Taking part in H4H 4x4 European Rally 2015

Two reasons I bought the Freelander:

1) It was cheaper than winter wheels and tyres for my other car; and
2) I wanted to get back to "fun" off-road and green laning after taking it far too easy in a Disco3

Well next year I get to do (2) in spades as I will be taking part in the H4H 4x4 European Rally in aid of Help for Heroes in my 54-plate Td4. I took part in 2010 in my Disco and want to have another go at raising some £££ for those who put their lives on the line in our names.

Already have a lift kit coming from Simon (SES) and have fitted a low-profile straight through rear box and some larger tyres, so ground clearance is sorted. I've a pile of signwriters vinyl coming to tart it up (see image) and plan to fit dual battery system so I can run a laptop, fridge and a few other bits and bobs for the two weeks we'll be living out of the car.

Anyone else undertaken anything like this in a Freelander have any tips to offer? And any suggestions on spares to take? VCU has just been done, as have prop bearings, and the LP fuel pump is due for change next month.

If anyone is interested in reading about the rally there are links on my team facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/TeamGoatRiders

Good luck mate-sounds great fun and a worthy cause too!
Love the proposed livery-that would look fab on my 3 door

Nice one Alan, sounds like a great thing to do!!

If I could spare the time from work would love to do something similar

Love the design! Best of luck fella!

Alan you'll want a light bar to light up the campsite and the dark roads now

Now there's an idea

NoDosh said:

Now there's an idea

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I'll come up with a deal for you if they're feasible!

Driveshafts. When my Freelander was regularly rallied, driveshafts were the main component that needed replacing. They take a lot of punishment especially with a lift and larger tyres.

Thanks Ian. What about CV joints? Any problem with those?

Same difference surely?

Doh! Showing my freelander ignorance - just checked and see they come as complete kit rather than the individual components.....

I fitted a Brit part front driveshaft..... So far it is holding up but I don't have a lift on mine and most of the milage so far is on road!

The Goat Chariot undergoing trials at a secret location in Southern England



We may or may not have witnessed the drowning of a Td5 90 shortly after this picture was taken

If you would like to donate to Help for Heroes through Team Goat Riders, you 'll find our donations page here:

Alan Brice

More updates and gratuitous pics here: https://www.facebook.com/TeamGoatRiders