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    R380 Shortie Clutch

    I am in process of replacing a 2.5TD - LT77 with a 300TDI - R380 set-up with Shortie Bell-housing. My questions are: Which clutch push rod do I need to purchase ? One didn't come with the gearbox and the existing LT77 one is corroded and needs replacing rather than reused. The one I have is 92mm...
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    Rear axle Drum to Disc Upgrade

    Ok - thanks all for your responses and input. I had not thought about fitting the 110 calipers on front to get a useful improvement in braking power for relatively small outlay and effort and will do that. As for the rear I still plan on replacing with new axle (as diff, shafts etc are all...
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    Rear axle Drum to Disc Upgrade

    Hi all, I am a new member (living in USA) with 87 RHD Defender 90 I am currently refurbishing and updating with a number of changes. I am looking to upgrade rear axle to an Ashcroft limited slip diff and convert to disc brakes at same time as doing a 2 inch lift kit and fitting new HD axles etc...
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    Rear Axle Drum to Disc Upgrade

    Hi all, I am a new member (living in USA) with 87 RHD Defender 90 I am currently refurbishing and updating with a number of changes. I am looking to upgrade rear axle to an Ashcroft limited slip diff and convert to disc brakes at same time as doing a 2 inch lift kit and fitting new HD axles etc...