Best tool that a land rover owner should have Thread

[David Harris]

Not sure if it matters anymore but... I have a land cruiser but I spend more time over here with the Rovers. I grew up wanting a disco but when the guy who owns 8 land rovers (a trusted friend) tells you (me) to buy a land cruiser, you buy a damn land cruiser! I've been happy with my 80's but one day I hope to be rich/handy/dumb/fed-up enough to just buy a disco.

I hear you. I have warned a few people off of Rovers, just because I knew them and they were not the type to give a Rover the attention it needs to thrive. They are definitely not for everyone. For the right type, they are a real joy. For me, working on them is a big part of the enjoyment and satisfaction. Kind of like becoming one with your vehicle.

 

[LR Max]

For a series truck, the Hayes manual is great to have. If it gets destroyed, no one cares. If a green bible goes destroyed, that is pretty much the end of the world. That said, I carry a PDF of the green bible on my tablet now.

A 7/16 ratchet wrench is the tool I use 70% of the time on that truck. I have a number of them, including a few in handy spots.

For these newer trucks, I have no idea what you need. But I figure a sense of humor would help.

 

[Drover]

 

[Desert Dan]

Extra Large Oil Drip Pan?



http://www.walmart.com/ip/ATP-Extra-Large-Oil-Drip-Pan/16778234

 

[Desert Dan]

Didn't some early Land Rovers have Whitworth size bolts as well as Metric?

So you would need a set of Whitworth Wrenches as well as Metric.

 

[LR Max]

Didn't some early Land Rovers have Whitworth size bolts as well as Metric?

So you would need a set of Whitworth Wrenches as well as Metric.

All that nonsense seemed to have started in 1976-1980ish. The drive flanges are whitworth...that a 15mm metric socket just happens to fit.

Seems like the vast majority of trucks in the US are pre-1975 (at least from what I see).

 

[getlost4x4]

BFH! LOL:elkgrin:

 

[Frontier Phreak]

Some people have way too much of their own self-worth and identity tied up in the vehicle brand they own.

My serious answer is as was mentioned: The RAVE manual installed on a device that can open the file. I don't care if you buy a netbook that is for nothing but sticking in the glove box to run Rave. That's the most useful tool by far.

One of these:

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Yeah, I never got this either. I just use wrenches. What is the advantage of this? I don't use power tools very often when I'm working because of their propensity to strip and round fasteners. And a manual ratchet on such a long extension... meh.

You do not need to be rich you need to be handy and choose the right year ,i bought a 94 because of its simple electronics and i fix most the stuff on it

I find the electronics on the 2004 pretty simple. Just depends on your experience.

 

[ipgregory]

Yeah, I never got this either. I just use wrenches. What is the advantage of this? I don't use power tools very often when I'm working because of their propensity to strip and round fasteners. And a manual ratchet on such a long extension... meh.

Like a hub socket tool, it's a specific tool for a specific job. The length is just right to clear the UJ section of the driveshaft. The socket section is thin walled and waisted to help get in around the yokes. In my opinion (having to do it regularly) it speeds up an otherwise annoying job. You just grab this, a ratchet and a wrench. Using the ratchet action on the bolts is much quicker (in my opinion) than using a couple of wrenches. Sure you can use an air ratchet if you want and have one available to speed it up even more but its not required obviously. Mine cost me about $10 or so if I remember right so its no more expensive than a good wrench. It's not required to do the job but (for some obviously) it makes the job quicker and easier. YMMV.

 

[Ray Hyland]

Actually I think that little driveshaft socket tool looks pretty useful. When I had to pull my front shaft in a parking lot a few months ago I used the usual 2 wrenches but this would have saved a bunch of time and effort.

 

[Ray Hyland]

Oh, speaking of LR tools, if anyone has a set of Whitworth spanners on this side of the pond, I have three series ones at home that would be grateful. I am always struggling to find the closest fit with my other wrenches.

 

[JSBriggs]

Oh, speaking of LR tools, if anyone has a set of Whitworth spanners on this side of the pond, I have three series ones at home that would be grateful. I am always struggling to find the closest fit with my other wrenches.

Check Ebay. You can find vintage Snap on, Proto, or even new Koken (Japan) or King ******** (UK). All of which are quality.

-Jeff

 

[LR Max]

Actually I think that little driveshaft socket tool looks pretty useful. When I had to pull my front shaft in a parking lot a few months ago I used the usual 2 wrenches but this would have saved a bunch of time and effort.

I guess I've lucked out. My Craftsman 3/8" drive normal socket + extension with a 1/2" converter at the other end has always worked. Had to turn the driveshaft, though. Fortunately it has been years and years and years since I've pulled a driveshaft. Would like to keep it that way!

 

[GetOutThere]

Extra Large Oil Drip Pan?

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http://www.walmart.com/ip/ATP-Extra-Large-Oil-Drip-Pan/16778234

Arg beat me to it, hahaha.

I still love Rovers though.

 

[evilfij]

For whitworth, I use metrinch with success.