Category Archives: Freelander Drivetrain

We supply new, reconditioned and, when available, used drivetrain items for all Freelanders. Whether you have a problem with your VCU, IRD / transfer box, rear differential or haldex unit, we can help.

Have you bought a Freelander 1 and found it is only 2 wheel drive? Do you want to know what is involved and how much it will cost to put it back to 4 wheel drive?

Have you bought a Freelander 1 and then gone underneath to find there is no prop shaft fitted? You have been looking forward to a bit of off-roading and now you find it is only 2WD? This has happened to quite a lot of people unfortunately, and is a big disappointment when the reason you bought […]

Check Your Tyres!

We spend a lot of time harping on about how important matched tyres are on the Freelanders. This is because they operate an active-on-demand system which engages the four wheel drive automatically when it believes one of the wheels is slipping. The problem with this is that if one or more of your tyres have […]

What can happen if you have mismatched tyres on your Freelander 2?

Here is a write up for a Land Rover magazine from one of our customers, Steve King, regarding his experience of damage which occurred to his Freelander 2 drivetrain. This is what can happen when you have mismatched tyres, so please check that yours are all the same make, model, size, tread depth remaining and air […]

Freelander 2 Uprated Front Differential/Transfer Box Reconditioned 2 yr warranty – Same Day Service

Freelander 2 Uprated Front Differential/Transfer Box Reconditioned 2 yr warranty IS YOUR FREELANDER 2 WHINING / CRUNCHING FROM THE FRONT ? Do you want your beloved Freelander to run smooth and quiet again? We Can Help! If your Freelander Power Transfer Unit (PTU) / transfer box / front differential is damaged we can supply you with an […]

How to Separate a Freelander Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) from the Prop Shaft

Separating the viscous coupling unit (VCU) of your Freelander from the prop shaft can be difficult – particularly the front prop shaft which often gets very rusted. This video shows you how to separate the two without causing damage.

Freelander 1 IRD / Transfer Box Planetary Shims / Spacers / Washers – Pair 0.5mm

Freelander IRD / Transfer Box Planetary Shims £25 for a pair Free UK postage, £12 tracked and signed for postage for the rest of the World TECHNICAL INFORMATION: These Freelander IRD / Transfer Box Planetary Shims are no. 8 in the exploded diagram of the IRD opposite. These are for a Freelander 1 (1998 – 2006). […]

Freelander 2 Rear Differential Reconditioning

ONLY £495 (incl. VAT) Is Your Freelander 2 whining from the rear? Do You Want Your Beloved Freelander to run smooth and quiet again? We Can Help! If your Freelander 2 Rear Differential is damaged we can recondition it for you. We can recondition all Freelander 2 rear differentials from 2006 onwards. How can I […]

Freelander Problems from Replacing Your Tyres, and how a Viscous Coupling (VCU) Unit Fails

Have you just replaced the two front tyres on your Freelander 1, and now have all sorts of noises happening beneath you? Have you just had a puncture and replaced that one tyre to save some money, and are now faced with a staggering bill to repair your whole drive train? Are you thinking of […]

Freelander IRD / Transfer Box Shims

Freelander IRD / Transfer Box Planetary Shims £25 for a pair Free UK postage, £12 tracked and signed for postage for the rest of the World These Freelander IRD / Transfer Box Planetary Shims are no. 8 in the exploded diagram of the IRD opposite. These are for a Frelander 1 (1998  – 2006). The original shims […]

Freelander Brand New Genuine GKN Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU)

Only £747.10 + VAT Is Your Freelander Holding Back on You? Do You Want Your Beloved Freelander to have Power Again? We Can Help! A Freelander Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) should be replaced approximately every 70,000 miles – otherwise you risk doing damage to the rest of the drive train (IRD, Rear differential and even […]