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I had no idea this option existed. Pretty cool! https://www.transmissiondigest.com/a-different-differential-the-borgwarner-44-82-transfer-case/ Uses a planetary instead of clutches like the NP246 Autotrac does, so it's much more stout. Apparently these trucks got their own brake assist...

Still going strong. Have a plug in a tire that I did a crap job installing so Ive been using it every 3 days to top the tire off for like 2 months now. One day I’ll drop the tire off to get a patch….

I’m interested in the Prospeed rear ladder if that’s the route you decide to take

We have a cross sport and it’s pretty cool, but ours is a COVID special and has a few more quirks than I’d like. It’s MASSIVE. I think only a crew cab tundra or F250 has more rear seat room.

Tests are irrelevant unless you are testing the same circumstances. Mud isn't the same everywhere geographically, and testing tires on a 3800lb Jeep is different than testing them on a 6500lb truck. And tire constructions, from the sidewall to the tread, is vastly different now between different...

Anyone with more experience on the new LTX MS2? I'm going to need tires in a few months and they offer it in 255/65-19 XL.. which is the size I want on my LR4. That size however not 3PMSF rated. Just not sure how these would deal with wet/muddy northeast conditions. Yes, I'm 80% on road but I...

Nice truck! These are a labor of love, that's for sure. I miss my D1 dearly, it doesn't have the vintage charm of my LR4 but the 4 has a charm all its own, with all modern comforts and the addition of a nearly 400hp V8. The Rover "personality" is still present... it does weird things sometimes...

It was a few years ago... 2018?17? A couple importers who brought in and sold Td5 and Puma Defenders but "backdated" them with VINs of older trucks. It wasn't a lot of trucks, but IIRC they all got crushed.

Been DD-ing my LR4 since 2020, had a D1 for a few years before that (with a Chevy in between). IMO, it's an old Rover, and you should treat it as such. Preventative maintenance is key, but don't go overboard or you will spend too much money unnecessarily. GI got mine with 46k, now 100k. 1-...

There are a couple 19" options, if you need to get something from Walmart I'd go with these: Nokian Outpost AT A touch bigger than stock, but will fit no problem even int he stock spare location. XL rated, and Nokian makes a great tire.

I like it a lot. I'm interested in these lightweight ones (GFC, IO, etc) to pull them on/off easier. I've had a softshell RTT, entertained a big boy hardshell but it doesn't make sense to keep a 175-200lb weight on top of my truck when it's my daily. I'd be only using them maybe 1 weekend a...

110 would definitely be my choice if I had to pick a successor to the LR4. I do love the versatility of the D5 but when the new Defender exists it just is better in every way if you plan on making it a more "adventure" truck. Plus that interior is just so... good. I don't love the other modern...

Yeah, I saw no leaks with the soap test. Snugged up the air lines yesterday morning but forgot to pull the EAS fuse last night. Going to do a sag test tonight and if it fails order a new block from FCPEuro.

Thanks gents. Gonna check it out tomorrow morning, worse case I order a new aftermarket valve block and keep this as a spare.