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    In regards to the TFL video comparison between the two Defenders and Gladiator, note that they are all modified for this rockhopping adventure. The '94 Deefer had a 3" lift with bigger than stock tyres, ie. usual mods for any live axle vehicle, as was the Gladiator. The new Defender with IFS and IRS is also modded with bigger tyres, but by using Johnson rods to create the lift, which really limit the amount of downward wheel travel when the bags are fully inflated. I think the new Defender would probably make a better showing by doing the same test again without the rods and just putting 35's on it (and eDiff), as it was designed to take 35's at a pinch just in case someone wanted to fit them (although not recommended). Either that or fit the "J Auston Fabrication" lift kits when they become available to allow fitment of bigger tyres, for the really silly stuff.

    6inch lift kit avail for D5! 35's Anyone?
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    Quote Originally Posted by cripesamighty View Post
    In regards to the TFL video comparison between the two Defenders and Gladiator, note that they are all modified for this rockhopping adventure. The '94 Deefer had a 3" lift with bigger than stock tyres, ie. usual mods for any live axle vehicle, as was the Gladiator. The new Defender with IFS and IRS is also modded with bigger tyres, but by using Johnson rods to create the lift, which really limit the amount of downward wheel travel when the bags are fully inflated. I think the new Defender would probably make a better showing by doing the same test again without the rods and just putting 35's on it (and eDiff), as it was designed to take 35's at a pinch just in case someone wanted to fit them (although not recommended). Either that or fit the "J Auston Fabrication" lift kits when they become available to allow fitment of bigger tyres, for the really silly stuff.

    6inch lift kit avail for D5! 35's Anyone?
    I took onto account that the Deefer was modded. But the new one while impressive is not designed and built for serious rock hopping, whatever way you cut it. Neat vehicle though. But to me it's a slightly more rugged D5 or lightened up D4.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ozscott View Post
    But to me it's a slightly more rugged D5 or lightened up D4.
    I think a lot of people would agree with you. Still, I would like one sitting in my driveway at some stage!
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    Wheelbase is an issue in those situations and even tho they said it was a limitation of sorts ..it is an advantage on steep rocky tracks esp with sliders and lift included. Likewise lockers.

    Really not a fair comparision at all.

    PS many shortie Patrols have been extended to mid wheel base for exactly those reasons which greatly increases stability and traction. We have one here and there's a big improvement with an extra 30cm chassis length esp on tracks like the Burgoynes.

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    How is this,real Cool


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    i recon this is their target market.
    looks like this is Middle East.
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    TFL Tow test:

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    Impressive.

    Sort of reminds me of our D4 SC for towing..it just tows beautifully.

    3.7 tonne towing in Europe...what is it here..3.5?

    If so why?

    3.7 would be a big attraction to buy one for modern weighty vans.

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    Good to see a half decent go off road:
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    Tug of war video old vs new.

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