NAS LR3 build with an overseas twist
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Ray_G
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wow totally missed the line of 3&4'swe went up a couple of new trails - gotta love exploding diff's, snapped axles and the like in just one ride
What sucks is that the event was just big enough, and short enough, to not get a chance to meet faces behind a lot of screen names. Did you roll up in the LR3?
Ray_G
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Housekeeping; minor mods and tweaks
Post MAR things got busy again so I've been off my game in terms of posting. For the most part the 3 keeps on plugging along so there isn't much to describe other than its a great damn truck. The switch to HD coils in the back was def worth it for towing and quite frankly just for her overall ride height/stance when laden. A few other housekeeping things:
Sharkfin antenna to cover up my nastyness-
Not having a factory nav, I just grabbed a generic Jaguar style off fleabay:
Hollowed out fairly quickly with the dremel, slapped on. I don't care one way or the other about shark fins, but did want to make the entry into the roof a little less horrendous even though it is hidden by the roof rack
So that now covers it up, protects the already sealed junction.
Following Wilderness First Aid there was some attention paid to the first aid kits in all the trucks and bags. Not only was it good to add in some things I now had a better appreciation for how to use (as well as adding in some SOAP notes printed on tyvek), it was useful to go through and check for medication expiration dates.
Last big mod of late is to finally add Nakatenga vents to the truck. I'd put this off, then they were out of stock and we were all waiting for a new production run, and by the time I thought about it again we were nearing MAR. Since I knew I'd see Lav from Series Defender Outfitters there I just arranged to pick them up at the rally. Promptly installed, and then used in the rain we got on the last night, I've kept them in more than out just to keep air circulating out of the black interior. Great product and now I wonder why I waited so long. Also good to throw some business at a friend who has some great products in his lineup.
Post MAR things got busy again so I've been off my game in terms of posting. For the most part the 3 keeps on plugging along so there isn't much to describe other than its a great damn truck. The switch to HD coils in the back was def worth it for towing and quite frankly just for her overall ride height/stance when laden. A few other housekeeping things:
Sharkfin antenna to cover up my nastyness-
Not having a factory nav, I just grabbed a generic Jaguar style off fleabay:
Hollowed out fairly quickly with the dremel, slapped on. I don't care one way or the other about shark fins, but did want to make the entry into the roof a little less horrendous even though it is hidden by the roof rack
So that now covers it up, protects the already sealed junction.
Following Wilderness First Aid there was some attention paid to the first aid kits in all the trucks and bags. Not only was it good to add in some things I now had a better appreciation for how to use (as well as adding in some SOAP notes printed on tyvek), it was useful to go through and check for medication expiration dates.
Last big mod of late is to finally add Nakatenga vents to the truck. I'd put this off, then they were out of stock and we were all waiting for a new production run, and by the time I thought about it again we were nearing MAR. Since I knew I'd see Lav from Series Defender Outfitters there I just arranged to pick them up at the rally. Promptly installed, and then used in the rain we got on the last night, I've kept them in more than out just to keep air circulating out of the black interior. Great product and now I wonder why I waited so long. Also good to throw some business at a friend who has some great products in his lineup.
Victory_Overland
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Hmmmm, not sure about the Vison-X pods. They are growing on me though. Wife, not so much. She advocated moving them to the opening in the winch bumper on either side of the lic plate.
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Ray, what size BFG's are you running? Im ready to ditch the Nittos for KO2 for my daily 18" wheels, are you running near factory size? Looking to keep stock, or near stock for those and like the set up you have. Any lift or trimming required?
Cheers,
E
Ray_G
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I'm running 275/65 KO2's; so a bit away from stock. That said, I love the size and significantly happier with them than I was with the Nittos. These are taller, but skinnier. They also ride/wear/sound/work a lot better from what I've noticed.
I don't have any rubbing/trimming with mine, but keep in mind she's a +2 coiler now so everything is set. Were I still EAS, I don't know that I'd have gone with the 275 just out of concern for EAS failure/bumpstop opportunities.
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Ray
Victory_Overland
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Awesome, thanks so much for the response. I'll probably stay close to stock for my 18" set up. Coils will most likely come when the EAS fails but right now its running fine.
Yeah, I've never been a fan of the Nitto, matter of fact my first offroad experience with them was a wash with two punctures. Soft and meant for the road only IMO. Can't wait to get back on BFGs.
Cleans up nice, and fit in just fine to go back to my alma mater. Always funny when the valets are like 'wow, nice Rover-looks like you actually use it'
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You must be a Citadel grad?
Ray_G
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Now why would you assume that instead of say, College of Charleston?
Kidding.
I did pay to get hazed.
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Victory_Overland
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Same here! Not sure what I was thinking. At the time, I think Nitto was the only one making factory LR3 size and that’s why I went there. Great mileage on the Nitto if you keep it on the pavement. Lol