So what did you do to your Disco today?
#2931
06-11-2014, 01:19 PM
Super Moderator
I do need to fix my drivers door pin switch dam wire is off and I can't pull it far enough to repair it
#2932
06-13-2014, 04:17 PM
Called a locksmith to see about getting my key blanks made into keys to replace the cracked key I got with the vehicle now that I was able to get the code from the dealership. Apparently this is a big deal so I'm now waiting for a call back from a special locksmith the next town over. While I realize I probably can't go to the hardware store and get a key copy made from my current key I would image any locksmith shop would be able to make me a key with the details of the tumblers for the key and a blank. Just waiting to laugh if I'm quoted $100 for a new key.
#2934
06-14-2014, 09:06 AM
#2936
06-14-2014, 09:23 PM
#2937
06-15-2014, 04:49 PM
Finally got the roof basket secured. Picked up a set of Thule gutter rail clamps and crossbars thru the classifieds in here, and bought the basket thru WalMart's website. Couple irritating things about the basket though. The wind deflector fits VERY poorly, had to put the bolts thru the back with the nuts on the front at the top in order to get it to work. Also, the square bolts with **** fasteners were a joke, they were in NO way long enough to fit under the crossbar and be high enough to reach the basket, at least a half inch too short. But I was able to get some u-bolt hardware that worked, drove it around, retightened the nuts, then cut off the excess bolt length (after these pics were taken). And yes, I sticker-bombed the wind deflector, lol! Other pics show the other things I've done over the last week or two (new steering rods, rear cargo basket, new 245/75-16 tires on RRC wheels, etc). Found an old license plate frame, says "If Harley Made A Plane, Would You Fly In It?!", can't wait to see what kind of comments that's gonna get, lol...
Question on the rear steering rod and steering damper mount. Can someone look at that pic, and tell me if the knuckleheads that installed it have it oriented the right way? I'm thinking they have it backwards, in that the flat side for the damper mount should be directly at the bottom of the damper, and the flat piece that touches the steering rod, with the securing u-bolts, needs to be after it, not before it? The reason I say this is because I crawled under there a few days ago, and noticed that the mount was loose, and the reason why was because the u-bolts were too long, and they were touching the bottom of the damper, so no amount of tightening was going to fix that. So I removed the bolts and cut them, and mounted it the same way, but now I'm thinking it's backwards...
Question on the rear steering rod and steering damper mount. Can someone look at that pic, and tell me if the knuckleheads that installed it have it oriented the right way? I'm thinking they have it backwards, in that the flat side for the damper mount should be directly at the bottom of the damper, and the flat piece that touches the steering rod, with the securing u-bolts, needs to be after it, not before it? The reason I say this is because I crawled under there a few days ago, and noticed that the mount was loose, and the reason why was because the u-bolts were too long, and they were touching the bottom of the damper, so no amount of tightening was going to fix that. So I removed the bolts and cut them, and mounted it the same way, but now I'm thinking it's backwards...
#2938
06-15-2014, 05:01 PM
This is Disco-related, in that I used the Disco to haul this new trailer I picked up yesterday. Wasn't exactly in compliance, since I don't have the trailer lights hookup yet, but the wiring harness adapter is on the way from AB, should have it by mid-week.
Anyway, been looking for a multi-use trailer, didn't want to spend a whole lot of money, and decided to get this little beauty. It's home built, 4x6, pressure treated wood sides and floor, tilt bed, front and back sides are hinged to fold down, and it's got an older Chevy I beam axle for the 15" wheels, currently with 205/65 tires! Very sturdily built, much better than something I could've picked up at Harbor Freight, Lowe's, or Home Depot. I added some add'l reflectors on the sides and back, and put some tie-down hooks on the outside upper (8) and inside lower (8), which I put thru the angle iron for add'l strength (removed the carriage bolts and put the tie-down bolts thru those holes). Did some quick measurements, and I can go with a slightly bigger tire before I'd run into rubbing issues. So I'll be shopping around for a pair of 235/70-15 tires, preferably something with an AT tread pattern versus a highway tread pattern.
Anyway, been looking for a multi-use trailer, didn't want to spend a whole lot of money, and decided to get this little beauty. It's home built, 4x6, pressure treated wood sides and floor, tilt bed, front and back sides are hinged to fold down, and it's got an older Chevy I beam axle for the 15" wheels, currently with 205/65 tires! Very sturdily built, much better than something I could've picked up at Harbor Freight, Lowe's, or Home Depot. I added some add'l reflectors on the sides and back, and put some tie-down hooks on the outside upper (8) and inside lower (8), which I put thru the angle iron for add'l strength (removed the carriage bolts and put the tie-down bolts thru those holes). Did some quick measurements, and I can go with a slightly bigger tire before I'd run into rubbing issues. So I'll be shopping around for a pair of 235/70-15 tires, preferably something with an AT tread pattern versus a highway tread pattern.
#2939
06-15-2014, 05:36 PM
Your trans shop installed the steering damper wrong. Your rods came with relocation kit hardware. The damper is supposed to go on the drag link and there should have been another strip of metal to bolt on the passenger side frame.
Finally got the roof basket secured. Picked up a set of Thule gutter rail clamps and crossbars thru the classifieds in here, and bought the basket thru WalMart's website. Couple irritating things about the basket though. The wind deflector fits VERY poorly, had to put the bolts thru the back with the nuts on the front at the top in order to get it to work. Also, the square bolts with **** fasteners were a joke, they were in NO way long enough to fit under the crossbar and be high enough to reach the basket, at least a half inch too short. But I was able to get some u-bolt hardware that worked, drove it around, retightened the nuts, then cut off the excess bolt length (after these pics were taken). And yes, I sticker-bombed the wind deflector, lol! Other pics show the other things I've done over the last week or two (new steering rods, rear cargo basket, new 245/75-16 tires on RRC wheels, etc). Found an old license plate frame, says "If Harley Made A Plane, Would You Fly In It?!", can't wait to see what kind of comments that's gonna get, lol...
Question on the rear steering rod and steering damper mount. Can someone look at that pic, and tell me if the knuckleheads that installed it have it oriented the right way? I'm thinking they have it backwards, in that the flat side for the damper mount should be directly at the bottom of the damper, and the flat piece that touches the steering rod, with the securing u-bolts, needs to be after it, not before it? The reason I say this is because I crawled under there a few days ago, and noticed that the mount was loose, and the reason why was because the u-bolts were too long, and they were touching the bottom of the damper, so no amount of tightening was going to fix that. So I removed the bolts and cut them, and mounted it the same way, but now I'm thinking it's backwards...
Question on the rear steering rod and steering damper mount. Can someone look at that pic, and tell me if the knuckleheads that installed it have it oriented the right way? I'm thinking they have it backwards, in that the flat side for the damper mount should be directly at the bottom of the damper, and the flat piece that touches the steering rod, with the securing u-bolts, needs to be after it, not before it? The reason I say this is because I crawled under there a few days ago, and noticed that the mount was loose, and the reason why was because the u-bolts were too long, and they were touching the bottom of the damper, so no amount of tightening was going to fix that. So I removed the bolts and cut them, and mounted it the same way, but now I'm thinking it's backwards...