Best Modifications for 4X4 dependability
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Best Modifications for 4X4 dependability
I just completed a coil conversion on my 2001 D2 and am looking at the next few projects. First thing I'm doing is going through and learning preventative maintenance (and purchasing a Hawkeye in a few months).
I live in Phoenix, AZ and want to be able to drive pretty much anywhere I want when hiking and camping. I'm not looking to do rock crawling or very technical off-roading. I'm not creating my own paths. I just want the confidence and ability to go.
What are the most essential modifications? I plan on a heavy duty Old Man Emu suspension, front bumper with HF Badlands winch, steel wheels and all-terain tires. Any bumper suggestions in the $500-700 range? I also read that upgrading the front drive shaft, rotoflex joint, center differential and watts linkage are advised.
Thanks
Mike
I live in Phoenix, AZ and want to be able to drive pretty much anywhere I want when hiking and camping. I'm not looking to do rock crawling or very technical off-roading. I'm not creating my own paths. I just want the confidence and ability to go.
What are the most essential modifications? I plan on a heavy duty Old Man Emu suspension, front bumper with HF Badlands winch, steel wheels and all-terain tires. Any bumper suggestions in the $500-700 range? I also read that upgrading the front drive shaft, rotoflex joint, center differential and watts linkage are advised.
Thanks
Mike
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cdl for sure. I am hanging on to my watts, until it goes. then I will eliminate it. you can eliminate to roto and go u joint. I personally would wait until the roto needs to be adressed (vibrations/cracking) before doing the conversion. if you do not plan on crazy wheeling, you do not need hd front shaft. it just needs to be serviceable/greaseable. not sure who all sells them but economy front bumpers can be found in that range. i think lucky 8 has one.
rovers north has this tf offering http://www.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=TF009A
edit= just looked and this place is still in business. I bought this bumper, for prior rover. good price solid bumper. I loosely modeled my current bumper after it, as well. http://www.custom4x4fabrication.com/front_discovery.htm
rovers north has this tf offering http://www.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=TF009A
edit= just looked and this place is still in business. I bought this bumper, for prior rover. good price solid bumper. I loosely modeled my current bumper after it, as well. http://www.custom4x4fabrication.com/front_discovery.htm
Last edited by dusty1; 12-13-2013 at 01:20 PM. Reason: search
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#5
What about rock/tree sliders?
There are some nice looking bumpers made in the UK, that are reasonably priced.. Shipping kills the deal.
https://www.firstfour.co.uk/products...rs/discovery-2
http://www.tp4x4.com/product-categor...umpers-disco2/
http://www.extreme4x4.co.uk/acatalog...H_BUMPERS.html
There are some nice looking bumpers made in the UK, that are reasonably priced.. Shipping kills the deal.
https://www.firstfour.co.uk/products...rs/discovery-2
http://www.tp4x4.com/product-categor...umpers-disco2/
http://www.extreme4x4.co.uk/acatalog...H_BUMPERS.html
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You live in Arizona, I'd say with the rocks, and being a little new to driving off road, Differential guards. Terra firma has bolt on guards, and QT has guards, you have to do minor welding for QT. Lucky8 sells both I believe, also if you do some browsing, I found a set of both Terra Firma guards for 210.
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edit= just looked and this place is still in business. I bought this bumper, for prior rover. good price solid bumper. I loosely modeled my current bumper after it, as well. C4x4
#8
On the basic stuff, a torque converter upgrade is often overlooked and is a frequent failure in autoboxes when used heavily. It helps to transfer max torque in harsh conditions.
http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co...&productId=320
It's worth a read on this website for info.
http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co...&productId=320
It's worth a read on this website for info.
#9
Np, It has been a bit, they deal mainly in jeep, but the guy had a d1. And he was a good guy to deal with.
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