Hertfordshire Lanes?????

Kris 300TDI · Jul 30, 2008

Best wheel package i've seen at the moment is with Silverline 4x4 4 33/13.5 mudzilla tyres fitted to off set modular rims, so no wheel spacers needed for £725. the vehicle these were fitted to drove the steps at Hindhead without the use of ladders or winch and some of the stone steps are 2 foot+ high. made it look easy.

99claydond · Jul 30, 2008

miss ya'll! how about a pub meet friday or saturday? dont mind where just b good to get together!!

Dan

Spyderman · Jul 30, 2008

Leonberger, this guide will tell you what's possible re tyre sizes:
Disco Tire Fitting Guide

Spyderman · Jul 30, 2008

Leonberger said:
I have become a man possesed . first up snorkel and breathers who from and how lol .. then diff guards and steering guard , too many out there

I'd go Paddocks for Diff Guard and Axle Breathers.
If you want real quality go Southdown or Safari for the Snorkel, I've gone for the Stainless Steel Snorkel from Southdown.
Southdown's Steering, Tank Guards, etc. are a work of art, fantastic quality and not stupid money.

Kris 300TDI · Jul 30, 2008

Have a look at the pic.

Spyderman · Jul 30, 2008

Dan,
Would love to do the pub this w/e, but I'm off to Devon Friday night and not back till Sunday.

Spyderman · Jul 30, 2008

Kris,
Looks pretty good for such little tyres

Spyderman · Jul 30, 2008

Before and after the Shackle Lift:

As the Tag Line says 36" 900's rule.

Spyderman · Jul 30, 2008

Bit of a rear view, can't believe that just £30 from Paddocks on a set of Shackles would give such huge results.

Kris 300TDI · Jul 30, 2008

I should of added a picture of the Disco from the front as well, it's that wide with the 13.5 wide tyres that it's made some of the lanes we use bigger, but the tree roots in the banks get stuck in the rim and cause the tyres to go flat.

Spyderman · Jul 30, 2008

Kris,
They're seriously wide. I'd wobble around from 1 rut to the other.

classic kev · Jul 31, 2008

Looking good Spyderman

Spyderman · Jul 31, 2008

If I fit Paras as well there's another 40mm of lift available, but the standard springs are pretty new anyway and I've never driven one with paras. I've heard good and bad about them, so would want to try driving one first.

classic kev · Jul 31, 2008

Well, after a gentle night laning the Rangie is throwing another fit.

I nominate the Rangie for the Ba.Stard with Honours degree. As I got home, the oil light came on a tickover but went out at anything above, no funny noises, temp O.K. Thought just a glitch.

This morning, jumped in to go to work, she starts up, runs O.K. but oil light stays on -mmm. So faulty pressure swith or stuck oil pressure relief valve, any oil in it.

So had a quick check lunchtime. Plenty oil, no apparent short on pressure switch wiring. Fired her up and got tappet noise. So either pressure relief valve stuck (looks iffy) or the oil pump is goosed. Bottom line, I'm off the road too for the time being.

Will pull the oil pump thing to bits and see what transpires!!

Spyderman · Jul 31, 2008

kev, exactly the same symptoms as mine before it let go big style, be careful

classic kev · Jul 31, 2008

Thanks for the note of caution Spyderman. Haven't decided exactly how to take this problem on.

I might drop the sump again while I'm at it and see if there is any evidence of nasties in the bottom end (I hope not).

It is a tad tricky when the engine seemed fine, however, oil light on kinda says switch engine off!! Luckily I was on me doorstep when the light came on. Will keep ya'll posted.

Cheers.

jai_landrover · Jul 31, 2008

It seems my alternator finally decided to go pop too, about 3 minutes from my house last night. I cant really complain ive known about it for ages even carrying the new one.

Hey Gibbo, yea i saw the trailer test a year ago for about a £100 seems the price has rocketed lately but he you can find out where it would be greatly appreciated.

Jai

Leonberger · Jul 31, 2008

Wow great list of tyre info for a disco .. Thanks mate .. and that truck of yours Brett looks So much more better , with what you and DB have done . it looks right now . Good work . I have to book my Time in with DB lol .

Those Disco Pics look great but so much work needs to be done . so i recon with that list im gona aim for ..

31x10.5R15
its says i need to do this
Rear fender trimming
Possible steering stops
Spacers needed for spare tire.

Or
265/75R16 with this work tobe done
Rear fender trimming
Front endcap trimming
Steering stops
Possible bump stop height.
Spacers needed for spare tire.

Both with lift of wich brand im still not sure lol

Regards L

zoolandy · Jul 31, 2008

classic kev said:
Thanks for the note of caution Spyderman. Haven't decided exactly how to take this problem on.

I might drop the sump again while I'm at it and see if there is any evidence of nasties in the bottom end (I hope not).

It is a tad tricky when the engine seemed fine, however, oil light on kinda says switch engine off!! Luckily I was on me doorstep when the light came on. Will keep ya'll posted.

Cheers.

Kev if you need a hand dont hesitate to give me a shout,I am very busy at work at the moment but! a pleasure to assist, you have my mob No.

Spyderman · Jul 31, 2008

Leonberger, I have a set of 265/70R16 fitted to Disco 1 Steel rims, sitting in my garage, they're fitted with my Pirelli snow tyres. You're welcome to come and have a test fit to see what needs doing to yours if you want to fit that size.

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