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LiftedDisco:
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Whilst lying under the Disco (!) I noticed that the rubber donut 'tween the rear prop and diff is somewhat worn and knackered looking...

I have 2" lift but it's only used occasionally for weekend use

How difficult are these to change - do I need anything particular... anything I need to know?

Advice gratefully received. - many thanks

Rob

Steve ray:
just undo the bolts at the diff end of the rear prop (think they're 19mm mate, but might only be 17mm)

If you're running a "lifted" Disco, then you might want to considerd converting the back prop to a 200Tdi (new models aren't always progress) - need to change the output flange on the diff though to a 4-bolt type. In the long run, tis (imo) works better in an offroad 'toy' that's lifted better than the rubber coupling

skiprat:
Have to agrre with the above post, my doughnut has just failed in a big way!!! its damaged the prop and diff flange and is the second doughnut to go in about a year and a half!! Dont think the lift does em a lot of good, not to mention the extra starin on them if your running bigger tyres and uppped your power a bit. Plus it doesnt help having Bloody lead feet lol.

Kris

LiftedDisco:
Aha... So user error and lead footed driving to blame!  :evil:

Had noticed that there was a pattern to replace with 200 prop and UJ - next daft question then is... what's involved in changing the output flange on the dif?

Many thanks for thoughts so far..

Rob

Disco_Stu:
Dont forget, you'll need a spacer or a 200Tdi prop if you do this.

That doughnut is about 30mm thick and you need to fill the gap with summat :)

Stu.

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