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    Dfender buildup

    Yessir! 300 tdi and associated bits! The plan for the car is to clear coat the bulkhead to seal it, and leave the exterior as is Baja is incredible! I'm in love
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    Dfender buildup

    I'm down in baja for a couple of weeks, but hopefully the drivetrain will leave the uk soon!
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    Dfender buildup

    Next up....winch mount The discovery has a pretty structural crossmember right in front of the steering box. Obvious option was to mount the winch on top of it and call it good. However.... I like the idea of the winch sting lower, more like a series truck. So Cut most of the cross member...
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    Dfender buildup

    Once the panels were mounted onto the new frame, I turned my attention to the rear crossmember. I knew I wNted a step of some kind, and eventually some kind of rear tire carrier I also put in a hole for a rear PTO. Trying to look a little authentic.... Rear tire carrier start Latch mechanism
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    Dfender buildup

    Shedding unneeded parts came After a whole lot of measuring, I decided to go to an 89 1/2 wheelbase to fill out the wheel wells a little better Rear frame replacement, and exterior shel of rear crossmember Working out outrigger locations using borrowed parts Significant jump ahead...
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    Dfender buildup

    A little about me. My names Dave, I work for Land Rover as a memeber of the off-road drive team, so chances are if you've been around our cars at events, we've met. Last spring while launching the discovery sport in pheonix, we were all sitting around adding up the total number of vehicles...
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    Series 11a project

    This will be a fairly long term project. Plan to have it wrapped up in time for next years overland east! We shall see.... 1966 series truck. I dent in the entire car, great bulkhead, and no rust on the body anywhere! And a really clean half cab Frame, however is shot So, the obvious...
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    A little help in the Southeast

    I'm in Asheville, have the same truck, and an 04 grandby. You're welcome to come take a look
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    Longitude expedition "Drive Around The World" vehicle #1 disco2

    Don't remember which number had the signature, but I do know where it is.....
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    Switching my life to "not Jeans". Can I get some recomendations for good NON JEANS

    I've gone through most of the high end pants brands now. The only pants I buy anymore are from Kuhl. I own somewhere in the vicinity of 15 pairs now. Mostly the revolts as I like the shape the best. Incredibly comfortable, and ware like iron!
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    Co2 tanks with brackets and regulator

    Pm sent as well
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    Attaching FWC Eagle to Truck - Torquelifts?

    I can email or text you pics more easily
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    Attaching FWC Eagle to Truck - Torquelifts?

    I picked up a stick of "x3" 3/16 aluminum angle. Cut 4 pieces at about 16 inches and 4 at 9 inches. I put the longer pieces on the inside at the bed rail level. 2 inch section up and screwed into the frame. 3 inch section bolted through the plywood. On the underside I drilled a 1 inch hole in...
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    FWC Grandby Ohio

    I'd be interested in pictures Mybigjeep@msn.com Thanks, dave
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    Discovery Sport vs. Grand Cherokee Overland vs. 4Runner TRD

    It's not as though making the jump from discovery sport to Range Rover sport is a slight jump! Discovery sport will have active driveline (like evoque) this year and expect a diesel in the nearish future
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    Mopar is bringing something new to Expo!

    I saw a couple of power wagons, an ugly mini cargo van and a 70's desert race truck
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    LR Discovery Sport launch in Roseville, CA

    Alright, I was on the launch team for the new discovery sport. The event was outside Phoenix, not Colorado. The tranny isn't a 7 speed, it's the same 9 speed as the evoque. It also shares the same engine as the evoque. The discovery sport does not have the active driveline from the evoque...
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    How to make a cheap isolated dual-battery setup for $50

    Read through all of it, WOW! So on my diesel truck, I have 2 starting batteries, which one do I pull the alternator power lead off?
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    New to this.... Starcraft starmate

    Hey guys. Just got a deal on a 98 starmate seems to be pretty rot free, canvas is in good shape etc. but I don't know much about it! got all the exterior running/brake lights working. But I can't figure out the interior 12v stuff at all. Truck(05 cummins) has a permanent hot at the...
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    65 Series IIa Rebuild

    Hmm, where in swva are you? Contemplating a similar project here in asheville
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