So....of happenings, anyone?

"R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet" (r-saldana) 06/03/2015 at 11:05 • Filed to: None

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This begins with your humble author waiting patiently for his email confirmation and parts invoice containing the following:

1 Rear Driveshaft w/u-joint conversion kit

1 Up-stream O2 sensor

1 set stainless steel braided extended brake lines

1 set HD steering rods w/tie ends

1 Terrafirma 3” lift shock absorbers and springs

1 F&R set vented solid brake rotors

1 set ceramic “ultra-premium” brakes pads

HOLY SHIT!!! THANKS VA!!!! I am finally lifting the Disco to the height she should have been from the factory. (I have already converted the front driveshaft to a Tom Woods HD unit)

In other news, since the new Fallout game has been announced I will have no choice but to finally purchase a next gen console, or if this guy on craigslist will respond to my messages I could by his desktop and be fine for any next gen game coming out for the next 2 years.

I am attempting to convince my wife to allow me to install the shocks and springs myself, I will update on how that mission goes. Nonetheless, the lift will be installed in the next 2 weeks and awesomeness will be occurring.

For your time and viewing pleasure my rig parked next to another Rover enthusiasts rig with pretty much the full setup I want to mimic. I wish I could have bought his when he was selling it 2 years ago, but alas no money back then.

And the Rovers North and Lucky 8 press rigs. I really want those Dakar wheels on my rig. Bonus, the “Unicorn DII” from Lucky 8 is one of the only manual transmission DII’s in the country. (Like 1 of less than 10)

CaptDale - is secretly British > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 11:20

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This photo is beautiful.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 11:22

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I like that blue

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 11:44

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I’m not a big Rover guy, but I have to say, I’m glad you didn’t buy his because that blue looks awesome man.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 06/03/2015 at 11:47

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I’ve owned mine since 2007 and almost bought his to strip it of all the good bits, put them on my blue one and sell what was left.

HammerheadFistpunch > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 11:47

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Nice! Can’t wait to see how it looks. Are you doing 33 or jumping up to 35 inch tires?

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > HammerheadFistpunch 06/03/2015 at 11:48

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....was planning on staying around 31’s or at max 32’s. Still trying to advise the esposa of whether a roof top tent is better or doing the trailer.

i say trailer because what if my rig get stolen or wrecked?

HammerheadFistpunch > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 11:50

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We’ve been discussing trailers and RTT’s over on Overland for a while. I like the idea of the RTT, but if its just 2 people than my vote is internal bed platform. if its more than 2 my vote is trailer. 31 inch tires and a 3 inch lift is going to be interesting.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > HammerheadFistpunch 06/03/2015 at 11:53

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For now, just 2 people. Why do you say interesting about the tires?

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 11:54

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Hammerhead: these aren’t much larger than 30’s

HammerheadFistpunch > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 11:54

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Well it will just be strange looking to have a big lift and smaller tires. Maybe its different with the disco than it is with the cruiser but even my 50mm lift kinda looks strange with my 33 inch tires as they sometimes look too small. I won’t do 35 because I don’t see the point but for looks its a little odd. whats the stock size?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 11:58

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oh that makes more sense, I could be behind that lol. The accessories he has on it are awesome, and I love the wheels too.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 06/03/2015 at 12:01

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It was a sweet rig, and dude was a Mercedes pro-tech, had I bought it I would likely never have had any issue he couldn’t explain over the phone to me.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > HammerheadFistpunch 06/03/2015 at 12:04

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I’m not on stock tires I am on 30’s presently. And they are General Grabber AT’s with a lot of life lieft in them so I will likely keep them on and buy a new set of wheels and maybe something slightly more aggressive Nitto’s and Cooper Discoverer’s get good reviews in the community.

The problem with the Cruiser is the body mass, the cruiser has a much larger and beefier body than the disco. People forget that the Disco has the same wheelbase as a Mini Cooper (BMW era). I want to either get the Rovers north Dakar wheel set or source a set of G4 challenge 18” 6 spoke wheels and fit new tires to them.

