel consumption. |
| Rear Diff - Whine **ALL HERE** |
Jock45
4th Dec 2016 6:12 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 425 · Views: 185921 · Subject: Rear Diff - Whine **ALL HERE** |
| It turned out to be the propshaft bearings.. So the propshaft is off for the time being. |
| Rear Diff - Whine **ALL HERE** |
Jock45
1st Nov 2016 7:42 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 425 · Views: 185921 · Subject: Rear Diff - Whine **ALL HERE** |
| After reading most of the diff related posts which helped me tick off the usual suspects like tyre's & wheel bearings, l fear I may have the dreaded rear diff whine. My question is could the rear ... |
| Chattering and rattle |
Jock45
1st Nov 2016 7:16 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 2367 · Subject: Chattering and rattle |
| Turned out to be the shocks at the rear end....oh well. |
| best 17" tyres for comfort |
Jock45
14th Oct 2016 8:55 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 24 · Views: 13868 · Subject: best 17" tyres for comfort |
| Mike, got Avon zx7's fitted about 3 weeks ago....I'm very pleased with them, good grip in the dry & with the rain we've had lately I can now say that they preform well. Looks wise, nice deep tread ... |
| What tyres do you have on? |
Jock45
7th Oct 2016 10:21 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 78 · Views: 50144 · Subject: What tyres do you have on? |
| I've got Avon zx7, wasn't the tyre's I originally wanted (Firestone destination HP).. After some research on the Avon's they seem good with an 'A'wet rating C for fuel & 70dB...nice and quite and ... |
| Chattering and rattle |
Jock45
7th Oct 2016 7:59 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 2367 · Subject: Chattering and rattle |
| I've just replaced the rear anti roll bar bushes with poly bushes along with the rear drop links on my 08 freelander2.....I'm now about to replace the rear control arm bushes and trailing arm bushes ( ... |
| 'Droning' tyres |
Jock45
20th Sep 2016 7:04 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 4341 · Subject: 'Droning' tyres |
| Got 4 new Avon zx7 fitted today, miles quieter than the wranglers. Had the same issues as above... |
| Replacement bushes |
Jock45
6th Sep 2016 9:02 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 0 · Views: 1222 · Subject: Replacement bushes |
| I've been on a mission to get the suspension (front) on a 08 fl2 td4 back into good working order, so its had most of its front end suspension replaced but its since developed a click/pop sound..I've ... |
| A click/pop |
Jock45
5th Sep 2016 6:54 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 2693 · Subject: A click/pop |
| Thanks for replying, I agree....a second look at all the parts fitted. Ball joint/strut mount bearing/bush could be suspects. I shall get to the bottom of this....I will update when progress is made. |
| A click/pop |
Jock45
4th Sep 2016 3:11 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 2693 · Subject: A click/pop |
| The engine mounts look good. The click/pop happened once these suspension components were replaced... My original post stated the noise was before repairs, sorry I got that mixed up with the passenger ... |
| A click/pop |
Jock45
3rd Sep 2016 6:50 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 2693 · Subject: A click/pop |
| It's had x2 wishbones, x2 trackrod ends, x2 droplinks, anti rollbar bushes, x2 front wheel bearings, tracking plus a strut top mount (passengers side) all replaced......a lot of tyre screech on driver ... |
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