Defender with Discovery gearing

[Andrew Baker]

Hi Folks,

I wonder if anyone has used Defenders with Discovery higher ratio gearing on expedition - i.e. with a standard 1/2 ton in the back. How do they perform - obviously less acceleration on the road and higher top speed, but how do they fare in the rough? Would you recommend changing the gearing to the higher 1.2 ratio, or stick with the standard 1.4 gear?

Conversley, how does the standard discovery Tdi perform with a half ton load in the dez??

Thanks,

Andrew.