Topic: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!) (Read 16728 times)

Littledan · « **Reply #90 on:** November 12, 2005, 23:39:48 »

Quote from: "Jake"

If the weather holds out i'll get the tank guard on tomorrow (sunday)
I'll be obtaining some more moneys soon that'll pay for the rear bumper, but not before Whaddon.
:D

nice one jake cant wait to see her at whaddon :D

dan

chuggaman · « **Reply #91 on:** November 13, 2005, 08:41:52 »

your not gonna cut that car up i hope

it looks nice as it is

mike

Jake · « **Reply #92 on:** November 13, 2005, 10:17:19 »

One day i might Mike.
Who know's.

Jake · « **Reply #93 on:** November 13, 2005, 15:49:13 »

Right then.
All ready for Whaddon now.
I fitted the tank guard today.
Looks super'b!
I'd like to publicly thank Neal (Beast5680) for his hard work on welding the detachable tow bar parts onto my tank guard.
=D>
Pictures here ,here and and here
:D

seph234 · « **Reply #94 on:** November 13, 2005, 17:20:29 »

looking good :D pictures of the tank gaurd help i might get my friend to weld one up for me. joe

Jake · « **Reply #95 on:** November 13, 2005, 17:21:49 »

If i can help i.e with measurements, just ask.
I'll be back under the car after Whaddon.
:D

seph234 · « **Reply #96 on:** November 13, 2005, 17:25:41 »

ok thanks

beast5680 · « **Reply #97 on:** November 13, 2005, 18:29:37 »

No problem Jake :oops: , glad to have helped :D glad also it fitted ok

gords · « **Reply #98 on:** November 13, 2005, 20:49:04 »

Quote from: "beast5680"

No problem Jake :oops: , glad to have helped :D glad also it fitted ok

Has he towed the caravan yet, though? :lol:

beast5680 · « **Reply #99 on:** November 13, 2005, 21:18:18 »

Oi cheeky [-X No not yet as he has to find a drop plate to lower his ball height , so to speak :lol:

gords · « **Reply #100 on:** November 13, 2005, 22:37:19 »

Quote from: "beast5680"

Oi cheeky [-X No not yet as he has to find a drop plate to lower his ball height , so to speak :lol:

ooh, I so want to reply to that... :twisted:

Jake · « **Reply #101 on:** March 14, 2006, 19:48:58 »

Yes Gordon.
It tows a caravan just fine.

In fact, since using the south down set up with a long drop plate it tows better than before.
Maybe the ball is now at the correct height.
:D

Now this thread has returned i will continue to update it.
Still on the list is a winch, rear bumper, cranked radius arms, extended brake lines and a double cardon prop.
Just need to raise so more funds first.
:D

Sheddy · « **Reply #102 on:** March 14, 2006, 20:15:03 »

The correct height for a towball is 15" off the ground.

I'd reccomend the double cardon propshaft, I fitted one to mine last week and it cured the vibes!

gords · « **Reply #103 on:** March 14, 2006, 21:04:35 »

Quote from: "Sheddy"

The correct height for a towball is 15" off the ground.

Really? I thought it was something like 18 - 19"? :-k

I remember having a discussion about it last year, but can't find the post now :roll:

Jake · « **Reply #104 on:** March 14, 2006, 21:14:34 »

I'll measure the height of my tow ball next time i have it fitted on.
:D

gords · « **Reply #105 on:** March 14, 2006, 21:15:39 »

Quote from: "Jake"

I'll measure the height of my tow ball next time i have it fitted on.
:D

Ah, but that doesn't mean it's right though

:lol:

davidlandy · « **Reply #106 on:** March 14, 2006, 21:18:59 »

Jake

been looking thru your galleries - how did that hole happen in the rear door ??

Jake · « **Reply #107 on:** March 14, 2006, 21:31:34 »

Quote from: "davidlandy"

been looking thru your galleries - how did that hole happen in the rear door ??

Have a read of this thread
:roll:

davidlandy · « **Reply #108 on:** March 14, 2006, 21:44:54 »

ahhh...

missed it on its first round m8 - you post so much its hard to keep up!!

anyway , ouch!

Damonski · « **Reply #109 on:** March 15, 2006, 00:33:26 »

hehe I was just about to ask that same question ouch!

Jake · « **Reply #110 on:** October 28, 2006, 22:04:42 »

I've been fitting some new bits :D
Here's my QT 3 degree castor corrected radius arms

Here's my Devon 4x4 cranked trailing arms

This is my new battery :(biglove):
Its a Odyssey Extreme, as fitted to the Devon 4x4 challenge 90
Its a like a Optima red and yellow top in one.

These are my extended Goodrich stainless brakelines

And for those that did'nt see...
Here's my new Devon 4x4 front turrets and relocation cones

and my rear relocation cones (picture has the spring clamps on)

Lovely new toys
8)

Jake · « **Reply #111 on:** October 28, 2006, 22:16:19 »

I forgot to post this before :roll:
This is my Discoparts rear bumper

and this is the cb aerial mounted on the Devon 4x4 spare wheel carrier

and this is my new Terrain Master Hi Lift carrier i brought form Turtle

8)

Littledan · « **Reply #112 on:** October 28, 2006, 22:52:38 »

looking very good jake

keep up the good work!!!

dan

muddyweb · « **Reply #113 on:** October 28, 2006, 23:00:44 »

Just a tip Jake....

The cones will work better if you fit them so that they are in-line with the vehicle... i.e front-back and side-side rather than on the diagonal that you have.

Jake · « **Reply #114 on:** October 28, 2006, 23:03:31 »

Quote from: "muddyweb"

Just a tip Jake....

The cones will work better if you fit them so that they are in-line with the vehicle... i.e front-back and side-side rather than on the diagonal that you have.

:roll: :roll: :roll:
It was still loose when the picture was taken
:roll: :roll: :roll:

chuggaman · « **Reply #115 on:** October 29, 2006, 08:35:32 »

you have been busy there..

looking great jake

mike

ChrisW · « **Reply #116 on:** October 29, 2006, 09:59:06 »

Nice bit of work there Jake

Hope you remembered the copper slip :lol:

From the pic it's difficult to tell but check the bottom of the jack is above the breakover line from the wheels up to the bumper otherwise you could end up digging the foot of the jack in the mud and bending something

Jake · « **Reply #117 on:** October 29, 2006, 10:07:56 »

Chris
This picture shows the jack better

Its mounted to a Raised Devon 4x4 wheel carrier

I hav'nt had any problems with the set up
:D

Littledan · « **Reply #118 on:** November 07, 2006, 00:17:01 »

any new mods jake??

dan

Jake · « **Reply #119 on:** November 07, 2006, 20:54:22 »

Quote from: "Littledan"

any new mods jake??

Bonnet pins and the new front exhaust

Exhaust being fitted

There's going to be a lot of new parts and stuff going onto this car in the next 12 months.
I'll keep this thread updated as and when they happen.
Watch this space

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AuthorTopic: Building an off road Discovery! (now inc taking it apart!!) (Read 16728 times)

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