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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: suggs on April 09, 2007, 19:02:18
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especialy if there simex..lets see em guys..
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why are simexes different? ...in size. we all know they are the best at breaking halfshafts/diffs/cv's etc
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yeah i just like the look of the simex tyres, i currently run insa's so if i upgrade it will probley be simex ET.
cheers
H
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good luck, they are awful on the road. Bfg's dont look as impressive but you can have a conversation and you dont need a chav stereo!
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yeah i know the Insa'a are the same tread. my Disco isnt my everyday car, i normaly use a Transit and the wifes got a Disco 2 so not bothered about creature comforts..
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good luck, they are awful on the road. Bfg's dont look as impressive but you can have a conversation and you dont need a chav stereo!
they aint that bad on road :shock: , they way way way better than grizzly claws on road, less sound and handle better :roll:
but, freind fitting some simex to his disco in next 2 weeks, so will take some pics for you,
he has got a 4 1/5 inch lift and has the 9 inch armed and ready :lol:
dan
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if he has fitted arches it will be fine, you can get em in on a 2 inch lift
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yeah ive got a 2 inch lift and 1 inch lowered shock mounts, also got the body cut and arches fitted. just the gearing that will probley need sorting on a 300 tdi
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nope, he did have arches until they got ripped off :roll: , so he is making his own arches :roll:
gearing wise, you will need a 90 transfer box, unless you change r+p's
if u use a 90 t/box, it wont be brilliant on road unless you fit a full width intercooler,
my 90 just keeps on going with the simex fitted, bottled out at 90 tho :oops:
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i think Ashcroft do a diff conversion, Chuggermans new large arches would work well with the bigger tyres..
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i think Ashcroft do a diff conversion, Chuggermans new large arches would work well with the bigger tyres..
they sure will mate!!
ours should come in the morning! :D
dan
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yup, 4.1:1 had em in the disco for about 2 years now. They put you back to stock gearing if you have 32 and a bit tyres. Certainly help big time with the 35's.
You can also get 4.75:1 from CAM.
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Should be getting my roccia ones this week too. :D I am putting 33/12.50/15s on mine with a 3" lift . It drives fine on 265/75/16s so should be ok. May get 90 box later on as having the intercooler sorted anyway. 8)
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get some pics up with the new arches when there fitted, will be interested in seeing them..
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a disco with 35" simex on will look well smart - saw one a year back at a show...very nice.
had some extensive arch chopping though to make them fit nicely
Bully your disco would look much better with Simex on than those BFGs
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You reckon? well each to there own. Lifes full of choices..mines been in several mags so it aint that bad with em :wink: including the essential mods in TOR .
Simexs are great if you odnt need to drive other than offroad..trust me mine gets further than most simex equipped trucks.
BTW had simexes and sold em so there you go, we all make mistakes from time to time.
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get some pics up with the new arches when there fitted, will be interested in seeing them..
will do buddy they shoulda come this morning but didnt so soon i hope, waiting to paint :D
dan
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You reckon? well each to there own. Lifes full of choices..mines been in several mags so it aint that bad with em :wink: including the essential mods in TOR .
Simexs are great if you odnt need to drive other than offroad..trust me mine gets further than most simex equipped trucks.
BTW had simexes and sold em so there you go, we all make mistakes from time to time.
lol
Yes I do, dont see why being in a mag makes any difference.
but glad to see that you admit to making a mistake selling your simexes
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how about 39s
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jeez 39s
:shock: :D
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no if you read it right i made a mistake buying them! not selling them..
oh and those on 39 look crap cos they arent simex....err yeah right,
as for being in mags well no i guess it doesnt make a diff at all. But where is the piccy of yours on the thread? I put mine up as it has 35's.
My disco looks how i want it too and i wont change it for you or anyone else. Sorry if that seems harsh but ive spent more time and money on that than you can guess so maybe im a little touchy.
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how about 39s
(http://forums.mud-club.com/files/wre_264.jpg)
I thought it was illegal to have tyres that were wider than the wheel arches?
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look at the plate, they arent from here. i went superjeepign in iceland 10 years ago...back then we were in a landcruiser with 44's on!
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That did puzzle me the plate but your location is the uk so slightly baffled my tiny brain!
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:lol: its not mine :lol:
mike
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no if you read it right i made a mistake buying them! not selling them..
oh and those on 39 look crap cos they arent simex....err yeah right,
as for being in mags well no i guess it doesnt make a diff at all. But where is the piccy of yours on the thread? I put mine up as it has 35's.
My disco looks how i want it too and i wont change it for you or anyone else. Sorry if that seems harsh but ive spent more time and money on that than you can guess so maybe im a little touchy.
I read it as it was written.
I would post a piccy of mine but it aint a disco, so its not relevant to the thread.
I didnt ask you to change your disco if you read the posts. Anyway, glad your disco looks as you want it to...thats what matters.
...and i thought the 39s looked good
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nice :shock: :D
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i like that its pretty darn kool!
:D
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Has any one used Procomp X Terrains, I would like Simex or similar but have to agree with Bully, I don't want to be changing half-shafts etc every five minutes and don't have the cash to upgrade everything. The Procomps don't look as aggressive as my grizzly claws but I assume the extra height would kind of compensate for that, a set of 5 on rims for about £700.00 seems quite appealing.
Bully, I have the same sort of set up as Suggs, 2", lift reduced turrets and rear mounts, extended arches extended bump stops and +4 brake lines etc, are you sure that 35's would fit OK. I spent Good Friday sat on my diffs in Wiltshire and am seriously considering a new set of boots but don't want to set off on one of those more money after more money journeys that I tend to find myself on.
