LR4 Replacments...

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iSurfvilano

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We have 2 LR4's, one with a locking rear diff and one without. From my experience driving in deep snow and soft sand, it doesn't make any difference. I think it only matters when rock climbing and one of the rear wheels is in the air.

The 2-speed transfer case seems to be far more important than the rear locking diff. A friend of mine frequently gets stuck on the beach in their 2015 LR4 without low gear.

Inclines are definitely different without the rear diff. I traded my first LR4 in for one with the HD package after feeling the difference in the one at the Land Rover experience in Asheville. But.... Other than inclines, you're right, no difference. Seeing that I hit the trails with those inclines throughout the year, it's a must have for me.
 

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For the first time in my life I’m not eager to swap to another vehicle. I was wondering if I’d find a magic bullet in this thread, but the LR4’s handsome lines, V8 acceleration, capacious, boxy rear end, and luxurious appointments do it for me. With the odo at 110K, looks like I’ve some time before I need to make a decision.

Ha! My problem is slightly different. I have 17k on my 2016 LR4 and 78 yrs on my 1940 bod.
I don’t know which is gonna give up first, but it’s an ugly feeling.:(:dontknow:
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Do you keep your skid plates all the time or you take them off ( fuel tank) when not off roading. With my off roaring and all extra weight during daily driving I am replacing lower control arm bushing every 24,000 miles.

Back when I was young... (until 3-4 years ago), I used to drop the Tactical fuel tank plate on the floor of my garage between off-roading trips and park the car right on top of it, it's about 100 lbs and I am sure it makes a little bit of a difference at stoplights and the fuel pump. Then again, a few years before that (with my Sport), I used to take off the Compos and put the 21" bling-o-rama staggered wheels back on as well after an off-roading adventure. I even washed and waxed my car for a whole Sunday sometimes, crazy stuff!!! ;)

Now, I just don't care anymore. I proudly drive around with California pinstriping on doors and fenders, fully ready to go off-road at a moment's notice, fuel economy and road noise be damned. The considerable time, hassle and wear and tear on my back and joints required to take that sucker up and down just aren't an acceptable trade-off for bloat, fuel economy and wear and tear on the car anymore. And once you add various skid plates and rock sliders under your car, the stock wheels and racing slicks start looking dinky anyway. As you and your kids (if you have any to drive around to all types of activities) get older, priorities change I guess... They did for me, lol. I have only replaced LCA bushings (the last time I changed the entire control arms, actually) twice in 172K miles, so I don't think removing that fuel tank would have made much of a difference - I did replace the regular bushings with poly bushings when I got the new arms about 90K miles ago though, so that may have made a difference in their longevity. Or maybe I am just luckier than you, but I ain't taking that thing down no more.
 
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Don't be fooled, the Chesapeake Bay is in poor condition - a lot of ***** up here are actually brought up from down south in places like Alabama, might as well get them fresh when down there!
Thanks, I'm aware of that but I've get mine from a reliable source in Annapolis. I do however have to take out a second mortgage to pay for them!
 

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Thanks, I'm aware of that but I've get mine from a reliable source in Annapolis.

If I ever heard that Cantler's was importing their ***** I would lose all faith in humanity... Enjoy your crab picking session wherever you go! Plenty of Old Bay and cold beer; may I suggest a Heavy Seas Loose Cannon IPA as a beer pairing.
 

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If I ever heard that Cantler's was importing their ***** I would lose all faith in humanity... Enjoy your crab picking session wherever you go! Plenty of Old Bay and cold beer; may I suggest a Heavy Seas Loose Cannon IPA as a beer pairing.
Cantler's is my source, cperez. You can't beat them and I enjoy the drive to get back to where they are.
 

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