So, it looks like I could get the parts and rebuild it myself for around $75, and spend 5 hours messing with something I don't know anything about, or pay a shop $250 of which I don't know any locally that are Rover experts.
So, how easy would it be just to get a rebuilt unit and bolt it on? Is it really just an easy bolt on operation? Undo a few bolts on each end and pop the new one on? If so, that is the direction I want to go. As much as I like working on the truck, my time is more valuable that messing with something for countless hours that I'm not 100% comfortable with in general.
So, for a rebuilt unit, this seems like a good price point. $279 on sale plus the core.
Anyone use this brand before? Thoughts? Anyone else you know of that has a good product?
http://www.toddcosuspensions.com/larodiiifrdr.html

 

Go for it, yes it is just 8 bolts, 4 on each end.
Should take less than a hour.
Here is a tip, chock the wheels and leave the t-case in neutral so you can turn the prop shaft to get to the bolts easier.
But do not set the parking brake, that locks the whole t-case.

 

I've been reading they diy threads non stop on so many times, decided to let my shop do it and have all the parts.

If you have time/tools/PATIENCE to tackle it, go ahead.

 

This seems to be a common misconception. There is nothing unusual about a Discovery propshaft. Any driveline shop can rebuild them, even if they've never even heard of Land Rover.

 

Yes, you are right Tom. And THANK YOU you for your write-up on this work. It is well done and takes any mystery out of this job.

Advance Auto is where I got my u joints, but turns out that every place in town had them, too. (Advance didn't have enough on the shelf).

Jeff

 

That is a very good point. I still don't know any shops though. I will peak around, but figure for a few bucks more I can I get the entire new unit together with less chance of issues.

 

Great! Obviously no issues on putting it back in the same way as it should be balanced, right? Good idea on having it in neutral though. The parking brake thing makes me scratch my head though! Does the parking brake not use the brakes at all? I'm trying to figure out how that would work with the t-case, and also why it works that way.

 

The parking brake is attached to the transfer case rear output flange.
I suggest reading the owners handbook. Not knowing how it works could get you rolled over by your Disco.

 

I rebuilt my first one myself. PITA! Then seeing how I had to take it to a driveline shop for balance anyway, had my other one rebuilt there. 150 parts, labor and balance. My Disco requires my physical efforts in so many other place that this was a no-brainer. Any driveline shop can do them.

 

I hope this fits my 01. Ordering it tomorrow. Tried to rebuild my propshaft and failed miserably. That shi$s for the birds.