Thanks for your kind comment Ruymanbr! 👍 I have a few other videos on the channel of the vehicle in action, you may want to check those out! If you're intrested in modifying a FL2 yourself or in driving them offroad then I actually run a facebook group dedicated to just that! Check out the link below: facebook.com/groups/354952682390021/?ref=share
Thanks Luis! They are great vehicles and I certainly enjoy using mine in the rough! If you fancy getting some more information on the vehicles then why not join up with us in the 'Freelander 2 OffRoad Group' over on Facebook?! It'd be great to have you, just follow the link below: facebook.com/groups/354952682390021/ I hope that helps! 👍🚜
@Joel Self - Outdoor Instructor Are you planning more videos showing the capabilities of the Freelander 2? RU-vid is missing some genuinely good Freelander content. It would be great to see it doing some mud, off-road, and the winching and towing you talked about. I have a 2011 I am setting up similarly for some camping and travel around the Pacific Northwest of the US. I'm English, but living in Oregon. I have recently fitted the rails, crossbars, and am fitting a roof top tent this weekend, battery power and solar etc. My Tyre choice was the Atturo Trail Blade XT, though I did look at the Geolanders. I am also considering the Muddy Mods Winch mount. Good job, all the best.
Hi Louis! First off I'd just like to thank you for your kind comments about the video and my vehicle, Im very proud of what its become! And to address your question regarding future FL2 content, yes absolutely! We are in lock-down here in the UK still and so cant make any non-essential journeys. (Such as to play in the mud.) But when we are able to get out again I hope to be filming alot of the byways and greenlanes here to show how capable the FL2 is! 👍 If you haven't already joined them then I suggest checking out the following Facebook Groups: • Muddy Freelander • Freelander 2 Owners Group (FL2OG) In the groups you'll also find alot of offroad content - Some of which is posted by me. Stay well. Cheers Joel Self Outdoor Instructor
@@JoelSelfOutdoorInstructor Cheers matey, I have requested to join those and will check them out. I appreciate the suggestion, and look forward to more videos.
Hi Louis, I just figured I should mention that if you're a facebook user you would be very welcome to join my recently made group - 'Freelander 2 OffRoad Group - FL2ORG'! Did you pick up a MuddyMods winch by the way? (Mines been getting alot of use recently pulling clients out who've got stuck in the mud on activity days and such! - great bit of kit, throughly reccomend them!) facebook.com/groups/354952682390021/?ref=share
Love it ! I pick a freelander 2 up this Saturday I had no idea they were so capable off road I love the mods mate but do they affect motorway driving much?
Thanks Morgan! Glad you enjoyed the video, I don't know if you've see but there are quite a few FL2 clips here on my channel! The mods do indeed affect motorway driving but only by way of damaging your MPG (no other ill-effect because of it). I've taken my vehicle to the extreme end of the modified spectrum but that results in me getting between 23-26mpg on a motorway run. I hope that helps 👍🚜
Thanks Michael! 👍 Best of luck with your plan! There are several companies supplying FL1 modifications but I'd suggest contacting Warren and Chell from MuddyMods to hear what offering of products they have. (They very much have been leading the way in the Freelander (1&2) modifications market! 👍
A good start Joe. I'm not sure about those foliage cables. In my experience a branch will flick back very quickly and will probably hit the A pillar harder than if the cables weren't there.
Good video. I too don't like the bush cables, on the basis of what they would do to a pedestrian if one happened to collide with the car on the road (it does happen, and cars are designed to minimise damage to a human body that comes into contact). If you only fit them for green laning then fine.
I can't remember off the top of my head Im afraid, but join us in the Freelander 2 OffRoad Group (FL2ORG) on Facebook and Im sure someone will know. 😁👍🚜
Nice video Joel. Whilst I don't have an FL2 it has given me some ideas for my FL1. I do have to ask one question, do you get any bother having your license plate up on the roof rack?
Hi @The-Observer, good question but no I've had no issues from it, infact quite a number of vehicles around my way have the plate mounted up in the same kind of position. 👍 I hope that helps, all the best with your FL1 build!
