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Blahblah



Member Since: 24 May 2021
Location: Perth, Western Australia (Not Scotland)
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Looking at a FL2 TD - some questions...

Hi All,

I'm new to the forum - hello!
I'm looking at buying a FL2 TD4 SE and have some questions...

I've read some horror stories about front/rear diff damage due to differences in tread depth.
https://www.freelanderspecialist.com/freel...eelander-2

Is this something that is being overstated or is it a real issue?

My concern is that I'd be looking to get some 17" rims at some stage (5-6 rims) and AT tyres so if I head out into the bush, I've spares. But no point having them if the drivetrain is damaged by using them.

Cheers,

Chris

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The tyre / diff problem was on the freelander 1 which caused damage to its drivetrain IRD (intermediate reduction drive) if tyre sizes were not evenly matched. The Freelander 2 has a totally different drivetrain using haldex as its 4x4 system. Mismatched tyres on the FL2 do not cause a problem. Having said that I do swap my tyres from front to back every 5k miles to even out the wear so that it gets 4 identical tyres each time they need changed. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

I have just put my 2 unused spares on the front. Have been around Australia with different tread depths. In Halls Creek we got a replacement tyre. One can't be too fussy when there is only one single tyre available. Any tyre is better than 3 wheels!

Just go bush with the tyres you have, you just have to be a bit more careful. Pack tyre repair kit & compressor. Almost forgot, TPMS. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Post #408264 25th May 2021 7:04 am
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Blahblah



Member Since: 24 May 2021
Location: Perth, Western Australia (Not Scotland)
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Thanks for the replies, have a good compressor from my Subaru, need a repair kit. The TPSM sounds interesting, I’ll investigate. I’m going to get the car I’ve been looking at. It had the rear diff replaced at 150k kms (there was a service bulletin but the owner paid $2k for the part!) http://www.australiancar.reviews/reviews.php#!content=recalls&make=Land%20Rover&model=Freelander%202&gen=517

Has full service history from new. Main pain is it having 19” wheels so need to dig up 5x 17”s at some point.
I fitted Dunlop Grandtrek AT5s to the Subaru and went up a size for a bit more ground clearance - great tyres.

Looking forward to getting it!

Cheers

Chris

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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

Smaller rims are better, just have to be more careful with 19 inch. But, the biggest problem out there is destroying a tyre. If you are aware from your TPMS that you have a leak & save a tyre, you are in an infinitely better place than no more spares.

You're in the Kimberley & can keep plugging tyres & keep your spare. That is a lot of peace of mind! Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

Post #408293 26th May 2021 2:04 am
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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

Blahblah wrote:
have a good compressor from my Subaru

Compressors, so you are not wasting time fiddling around in the heat & dust! https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic30454.html

OCD cleaning: https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic16241-336.html Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

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