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I can’t give you exact numbers, but I can tell you that’s not a rig I’d want to drive anywhere that’s considered “tight”, it will track inside the truck’s path a lot, and I pull trailers almost daily. I’d start by drawing a circle the diameter of the turning radius of the vehicle. Then figure...

If I’m reading your argument correctly, it’s don’t carry spare fuel unless you need it. I’d be willing to wager most here don’t do that, as this isn’t a mall crawler forum. So what, exactly, is your point?

Yes. I had an F-250 CCLB diesel on 36” super swampers that I used to stick past the frame rails and to the point of water coming into the cab. It was generally pulled out by a buddy’s F-350 CCLB DRW diesel on 35” M/T’s, and 60’ of strap. After 1 or 2 light snatch attempts, it was “back up as far...

Not familiar with CA’s insane laws, it in most states as long as the engine you’re swapping is newer than the vehicle you’re good to go. Would it be possible to just put some type of factory branded plastic cover over whatever engine you swap in, and as long as it meets emissions and you don’t...

You could join the dark side and look into Land Rovers. An LR3/4 will fit car seats, run trails, provide safety, and avoid car payments ;) You’ll have to make due with 32’s or 33’s though.

Nice. Glad to hear the winch seems well made, I was about to buy the original VR-8 but this one looked to be worth waiting for with the waterproofing and wireless remote, as long as they didn’t lessen the build quality somewhere else. I plan to use mine as a multi mount also, so it won’t be...

IMO, an LR3 with decent tires is capable of going anywhere you’d want to drive any vehicle that you’re not willing to risk rolling or severely damaging. I don’t care about scratches, dents, scuffs, etc, but I’m not doing to risk going upside down or hood deep water. That’s the limiting factor to...

I don’t think that’s the case at all. The 2008 LR3 was $49k-$59k, the LR4 was very similar, and the Disco 5 is $53-$60k. Not counting the LUX model since that didn’t exist in a similar manner on the prior models. A 4wd Tahoe starts at $53k and you can’t swing a cat without hitting one here. Or...

I tend to agree with you. While there are some things I’d have preferred to be done differently (no, not solid axles and crank windows), what everyone seems to be pissing and moaning about is “it’s not a real Defender.” Thing is, the Defender was discontinued regardless, and even if they had...

The LR3’s are about 1,000 lbs heavier than a D2. They basically weigh the same and have similar F/R distribution as an F-150 with ~600 lbs in the back, hence E-rated tires being a good choice IMO. E-rated tires do require more pressure than passenger tires as the stiffer sidewalls generate more...

Yes. “Ride quality” (what I’d term small bump compliance), does not equal the “way it drives.” I was expecting a harsher ride over small bumps, some parking lot vibration from the tread, and some noise at highway speeds. I did not want to compromise on shaking at speed, wandering, vague...

Update time, the Front Runner H3 load bars fit perfectly with no mods other than adding a 5/16” fender washer over the mounting plates. Front one clears the sunroof fine, rear one needed to be moved slightly forward to clear the shark fin antenna housing. Bonus is the dimensions worked out where...

Has your current LR3 been problematic? The 08’s seem to be the best sorted, you should be familiar by now with the very common issues, and most of the faults can be cleared on the spot with a IID tool. Anything can break down, I had a 2000 Suburban which are generally regarded as bulletproof...

As has been discussed, LR air suspension has been very robust for over a decade now. The bad raps primarily come from people who don’t address problems that exist for awhile, until they fail. I’m assuming the 110’s only come with air suspension due to payload vs ride balance, the 90’s should be...

My RRC isn’t at my house to measure, but look up the Odyssey PC2250 battery. More capacity than a group 31 but shorter and wider.

I’m not a fan of jerry cans primarily because I don’t like stuff strapped all over my vehicle, I prefer to keep it streamlined. However, there are times where it’s the best option, but I’m still looking for a way to get enough underneath onboard storage. I’ve rolled vehicles before and had gas...

Regarding the rear locker, yes it can make a difference, but it’s not required for the way 95% of drivers who actually take their LR3/4 off-road. If you’re used to an open diff vehicle, the traction control completely overcomes the “lift a front and rear tire, stop moving” scenario. While...

The L322’s have a lot of “on paper” specs that the LR3’s don’t, but I don’t find a significant difference in comfort or the way they drive. I haven’t sat in the rear seats in either, the Range Rover might be slightly more comfortable to adults, but cargo space in a big win in favor of the LR3...

If you’re talking about the Discovery 1, it had an identical chassis and running gear to the Defenders. The differences were wheelbase and different high range transfer case ratio due to the Defenders coming with larger tires. Same for the Range Rover Classic. Land Rover hasn’t built another...

I don’t see any reason a Defender 130 pickup would need to cost more than the 110, it’s probably less material. I agree with you that the 3/4 ton heavy duty diesel customers probably wouldn’t buy one, but that’s not the market I’m talking about. The vast majority of pickup buyers these days...