If I added an ARB air locker to a RRS, would it mess anything up with the computer or the terrain select features?
I can’t find a RRS with a rear locker anywhere.
Full disclosure, I prefer many engineering features of the RRS and RR but the space and flexibility of functions of the LR3/4 won out for me, even after buying a new 2007 RRSC (fullsize). A RRS SC is just that RRS-SC vs RRSC
I studied them in depth though at the time.
A few things:
1- Are you familiar with what the different models offered as standard? FYI ALL Supercharged RR and RRS have rear locker as standard factory equipment. This goes back to my 2007 RRSC I had as well as RRS back then. I am fairly sure it is still the case. So, find a SC RRS and you have found a locker.
2-let this give you something to ponder, SOME RRS had a cool feature called "dynamic handling" or something like that. Yes, it made it WAY more fun to drive on mtn roads and at 90+ on the interstate BUT, it also had a feature where in low range off road, the sway bar would/could disconnect making it MORE flexible off road than any non SC RRS. Isn't that cool?! So, if I am correct, the RRS has equal suspension travel to the LR3/4 which if correct, makes the RRS-SC MORE capable off road.... odd right. Except the inside is too small and driver sight lines are slightly reduced, at least in the 2nd generation RRS.
3-both RRS-SC and RRSC have a high speed sensing auto lowering while RRS may not and lr3 doesn't and lr4 probably doesn't.
4-cargo space and by default, 3rd row, lr3/4 obviously win. No contest. RRS sucks for interior space both in heigh, length slant of rearmot zone, etc. Roof is shorter so less rack space, upper hatch is sort of weird, etc, etc. Stadium seating is not as good but seats are better in some models. RR interior is in between in that the cargo is kinda blah but the 1st/2nd row is very nice yet like the RRS, the 2nd row seats are very much in the way taking up massive space. The RRS 2nd row is obnoxious to me.
The lr3/4 2ne row was a WOW factor for my uses. Especially with ability to remove just the center seat, OMG that's so awesome. True definition of "form follows function" Yet the split tail gate is pretty dorky IMO. The RR tailgate is better but the squared off lr3/4 rear is better so it still wins handily overall.
5-rear locker.....just fricking pay $2000 or less to have the ARB installed which ALSO introduces a multi usable onboard air compressor if you set it up that way. Add in a 2nd battery and you're in the game. Forget bumpers, racks, etc. until later. For that matter LOL I still don't have a rear locker yet I've done trails here rated "black, expert, short wheelbase 35", etc, etc"
6-comparing all factory new, the RR actually has the best ground clearance at the differentials. Something is different in the design back there but also the components are higher grade on the RR. Buying a used vehicle now, say like doing it all over again, I'd be having a hard time not trying to make the RR work by removing the 2nd row seats. But then I immediately remember I love that I have a 2nd fuel tank in spare tire location and tall floor to ceiling interior. The RR is the best vehicle though as far as just comparing machinery and components, trim, etc. ******** ******** ******** now I want a RRSC again
So, point is, I'd choose the base vehicle on your needs first, size, comfort, off road capability. You can add stuff to any of them.
