Hello all, first time Land Rover owner and now have 2 in the driveway. Was a Jeep guy for many years, built 7 Wranglers and love to explore. With age and health issues, bouncing around in a Jeep just isn't happening anymore. That and the wife and I aren't into romping through deep woods, smacking our vehicle off trees any longer. We now like to journey, traverse mountain trails, camp, ect. I've been wanting an LR3 or 4 for quite some time but the wife has called them ugly and wanted nothing to do with them. Until...I stop to look at a clean 2007 LR3 at a local lot known to carry a dozen or so used Rovers at all times. On the walk over she stops dead in her tracks in front of a silver 2014 Evoque and it was done. We worked a deal and traded her truck for both vehicles so here I am.

Fortunately I have a new Ram 2500 Laramie as well for a work truck (own a motorcycle shop) so the LR3 can be down for a few days here and there while I'm learning to work on it. Unfortunately mine's back at the dealership because the front end was doing a nose-dive overnight. After all of my research I know it's possible to chase the leak down myself, but would much rather the dealership do it with techs familiar with the brand. Having the diff fluid changed, tranny pan and gasket was already done prior to initial pick up as were the brakes and AC compressor. It's a one-owner that was serviced at a local LR dealership since brand new so fingers are crossed.

Anyway, I've always been pretty active on the Jeep forums and looks to be on here quite a bit!






After 100+ vehicles, my first Land Rover

 

Looks great welcome to the forum. I'd look into getting a gap tool. Worth every penny, when it comes to taking care of your LR3. I have 2 LR3's myself.

 

Oh I've been lurking for a while, picking up a gap tool next week. I've read enough to know it's priceless on one of these vehicles. Got a call from the dealership and it's looking like new front airbag/struts for me. A little upset I only had 2 days of driving it, but having the replacement done by them and not paying for it myself down the road is fine with me! Best part is knowing the dealership actually has a separate repair shop down the road that specializes in highline and European vehicles. Spoke with the main LR tech today, seems knowledgeable and eases some worries knowing I have a shop to use for repairs above my pay grade.

Proud Rhino rods came in today, next decision is tires...

 

Excellent choice on the Rods I have the proud rhino rods on the 07 LR3 and the Proud Rhino bumper on the 06. Love the proud rhino gear.

I'm running 265/70-18 General AT2 on my 06

 

Any advice on the bump stop extension kit? I'm reading a lot of mixed reviews but like the idea. Was going to run 275/65/18 and have a fear of dropping to bump stops in the middle of nowhere. Plus like the idea of a better ride at lifted height. Keep thinking now would be the time if the front suspension is getting replaced anyways.

 

I have ridden in the Lucky8 LR3 a lot and the SYA kit works. Be sure to put in the limiting straps though. It keeps your CV's safe.

We drove that thing on the bumps with 33x12.50s and were able to get off the trail to fix it.

 

I'd love to run 33s and not scared to trim or cut to make it happen. Looks like I'm going to have to treat the wife really well this weekend so I can accidentally order the kit...

 

lol all depends on how much you are willing to cut. The guys at Lucky8 had it on 35's recently. It looked like a beast!

 

Welcome!
What brand of bikes are you selling/servicing?

 

Thank you! Mainly Harley but we customize anything. Have done a couple Indians, triumph this winter, couple victories, ect. Basically if we have the expertise to do it, we will. Our specially is powersports audio though, get bikes from all over including Canada.