Yes, the cross pins fell. In typical cross pin fashion, I must've broke them doing something difficult because when the diff actually went, I as on flat, level ground and was not doing any obstacles. Talk about a terrible noise.

 

Don't you have Ashcroft thirds at the shop? I thought this build was big and bad. I mean, maybe you don't have Force 9's, but at least get a decent carrier.

I'm a D1 guy, and while I can understand why some people might prefer the softness of the DII, there's some things that I don't think a big lift can fix. But since Lucky 8 has plenty of experience with the DII and the P38 project vehicles, and I have none, maybe you can comment on them.

I've read a number of people comment that the Watts link is a limiting factor on the rear suspension. Personally, I think the Watts link may be better than a panhard rod, and what concerns me more than the link are the rear radius arms. I think it must be the radius arms in the rear that limit flex as much as they are known to do on the front of all solid-axle Rovers.

The other shortcoming that comes to mind are the axles with the open cv joints and cartridge hubs. I don't really understand the rationale behind these axles. Is there anything better about them, or were they just a step backward?

I sometimes find myself contemplating the DII or the P38 because there are so many of them in decent shape. The majority of the D1's and RRC's available are trashed. It's getting especially rare to find a clean classic nowadays. But when considering the DII or P38, the transfercase swap is not what concerns me as much as the axles and suspension. I could see resolving the radius arm issue with a 4 link kit, but it's a lot of work to put into an axle I don't see love for.

 

Those are the exact reasons I bought the d1 over a d2

 

Hey guys, i recently purchased a 2004 Discovery II G4 with 48500 miles carfax certified and with all the service records. I just had it inspected by a reputable shop and the tech told me it looks pretty good. A few little details here and there but the one thing he showed me was the engine mounts need to be replaced as well as the transmission. I was quoted about $600 for parts and labor. Does that sound like a fair price. $250 for the mounts and about $350 for labor. Thanks guys.

 

Time to close the page on this chapter. The Project D2 was sold today to a loving home and will continue to be seen at events.


Now, what to build next?

 

LR4? or maybe a nice Freelander on 35's?

 

Im thinking L322

 

You need another lr3

 

Seems like the most logical next step considering it's one you haven't done yet.

 

My thoughts exactly!

Im off to the auction!