Thanks Hayden! The speedometer will be out by a small amount (roughly 8%) which I account for in my driving. Other than that there are only positives in my experience! If you have a manual the gearing may become too high for reasonable offroad use so do keep that in mind, but with an auto like mine its just perfect 😁👍🚜
No worries ST, glad it's been of interest! Wheel arch modifications might be a little tricky to explain via a written message. Are you Facebook user? If so the Facebook Group 'Freelander 2 Owners Group - FL2OG' would be a good place to get in touch with me and I can send you some photos on there. 😁👍
Hi Steve, I would say so yes, the way that it actually turned out for me was that MuddyMods fitted mine as they were installing my lift kit at the same time, just made sence to do the lot. (I didnt fancy attempting the lift myself!) Having seen how the sliders are mounted up it shouldn't be a drama for someone who's a bit handy. 👍
Hi Bob, its not a strict full time 4wheel-drive system, no. During normal driving the majority of power is run to rear wheels (I have been told this is around 80%), the remaining power (20%) is sent to the front wheels, however when the system detects a need for a shift in power the Haldex controls that appropriately and will adjust the power ratio to each wheel.
Hi Bob just figured I should mention that if you're a facebook user you would be very welcome to join my recently made group - 'Freelander 2 OffRoad Group - FL2ORG' it would be a good place for you to ask questions like this and get any other info you might need on the FL2 when it comes to taking them away from the tarmac roads! facebook.com/groups/354952682390021/?ref=share
@@JoelSelfOutdoorInstructor You see, that's your biggest problem... You have a Haldex as your centre diff :( Same as the VW city 4x4's. Get a Full Locker in center, a full locker in the rear and a Haldex in Front! Then you are talking... My Duster comes out with a Center Diff Locker and for 300 pound I installed a LockRight locker in the rear axle and another 340 pounds got me a Torsen in front! Here in Africa you won't make it past the 1st sand dune with a build like that. Looks good on grass though...
@@MrGoMariothough I appreciate what you're getting at I beg to differ with regards to the dunes. Online I see quite a number of FL2s driving in deserts, beaches (sand in general) and they cope with it brilliantly. - I run the 'Freelander 2 Offroad Group' and our members regularly post videos and photos of their days in the rough. (This includes our Australian and South African members who seem to regularly drive in the sand.) - The key feature to note is that in deep snow or very soft sand you can turn off the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) which allows you to get through these types of terrain more easily. - Obviously in addition to the 'given' factors (good tyres, correct tyre pressures, correct terrain response mode and appropriate driver skill level.) 👍
Hi Joel, I've been following you from Italy for a long time. Sorry but I also tried to fit Cooper St Maxx 245/75/17 tires, but I couldn't do it. I also have the 4cm front and rear lift kit and spacers of 30 mm. How did you solve the problem of the front tires rubbing on the stone guards?
Hey there @DieselDudeOffRoad just figured I should mention that as you're a facebook user (and very active in your Freelander2) you would be very welcome to join my recently made group - 'Freelander 2 OffRoad Group - FL2ORG'. Great place to network with other enthusiastic FL2 owners and you can also share your videos there too. 👍 Stay Well! facebook.com/groups/354952682390021/?ref=share
Hi David, thanks for your question, this gets asked alot. - My average MPG is 22 (majoriry offroad + short on road journeys). - Before being modified she used to get 26mpg. 👍 When I occasionally do long motorway runs she can still get upto 35mpg (occasionally even 39mpg at the very most)! I hope that all helps! 😁👍🚜
Hi Titus I'd have to direct that question to Warren from MuddyMods who make the lift kit so you get the clearest possible anwser on what is and isnt nessacery to do. His email is below... Email: info@muddymods.com
Hi Joel. Thank you so much for this video. I wanted to ask, did your FL2 come with those wheels, or did you order them? My 2008 has 19", and have found it rather difficult to find 17" wheels. I keep considering if it's better to buy non-LR steel ones instead. Thanks!
Hi @Doctor! Im glad to hear you enjoyed the video! With regards to the wheels yes I purchased mine with 17" rims, many I've seen have 18" and 19" though, I believe these were all available sizes direct from LR when the vehicles were new. Are you a member of the facebook group 'Freelander 2 Owners Group' (FL2OG)? If not i suggest hopping on there its a great group to get info and meet other keen FL2 owners... but possibly more important to you right now they have a sales page where Im certain you could find some 17" alloy rims (and Im sure you could get some advice on steel ones too!) I hope that helps! If you need any more info or have more questions then please dont hesitate to get in touch! 👍
Looks great! Does the coil spacers for the lift detract from the beautiful suspension feel? (I'm obviously aware the centre of gravity is higher, which would affect the feel... but talkong more about ride comfort etc)
Hi Tim, thanks for the question! Yes comfort is still 11/10! 😉 - In all seriousness with tge home made roof rack's weight and tge lift combined I used a set if 30mm wheel spacers to counteract that overly top-heavy feeling. She sways about abit, but then she always did! Personally I love the smooth drive and standard soft suspension set up...
