> I am told repairs are easier and cheaper ?
They used to be. But now the availability and price of 90/110 parts is much the same as series...
> I want to continue to go off roading so want a cheap one to then do bits to it - is it correct that to change leaf spring to coils you need a new chassis ?
It is *possible* to do it without changing the chassis, but it is a major undertaking, and not something I'd do without a really good reason. (And I'll do most things ;-) )
> Can the height be raised without changing to coils ?
You can increase clearance with larger tyres and by using extended spring shackles... depends how daft you want to get really. A Series on 7.50s or even 9.00s is plenty tall enough in my view
> My concerns are leaf springs hitting rocks is this a problem which is why i ask about raising ?
Was never much of a problem with my Series
> If going in water do you need specific wading kit in additional to snorkel ?
You really need a wading kit before you need a snorkel. To *need* a snorkel, you need to be talking about some pretty deep water. Change the axle breathers to the coil-sprung type and extend them up, also get a drain plug.
> Any issues fitting a winch to a series vehicle?
No more than any other vehicle... just need to get a decent mounting and the kit to power it (hydraulic pump / decent battery)
> What additional benefits do overdrive and free wheel hubs give and are they a must ?
Overdrive makes road driving more civilsed.. if you can get one, I'd do so. Free Wheeling hubs, again I would fit if you can get them... I found they tended to reduce vibration in the front end since you're not spinning all your front UJ's. I never noticed any significant fuel savings with the FW hubs, but I did with the overdrive.
Hope that helps.
