Would it be possible/feasible to completely remove the propshaft to turn the car into a 2wd?

Other consequences?

Advantages?

Why would you buy a 4x4 to then convert it to a 2wd?
If that's what you wanted landrover did make a 2wd Freelander 2 previously. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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To avoid costly repairs to haldex, diff I'm assuming?

Just off top of head....

Pros - fuel economy

Cons - you'll look like a muppet if you get stuck on a grassy patch on side of road

Wouldn't stability control be affected as you won't have power in places where it may be needed. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Pull the Haldex fuse out and go for a drive, see if you like the feel of the vehicle. I did that when was trying workout whether noise was originating from the rear diff (it was). The car handles completely different without Haldex in the picture. I didn't like it. And yes lots of lights up on the dash to let me know computer wasn't happy. MY10 TD4 SE Auto

Any marginal savings in fuel might be more than offset by increased insurance costs when you explain to your insurance company that it’s had a significant mechanical modification..,

Won't the rear diff still be functioning mechanically as the wheels will still be turning, just not under load? FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
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There are plenty of 'as designed' 2 wheel drive SUVs out there to buy.
Why ruin a well designed 4x4 like the FL2? FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
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It will probably have a strong tendency to spin the LH front wheel when pulling away briskly if you don't have the drive to the rear - mine did after the PTU failed. Once it was replaced and 4WD again it drove much better and hasn't spun a wheel since, even in the wet

Had my haldex replaced 4 times ... the fourth replacement needed 2 - 3 months delivery time + JLR approval. The local dealer removed the propshaft during this period and turned the car into a 2wd ... noticed fuel consumption economy (20 to 30% economy), nothing else actually in normal condition of use.

Im quite surprised the propshaft and haldex unit cause some much drag as to reduce fuel consumption by 20 to 30% Jules

Chuckalicious wrote:

Won't the rear diff still be functioning mechanically as the wheels will still be turning, just not under load?

AstroShed wrote:

Chuckalicious wrote:

Won't the rear diff still be functioning mechanically as the wheels will still be turning, just not under load?

Did you ever get an answer to this as I am about to remove mine as the rear diff is really noisy..?