I'm looking to get a used LR3 and will be driving it on a nearby beach. It's hard to find a used SE with the heavy duty package. Most of the HSEs seem to have it but I prefer the SE with 18" wheels. Do I really need the locking rear differential for sand driving or is it more for rock crawling when one wheel is off the ground? IMHO, every LR3 should come with the heavy duty package...the full size spare alone justifies the cost.
Do I need to get the locking rear differential for beach driving?
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My impression is that it would help somewhat but that with all the acronyms already on the LR3, it is still very capable on the sand, despite it's 3 ton weight. I think it's probably more a factor of the kind of tires and pressure you run. I think the locker benefits are more a factor when you get one or more wheels up in the air.
I'm in the same boat as you, type in 'heavy duty' in the search criteria on autotrader or cars.com and the list gets pretty short.
I'm in the same boat as you, type in 'heavy duty' in the search criteria on autotrader or cars.com and the list gets pretty short.
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That's a nice pic!
I had to go to multiple dealerships to find an LR3 with the HD package, but I believe it's worth the hunt - especially because the cost is negligible.
I've always wondered why this is even an option. It would seem to me that any minor incremental revenue LR gets when folks buy this option is largely offset by them having to carry more variations in the production line.
However, for some reason, they once again failed to consult me.
