western Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 https://www.facebook.com/100063806023580/posts/pfbid02LhKmjFxJ6V8KoxhpXrX3cbV2dvDnsUqiyKBzqR3k2PAj47wgHjyUB49sB8ttJUP1l/ Seen this on Facebook group, No mention of freewheel hubs for front axle requirement. https://www.onlinegearboxparts.com/product/lt230-selectable-2wd4wd-kit/ Not for me just thought it was of interest What do we think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 The single most useful thing about the land rover awd system is the ability to run low ratio unlocked. It makes trailer handling so much better and gives ten forward gears. To get around the part time 4wd system in most pickups, except the Mitsi Triton, there are various electronic or mechanical 'tricks of the trade'. But it means all that grunt going through one axle in low ratio, so often, even with decent axles, there is a nasty snappy sound, that's expensive... Then there's competition. It's hard to beat the predicable grip limits on a Disco or 110. Two wheel drive would achieve nothing Anyone who's ever driven a 110/90/Disco/RRC for a long distance in two wheel drive, would agree, it carp. No better on economy (unless maybe fitted with freewheel hubs) This is a specific bit of kit for a one off specials. Now if Shabs were to develop an overdrive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Hmm, had that on my possibles list for The Little Green Thing purely for hoonery and burnouts you understand 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 13 hours ago, Nonimouse said: The single most useful thing about the land rover awd system is the ability to run low ratio unlocked. It makes trailer handling so much better and gives ten forward gears. To get around the part time 4wd system in most pickups, except the Mitsi Triton, there are various electronic or mechanical 'tricks of the trade'. But it means all that grunt going through one axle in low ratio, so often, even with decent axles, there is a nasty snappy sound, that's expensive... Then there's competition. It's hard to beat the predicable grip limits on a Disco or 110. Two wheel drive would achieve nothing Anyone who's ever driven a 110/90/Disco/RRC for a long distance in two wheel drive, would agree, it carp. No better on economy (unless maybe fitted with freewheel hubs) This is a specific bit of kit for a one off specials. All very good points, however on the other hand... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 hour ago, FridgeFreezer said: All very good points, however on the other hand... I beleiev this is 'Unique' and you are very 'Special' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Me mum says I'm special 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 16 hours ago, Nonimouse said: Anyone who's ever driven a 110/90/Disco/RRC for a long distance in two wheel drive, would agree, it carp. No better on economy (unless maybe fitted with freewheel hubs) Although any fuel savings may be offset by how much fun you can have. Especially if there's a V8 involved... See also @FridgeFreezer's post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 17 hours ago, Nonimouse said: Anyone who's ever driven a 110/90/Disco/RRC for a long distance in two wheel drive, would agree, it carp. No better on economy (unless maybe fitted with freewheel hubs) I suspect that's due to the geometry being set up for 4WD though, when I swapped transfer cases in the 109 (2WD to 4WD) I had to re-do the tracking as Series are toe-in and Defender etc. are toe-out, it's definitely made the steering more vague so I assume going the other way would also be detrimental. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Well, experience in an RRC with just rear wheel drive is that it is a complete hoon fest and felt very twitchy on the throttle.... I wouldn't recommend it in the case of shoving 2.5t (as it was) RRC around in 2WD Probably fun in the right hands and in the right place (i.e. not public roads), but otherwise not actually that much use.... So I still may get one if I go LT230 in The Little Green Thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: So I still may get one if I go LT230 in The Little Green Thing. Again, I return to my words: Unique and Special 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toenden Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Having tried a couple of times to break a halfshaft i competition (defender 10 spline and lockers have their limits...) when trying to "get out" it always strikes me just how poor a LR 2wd is/how well the thing works std. 🙂 BUT the hoon factor is great! 🙂 /mads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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