Land Rover Series 88
II / IIA / III, 1958–85
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Series 88, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.
Trims
3 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series II / early IIA 88 (to ~1967, 2.888 low box) (6.00-16 tires) | 28.0 | Series II / early IIA 4-speed | 4.7 | 49 · 22* · 32 | 7.0 in | Use → |
| Series IIA 88 (suffix C on, ~1967-71) (6.00-16 tires) | 28.0 | Series IIA 4-speed | 4.7 | 49 · 22* · 32 | 7.0 in | Use → |
| Series III 88 (1971-85) (6.00-16 tires) | 28.0 | Series III all-synchro 4-speed | 4.7 | 47 · 22 · 27 | 7.0 in | Use → |
* The maker doesn’t publish this figure for that trim, so it shows the closest trim’s (same tire where we have one), or a close relative’s that shares the same body or front end. Hover the star to see which.
Size
- Wheelbase
- 88 in
- Front overhang
- 23.5 in
- Rear overhang
- 31.1 in
- Height
- 77 in
- Body
- Short wheelbase SUV
- Stock tires
- 28.0
Transmissions and low range
- Series II / early IIA 4-speed (suffix A/B, part synchro)
- 3 · 2.04 · 1.38 · 1
- Series IIA 4-speed (suffix C on)
- 3.6 · 2.22 · 1.5 · 1
- Series III all-synchro 4-speed
- 3.68 · 2.22 · 1.5 · 1
- Low range, ser_early
- 2.888:1
- Low range, ser_late
- 2.35:1
Axles
- Front
- Rover spiral bevel, enclosed CV (Tracta/Birfield) front axle, 10-spline half shafts
- Rear
- Rover spiral bevel, fully floating
- 4.7 ratio
- All trims
- Ratios made for it
- 3.54
Brakes
- Front
- Drum
- Rear
- drum
Suspension
- Front
- solid axle on leaf springs
- Rear
- leaf springs, solid axle
- Rear layout
- Leaf springs
Fuel economy
- Highway, not EPA rated
- about 15 mpg
- Where it comes from
- Road test, 50 mph (constant speed (Series III SWB 2.25 petrol, Motor magazine 1973 test)
- As published
- 18 mpg-imp
- Source
- forums.roversnorth.com
Aftermarket bumpers
1 listedMakers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this Series 88 sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Rear
None listed yet.
Every calculator, set up for the Series 88
Source: auto-brochures.com.
Use at your own risk. These calculators are here to help you plan and to inform your decisions, not to sign off on a build. Many numbers are estimates worked out from factory figures, and some factory figures are not yet confirmed. Check every number against your own truck, its manuals and a qualified shop before you buy parts, cut, weld, lift, regear or drive on it. Long Range Desert Tools is not liable for anything you do based on these calculators or their results. The full terms are in our policies.