1. sharkey964

    Gwyn Lewis Propshafts???

    Not had any experience of the propshafts,but I'v had 2 suspension kits from Gwyn.Everything he sells is top quality. Marc
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    Long Term Terrafirma Big Bore Or Old Man Emu Users???

    I have had OME +5.5" shocks with Gwynn Lewis 2" lift for the last 4 years on my 90,can't fault them.They have seen some pretty serious punishment in that time,though the springs have just started to sag a bit,so I've just changed them. Marc
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    Best mods for long distance motorway drives in a defender?

    This is my latest overland build. I have soundproofed it a bit,fitted decent seats,stereo,(though you can't hear it at much over 50mph). I try not to use motorways unless I have to,then stick to about 60mph. Just come back from a 2500km trip to the Pyrenees.With no problems at all.most days...
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    Catalane Pyrenees

    Potus, Was that last photo taken in the Badenas Reales? We went there last year,though I was a bit disapointed with it,a bit flat and reliefless.Maybee we have been spoilt with all the mountains. Marc
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    Catalane Pyrenees

    Having lived here in France for 12 years now,the language is not a problem. The roadbooks are all in French,but very pictoral,so easy to understand. A mondeo may be smoother than a Defender,but you don't get to see views like this. Marc
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    Catalane Pyrenees

    Hi AI203 Yes we are about 4 to 5 hours from Millau. We have been to the Pyrenees plenty of times before,Val d' Arran,Smugglers,pass Andorra etc,but never been over towards the Med coast. Done Carcasson aswell. Vibraction RB 4 says the route in 650kms & takes around 4 days, If you google...
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    Catalane Pyrenees

    This will be our first trip of the year. Setting off either the first or second week in May 2016,I have Vibraction road book 4,so we will be following this route. http://vibraction.pa...spagne/rb_4.htm It's all in French,but you can get an idea of the route. We are planning to do it in 5 to 6...
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    Roof Tent Question on rack and rails weight limit?

    As you say.....Each to their own. It would'nt do for us all to be alike. It's all about getting out there & enjoying our hobbys.:) Marc
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    Roof Tent Question on rack and rails weight limit?

    Not quite!!!!!!! IMO,a few pluses for a hard top roof tent. It goes up in less than 2 mins. Your bed is ready to climb straight into,as all your bedding is stored in the tent. You can stop anywhere & put it up,including service station car park. Dont have to dry it out after night time rain...
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    R380 gearbox fitting

    Thanks for the replys guys I've used a suitable sized piece of wood to align to clutch plate. I've been turning the crank to try to align the splines,but with the gearbox in neutral?i'll try with it in gear tomorrow. Marc
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    R380 gearbox fitting

    Evening chaps. I just replaced my clutch with a Vaelo H/D unit,new rear oil seal & bronze bush. I have the gearbox on the engine with 3 of the studs at the top on by a few threads,but can't get the bell housing to close up at the bottom enough to get the a nut on the studs.It seems as if the...
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    'Beyond the edge' Expedition 2016

    :):):) Brilliant!!!! You had me for the first couple of paragraphs.
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    Daytime running lights

    Switched live is orange & white,I picked one up from the back of the fuse pannel.
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    Steering wheel boss splines?

    It probably is 36 spline.....But.....Land Rover has a habit of changing things randomly,and the stering wheel boss is an example of this. So to be sure,I'd get someone to take the wheel off and count them.
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    Changed the storage setup in my 90 today :)

    Great job,that. Looks realy good!
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    The LZIR Map

    Couldn't agree more. But if your stuck,it's useful to know about them.;););)
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    The LZIR Map

    HI all, I cant work out how to put myself on the map. I'm a Thiviers,in the North Dordogne,24800.I can offer recovery and mechanic. I can also recomend Landypoint SARL - Annette's Land Rover place This is an indy Landy spares stockist,(not a garage)all the staff speak English.Plus they will post...
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    Best defender videos?

    Clean undies after that one...Ehhhh Jason? :jaw::D:D:D
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    Best defender videos?

    Cudas vids are always good for a chuckle.:biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1:
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    Best defender videos?

    I like this guys vids,he posts them on other forums. Worth a look through if you have an hour or 2 to kill. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfU2t7JQIw4