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Big Al Gate Opener
Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Odometer: 1 Location: Tayside
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Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:39 am Post subject: Diferances between SWB and LWB G Wagon axels
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Be gentle with me i'm a virgin to this.
Can any one tell me if there is any diferances between the long wheelbase and short wheelbase axels or running gear on a G wagon.
I am trying to make a challange buggie on a budget and thought that the G wagon was a good base vehical because of its strength and locking axels.
Would i be better with a 2.8 petrol or the 3ltr deisel.
Any one with any info please pass it on and help a newbie out.
Big Al
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clbarclay Off-Road Guru
Joined: 22 Oct 2006 Odometer: 1779 Location: Worcesterhire
1987 Land Rover Range Rover
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Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:22 am Post subject:
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As far as I'm aware the swb and lwb W460 axles were the same. Certainly the rear axle of a lwb fitted on our swb 300gd without any problems.
I would advise against the 3.0ltr n/a diesel for a buggy. Being tough as old boots was its only redeeming feature otherwise its just a very heavy and utterly gutless. A not uncommon replacement was the turbo diesel from a sprinter van, but if you building a buggy then you may well want a lighter engine.
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