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Blog my ride: Discovery 300 TDi -lowering + sorting
John Clayton:
Right then Muddy Funsters,
Here's some gen on the world's longest, slowest and most tortuous repair of a Discovery (or so it feels). I hope to update this regularly with new info on the project.
Also, I'm new to this game so a number of things will probably be put to you, the jury, for decision.
To set the scene, here's a description of the vehicle:
VEHICLE SPEC
White 1994 Land Rover Discovery 300 Tdi
[R380 Gearbox] 3 door
Main use is weekend green-laning with road trips to get to the venues
Standard propshaft at rear
Front propshaft came adrift and broke off last time vehicle was driven (apparently from a poorly executed suspension lift)
3 Inch lift Kit (yellow springs)
Shock Absorbers: Delphi ‘De Carbon Performance’
Serial numbers: V45 3884 23 & V45 3883 23 [orange in colour]
Dislocation Cones.
Rebel Steering Guard.
Famous Four Steel, Tie Rod Guard.
JFT Rear Bumper
JFT Front Winch Bumper.
JFT Rock Sliders.
Fuel tank guard (bar grille)
T –Max 12000 Winch + Remote. (Possibly Used 5 times Max.)
Mach 5 Wheels [no factory website found]
http://www.forgetec4x4.co.uk/ [these don’t look quite the same]
5 x Brand New Bronco Grizzly Claw Tyres (Dec 2005).
http://www.bronco4x4.com
Diff Guards: Standard on front, QT soon to be fitted on rear
Safari Snorkel.
Heavy Duty Winch Battery,
New Alternator
New Starter Motor
Drivers Seat Converted to Range Rover. Original Still Here.
All Carpets Removed Floor Heavily painted,
Rear Shelving System For Extra Storage, (Made From 25mm Foamex)
New brake Pads
New Prop Joints
New Hand Brake Drum + Shoes
All New Track Rod Ends
New Steering Bars
STD Spare Wheel But Shod With Grizzly Claw Tyre
Range Rover Blues:
A 3" lift caused the front prop to break :shock:
John Clayton:
The current plan is to re-install the gearbox (now fixed after the prop came adrift, flailed and knocked a hole in it)
G/box case was professionally welded and the internals inspected
Ordered a Britpart clutch but then was persuaded otherwise by you lot:
http://www.mud-club.com/forum/index.php/topic,56749.msg503957.html#msg503957
so have sent it back and paid the extra for an AP (Borg and Beck) -just waiting for it to arrive.
Have also waited 2 weeks for Mark of Discoparts to get back off sick leave and give me a quote -not happy with their slow service or the fact that only he knows the price of the parts and he is reportedly the boss so cannot take it up with anyone else there :|
John Clayton:
Yes, the 3" lift presumably took the standard prop to the point where it was either binding or just generally at too severe an angle, and it let go at the gearbox end.
I'm going for a wide angle front prop this time (I hope a standard rear prop will still be OK) and lowering it to 2" so that Castor correction etc. not necessary, as discussed here:
http://www.mud-club.com/forum/index.php/topic,31283.msg303804.html#msg303804
Range Rover Blues:
How much is the wide angle prop then?
It's not what I would suggest but I guess without castor correction you may be ok :-k I'd almost expect a standard gearbox UJ to wear out quickly with that much lift, but you were unlucky if it actually let go :-o
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