Hi John, no standard length brake-lines are fine. However if you're lifting yours and your lines are in need of replacement then doing it all at once makes good sence in which case why not go for longer ones anyway! 👍🚜
Hey bro.. How r u.? I also have LR2 and now I am, also looking for some modifications.. This your cars looks preet good. My question is what will be the approximate cost of modification like u done in your car.?
Hi Anand! 👋 Thanks for your comment, I'm afraid I've never added it up to know! Alot of the modifications are provided by a company called MuddyMods (www.muddymods.com) it might be worth popping on their website and drawing up a price from there. It'll be a few thousand for EVERYTHING! (Bare in mind the modifications tour I've done here on the channel is a year out of date snd she's had a fair amount done in the meantime.) I hope that helps! 😁👍🚜
Hi PyroPlays, thanks for your question! 😁👍 The FL2 is a great vehicle and I love mine to bits. Very capable on the road and off the road BUT I can see some 'cons' to it as a first car - some of those are based upon your driving experiance and vehicle needs (so some such as size might actually be positives.) • They are big vehicles and handle like it too! • They are expensive to run (poor MPG and being a landrover they do need repairs from time to time!) • They have 'large engines' -, atleast as far as UK insurance companies are concerned for new drivers (2.2L) • They are addictive! LandRover life is something you'll easily get sucked into and you'll find yourself modifying them and getting involved in all sorts of silly days out in the mud! • They are (depending on the company) expensive to insure for young drivers. Now all of that said I think you'd love owning one. They are brilliant in so many ways, just be prepared for those things listed above. I've always owned 4x4s since I started driving and this is by far the best of them as far as comfort and capabilities go. I've done some other videos about the FL2 so do check out the rest of the channel if that's of interest to you. And if you have any other questions do let me know and I'll do everything I can to help! 👍
@@JoelSelfOutdoorInstructor Thank you so much! Great information. I'm into mechanics and mountain biking hahaha so I think a LR would be great for me. Just the insurance may be some trouble, I'll get some quotes. I'll be checking out some of your other videos in the near future! :D
PyroPlays Hiya mate just read your comment. Bought myn 2 yrs ago as a first car when i passed. Cant fault it mate I love myn. Insurence for me worked out cheaper than a hatchback.
@@romaannazir3372 dang that's great news! They only have an insurance group of 19 so pretty low for a bigger car! I'll have a look at them. Thanks again dude
I think I must have bought the last set of lamp guards in the world. There was one set available in the US. I now have a newer FR2 and could do with a set for that. (I still own the earlier one) Please tell me where I can find them!
Hi John These lamp gaurds are readily available for the Freelander 2 but only one shape exists for the front and for the back so depending on your light type. Particularly the rear was changed on later models, you need to be sure you they will look right before buying. Rears can be attained on Ebay from a multitude of suppliers from £20-£50. The front ones can be bought from the likes of MuddyMods (www.muddymods.com) but again ensure you'll be happy with the look and how they line up with your lights before fitting. The pre-facelift and post facelift front gaurds are aesthetically the same but mount differently on account of the different shaped grill. If you need more information or would just like to chat more about the Freelander 2 then you'd be very welcome to join us in the 'Freelander 2 OffRoad Group (FL2ORG)' on Facebook! We have thousands of members and a great community of owners! 😁👍🚜
@@JoelSelfOutdoorInstructor Thanks Joel. The FR2 I've recently bought is exactly the same model as the 57 plate one I have with the fitted lampguards, so I need another identical set. I'll check out muddy mods. My aim is to use the newer model 58 plate one kitted out as a camper type of vehicle and convert the 57 plate one to something similar to yours, since I'm off road and fishing/shooting quite a bit. I don't do Facebook (my wife does!), but wouldn't mind joining up on one of your trips. I have AT General grabbers on that but with some modification I may well fit those Yokohamas.
Hi John You'd be very welcome to get involved. If your wife wants to join us in the group you can keep upto date with trips and events! (Aswell as mechanical advice, modification ideas etc.) Also I've got to ask but are you John Craddock of John Craddock Ltd? (Landy parts suppliers?) If so you can also use the group to advertise (within certain peramiters). Feel free to drop me an email at joelself.outdoorinstructor@gmail.com if you'd like to discuss that. (Its free!) All the best with your search for lamp gaurds, Im sure warren and Chell from MuddyMods will be able to help you out, very knowledge folks and well regarded in the Freelander world. 😁👍🚜
Hi JA No problem at all! Infact they work brilliantly! I'll certainly never be dropping back to standard sizing. These really are the buisness when it comes to driving in the rough! 👍
Great question @basvandervoort, unfortunately one with a poor anwser, the spot lights arn't yet wired in! They are all set for it and have been on the to-do list for a while now but I just havent finished connecting them up. Apoligies I cant be of more help on that front. 👍
Joel Self - Outdoor Instructor thanks for the quick reply. I did have rooftop lights on my subaru forester and i attached the cables trough the the tailgate of the car. I put the wire along my roofrack from the front to the back of the car. It worked, but you still saw the cable at the tailgate of the car. It was just a few cm’s.. it’s not a perfect solution, but it worked. I’m having a FR2 now and i would like to install new rooflights like you did. Please send me a update (or make a video, that’s even better 😉) if you have a solution. Did you installed the lights on the grill already?
