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I’m not saying payload capacity should be completely disregarded, but the way manufacturers calculate it doesn’t transfer in the real world. I’m guessing it has to do with them not testing every version of the truck, so they do it via spreadsheet. Typically the 2wd regular cab trucks are the...

Sorry I missed some replies, this wasn’t very active initially. I kept messing with the LR3 for awhile and have decided to sell it instead. I checked the TCM connections and found a little corrosion, cleaned it, and while I’m getting no faults the shudder is still there at idle. Have tried the...

Hi all, I have a 2008 LR3 with 250k miles on it. Have rebuilt/repaired quite a bit of the vehicle, and love it. Unfortunately the transmission has started having issues that solenoids, filter, new ZF fluid didn’t fix, so I’m looking at replacing the transmission and torque converter on it. Found...

Thanks for the comparison. My biggest beef with the D5 is it has the same “indistinguishable egg shape” as all modern mid-sized SUV’s, there are no redeeming aesthetic design qualities, IMO. Honestly, I believe the 2008 era Rovers were the peak of practicality, ruggedness, technology, and...

I’d start with the shift linkage

Nice! This place has been lacking any actual “builds/restos” lately. I’m about to do the same, I have a 95 RRC LWB and found a 300 tdi/r380/1.4 LT230 drivetrain for it. I’m trying to take the “easy” route and went with motor mounts from Defenders Northwest...

Glad it is inspiring, trailer is still working great for just about everything! Deck is 102” x 55”, and 24” high, trailer overall is about 173” x 75”. Some have commented about the axle placement, the tongue weight is significant but it’s in the right place for the zero turn or golf cart, as...

I wouldn’t suggest riding motorcycles on a long trip unless you all have substantial experience, it’s likely at least one person will crash and be injured. Riding in bad weather, in the dark, while tired and overloaded with gear is much different than cruising around back roads on a nice day. I...

There’s always the 300 tdi conversion option, that’s the route I’m going with mine. Wiring had been hacked up by the PO and then it sat for 7 years, so I didn’t feel like dealing with those issues. 300 tdi requires 12v to the fuel shut off solenoid and a trigger wire to the starter solenoid...

Cool build, looks extremely handy for a lot of purposes. A couple things I’d recommend are some type of “mounting points” at the corners to allow accessories to be added over time. Stuff like canoe bars, a bike rack, etc. I also get why you did the continuous top rail above the tailgate from a...

I’d agree with continuing to add tongue weight and see if it helps, totally overdo it and take a ride. I can’t even begin to raise the tongue on my trailer with the Timbren Suspension when it’s empty, and it’s an open utility trailer. Tongue weight is significantly over 200 lbs if I had to...

In the vehicle all the time, fortunately it fits under the folded third row seat. ARB Snatch strap, soft shackle, several sized hard shackles, receiver shackle for other vehicle, gloves, snatch block, tree saver, hobbit shovel, 2x air hoses, air chuck/gauge, air down tool, and under hood...

If that thing is only 4’ wide, you might have luck with some of the golf cart covers on Amazon. My golf cart is around 9 1/2’ long and the cover will go almost to the ground over the tires

Nice build! Make sure your kitchen slide doesn’t get left out in the rain, unfortunately that plywood will delaminate with moisture. If you build anything else out of wood, this stuff uses exterior rated glue and is still relatively smooth/flat, though heavier...