LAND ROVER FREELANDER 1 TRANSFER BOX GEARBOX IRD BLANKING PLATE GASKET BOLTS KIT
LAND ROVER FREELANDER 1 TRANSFER BOX GEARBOX IRD BLANKING PLATE GASKET BOLTS KIT
THIS KIT COMES WITH :
BLANKING PLATE
GASKET
NEW BOLTS
INSTRUCTIONS
THIS ITEM WILL FIT ALL MODELS (3 AND 5 DOOR / PETROL / DIESEL ) OF THE FREELANDER 1 UPTO 2005
WILL NOT FIT THE FREELANDER 2 MODELS
The IRD Box or transfer box is the box of tricks that balances the amount of drive to the front and rear differentials on the Land Rover Freelander 1
As the Freelander 1 is always in 4WD then this unit can wear especially if tyres are not replaced together.
Many of the Freelander 1 models on the road now are prone to IRD box failure.
Classic signs are a thumping or knocking from the transmission / noise when decelerating / increased fuel economy etc.
You basically have 2 choices - either replace the IRD box ( £500 + Labour ) or convert your car to 2WD by removing the propshaft and fitting a blanking plate over the IRD box output to the rear wheels.
The Freelander will then be a very capable front wheel drive car with good ground clearance and a good sitting position etc.
Your tyre wear will reduce and your fuel economy will improve