Nice one@@basvandervoort! No unfortunately those front strobes might be comming off, the lights themselves were only cheap and before I even started considering wiring them in I had one start condensating on the inside and having hooked it up temporarily to test it it only works intermitently - so they will be a bin or replacment job. I'll be sure to give you a heads up as and when the lights do get wired in! 👍
Joel Self - Outdoor Instructor looking forward to the updates. I juste made a subscription on your channel. And: don’t but the strobes from ali express. Haha 😂
Haha dont worry I wont@@basvandervoort ! (These were actually purchased as part of a kit along with the brackets, a bit dissapointed.) But no, I'll pick up some quality ones at some stage. Stay well and thanks for the sub, really appreciate that! 👍
Hi Tonny! The winch install was carried out by a company called MuddyMods (they make the mounting etc too). Sorry I cant help any more than that myself 👍
Hi Jiro The FL2, as you mention, doesn't have Low-range - however if you have an Auto and Land Rover's terrain response system then they are more than capable in the rough - and in some situations it makes the driving easier than just having a straight low-range... to really top it off though having my oversized tyres, this means I maintain traction so much better and really can crawl through obsitcals in the same way as you can with low-ratio... I have yet to come up against an obstical I couldn't negotiate because of a lack of low-range. To see the vehicle in action and really get a handle on its capabilities check out my FL2 playlist but particularly this recent clip I uploaded - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RlKeXvU04uw.html I hope that all helps! If you have any other questions then be sure to ask!
Hi Jiro just figured I should mention that if you're a facebook user you would be very welcome to join my recently made group - 'Freelander 2 OffRoad Group - FL2ORG' - might have some useful information on there for you! facebook.com/groups/354952682390021/?ref=share
I'm in US, anyone knows any models of winch and mounting brackets that will fit 2015 LR2? Any places in Michigan or California that will do these modifications? Seems like it's so difficult to find stuff for LR2 in US...appreciate any help!
@Adeline Nicholas, I had a 02 Mazda Tribute (Sold in the USA as a Ford Escape)! - Really fun vehicle! 😁 Mind you whats that got to do with this video? 🤣👍
Hi Joshua Sadly this landy isnt very budget freindly so it probably isnt the best motor for a student - MPG is not great, many get about 24-26mpg, I get 20mpg... that in itself costs a lot but add onto that the cost of repairs and modifications it really mounts up! If you're very spanner handy and have the space to do work on it yourself then it could be a great vehicle for you! You'll certsinly fall in love with it, they havw that classic landy charm about them! For buying advice and other anwsers you might be looking for check out the facebook group I run - "Freelander 2 OffRoad Group (FL2ORG)" the owners there will be able to provide you a wealth of knowledge. I hope that helps! 🚜😁👍 Joel Self Outdoor Instructor
Thanks for the question @polat06 - Unfortunately Im not 100% sure on the anwser. If you want to join us in the "Freelander 2 OffRoad Group" (link below) then Im sure there will be a member who can help you out! I hope that helps! 👍 Group link: facebook.com/groups/354952682390021/?ref=share
Hi Honza Thank you for your question. The ladder was made by Mantec. Unfortunately they seem very rare, I know I've purchased the last oje available from new in the UK so depending on where you are an after market parts supplyer may have one in stock - otherwise it will be a case of finding them on Ebay... but like I mentioned above, they are VERY rare. Good luck with your search! They are a great addition to the vehicle particularly if you are loading equipment onto the roof alot. 👍
Hi Tim, I hope you're keeping well? Did you manage to pick up a FL2 in the end? I just figured I should mention that if you're a facebook user you would be very welcome to join my recently made group - 'Freelander 2 OffRoad Group - FL2ORG' no matter whether you're still just a perspective owner or if you have actually purchased one! It's just a nice little hub of freindly and enthusiastic owners all wanting to share adventures and help each other out! 👍 facebook.com/groups/354952682390021/?ref=share
