1. Josiah Wilson

    Howdy! + Questions! (and uhh, photos)

    Hello and here's my recently purchased 1982 Land Rover Santana 88 Especial. First off, sorry for the bajillion photos. But, as you can tell, for the age it's in pretty good shape! The paint is original and the seats are quite immaculate! Now, for some questions. In the...
  2. Josiah Wilson

    Parabolic Suspension

    Fantastic. Any place you'd suggest that I could buy military 109 shackles from? I'm not in a very good location and have to buy everything online. Also, what do you suggest for the brake lines and props?
  3. Josiah Wilson

    Parabolic Suspension

    Hello, Posted in another thread asking about lifting a leaf-sprung 88, when I think I should have posted here. :doh: However, I think I found what I needed anyways. I'm looking to get this; YouTube- LR Santana 88 I want to give the truck some lift, so that I can fit bigger wheels/ tires...
  4. Josiah Wilson

    Land Rover Santana

    No worries, I should have stated. ;) Sean- Thanks, that's actually better news to me than it being a Series. I'll post some pics up after I speak to the seller a bit more. Accessories-wise, could I use 110? And suggestions on part-sellers? I know of Paddock's and Rovers North.
  5. Josiah Wilson

    Land Rover Santana

    It seems as though the Defender did not make it's way into Spain until early 90s. U.S. import requirements state that a vehicle cannot be imported unless it's 25 years or older, unless it's specifically a 1993 Defender 110 TDI. Even at that, it would still cost me about $10,000 to have the...
  6. Josiah Wilson

    Land Rover Santana

    So, I'm looking at getting a 1986 Land Rover Santana 109 "Turbo," but I'm having some concerns. Looking up replacement parts seems to be impossible, and I'm not sure where the vehicle fits. Is it a Series or is it a Defender? What accessories would work on it? Would newer Defender rims fit on...