Anybody doing an LR3 as an off-road rig?
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nwoods
Expedition Leader
Congrat's on your purchase!
I have a long history with the Rover Specialties sliders, and highly recommend them. The only question is what profile to get. I would suggest the Option 2 Slim's, or Option 1 without the standoff tubes. It depends on the nature of your obstacles. If lots of trees, stumps, roots, etc... then the standoff's are probably a good idea. For very rocky areas, like here in the southwestern desert areas, I like the Option 1's without the standoffs. You need to drive a bit more carefully, but you won't be snagged on rocks nearly as much as with the outriggers. The LR3 has more clearance directly under the wheels, and with it's phenomenal traction control, the best line through an obstacle is typically with your wheels on the largest rocks. This puts your rockers in harms way, and is why the RS sliders offer such great protection with their unique design.
I also really like the Rasta underbody skid plates, though the Mantec front plate is also very good, but its only the front plate, whereas Rasta offers the whole system. Asifr makes a bunch of stuff also, but I have not kept up with it lately so my info is out of date.
As for the refrigerant line modification, yes with the HSE it is something you should consider if you are going taller than 31.5" tire diameter. As I have suggested a few times, that information is on LRRforums.com. There isn't a whole lot of info on ExPo related to the LR3.
tacomadave
Adventurer
Wow! 7 pages and not one post about how the lower control arms are going to fall off, or the electronics will leave you stranded, or any of the other typical bs. :coffeedrink:
I own a JK unlimited, and my father owns a LR3, i've spent a lot of time in both, and I like them equally. Only real issue we've had is lack of good tire availability, we put Wrangler Silent Armours on, and have had a few flats and one sidewall tear that required replacing the tire completely.
I own a JK unlimited, and my father owns a LR3, i've spent a lot of time in both, and I like them equally. Only real issue we've had is lack of good tire availability, we put Wrangler Silent Armours on, and have had a few flats and one sidewall tear that required replacing the tire completely.
Dave, you're killin' me here!
Once it warms up we'll get out to play :sombrero:
KAA
Aw, your toys are WAY cooler than mine! I love that Ser I !
Dave Legacy
Adventurer
I'm pretty sure that NWoods already mentioned the control arm issues and a few people have mentioned the electronics risk. IIRC the control arm bolt sheering off was a pretty isolated incident, right? Was this the case where bushings were replaced, but the original carriage bolt was reused?
Dave Legacy
Adventurer
Don't know if any of you guys have seen but Front Runner seems to be putting an emphasis on the LR3/4 lately. They have a Front Skid/Sump Plate and a Hidden Winch Tray: http://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/Body-Protection-c55/
tacomadave
Adventurer
I don't remember the details, I just recall a thread where a lot of people were going on rants about LR3's.
nwoods
Expedition Leader
I remember it well. 3 parallel but separate arguments, based on rumor.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23932
Sleeping Dog
Adventurer
The testing has begun. . .
When I saw Graham's article in the recent OJ, I hoped that he brought an LR4 home for extended testing.
Jim
nwoods
Expedition Leader
I'd like to know more about why you feel this way. I don't really doubt it. But on the surface, it certainly seems even more of a softroader than the LR3 does. Painted shiny parts, less dust and abuse tolerant interior, etc.... Same basic suspension and electronic systems, just better visibility (a gazillion cameras), and possibly too much horsepower.
Dave Legacy
Adventurer
Aside from the 5.0L V8, what does it have that makes it greatly out perform the LR3?
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nwoods
Expedition Leader
Paladin, I was just searching for this thread to link to another discussion and saw your question about SSCA. I raced in Pontiac Fiero's (`87 and 88). I was very young and the team manager liked me, but when the 4wd turbo Eagle Talon came out, we became immediately non-competitive and I was "let go". I didn't travel, only participated in local races, but man I had fun.
MattScott
Approved Vendor
From when I worked with LRU I believe it was pretty much just a slight redesign of the air suspension system. They went to a more reliable air compressor, and moved the air lines to a safer location. I found the LR4 to be easier to drive off-road than the LR3, it seems the vehicle is more 'aware' of what you're doing, which is pretty important when you're taking a computer off roading.
REDROVER
Explorer
WOW WOW WOW DID U SAY LR3 IS BETTER OFFROAD THEN RUBICON? HUH??????????????????????????????????????????? U DREAMING BROTHER ?