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IMO, there is still nothing wrong with a quality, appropriately rated recovery strap (not a tow strap with hooks), especially if you don’t want to spend $200 on a rope. This is assuming you’re talking about normal vehicles rather than something like a Unimog. We used to regularly do dumb stuff...

I’ve been planning to add a winch to my Land Rover LR3, which has a curb weight of 5,800 lbs. I have ~ 200 lbs worth of extra weight on it, including the winch, rather than a typically heavily laden expedition vehicle. I’m aware of the GVWR x 1.5 method, which would put me at a 9,500/10,000 lb...

It sounds like a pair of Maxtrax would solve the majority of these issues. Even with highway-ish tires (Cooper AT3’s), I was very surprised at how well they worked in some gumbo mud.

I get the reputation aspect, and I’m not saying they don’t have problems. My point is that they make no distinction between “the Bluetooth doesn’t recognize my phone sometimes”, or “I get a check license plate light chime on the dash, but the light works”, versus “It spun a rod bearing at 32k...

Will people please shut the hell up about “JD power surveys” and “Land Rover reliability” until there are actually known problems with the new Defender? It’s getting really old how every single conversation just turns into that. We get it, you think it’s unreliable, you don’t want one, maybe...

I’d say any first year vehicle is risky to take to remote places, even based on something as simole as a fuel pump and the availability of parts. The LR reliability discussion will never end. The older ones were typical British vehicles that were suited to tinkerers and people who didn’t mind...

I’d wager it will go anywhere a stock Rubicon will. Around here, even the ones on 37’s are pavement queens, or occasionally drive down a fire road. I suppose the idea of “ability” is more important to many than the actual need for it. An LR3 with appropriate tires will go 95% or more of the...

Just saw Scott’s test posted. Pretty much my same thoughts coming from classic Land Rovers to modern ones. I don’t hate technology, and independent air suspension has a ton of benefits. His issues with it are the same as mine, 19” wheels and front bumper fitment (plus no diesel). If the Lucky 8...

You have to decide what you consider a “modern” engine. Fuel injection? Overhead cams? EGR? By and large, modern engines make more power than older (even pre emission) engines. I have a 95 Range Rover with a 4.2L V8. Pushrod, EFI, distributor, no catalytic converters or OBD II equipment. It made...

Apologies if that wasn’t your intent. Saying something like “make sure you understand and follow proper gun safety” would have been less likely to be misinterpreted. You don’t usually hear people say stuff like “using a chainsaw is more dangerous than being blocked on a trail”, or “having a...

Care to elaborate? Or just spewing typical anti-gun BS? I own 20 something guns. None have ever harmed my children. Although they’ve never been attacked by a bear either, so I guess we don’t reallly know...

Nice. I’m sure you’re aware, but the 08 RRSC’s all came with rear lockers also.

Unfortunately, I’d agree with what’s been posted above. Attempting to go from no firearms experience to becoming proficient enough to shoot a charging bear, or one that’s attacking a family member isn’t a matter of taking a class. It’s more akin to never having swung a baseball bat but wanting...

Ugh. Found the LR3 Rave manual and the t-case is part of the CAN BUS circuit, so I’m assuming the CDL is triggered by a reading from the ABS sensors via one of the ECUs. This means a software hack would be more productive than a hardware hack. There are two Hall effect sensors, I’m assuming...

Simms and KUIU still make good stuff. Not cheap, but performs and lasts. I typically wear $8 blank t-shirts though, I just want them to fit right and be thin. I spend my money on gear, not fashion.

^ I just went out and messed around with the menus, while I didn’t actually do it I think it is possible to do what I want regarding leveling. Under the Save/Restore tab from the main menu, you can save your current settings, which should include the suspension calibration. You can then go to...

This would be awesome. Last week I was passing between two trees on the trail that were about 2” wider than my LR3, with the mirrors folded in. Unfortunately one side had a root right under the mud and the other didn’t, creating about a 6” off camber situation that made one of the trees get way...

I recently installed the same radio with their ghost antenna. I haven’t done extensive testing on it yet, but so far I’m not thrilled with the range/reception. I talked to two different people at Midland who claimed the ghost antenna didn’t need a ground plane, which was a significant factor in...

So you’re wanting to add a roof rack on top of your homemade roof rack? It looks top heavy enough already with the narrow track width and RTT up there. The front runner rack feet have small plates with two studs that slide into a channel. Thosecould be removed and replaced with through bolts...

This would be another solution, using a momentary switch, if your only purpose for it is self jump-starting. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CEBXRS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1...