Kitting a Freelander

[Beowulf]

A coworker has asked me for help in finding accessories for his Freelander so that he can do some mild expeditionary travel.

He is primarily looking for suspension lifts and roof racks. Do you guys know of any places he should start looking?

It seems there aren't too many places that have Freelander stuff.

Dap-inc and Toddco have some spacer lifts, but this is about all he has found so far.

 

[bigreen505]

I can't comment on reliability, but I have been pretty impressed with them off road.

 

[Beowulf]

So far he has had zero mechanical issues. It is paid off and just wants to tweak it a little bit. He is just getting started so trying to talk him into ditching his current vehicle for something more worthy would scare him off of doing anything.

I totally agree that something more substantial would be nice, but I think this could be a fun little project for him. Plus it is better to make mistakes with this vehicle than a super clean Diesel 110.

Hey there are people that kit out Volvo V70's so a Freelander should be no big deal.

Come on guys this will be fun. I will make him post up pics and everything so we can share in helping him create something unique.

 

[Beowulf]

Just for reference, here is what one could look like.

 

[Antichrist]

I'm thinking if he will need a lift kit, he may very well need a 2 speed transfer case.

 

[Beowulf]

 

[Crookthumb]

There is a Safety Devices rack for sale on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Safety-Devices-Freelander-Outrack-Roof-Rack-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33651QQihZ017QQitemZ270359555566QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

It looks like he might even have a ladder.

Add four Hella 500s, FF #, or Rallye 4000 compact lights to the rack.

A rubber mat set.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LAND-ROVER-RUBBER-MAT-SET-FOR-FREELANDER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33697QQihZ001QQitemZ110362729313QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LAND-ROVER-FREELANDER-RUBBER-MATS-FULL-SET-OF-4-NICE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33697QQihZ024QQitemZ370170797990QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Cup holder inserts

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LAND-ROVER-SET-OF-2-INSERT-CUP-HOLDER-FOR-FREELANDER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63691QQihZ024QQitemZ370166113725QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Cargo Cover

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LAND-ROVER-COVER-ALPACA-FACIA-CONTRAST-FOR-FREELANDER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63690QQihZ001QQitemZ110357374452QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

If he has the 17 inch rims. Get some 16 inch LR rims and sell the 17 inch rims or put highway or snow tires on them.

That will start the kitted look.

 

[Michael Slade]

Read my exclusive road test that appeared in Four Wheeler in 1999.

 

[dallasrover]

You can also contact Chris von Czoernig over on The D90 Source,

http://www.d-90.com/

He had/has one, and I believe he may even have some parts to unload.

 

[Crookthumb]

A sump guard that would have to be shipped across the pond.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mantec-Freelander-sumpguard_W0QQitemZ130294322109QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item130294322109&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

 

[Beowulf]

He appreciates all the suggestions, thank you.

It comes down to the fact that this is what he has and this is what he is going to work on.

 

[Nonimouse]

Always surprises me when folk go on about stuff they no so little about!

Frrebie is good for overland travel (proper overland travel not your back yard camping/big tyres/look at me cr*p). Like any vehicle it has limitations but once you know them you can compensate.

You need to beef up the sump guard - try Mantec as they made the Camel spec guard

Safety Devices made a few bits and bobs as well

Safari Guard make a good snorkel

TJM do springs/struts

SuperPro do a cracking bush kit for the cr*ppy rear diff mounting

The V6 has isues with cooling so an Alisport Rad is a worthwhile addition

Cargo space is limited but adding a dog guard allows you to stack

Just remember the IRD and the Viscous coupling are always going to be week points...

 

[kellymoe]

Something that is noticeable abnout this forum and it's 'parent' magazine that it has a tendancy to forget that real world overlanding is not about just how much money you can spend, it's how far you can get on a tight budget whilst collecting memories that will be there for the rest of your life.

Well said.

 

[emmodg]

I hear ya'!

I'm going to start marketing my own special blend of "Expedition Tire Air"! When regular air isn't enough!

 

[Rev]

Maybe doing a little bit to his Freelander will give him some experience and let him know if this is his thing. Then he can look around and see if he wants a more capeable rig, and what kind, as there are lots from which to choose. Or maybe he loves his Freelander so much he will just try to make it the best darn freelander it can be!