Just out of interest, what style are they? Cheers

I would be interested, but I don’t trust my Landy on a 2 hour trip!

Sounds like a UJ or A-frame ball joint (I reckon UJ).

I don’t know the brand, they were given to me by a friend. They all seem to look fairly similar. The pics aren’t very exciting, can’t really see anything too different, perhaps this is why I wasn’t really tempted before. Big difference actually using them though.

Put some seat risers/rails on yesterday, should have done it years ago! Massive difference if you’re not a short arsė!

C’mon, tell us…coils or leafs?

Build a garage? That’s old Landies for you! Cover the mechanisms in a healthy layer of silicone oil/graphite oil/lithium grease/whatever you fancy!

If fuel can get out, air can get in and produce the symptoms you describe. Definitely worth fixing the leak first.

You know yours will fail the moment you sell it!

I’ve not noticed any bending, maybe they hadn’t installed it quite right. I don’t have a spare wheel on, which probably helps.

https://blog.discoverthat.co.uk/2023/08/defender-hazard-and-indicator-light.html

S’wot I would do before taking the column apart. Useful to have as a spare even if it’s not the issue.

Don’t discount the hazard switch, the indicators run through it and they are notorious for failing.

It’s not a bad Landy at all, but I think the general consensus is it should be priced cheaper or you can get a really nice one for £15k.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326174179711?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=2P5CeNPRQce&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=aARmbkwzSW-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY There are plenty of others available, I chose this one for the cheap price and I have no complaints about it whatsoever.

Sounds like it has a galvanised chassis, still too much dosh, in my opinion.

Fair consideration, I added a thick piece of aluminium to the other side of where the bolts mount (not seen, of course) to strengthen.

Ahh, missed that bit. Still not a ‘fender though (although we all know it basically is)!

Can’t answer your question, but have you considered ‘upgrading’ to a gas strut? I did when I refurbed the rear end - should have bought one years ago! No more door closing when parked on a hill or when the wind catches it!

Indeed (although older engines were still optional), op’s is a transplanted 200 (probably from a Disco).