Charlies boy

Hi, hope this is not too late. Only just aeen it! The easy way to tell which is the noisy one is to get someone to stand by each front wheel in turn and listen while you pull away in full lock.

I've read the blurb on the above site and it sounds wonderfull, but are we sure it won't affect emissions at the next MOT?

Thanks again, you are probably right! I certainly have no intention of replacing the prop. I live in a village where salt is unheard of and I've only seen the TC lamp two or three times in the snow. Congratulations to whoever runs this site - can't fault it!

Thanks for all your comments. I have heard such a lot about gearbox problems, and how people have been running 2wd, and noticed the wind up when cornering sharply. Having discussed the whole thing with our local LR specialist we decided to give it a try, thinking that the prop could be easily be replaced anyway. Now I am so pleased with the results - free running and quicker getaway, and it irks me that the rear diff is spinning away doing nothing, and using fuel to do it (although only a tiny bit). You might say "Why not go for an ordinary car anyway?", but I like the Freelander for visibility, ride, and the seat suits my arthritic back (this is crucial). I assume to remove the half shafts, one would have to fit short 'dummy' shafts, minus the UJs to hold the wheel bearings together?

Not by the engine, but still turned (un-necessarily) by the rear wheels???

Greetings to all and a Happy New Year from a new member! This topic was last aired in 2008, so I think I am OK to revive it. I have been running my 56reg Freestyle without propshaft for several months very successfully, even in 4 inches of snow! (of course, not quite the same performance). I was wondering if anyone has considered, or attempted going the whole way and disabling the rear diff, to further reduce drag? Before anyone asks, I have cleared running 2WD with my insurance company!