HammerheadFistpunch > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 12:12

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fair enough, what is the stock disco tire size? Stock tire for the 80 series is 31 (275/70r16) so I assumed it must be in the same general neighborhood. You’re right about the wheelbase, its a foot shorter than the 80, I didn’t realize they were so dissimilar. A little less than 2 inches narrower but only 4.5 inches shorter overall...interesting.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > HammerheadFistpunch 06/03/2015 at 12:17

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This is what I am on right now: (I also used to have the 18” stock “Hurricane” rim)

Stock tire dimensions and upgraded suggestions:

Discovery I 94-99



<29”

205/80/16: Stock size in other countries. same height as 235/70-16.

235/70/16: Stock tire
size.

255/65/16: same height as stock but wider

225/75/16: same height as stock but narrower

245/70/16: a little taller and wider than the stock size


30”-31”

255/70/16: slightly taller and wider than stock, but still fits with no lift.

245/75/16: fits on stock height but popular size for 2” lifts. some trimming on the rear wheel well and adjustment on the steering stops.

215/85/16: same height as 245/75/16 but narrower.

265/70/16: about as tall as 245/75/16 but wider.


32”

265/75/16: Same as stock Defender tires . Will require some more trimming. lift highly recommended.

235/85/16: same height as 265/75/16 but narrower.


33”

255/85/16: about 33”. a lot more trimming required and you should consider upgrading to hd axles .

285/75/16: also about 33” but wider. a lot more trimming required and you should consider upgrading to hd axles. offset whdeels recommended.



Discovery Series II 99-04


<29”

255/65/16: Stock tire
size.

255/55/18: optional stock size.


30”-31”

255/55/19: stock size for range rover
III. works fine for DII

255/70/16: a little taller than stock.

245/75/16: a little taller than stock. tire
manufacturers recommended these be fitted with 7” wheels, but 8” works fine.


32”

275/70/16: possible to fit without lift. minor rubbing.

265/75/16: possible to fit without lift. minor rubbing.

285/60/18: 32” tire
for the 18” rim. costs much more than 16”.


33”

285/75/16: even taller than 265/75-16, requires around 3” of lift. Very wide and requires trimming. consider upgrading to hd axles
& getting lower gears.

255/85/16: a bit taller than 285/75-15 but narrower. consider upgrading to hdaxles
& getting lower gears.



Defender


32”

265/75/16: stock size tire

235/85/16: same size as stock but narrower


33”

255/85/16:

285/75/16:

33x12.5:


>34”

305/75/16:

35x12.5:



Range Rover 4.0/4.6 96-02


<29”

Stock tire
diameter.

255/65/16

255/55/18


30”-31” *

Works well with EAS but rubs a little on access mode.

Fills tire
wells nicely.

255/55/19 (RRIII wheels & tires )

255/70/16

245/75/16

265/70/16


32” *

Fine on high mode, but will rub on the lower settings.

May not be able to turn on access height.

Highly recommended that you convert the EAS to lifted coil springs .

275/70/16

265/75/16

285/60/18

*any size bigger than stock will not fit in the spare tire
holder in the floor.

RallyWrench > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 12:38

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Love that shade of blue, looking forward to the new & improved version.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > RallyWrench 06/03/2015 at 12:44

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Thanks bud. tis going to be epic. Cannot wait for the parts. Also considering modding my exhaust system, that mondo torque-y 4.6 can make a decent noise. (disregard the description)

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 12:56

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Out to lunch, will reply in more detail. Woohoo!

RallyWrench > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 13:18

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I would support that decision.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 13:42

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That’s a good shopping list :) I’d be interested to know what you think of the Terra firma shocks and springs once they’re fitted. Pro sports?

