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     Jonathan Good (4n24wd) New Member Username: 4n24wd Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2004 |
Which rig is a better off-roader ? Do the 4.0/4.6's have solid axles and swivel balls ? Both are going to be about 80-100k on the clock so which would be a better buy ? Is it a "6 in one hand " and " a half dozen in the other" type deal ? It looks as if mods are cheaper for a 4.0 than a RRC ? Help ! | ||
| Alan Bates (Alanb) Senior Member Username: Alanb Post Number: 510 Registered: 07-2002 |
I have both and wheel both off-road, but the 4.0/4.6 is a much larger vehicle and therefore a little tougher on tight trails. The breakover and departure angles on a 4.0/4.6 is also worse due to the longer wheelbase and rear overhang. In my opinion a SWB RRC will be better off-road due to the dimensions. But they are both awsome off-road and the 4.0/4.6 will be a much better everyday driver. Good luck on finding mods for the 4.0/4.6 let alone being cheaper than for an RRC. RRC's are very easy to mod and mods are readily avaliable. Both have solid axles, 4.0/4.6 no swivel balls. As an all round everyday driver and off-road use, I would look at the 4.0/4.6 over the RRC. 4.0's are getting cheap. As with all RRC's, they are all getting older and rust can be a big problem with them. The newer 4.0/4.6's seem to be built better overall and don't seem to have the rust problems. Have a look here: http://www.rangerovers.net | ||
| Geoff 93 RRC (Geoff) Senior Member Username: Geoff Post Number: 309 Registered: 11-2002 |
The RRC was first introduced in 1970. It has similar axles to Defenders, meaning with a good socket set you can disassemble, clean, and put back together in the field. The springs are interchangeable with other LR products. The axles are fully floating. Basic (like late 70s)HVAC and interior. Mods are easier for now on the RRC. The P38A (4.0) has a stronger frame (but the RRC is plenty strong fully boxed), galvanized steel body shell, better air suspension, stronger engine bottom end. The transmission is electronically controlled and the engine has modern distributor-less ignition. The axles are semi-floating. Complicated servo assisted HVAC system. The RRC could be had in the early years with vinyl seats and no automatic was offered. The P38A has always competed in the luxury market. Very nice and capable, but if you are looking for a trail rig, buy a RRC or a Discovery. You might be hard pressed to find a RRC with less than 100K miles, so a '97-'98 Disco might be better. |
