So what did you do to your Disco today?
#561
08-05-2012, 07:33 PM
Recovery Vehicle
agreed the stock links dont work for longer then 12 inch travel , i am having Perry McNeil make me custom links that are centered mounted ,then adding 33" x10.5 on off set rims ,bump stops and maybe limit straps, and possibly few more spots to beef up.
but i just tell him whats wrong or what i want it to do ,and leave the modifying to him...
if it all works out well i just might be out there chasing and helping out at 18th SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge Laughlin, Nevada January 13-15, 2012
also fiber glass is going to be available for D1's but i need to know what would be better fenders and hoods or just one peace kits? and would any one want a fiberglass rear fender?
soon they will be making the mold, if we can find 3 more people that want to lose some pounds and change the whole look of there truck...
keep in mind it will be a newer style front mold to fit newer rover lights. and take newer style rover grills . also they will be a 3"-4" wider and a bit taller to regain some extra up travel out of them over-sized tires ...
but i just tell him whats wrong or what i want it to do ,and leave the modifying to him...
if it all works out well i just might be out there chasing and helping out at 18th SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge Laughlin, Nevada January 13-15, 2012
also fiber glass is going to be available for D1's but i need to know what would be better fenders and hoods or just one peace kits? and would any one want a fiberglass rear fender?
soon they will be making the mold, if we can find 3 more people that want to lose some pounds and change the whole look of there truck...
keep in mind it will be a newer style front mold to fit newer rover lights. and take newer style rover grills . also they will be a 3"-4" wider and a bit taller to regain some extra up travel out of them over-sized tires ...
LOW ROLL AXIS.. A lot of guys can make long arm links for Jeeps, Toyotas, etc. by winging it. Rovers are heavier and taller. Keep it low 3" lift max on the coil overs and you will thank me later. Hell I could wing it and make a custom 3-link for a rover, but would it ride like stock? not if I am winging it!
I am running 5" RTE coils and the SG 3-link and the coils are stiff which keeps it fairly stable but the roll axis when cornering is still too high and I need long travel sways. I also do not daily drive my truck and am working on getting a tow rig to tow it to off road events.
Good luck with your build
#562
08-06-2012, 08:18 AM
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Well yesterday i got a lot done.
1. clean Idle air control Valve (long over due)
2. change fuel filter
3. installed proper fuel pump housing
I also picked up a used ladder for cheap and started to clean off all the old paint as well
Last week i did the bumper mod and trimmed the plastic end caps and i am very happy with how it looks for now until i get a ARB bumper.
1. clean Idle air control Valve (long over due)
2. change fuel filter
3. installed proper fuel pump housing
I also picked up a used ladder for cheap and started to clean off all the old paint as well
Last week i did the bumper mod and trimmed the plastic end caps and i am very happy with how it looks for now until i get a ARB bumper.
#563
08-06-2012, 01:27 PM
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08-06-2012, 01:32 PM
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#566
08-06-2012, 08:41 PM
#568
08-06-2012, 09:46 PM
Mudding
Well I finally did enough work today to rate a post!
Today I pulled the rubber mats out of the Disco 1 and shampooed the carpets - they are remarkably good condition for a '96.
Cleaned the intake and MAF with the appropriate cleaner...putting the Disco up on the ramps on the passenger side like some else recommended.
Removed the 2 non-functional a/c condenser fans and put a Hayden fan on that I already had in the garage...
Flushed the radiator with Prestone Flush...
Tightened the valve covers with the elusive 12 point 8mm deep well 1/4 drive socket that I had to order from Sears...
Tightened the oil pan that was on finger tight...no more leaks! Amazing...
Cut a piece of **** ( yes **** ) carpet for the dash board. I don't have a curl - mines a Tsunami!
Took it to the car wash and pressure washed the undercarriage and fender wells...
Took it to Midas and had the oil changed and tires rotated. I told the mgr that I just purchased it (i wanted him to do the inspection and sell me a bill of goods.) All he could find wrong was the washer pumps did not work????? I was surprised!
I had already removed the extraneous bites off plastic off the front bumper.
I think that was about it so far...
Today I pulled the rubber mats out of the Disco 1 and shampooed the carpets - they are remarkably good condition for a '96.
Cleaned the intake and MAF with the appropriate cleaner...putting the Disco up on the ramps on the passenger side like some else recommended.
Removed the 2 non-functional a/c condenser fans and put a Hayden fan on that I already had in the garage...
Flushed the radiator with Prestone Flush...
Tightened the valve covers with the elusive 12 point 8mm deep well 1/4 drive socket that I had to order from Sears...
Tightened the oil pan that was on finger tight...no more leaks! Amazing...
Cut a piece of **** ( yes **** ) carpet for the dash board. I don't have a curl - mines a Tsunami!
Took it to the car wash and pressure washed the undercarriage and fender wells...
Took it to Midas and had the oil changed and tires rotated. I told the mgr that I just purchased it (i wanted him to do the inspection and sell me a bill of goods.) All he could find wrong was the washer pumps did not work????? I was surprised!
I had already removed the extraneous bites off plastic off the front bumper.
I think that was about it so far...
#569
08-06-2012, 10:44 PM
Recovery Vehicle
#570
08-07-2012, 03:08 AM
It is 2x.25 wall. Not sure on frame mounts. I thought about using ballistics box mounts on the side. I'd like run them as long as possible. My only issue with side mounts are going to be relocating the frame mounts on my sliders. I'm just going to get up under the truck this weekend and figure it out. Always open to ideas.