Just to follow up - I am loving BFG KM3's 285/70-17 on BMX X5 rims (no spacers) over LR3 v6 brakes with OEM front and rear bumper and +1" lift. I had to trim the front wheel well liners and pull them forward to the washer fluid bottle. sometimes still rubs lightly on full lock in reverse when...
Dometic CFX40 fits 'level' in 2nd row with a 2x4. This was a test run and just a ratchet strap works great.
I have had the fridge for 5 years without 2nd battery and no problems,
Using the dead-in-the-dessert analogy: Harder to refine fuel in the desert than to rollout a solar panel and refuel.
100% agree that petrol & diesel is still WAY more energy dense than batteries, but E/V density & efficiency will surpass ICE in our lifetime.
Jags (and VW) have embarrassing...
The +2" "harsh ride" of LR3/LR4 was not due to increased air pressure in the springs - that's a myth. In fact there is no more pressure in the raised strut, just more volume of air. You only get more air pressure when you add weight to the truck. The "harsh ride" is due to the new control...
@nwoods This is definitely worse case driving....and that was on the smaller v6 brakes rotors if memory serves me. Good to see you back around here lately. Getting back in the LR ?family?
On OEM v8 brakes: I got 35-37k on pads, 65k miles on rotors. Use: typical rural mixed driving, w/32"...
I would +1 everything @Victory_Overland said; "Best mod ever" and "If I ever upgraded to LR4..."
Just to be little clearer: Not the LR3 North American gasoline "V6 brakes". 17" rims requires Disco3 TDv6 brake rotors and caliper hangers sourced from ROW.
Defender2 totaled on its 1st tank of fuel (<100 miles on the odo):
https://www.copart.com/lot/47721430/2020-land-rover-defender-110-se-ga-atlanta-north
Sad to see them go so young!
Thanks! Yes - confirmed with Google that d5 does have optional 2 speed TC and up to 2 locking diffs:
https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-off-road-tech-that-makes-the-2017-land-rover-discovery-so-good-ar176673.html
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