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 06/03/2015 at 13:48

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I decided against the pro-sports because you have to install new perches and cones for those

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > HammerheadFistpunch 06/03/2015 at 13:56

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On topic, a forum buddies proper prepped disco at Bangs Canyon

HammerheadFistpunch > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 13:57

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Looks like fun, where is bangs canyon

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > HammerheadFistpunch 06/03/2015 at 14:08

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https://www.google.com/search?btnG=1&…

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 14:35

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Okay back from lunch, I have the bumpers from these guys and I beat the ever loving piss out of them without issue:

http://www.rte-fab.com/

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 14:38

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dam phone.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 06/03/2015 at 14:40

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drools at there usefulness, but balks at both the price and ugliness of them. lol

\starts pinching pennies for an ARB....?

WiscoProud > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 14:43

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Very nice. I just did shocks and spring spacers on my land cruiser. While I didn’t have to deal with a solid front axle, the theory is the same. I say go for it as long as you have the tools. My shocks were frozen on, so my impact wrench was a necessity.

WiscoProud > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 14:45

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Very cool pictures. I've always been drawn to the Disco IIs

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 14:46

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I’d say they’re actually beefier than the ARB’s, I’ve seen ARB’s flex when under heavy winching. Plus I can actually jack the truck up on these things.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > WiscoProud 06/03/2015 at 14:47

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I already ordered this stuff. Solid axle lifts are ludicrously easy. it will be here in a week and put on the rig the following week.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 06/03/2015 at 14:48

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Oh really?????

What did your front bumper weigh and how did it affect your lift?

WiscoProud > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 14:48

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Good deal. I had to wait a few weeks to find a free weekend. It killed me to wait.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > WiscoProud 06/03/2015 at 14:54

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I will be doing brakes, rear driveshaft, steering rods, and the lift all at once

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 14:56

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Don’t have the exact weight off the top of my head but I went with a 2inch HD spring so I’m probably at around a 1 3/4 inch lift now with the extra weight. I mean these bumpers are heavy.

Running 265/75/16 MT/R Wranglers with the Kevlar sides.

WiscoProud > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 14:57

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Sounds like a full day at least. Doing it by yourself, or are you wrangling someone to help?

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 06/03/2015 at 15:06

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I don’t really know that i need that technical of a tire right now. I am likely going to get another set of wheels for true overlanding usage and keep just a general AT on the stock wheels for 70% usage. I don’t want to get to far ahead of myself, bigger tires = HD axles + lockers + modded gears

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > WiscoProud 06/03/2015 at 15:08

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I am trying to convince the esposa to allow me to do the lift by myself. The brakes, brake-lines, rear driveshaft will be done by a trusted mechanic

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 15:13

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You can get away with 32’s on stock axles, you just can’t get too stupid with them. My truck is my weekend toy so it doesn’t see that many miles and I can get away with one set. If I do start using it more I’d get another set of rims and run cheaper tires. These tires are awesome though, no real chunking when your climbing over rocks.

WiscoProud > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 15:13

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I don’t think the rear driveshaft should be too bad, but I've always been hesitant with brake lines.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 15:15

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Stuff you can get away with on stock axles and 32’s.

Don’t worry about the broken CV, that guy breaks something on his truck almost every outing. That one in particular has gone to the big scrap heap in the sky.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > WiscoProud 06/03/2015 at 15:38

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Well, my rig is finally getting close to 100k, so I’m doing a massive preventative maintenance at the same time: flush Diffs, flush power steering, radiator and cooling lines, flush brakes.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 06/03/2015 at 15:40

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I have no intention of getting that crazy, Jazzie is becoming a proper overland rig hopefully destined for cross country trips in the bush.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 15:42

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That’s pretty much what Dug is.

WiscoProud > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 15:48

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That's a good idea. I'm rolling on 130k and plan on doing much of the same soon.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 06/03/2015 at 15:55

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Dug, i presume is yours?

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/03/2015 at 16:25

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Dugga boy , but Dug for short.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > HammerheadFistpunch 06/04/2015 at 01:55

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Get another disco, preferably with a shit engine or transmission, turn it into a camping trailer. Cut off the front at the firewall and fabricate the trailer tongue there. Bam. Off-roadable awesome trailer that can be comfortably camped in.