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ArmyRover Apr 10, 2014 09:23 AM

The bumpers look like Rockstar Fab units. The rack doesn't though his racks were the cats ass

FloridaRover Oct 12, 2016 10:05 AM


Originally Posted by vette427sbc (Post 457621)
Came across this pic today but cant ID the roof rack. Anyone know?
http://grabawrench.com/wp-content/up...covery-SE7.jpg


I realize I am reviving a thread from 2 years ago but I ran across this pic on Google today and recognized the truck!

This one was apparently built by Sparks Motors AKA Discovery Channel's "Diesel Brothers" and has a 300 TDI Conversion

http://i66.tinypic.com/e8wflw.jpg

I had to dig back into his Instagram to find this pic but I have seen other photos of the truck in the past, someone should track it down and buy it..

ZGPhoto Oct 12, 2016 11:28 AM

I guess they did a terrible job at it, too. Overland Rehab: Expedition Portal?s 300TDI Disco II | Expedition Portal

dgi 07 Oct 12, 2016 11:48 AM


Originally Posted by ZGPhoto (Post 582172)

Wow........

FloridaRover Oct 12, 2016 12:26 PM


Originally Posted by ZGPhoto (Post 582172)

Wow is right... What a complete hack job.

I tried googling the truck but couldn't find anything linking it to the "Diesel Brothers" - I'd guess they want to keep it that way...

squirt Oct 12, 2016 04:39 PM

Definitely home-built. The 45deg angle cuts for the step in the rack give it away. Also note the sliders and bumpers that are made from the same round tubing.

Overall, it seems like the truck was built for show more than function.

batard Oct 13, 2016 12:45 PM

Eh, I'm not sure it's that terrible. The weight of the roof rack seems like a big mistake, but I wouldn't be too bothered about the use of bedliner and other minor quibbles about the bumper. It's an off-road vehicle. It's not clear what specifically is wrong with the engine.

OffroadFrance Oct 15, 2016 03:47 PM


Originally Posted by ZGPhoto (Post 582172)

They at least could have put a decent engine in, like a TD5. The installation they have done with the 300 TDi looks a real 'pigs ear' jobby :laugh:

The 300 TDi is a pretty old oiler by todays reckoning.

ZGPhoto Oct 17, 2016 08:45 AM


Originally Posted by OffroadFrance (Post 582385)
They at least could have put a decent engine in, like a TD5. The installation they have done with the 300 TDi looks a real 'pigs ear' jobby :laugh:

The 300 TDi is a pretty old oiler by todays reckoning.

Hey now... love the 300 in my D1

fishEH Oct 17, 2016 09:19 AM


Originally Posted by OffroadFrance (Post 582385)
They at least could have put a decent engine in, like a TD5. The installation they have done with the 300 TDi looks a real 'pigs ear' jobby :laugh:

The 300 TDi is a pretty old oiler by todays reckoning.

Pretty sure the TD5 is illegal in the US. But I don't think having a 300tdi in a D2 is exactly legal either, which is another huge problem with this vehicle.


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