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    130 tipper insurance?

    Joke ain't it. It seems to be the tipper that's causing a headache. I know my transit tipper was about £200 more than a simple dropside.
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    130 tipper insurance?

    Pm'd Thanks
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    130 tipper insurance?

    Hi just bought a 1997 300tdi 130 double cab with a tipper. Really struggling to get a good quote. I'm mid 30's 15 years driving 8ncb No accidents or convictions Parked on drive in low crime area Last quote was£1100 It's a joke! Please help
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    Series engine choice? Opinions please

    Its time for another landrover, Im have the choice of either a s1 or s2, both have no engines and it would not be cost effective to try and restore them, and personally I fancy something a bit different. Im stuck between a good old V8 or a 300tdi conversion. A few points: Im not really into...
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    where to advertise??? help please

    Please read my post, its in the classifieds here already.:rolleyes: Id like to know where else is a good bet to advertise! Yehhave thought about ebay, but their ever increasing prices have put me off. Maybe Ill have a scout around on there, as my landy is pretty unique so could do well on an...
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    where to advertise??? help please

    Hi all im selling my 110, have an advert on here and pistonheads. Is there anywhere else you guys could recommend, as ive not had much intrest (I know its a crap time to sell) Land Rovers For Sale - 110 Hi cap 300tdi 1996 Ex-EDF(8000lb winch and Hiab) - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds
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    BFG tyre choices????? need some help!

    Hi all Im currently doing some research for my next tyres.... My 110 hi cap came half warn BFG AT @ 285/75/16 About 2 years ago i replaced the fronts with KUMO MT's ( :wh :bum Yes i know running different tyres and cheap one at that, but they were the same Od and all i could afford at the time)...
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    Colour choice on boost alloys??

    anyone else?:scratching_chin:
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    Colour choice on boost alloys??

    Im thinking Anthracite :cool:
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    Colour choice on boost alloys??

    haha i dont know what it is, says it can pull 4 ton tho!? What i didnt mention tho is my Hiab, in the rear!!!:cool: can lift 750 legally but i have been known to lift colse to a ton!!:o Its totally standard, ex EDF Energy, came fome special vehicles like this, also has out riggers, and...
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    Colour choice on boost alloys??

    Maybe i should explain what i have already:D I dont want the wellars on ther any more, i bought the boost alloys to update the truck a little and just make it look a bit tidier as its a work vehicle. wheel choice is made, its the colour im stuck on!:confused:
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    Colour choice on boost alloys??

    Hi i have some boost alloys that id like to referb before the new tyres are fitted. Question is do I keep with the silver. Options are Silver Anthracite White Black Other (explain) Im thinking Anthracite but im not sure. my truck is white (see avtar) thanks
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    Where to buy landrover accesories??

    thanks, im not planning on buying yet, just want to have a good look around and see whats actually available, as im new to all this "aftermarket" landrover stuff.;)
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    Where to buy landrover accesories??

    Hi sorry if its a silly question, After 4 years owning my 1998 300tdi 110, it needs a bit of tidying and im also going to upgrade a few bits at the same time. i.e interior, sound deadening, wheels and tyres, cheq plate, new windscreen, new suspension etc. Apart from flicking through the...
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    200tdi Chassis Swap

    Im rapidly going off of the idea any how! I can get a ifor williams tipper for under £2k, and can carry 2.7 ton in that. i could spend £2k on a 130 chassis, £1700 on a tipper and all the effort, and still only be able to carry 1.3 ton!! And loose my hiab!!:confused: decision made me...
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    200tdi Chassis Swap

    Yeh i was thinking about 2 maybe 3 weeks if some unexpected parts are needed. So changing the chassis from a 110 to a 130, would not need to be notified??
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    200tdi Chassis Swap

    great read. Im considering doing this to my 110 hi cap, as i want it to be a 130 or 150. so i can fit a tipper body only thing is its only a 1998 300tdi and is totally totally rust free:confused: On the other hand a 300tdi tipper is at least £10k where as i can buy a new 150 chassis for...
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    2" lift kit help please

    So what about the shock mount drop if your using spacers? I too am considering a 2" lift on my 110, but i also require it to keep the extra heavy duty springs. So im opting for the spacers, as the 2"+ springs are too soft for some of the loads i carry.
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    Advise on 300tdi 110 revamp/modifications?

    yeh you have a point there. Now ive got over the excitment or a new project, im begining to this i will just tidy up the up side. then just sort the wheels, and concentrate on the interior and making it as quiet as possible A 130 or even better a 150 double cab tipper, would be my dream. I...
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    Advise on 300tdi 110 revamp/modifications?

    Well i have a good idea of what i want, just putting a feeler out to see what others think and if anyone else has done similar things to theres Pretty much agree with everything u say there except i dont want aircon My little 300tdi is a sweet little engine, so thats staying put untill it...