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Old 07-17-2008, 01:54 AM
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Imin 2 mind whetheryou "need"a lift, but a steering guard is probably THE most important thing to add if you go offroad, if you don't, you WILL at some point bend your steering linkage.
 
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Old 07-17-2008, 07:36 AM
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My truck is stock; but a 3" lift, 33" tires, heavy duty axle shafts and ...
 
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Old 07-17-2008, 07:38 AM
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ARB lockers in the front and rear with some lower gearing sounds like the ultimate setup to me.
 
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Old 07-17-2008, 05:43 PM
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You need to put your trk through its paces first. You need to see what you need. And you dont need much. Steering guard is about it. Everything else is tucked inside the frame, and the diffs and axles are strong and can take a beating.
 
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Old 07-17-2008, 07:16 PM
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I'd relocate the air pump if you have one, it's just asking to be torn off.
 
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Old 07-17-2008, 08:04 PM
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I agree a good test run is needed. My Disco wont see much of the rough stuff I dont want to dent it all up. I have a Pathfinder for that and it can pull 9000lbs from the front. Hope the picture comes out.

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Old 07-17-2008, 08:13 PM
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I will try that one again it was kinda big.

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Old 07-17-2008, 08:28 PM
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Afraid of dents in your LR? What are you mad? LR's were ment to have dents and scatches, thats why there are made from aluminum.
 
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Old 07-17-2008, 08:46 PM
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Headed to some very remote lakes in Colorado with 3-4 foot rock steps and high creek crossings.
Do you live in Colorado?
What tires are you running, are you planning to go to lockers, axles, how tall a lift?
 
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Old 07-18-2008, 11:45 AM
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3 to 4 feet rock ledges ???? IMO you have the wrong truck !!! You'll rip your rear overhang in your first descent. Your disco would need a lot of mods to be ready for such trails. And doing this to a 2004 is your prerogative, but I sure as heck wouldn't attempt it. Sell it and get an H1.
 


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