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  1. jscusmcvet

    30.06 conversion to .308?

    I have a 30.06 springfield 1903. I'd like to convert it to .308, so that it shoots the same round as my M1A. I seem to remember seeing this conversion before. What are the details? Seems like it would be a modified chamber and that would be about it... Anyone have any expereince with this...
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    2001 XJ All Purpose build

    It has been a while since I last posted. I bought, then sold a 1997 Land Rover Discovery through this site. In the meantime, I have begun the build of the 2001 XJ that I mentioned in previous posts. I originally bought it for my daughter, then gave it to my son, then gave my son the 2000 TJ...
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    1997 Land Rover Discovery - $4000 - NC

    1997 Land Rover Discovery, Auto, V8, SE7, 142,xxx miles, Leather interior in good shape, 2 sunroofs. Runs great, no leaks... from sunroofs or drivetrain! I have all maintenance and repair records from previous owners. Upgraded with HD steering, 2" OME lift, Genuine LR steel Wheels, 32" Grabber...
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    Disco windo mech

    My 1997 Disco 1 lost the rear passenger windo function today. After peeling things apart a bit, I see that the window lifting arm that is connected to the motor is working as designed. THe issue at hand is that the plastic or nylon busing that rides in the metal track attached to the window...
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    97 Disco stock gearing

    Can someone identify the gearing ratio for my diffs on a stock 1997 Disco 1 wioth an auto transmission? I am looking at regearing when I add lockers and see that 4.10's is fairly common, but wanted to know what I am starting with and also open to other advice. The rig is a DD and weekend...
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    First Mods

    Hello fellow expeditioners..... not sure if that is a word.... Today I did my first modifications to my already nicely modified 97 Discovery (sory, cannot call it a disco... I am scarred from the 1970's) I added the Columbia Overland gas tank skid. Easy installation, great instructions...
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    Land Rover Pop Up Axles?

    Wife and I recently purchased a 2005 Rockwood Pop up camper and a 97 Land Rover Discovery to pull it. I would like to modify the camper to use the same bolt pattern and 32" tire that I have on the Land Rover. Is the best way to pull a LR axle fromt he junk yard and use it (even possible?) or...
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    Military GPS Antenna

    REcently, I bought a land rover that has a military grade, external GPS antenna mounted on the roof rack. Does anyone know of a commercially available GPS for use on road and trail that has the ability to use this external antenna? Thanks, John
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    Snorkle Questions

    On the 97 Discovery I just bought, it has a Mantec snorkle. The PO attached to snorkle top with the opening facing rearward. Most that I have seen (if not all) have the snorkle facing frontward. From an air induction standpoint, it seems to make sense to have it facing forward. Any input...
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    Happy b'day to me :-)

    Well folks, yesterday was my birthday and four great things happened: 1. I met a great new friend named Andy. 2. I became the proud owner (once I pick it up and pay the man) of my first Land Rover - the 1997 Discovery listed here...
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    TJ vs. XJ decision

    OK folks, need some outside opinion to check my thinking. Here is the situation... bear with me. I have a 2000 TJ Sport, 125k miles, 5 spd, soft top, 3" BDS lift, ARB front and rear, K&N intake, Cat back, custome front and rear bumper. My older son, who is 16 and a great kid, been 4 wheeling...
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    Roof Racks?

    Hello, new to this forum. I have been a jeeper most of my life and my most recent buy is a 2000 Jeep Sport. I lost a 2003 Rubicon which was a well built DD and trail rig to fire in May. As my wife and I evaluated what to do next, I found that I still "need" a jeep, and found this sport in my...
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