Buildign an off roader - Land Rovers Only

Rover Nick · 10-14-2005, 08:57 AM

I am going to build a disco I for off- roading, what is the major stuff that I need. If you can, can you also sugesst a company i can get it from?

rmuller · 10-14-2005, 09:23 AM

Best advice, just read through this forum and www.discoweb.org .. everything you'll ever need to know is there.. here are a couple links to vendor sites tho
http://www.4x4ag.com
http://www.dap-inc.com/
http://www.expeditionexchange.com/
http://www.rovertym.com/
http://www.greatbasinrovers.com/
http://www.safarigard.com/
http://www.trekoutfitters.com/
http://www.roversnorth.com/
http://www.atlanticbritish.com/

roverX · 10-14-2005, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rover Nick

I am going to build a disco I for off- roading, what is the major stuff that I need. If you can, can you also sugesst a company i can get it from?

Learn how to drive it correctly. No matter what mods you have...you need to know what to do.

Badger1 · 10-15-2005, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by roverX

Learn how to drive it correctly. No matter what mods you have...you need to know what to do.

Driver skills are more important than any mod any day!!!

frickjp · 10-15-2005, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by roverX

Learn how to drive it correctly. No matter what mods you have...you need to know what to do.

Best advice. Find a local group to take you under their wing. We have gone to events with bone stock trucks, and everyone went through without damage just fine. You will find out soon enough what you need for hardware, but sense and caution win any day.

Single best improvement are probably sliders. The rockers and lower sides are very vulnerable.

roverX · 10-15-2005, 09:37 PM

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Single best improvement are probably sliders. The rockers and lower sides are very vulnerable.

Don't forget diff guard!!!

Can't get home with a damaged diff.

Disco · 10-16-2005, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rover Nick

I am going to build a disco I for off- roading, what is the major stuff that I need. If you can, can you also sugesst a company i can get it from?

You will find that what you propose is a trial and error exercise. All the listed sites for equipment are excellent, but ultimately, you are going to fit things that may or may not be just right for your application. It does take time and changing out parts until you get the formula right.

SCSL · 10-16-2005, 08:30 PM

This is all great advice. I agree w/ the point above: join your local LR off-road club (must be LR,,, must be off-road,,,) and get a feel for your rig, what works & what doesn't on other LR rigs, get feedback, make observations. This will save you much time & money in the long run.

roverX · 10-16-2005, 09:08 PM

Well....I've changed me mind on the best mod to make. I am going to go with the beer bottle opener. That should be the first mod. More important than suspension or lockers...IMHO

Disco · 10-16-2005, 09:11 PM

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Well....I've changed me mind on the best mod to make. I am going to go with the beer bottle opener. That should be the first mod. More important than suspension or lockers...IMHO

Poser.

roverX · 10-16-2005, 09:39 PM

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Poser.

Oh...like you're not!

10-14-2005, 08:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
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10-14-2005, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,416 Gallery: 0	Best advice, just read through this forum and www.discoweb.org .. everything you'll ever need to know is there.. here are a couple links to vendor sites tho http://www.4x4ag.com http://www.dap-inc.com/ http://www.expeditionexchange.com/ http://www.rovertym.com/ http://www.greatbasinrovers.com/ http://www.safarigard.com/ http://www.trekoutfitters.com/ http://www.roversnorth.com/ http://www.atlanticbritish.com/

10-16-2005, 08:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
SCSL Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,841 Gallery: 0	This is all great advice. I agree w/ the point above: join your local LR off-road club (must be LR,,, must be off-road,,,) and get a feel for your rig, what works & what doesn't on other LR rigs, get feedback, make observations. This will save you much time & money in the long run.

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