Thread: What is the D3's "incline" limit?

60/40.

as once it was so shall it be.

Depends what mode the air suspension and driver are set to.

Had a Freelander 2 at a measured 35 degrees once, the D3 would do that too I expect.

Originally Posted by oldsalt

Thanks oldsalt - a picture sez a 1000 words
I'm sure I was not at this 'lean' - was in Grass/Gravel/Snow - low range 2 - offroad lift - on sandy/rocky track coming out of a creek along the bank for about a vehicle length.
It sure felt like 45deg but was probably about 35deg. Loved the feeling after getting out!
Thanks for the responses.
Cheers
John

Most drivers massively under-estimate the incline. Typically they think 20 degrees is 40. That photo was taken at the Werribee Training Ground and the angle is about 20-25. There is a second incline a little further along which the driver is on the downside, and students tend to think that is a steeper incline. It is not, it just feels worse as the driver is on the downside. That particular section has been tackled by lifted 76 Series, 101s and various other vehicles with much higher CoGs and/or narrow track than a D3.

The big problem with sideslopes is more often a loss of lateral traction leading to a slide leading to a trip leading to a roll. In the case of the Werribee track that is impossible given the huge ruts the downside of the car is in. I see there was water in the ruts that day which is a good teaching point as I discuss with students how steep the angle may be -- then we get a stick and poke it in to the water to see how far down it goes and discover the puddle is a lot deeper than first thought, hence angle greater and the necessity of a recce to assess the terrain and avoid surprises is apparent.

Here's another example for you.....

Officially, it's 45 deg - used to be written in some D3 brochures and the LR website. That's in standard spec, without load on the roof etc.

you should also factor in your speed when considering the angle.

With momentum the effect of small bumps is exaggerated through bounce in the suspension and therefore a greater chance of laying your vehicle over on its side for a rest.