Modified p38's
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tomcat59alan
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I've always found mine quite capable off road in standard form.
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You can take the bib spoiler extension off the front as per the owners manual
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The big arse overhangs and hits the ground on even mild terrain. They also have small wheels for the long wheelbase and results in poor clearance and break over angle.I've always found mine quite capable off road in standard form.
They certainly aren’t bad. But can be much improved for off rod use.
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Mine is modded and done some off roading with it.
Nothing hugely extreme. And the mods are relatively simple. But it has massively improved the weak areas the stock vehicle has off road. It is now very capable.
Although ultimately it is still a LARGE vehicle off road with lots of vulnerable bodywork.
Few years back we had a bobtailed p38 at an RTV event. Sadly they only turned up once. But it looked pretty capable.
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I've got cup holders?
RangeRoller dt
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Yes
but I’ve not replaced my UJs with rubber couplings.
but I’ve not replaced my UJs with rubber couplings.
I've got cup holders?
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Nothing major, terrafirma shocks standard length.
50/50 tyres and poly anti roll bar bushes.
It doesn't like swimming
50/50 tyres and poly anti roll bar bushes.
It doesn't like swimming
RangeRoller dt
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Nothing major, terrafirma shocks standard length.
50/50 tyres and poly anti roll bar bushes.
It doesn't like swimming
You never did show us what pulled it out?
Did @Hippo turn up with his winch, known to frequent the woods and unstuck RangeRovers?
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About the only thing I have done to mine is recalibrate the offroad height to give an additional 2 inches. The same as what you'd get if it went into beached mode. Also fitted BFG KO2 tires. I have done very well offroad in the mountains of BC following Defenders everywhere. Considering I only paid $1000 Cdn for my 99 Autobiography I am laughing. I am going to add a snorkel as the air intake is in a position where it could be flooded by a wave. Have thought about modifying the height sensor arms like Johnstone Rods to give even more height along with extended shocks and brake lines but not really sure it is necessary for what I do. I always say it doesn't matter what you do to your vehicle you can never drive up Mt. Everest.
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tomcat59alan
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Any news on getting it going?
Tbh with the whole snorkel thing I majorly agree mine has no arch liners as they interfere with the tire/wheel combo and it is easily filled with water, was the last thing I done to mine and if you go with the terrafirma one don't follow the instructions as the measurements they provide are wrong ( luckily I marked mine up with templates before I cut any holes and was quite far out)
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Have to say, I always found the off road height to be too firm, uncompliant and bouncy off road. Don't get me wrong, the extra height by increasing it 2 inches must play dividends on the poor departure and breakover angles, but it sure must be riding firm. And with stand length shocks, very little available suspension droop.
Mines on springs, isn't too bad and about 4 inches over standard and on extended shocks ,is a bit rougher than standard height air suspension but certainly isn't uncomfortable
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RangeRoller dt
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4” up and you catch the arch liners? That doesn’t sound right. you got 38” tyres or summat?
267 75's which is around 33 but I think it's more the wheels as they are a wide rim with a -32 offset
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Must be the rim or it’s really bouncy? I have 285/75/16 (standard rims) with no issues and not 4” up
