Looking into a Disco 2
#1
Looking into a Disco 2
Hows it going everyone.
I just wanted to introduce myself and say I will be a Discovery II owner quite soon.
I currently own a 95 grand cherokee 4.0 and its been a great ride to me, I just need something newer and a wee bit more reliable.
Ive been reading on this board for a while, some jeep vs land rover arguments (funny lol) and problems, etc.
I can deal with all the little things that can go wrong with the Disco 2, or so I've read about. The thing that concerns me most, if I put say, a suspension lift on it, will I get Death Wobble?
Thats a big reason why I'm leaving my Jeep behind, Ive replaced everything on the front axle of my jeep, and I still get uncontrollable, violent DW at 65mph...scary stuff
Thanks, much appreciated
-Daniel
I just wanted to introduce myself and say I will be a Discovery II owner quite soon.
I currently own a 95 grand cherokee 4.0 and its been a great ride to me, I just need something newer and a wee bit more reliable.
Ive been reading on this board for a while, some jeep vs land rover arguments (funny lol) and problems, etc.
I can deal with all the little things that can go wrong with the Disco 2, or so I've read about. The thing that concerns me most, if I put say, a suspension lift on it, will I get Death Wobble?
Thats a big reason why I'm leaving my Jeep behind, Ive replaced everything on the front axle of my jeep, and I still get uncontrollable, violent DW at 65mph...scary stuff
Thanks, much appreciated
-Daniel
#3
#4
Stick with a Jeep
I have had a DII for several months now and I can't wait to unload it to the next unsuspecting customer. I have owned several Jeeps (J-10, CJ-5 and a TJ) and I can't wait to own another after this Rover. Check around for parts prices, you will see what I mean! LR's are poorly designed and very expensive to maintain, much less build for off road use.
#5
I have had a DII for several months now and I can't wait to unload it to the next unsuspecting customer. I have owned several Jeeps (J-10, CJ-5 and a TJ) and I can't wait to own another after this Rover. Check around for parts prices, you will see what I mean! LR's are poorly designed and very expensive to maintain, much less build for off road use.
As much as Id love to, You know the Jeep itch, Just Empty Every Pocket
Yeahhh, thats what I feel like. I don't need a vehicle that will rock crawl or go into 15 ft mud. I just want one that's capable and easy to maintain.
Like Im telling my jeep friends, Im on temporary leave I'll own a ZJ another time, when I have the time and money to build it up properly.
#6
you should be fine with 3" on a rover, that's my plan for my rover. Rovers are tough. A good solid transmission and a proper gear to gear transfer case..none of that weak chain BS. They do have to be maintained though, regular coolant flushes are a must if you keep dex-cool. The axles are stronger than jeep 30/35 combo but discoveries weight a lot more so that makes them about equal...but isn't having a full frame worth it?
#7
well I sold it, it was beat up pretty bad. I probably never had it over 65mph, speedo was broke.
you should be fine with 3" on a rover, that's my plan for my rover. Rovers are tough. A good solid transmission and a proper gear to gear transfer case..none of that weak chain BS. They do have to be maintained though, regular coolant flushes are a must if you keep dex-cool. The axles are stronger than jeep 30/35 combo but discoveries weight a lot more so that makes them about equal...but isn't having a full frame worth it?
you should be fine with 3" on a rover, that's my plan for my rover. Rovers are tough. A good solid transmission and a proper gear to gear transfer case..none of that weak chain BS. They do have to be maintained though, regular coolant flushes are a must if you keep dex-cool. The axles are stronger than jeep 30/35 combo but discoveries weight a lot more so that makes them about equal...but isn't having a full frame worth it?
Ive always liked the rover look and I maintain all my vehicles properly so maintaining one of these won't be an issue.
Ive seen and read threads about people getting Death Wobble on their Disco 1, but not as much or near to nothing on the Disco 2s
#8
#9
Well, I used a suspension calculator and made sure all geometry angles weren't tampered with. Everything seemed to be alright. It just bent my frame in the back, more or less buckled.
Lol, thanks, gotta love them texas cheerleaders!
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