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rambling rollie



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Permanent removal of the propshaft

Would it be possible/feasible to completely remove the propshaft to turn the car into a 2wd?

Other consequences?

Advantages?

Post #391384 20th May 2020 6:12 pm
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Bobupndown



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

Why would you buy a 4x4 to then convert it to a 2wd?
If that's what you wanted landrover did make a 2wd Freelander 2 previously. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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Post #391385 20th May 2020 6:27 pm
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Grue



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New Zealand 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Sumatra Black

To avoid costly repairs to haldex, diff I'm assuming?

Just off top of head....

Pros - fuel economy

Cons - you'll look like a muppet if you get stuck on a grassy patch on side of road Laughing

Post #391387 20th May 2020 8:21 pm
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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

Wouldn't stability control be affected as you won't have power in places where it may be needed. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Post #391389 20th May 2020 9:01 pm
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impact



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Australia 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Fuji White

Pull the Haldex fuse out and go for a drive, see if you like the feel of the vehicle. I did that when was trying workout whether noise was originating from the rear diff (it was). The car handles completely different without Haldex in the picture. I didn't like it. And yes lots of lights up on the dash to let me know computer wasn't happy. MY10 TD4 SE Auto

Post #391404 21st May 2020 8:45 am
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Tigger



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Any marginal savings in fuel might be more than offset by increased insurance costs when you explain to your insurance company that it’s had a significant mechanical modification..,

Post #391433 21st May 2020 5:07 pm
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Chuckalicious



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Won't the rear diff still be functioning mechanically as the wheels will still be turning, just not under load? Learned to drive in 2011.
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Post #391481 22nd May 2020 9:37 pm
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IanMetro



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Fuji White

There are plenty of 'as designed' 2 wheel drive SUVs out there to buy.
Why ruin a well designed 4x4 like the FL2? FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
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Post #391482 22nd May 2020 10:06 pm
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petero



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Sumatra Black

It will probably have a strong tendency to spin the LH front wheel when pulling away briskly if you don't have the drive to the rear - mine did after the PTU failed. Once it was replaced and 4WD again it drove much better and hasn't spun a wheel since, even in the wet Thumbs Up

Post #391502 23rd May 2020 9:11 pm
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Arese



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Morocco 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Had my haldex replaced 4 times ... the fourth replacement needed 2 - 3 months delivery time + JLR approval. The local dealer removed the propshaft during this period and turned the car into a 2wd ... noticed fuel consumption economy (20 to 30% economy), nothing else actually in normal condition of use.

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jules



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

Im quite surprised the propshaft and haldex unit cause some much drag as to reduce fuel consumption by 20 to 30% Jules

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AstroShed



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Izmir Blue

Chuckalicious wrote:
Won't the rear diff still be functioning mechanically as the wheels will still be turning, just not under load?

Did you ever get an answer to this as I am about to remove mine as the rear diff is really noisy..?

Post #439615 24th Feb 2024 10:22 am
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Nodge68



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

AstroShed wrote:
Chuckalicious wrote:
Won't the rear diff still be functioning mechanically as the wheels will still be turning, just not under load?

Did you ever get an answer to this as I am about to remove mine as the rear diff is really noisy..?


Pulling the propshaft on an already noisy diff is pointless, as the diff will simply be driven by the rear wheels, so the noise will continue.

You're 2 options are to replace the diff, or sell the vehicle with the issue and buy a replacement. The latter option will cost you more than replacing the diff.

Be aware that if you pull the Haldex fuse, the vehicle will not have DSC or TC, but ABS will still function. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. My daily driver.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.

Post #439628 24th Feb 2024 3:27 pm
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