Russells Discovery 2 build

[russ1]

Hello people,

Its me first post on here so i might as well put my truck up for all to have a look at.

Its a 1999 disco 2 4.0 v8 auto, i wanted to build something that i can leave on the drive and just take off without having to worry about sorting the truck for hours before i can go.

I build everything myself.
anyway heres the pics and what i have done.

mach 5 wheels,
bfg muds
ome suspension 2inch lift
warn 8274-50
custom winch bumper
custom side exit exhaust, using magnaflow muffler
custom roll cage
roof tent
etc

I am hoping to built a swing away rear bumper, rock sliders etc
Am hoping to get some advice from you lot on doing some sort of a storage build in the boot as well as a on board water supply.

Am waiting for the second set of lights for the front light bar and awning to turn up.

Any advice etc please ask.

russ

 

[BIGdaddy]

cool!

 

[FourByLand]

Russ, welcome.

I like the way your cage follows the body lines. Are you still able to remove the a pillar covers the instance that you may have to replace the windshield?

Also does the ACE and SLS help with body roll with the weight up top?

Would also like to see it all opened up if you have any photos to share.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

Nice. Just needs a finisher plate of some kind on that rear exhaust cutout.

 

[DNTL740]

that is a super nice truck, I like the way you did the bumper, and hid the winch like that. I have a 8274 that I've wanted to mount on my D2, but always hesitated because I thought it would stick out too far. Great pictures.

 

[russ1]

Thanks for the kind replys,

Fourbyland:-
Yeah i can still pull the covers off no problem, as for the ACE i have been having some problems with it so it is turned of untill i find a different way to seal the block,

yeah i can sort some pics out of it all up and sorted, thats not a problem.

R lefebvre
Yeah thats another thing that am in the process of drawing and getting cut out.

DNTL740
At first i built a bumper that didnt hide the winch but it just wasnt right so i had to make this one,

has anybody built storage draws etc any pics would be great.

Thanks Russ

 

[X-plorenow]

Great looking truck! keep us in the loop.

 

[franko]

DUDE! Sweet D2 and I love the cage/roof rack. I want one for my D1!

 

[DNTL740]

Do you have more pictures of the winch set up, Am curious to see how you routed the release mechanism.

Cristian

 

[achampagne]

great looking rack system!

 

[russ1]

Do you have more pictures of the winch set up, Am curious to see how you routed the release mechanism.

Cristian

hi, when talking about the release mechanism is it the freespool?

with me been from the winch challage side of the sport we dont use or trust the free spool set up on a 8274-50, so we drill a hole through the housing and the free spool lever and drop a r clip in so it cant be used. We just use the motor for spooling out.

 

[burn_e]

Very nice. Like the attention to details. Keep the pics coming.

 

[AxeAngel]

Nicely done. Like the front bumper wings. I need to build something like that on mine.

-Sam

 

[LandyAndy]

Am hoping to get some advice from you lot on doing some sort of a storage build in the boot.......

Have a look at my ongoing storage rack project here, should give you some ideas to work with

http://www.overlandcanada.com/forum/showthread.php?t=698

Cheers,
Andy

 

[russ1]

Have a look at my ongoing storage rack project here, should give you some ideas to work with

http://www.overlandcanada.com/forum/showthread.php?t=698

Cheers,
Andy

That looks well, like the idea of useing steel insted of wood, think in a crash or roll steel will still hold the items etc. wood may brake causing tools etc to be lose and could cause damage!


Got the rest of the lights fitted on the roof now, been working on a twin batt set up today so i can sort all the wiring out soon!
will post up some pics of the tent up soon,

Thanks again for the comments.
Russ