Thread: Disappointed in the D5 / waiting for the Defender

I think LR is changing the D5's market to make more space for the new Defender below it.
They are aimed at different markets.
I haven't driven a D5 but I accept those who have say it is very capable.
Defender is aimed at different buyers.

Originally Posted by ozscott

It was a D5 new owner on here that is going to change from 22 to 20... glad to know they have 19 inch as a delete option.

Cheers

Ozscott, i was just chatting with someone about his mates 22" rims about how much he loves them! He runs 37" tyres on them, but plans on going to a 40" tyre next. Oh its on a dodge ram. Happy to link a vid too

Originally Posted by PAT303

So tell me,what stock 4wd will do the Tele track?.Prado/Paj/200 series . Pat

Prado and 200 easy at the right time of year and in the right track conditions - same with D2 and Defenders with TCS. Likewise D3 (air suspended models) and D4. Snorkel and good tyres of course. When the tracks are bad then clearance, tyres, live axles etc start to make (as you would expect) the difference. Unfortunately in the clearance stakes the live axle vehicles lend themselves to mods for clearance and with good setup are still very nice to drive on the highway.

Cheers
PPS. Being able to air down safely a 70-85 profile tyre massively aids grip also...

Yeh OK. Pat Pat

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I think LR is changing the D5's market to make more space for the new Defender below it.
They are aimed at different markets.
I haven't driven a D5 but I accept those who have say it is very capable.
Defender is aimed at different buyers.

I have heard the new defender has independent suspension, a range of different motors, and even an auto. Will wait and see

Exciting times! Cheers

I did that Tele track twice,up and back in the D2.

Snorkle,BFG A/T,cargo barrier were the only mods.

Did get a tow up a rise one year though,by a 200 series that had just winched up it.

The deep water crossings are the main issues,thats why my D4 hasn't been there,it doesn't have a snorkel.

Pat is sorta right,my son drove the exit north from Palm ck,that many others had tried,including a group from a Patrol club,many lifted and locked.All were winched or towed.

In those days,his Puma only had a 40mm lift and a set of BFG Muddies,otherwise stock.

Originally Posted by Vern

I have heard the new defender has independent suspension, a range of different motors, and even an auto. Will wait and see

Hey Vern, where did you hear that?