No one here mods an FL1 unless they are demented so import or fabrication are you only choices.
So, where are people getting their offroad mods from? Muddy Mods in the UK sell some awesome gear but the cost of postage makes it too expensive. Have people made their own winch bars, snorkels, bash plates, side steps? Or can anyone recommend any fabricators in Australia? Or Adelaide?
No one here mods an FL1 unless they are demented so import or fabrication are you only choices.
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Cheers for the reply. I've had a D1, D2, and a P38 and the F1 is actually quite good offroad and from what I've seen, much better once lifted with bigger tyres. It looks like I'll have to make my own mods..but it'd be good if i knew what local fabricators were reputable too.
Perfect excuse to buy a welder, grinder and some steel and learn a new skill. 👍
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When I had my L series diesel Freelander I looked at mods etc - about the only place that had anything was BearMach UK and as far as I can recall about the only thing they had was a lift kit but that required changes to the suspension arms etc. I cannot remember details.
I had a nudge bar bit in the UK there was an OEM bar that a lightweight winch hanging off the front - there is no room behind the front bumper. Really there is not much in the way of mods you can do.
In the end I just had the nudge bar to hold my driving lights and larger 16" wheels and BFG AT tyres that increased ground clearance by about an inch.
You are right about its offroad capabilities - excellant as long as you dont have to climb steep hills at slow speed as without low range it had problems and would have to ride the clutch. When I had my FL1 I have a V8 D1 as well and the FL was just as capable as the D1 was in high range.
I would accept the FL1 for what it is - a very capable softroader and not make it something it is not.
Garry
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1971 Jaguar V12 E-Type Series 3 Roadster
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Hey cheers for the replies. It is a good excuse to buy more tools isn't it!!!
I reckon the F1 was the most capable SUV softroader of its time...and i still reckon it keeps up fine with the newer SUVs. It even keeps up with 4wds which have low range if you pick your lines right. Mine is the TD4, so I've always had good torque and engine breaking for steeper stuff. The only times it's let me down is due to ground clearance. The wading depth has always impressed me as well.
Check out MuddyMods on Facebook...they sell a lot of upgrades/mods for the F1. The Freelander following is a lot stronger in the UK!!!
As strut blocks arent legal in SA i am tempted to fit custom made Kings HD springs with +30-40mm lift and taller tyres. I am also tempted to make my own bash plate / sump guard but I'm not sure how to go about this yet.
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2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6
1977 FC 101
1976 Jaguar XJ12C
1973 Haflinger AP700
1971 Jaguar V12 E-Type Series 3 Roadster
1957 Series 1 88"
1957 Series 1 88" Station Wagon
@101RRS cheers for the heads up. How much could i increase my springs by before i run into trouble?
i really wish strut blocks were legal in SA!!! it'd make it easier and cheaper to lift!
But with strut spacers you still have the same issue - the lower suspension arms are too short and if you lift it by either spacers or longer springs you need longer suspension arms to push the wheels back out - likewise there is an issue with the steering.
It was 15 years ago that I looked at this so cannot remember the detail - as I said before, research this well before doing anything. Nothing is straight forward with the FL1.
Things I thought about.
1. Doing as you are thinking with a suspension lift.
2. Putting a LT230 CDL in a tube with a driveshaft in and out and replacing the Viscous Coupling Unit with this contraption.
3. Cutting the IRD in two so the (left hand) PTO section remained attached to the gearbox but the (right hand) front diff section was replaced with a rear diff. And replace the VCU with a Lada Niva dual range all wheel drive transfer case - so drive would come from the PTO, to the Lada tfr case with drive to the rear wheels and back the a rear diff at the front which drives the front wheel.
The result would be a dual range constant 4wd FL1 - not as silly as it sounds but it is amazing what you think up when you have too much time on your hands .
In the end I just bought a Range Rover Sport and sold the Freelander .
Garry
PS - if you decide to make your Freelander dual range - I have a spare IRD and a rear diff in my garage and a Lada transfer case in my front courtyard
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2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6
1977 FC 101
1976 Jaguar XJ12C
1973 Haflinger AP700
1971 Jaguar V12 E-Type Series 3 Roadster
1957 Series 1 88"
1957 Series 1 88" Station Wagon
Hey Garry - if you have a spare IRD and rear diff, and it’s just sitting there... Well I could help you clean up your garage space!
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