Recent content by mspeters

35XJ - yes, that was the red Disco 1 that I sold to the Land Rover corp. employee. I know it moved from BAT to Washington state. I miss the limber suspension and 3-link rear axle..

This Mighty Mite trail rig is still for sale. Added some Youtube videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7iMT ... _uzxVVeOvw

1961 M422A1 USMC Mighty Mite Background information - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M422_Mighty_Mite Ground-up, well-sorted build for desert trail exploring/camping and forest service roads. Driven with respect for the 1/4 ton independent suspension driveline, this has proven capable on the...

My ‘97 D1 sprung a really bad leak from the forward end of the intermediate shaft. If it’s a keeper; do consider a few upgrades via Ashcroft. (I would have done both, but instead sold the rig after 20 years.) 1. Steel bushings for the intermediate shaft. The aluminum cases can become ever...

Scanned the 2022 build options. Coil springs are now an option, but it precludes adding locking differentials (via the advanced off road pack with configurable terrain response). I can understand the terrain management software is intricately tied to air suspension. Seems the s/w could be...

Agree....not a lot of technical run-down of the guts of this system yet. Monitoring this for potential purchase of a coil springer. Stock ground clearance of a coil spring version, front suspension downward flex are hard roadblocks. Really hoping the aftermarket offers a system that nominally...

Reico-Titan sell some bolt-on jack mount extensions; +6” lift, plus they add 2” width which helps clearance for a combination of large tire/flares & a narrow body camper. They did need minor grinding to clear the electric motor heads. I needed 3 inches of extra Jack lift. You could fab the...

Can't wait to see the Pinz drivetrain splicing. I transplanted a 1.9 IDI in a M422A1 mighty mite. Prior pics on this forum. Moving from air cooled to accomodating a proper sized radiator, air intake & cooling fan took revisions. The new Spal brushless variable speed fans finally solved my needs

I like the Dickson's for a charming vew of the fire, they warm up boats well, but it's not a 30K BTU blast then a thermostat control propane. Another pricier option is a Wallas diesel marine stove top / heater combo. The top props up for a heater. May have more saftey concerns in a camper...

My trusty 97 D1 has slowly developed a tick or knock over the past 2 years. My ears are trained to Cummins and VW IDI diesels...hard to discern. I could use a well-trained ear to get a reading if this is the common rocker arm wear out or the dreaded slipped liner. It just completed a 800 mile...

Quickfarms, Yes, it was there for Friday and took a honorary picture with the authentic M422A1 Mites at the show. Glad I had a top with the rain showers. Next year my restored one will be there. The resto-mod build delayed the body restoration by 4 years.

AMC Mighty Mite - this one is a resto-mod with diesel power.

A very rare rig for USA due to smog. Great 'compacto' concept & plenty of room for camping gear and peli cases under the RTT. Even room for an Engle if it could somehow be isolated from dust. Keep up pictures on the rest of the outfitting. I have a micro rig with a diesel, running but not...

Here are a couple pictues during the build up. The stock dana 27s were custom made for the mighty mite with aluminum housings, powerloks and inboard brakes. Much eyeball engineering to repack a larger driveline, radiator, power brakes & steering. More adjustments are need before a 1st camp...

Mine is a Rioja Red SD. I swapped the alloy wheels for NATOs and had them powder coated in textured rust-color. Ready to upsize the tires again, as three lugs tore off on the last trip. It previously had 9-32 TSL Swampers then went to 235x85 BFG. Here are '06 pictures from the Candelaria...