Thanks
Gav
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Gav, mine worked fine with 35's on but be prepared to reduce the length of sill protectors and winch bumper as they were the bits that stuck out on mine.
Like i say ive gone to 4inch but that was to get bigger shocks in and the 3 link makes the front end much more flexible.
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check out this link for some landies with big tyres!
http://www.mez.co.uk/fitting35s.html
What about 900x16 tyres - what is the overall size, implications, etc?
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Sill protectors should be ok, discocwk and myself got them custom made by our friend Guardian so they stop at the extended wheel arch, bumper might have to suffer the grinder though.
Thanks for the advice Bulli
What do think James? might be a discount for two sets!!
Gav
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Bully, what does your 4inch lift consist off..
Lyndsey731, dont forget that if you go to 35's you may need to change
the gearing
these are pro-comps on the green disco, not sure if there 35's
http://www.rdseng.co.uk/gallery3.htm
cheers
H
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Yes I have thought of that, mine feels quite slow off the mark as it is. I still need to put my silicone hoses on, flush the intercooler, smoke scew etc..
I still have my old 200 tdi so I thought might be able to swap the transfer box from that with one of our local landy mechanics. Also thought about selling the engine, gearbox etc but it's in great condition and only done about 5 miles since a cambelt change and 1000 miles since a new clutch.
Gav
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Yes I have thought of that, mine feels quite slow off the mark as it is. I still need to put my silicone hoses on, flush the intercooler, smoke scew etc..
I still have my old 200 tdi so I thought might be able to swap the transfer box from that with one of our local landy mechanics. Also thought about selling the engine, gearbox etc but it's in great condition and only done about 5 miles since a cambelt change and 1000 miles since a new clutch.
Gav
I thought the transfer box ratios for all discos and V8 defenders were 1.2-1. You would need 1.4-1 (defender diesels NA & Turbo!) for the larger tyres, maybe even a 1.6-1 for 35" tyres
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Bully, after seeing this truck on 39's, I have to say......
Your car looks GHEY!
You have work to do my lad!
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I had mine on 34.5" pic aren't the best though the gearing was ok on standard but i did drop in to low a lot earlyer.
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/8960fa3ba9205d9a0697380fba797244.jpg)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/95bd20bdf3ee9503bf97c418e4823f09.jpg)
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Come on James read it properly!! I said I could swap my spare box with a local mechanic maybe noddy or Dan , that way I could pop the defender box on and still keep the original one so I could change it back if I ever wanted to. Oh and thanks for the loan of your spare last week.
Andy you should have come out last Friday mate it was a cracking day! I managed to pull 2 tyres of the rim in one lane, funnily enough the same place you did yours.
Gav
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Come on James read it properly!! I said I could swap my spare box with a local mechanic maybe noddy or Dan , that way I could pop the defender box on and still keep the original one so I could change it back if I ever wanted to. Oh and thanks for the loan of your spare last week.
Andy you should have come out last Friday mate it was a cracking day! I managed to pull 2 tyres of the rim in one lane, funnily enough the same place you did yours.
Gav
I have been thinking on this one and I am thinking of going for diff lockers for now and then larger wheels and tyres at a later date and keeping a sharp eye out for a 1.41 to 1 transfer box at the right price. If I eventualy go for 35's then I think a body lift is a must!
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hi gav,
I just spoke to mark and he's not gona go with those tyers im selling so if you do what to go big you have seen what dangerous could do on them. Iv emailed you about them.
As for a transfer box my dad 90 could do with a disco box the 2.8td in it would be a lot better ???
just ideas let me know
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If any one is intrested i am selling my 35's (well 34.5) i have 6 on rims. they are petlas (not remolds, and there 12ply!) loads of tread 2" plus of lugs.
I am asking £500 . if any ones intrested let me know and ill take some pics and stuff.
Andy.postlethwaite@gmail.com
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the guy with the 39 s is called dino he is from lebanon he is on devon 4x4 web forum his disco is the dogs bullicks no worries about body damage its all in the skip lol
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Picked up 4no. pro-comp X terrains 35/12.5/15's on white eight spokes from Birmingham on Saturday, the've done about 400 miles, excellent condition, £300.00 the lot (£660.00 from Craddocks) I will post pic when the pc stops being difficult!
No problems with the gearing or clearance in the arches, it actually seems to pull better then when it had the 32" Grizzly Claws on, though the front bumper will need trimming as you boys said, thanks for the advice.
Thanks to disco cwk for spotting them on e-bay, coming up with me to collect them and for helping to fix the rear wheel bearing when it went bang on the M5 at 70mph. Also got to say thanks to the boys at MM4X4 for letting us borrow their tools to do the job.
Gav
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ill be interested to here how they go off road, thats were the problems can be with the wheels rubbing on the inner arches when compresed..
looking forward to seeing the pics, defo a bargain price
cheers
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Yeh I know what you mean Suggs, I did put them on with the highlift jack on the rock sliders so that they would really go up inside the arches on the opposite corner but as we all know off road is another matter!
Gav
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its when the back wheels get pushed up on an angle like in the pic, fitting spacers may help..
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/karting4/Essex%20Rochford%2013%20May%2007/a10.jpg)
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is the front wheel of the ground?
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Have already got spacers fitted, the only place that they look like they might touch on the back is that angled bracket that the mud flaps fix to, so that might have to come off.
Gav
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is the front wheel of the ground?
nah its just resting on the ledge behind