Welcome aboard the ship of fools ...

Putting everything in bold tells the other ...

Someone upset you then?

Got 245/75-16's (Kuhmo mt's) on my D1. Best compromise. Look right without being overtyred,

Four friends?

If it's working now don't look any further - you always find even worse things (usually rust :eek::eek::eek:)

Rust colour? :D:D:D:D

Lump hammers can be extremely useful and do not take up much space in your toolbox :):):)

Two Mars bars?

Just drive it around as normal. The box will either carry on working or explode. If it explodes gather up all the bits of cog wheels, layshaft etc and post a picture of the bits on here. We all need a laugh at this time of year :D:D:D

Breakers yard or interweb.

My Disco has a slight 'crunch' on first to second. It was like that when I bought it and if you don't try to snatch a gear change it is fine. Learn how to double de-clutch and you'll have no probs. Do a search for rust issues on here and don't be afraid to poke holes in any suspect areas. If...

A reputable off-road driving course is often better value for money than lots of toys ...

Don't go out at night ... :D:D:D

KC Daylighters are excellent. A bit out of your price range but look on ebay.

... and what offset?

Do a search on here about all the common (and uncommon) rust traps. Then go back with a pointy hammer, screwdriver, paint scraper, and a torch and give it a THOROUGH lookover. Don't be afraid to lift carpets, get underneath and hit, prod and scrape anything that looks suspect. If the seller...

Confirmed Twice.

Plenty of info on here about both issues. Just do a search :)

I did try to put a 2 1/4 series lump - complete with box, transfer etc. on a Black and Decker Workmate once ... :eek::eek::eek: