DWillyEffect
Member
I've been looking for an affordable option for off roading that still has a good amount of features. I've kind of honed in on the LR4 as well as the LR3, Discovery 2,L322 Range Rover, and the L320 Range Rover Sport. Outside of Land Rover, I've looked at the Lexus GX460 and GX470. I'm wanting to explore the southeast so I doubt I'll be hitting many rock trails but it will probably be more dirt and mud and maybe some sand in Florida.
I love the look of the Discovery's prior to the current gen, the LR4 is probably my favorite looking Land Rover.
Admittedly, I'm not super knowledgeable of the specifications and technicalities of an LR4 because when they were new, they weren't in my budget. I have a few questions about the capabilities and modifications specifically about the LR4 but I do appreciate insight on the other Land Rover products as well.
-Can you modify the front and rear bumpers/add a winch?
-About the suspension, can you convert it to coil springs instead of airbags? If not, can you modify the air suspension to act as if it always has a 2.5/3 inch lift and go higher when offroad?
-Can you get smaller, 16/17 inch rims to fit a tire with a bigger side wall? What size tire do you recommend?
-How does the traction control work? None of the models I've seen online has rear locking differentials so I'm not sure if it's something I would need to add or not. I've always heard LR's traction control is top notch but I'm curious what owners think about it.
-I've been mainly looking at the older V8 models. Is there any advantages to the newer v6 models(besides what I've heard is a slight mpg gain)?
-Are there still options for roof racks/tents?
I love the look of the Discovery's prior to the current gen, the LR4 is probably my favorite looking Land Rover.
Admittedly, I'm not super knowledgeable of the specifications and technicalities of an LR4 because when they were new, they weren't in my budget. I have a few questions about the capabilities and modifications specifically about the LR4 but I do appreciate insight on the other Land Rover products as well.
-Can you modify the front and rear bumpers/add a winch?
-About the suspension, can you convert it to coil springs instead of airbags? If not, can you modify the air suspension to act as if it always has a 2.5/3 inch lift and go higher when offroad?
-Can you get smaller, 16/17 inch rims to fit a tire with a bigger side wall? What size tire do you recommend?
-How does the traction control work? None of the models I've seen online has rear locking differentials so I'm not sure if it's something I would need to add or not. I've always heard LR's traction control is top notch but I'm curious what owners think about it.
-I've been mainly looking at the older V8 models. Is there any advantages to the newer v6 models(besides what I've heard is a slight mpg gain)?
-Are there still options for roof racks/tents?