Discovery 3 (LR3) and Discovery 4 (LR4) Registry

[Hawkbeard]

New to me 2008 LR3 SE. Third row, 18" wheels. Not a lot of options that I can see.



85k miles when I got it. 2 owners but almost all of it was first one. Great shape from everything I could see. Took it to a Euro import garage for pre-buy inspection, came back with high marks, no issues.

This and other LR forums have been incredibly helpful to give me the confidence and knowledge to keep this thing running well another ten years.

Bought it to be part time commute vehicle and family hauler, and adventurer as often as possible. Most common trip for us is probably a 2-3-4 day trip around Texas, maybe into Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. I want to take my family wherever we want, whenever we want, and be self sufficient and comfortable the entire time.

First things first: new tires. I have 5 285/60r18 Atturo Trail Blade X/T on order, and an extra matching wheel en route from eBay. Also ordered the OEM cargo barrier since I'm hauling a puppy and other stuff in the cargo area.

I'd like to start digging into the mechanical stuff as much as I can, just gotta get enough tools to get started. Or borrow them. I have a million other ideas in my head but I want to make sure this truck is healthy as she's coming up on 100k miles.

 

[spicedham4ever]

Hi all,
Long time lurker. 1 year new to me 2006 LR3, bought around 160k mi. Love it, rides like a dream. Great to have such a good community for a resource.

2006 LR3 HSE HD
PO goodies:
Warn 9500 on OEM winch plate
OEM ladder
Rasta(?) tire carrier
OEM A-frame bush bar w/ Hella lights
285/60/18 A/T
Newer adds:
IID Tool
Terrafirma rocksliders
Oil Pan Conversion

Things on the list:
Prospeed rack
New tires, maybe 32"
A few maintenance items: front airblock, control arms

 

[TexasTJ]

Little light trail run with my little wheel man at Hill Country Rover Rally. Fun day and good memories.

 

[krick3tt]

Hawkbeard,
If you do your own wrenching it would be worth it to get the IID tool. Will make keeping that beauty on the road much easier.
Mine has already saved me money and time.

 

[Victory_Overland]

Hawkbeard,
If you do your own wrenching it would be worth it to get the IID tool. Will make keeping that beauty on the road much easier.
Mine has already saved me money and time.

+2 on that one!

 

[Rencrn8]

My 2007 LR3 V8 SE w/ HD package

Pretty stock for now minus 275/65-18 tires and roof rack. Waiting for my recently surgically repaired shoulder to heal so I can get to work on the winter mods list:
Winch (hidden or full custom bumper haven't decided yet)
Rear spare swing out carrier(custom build)
Sliders(custom build)
New roof rack(custom build)
Rear ladder(probably just buy one lol)

 

[BikePilot]

Looks awesome! I'm really interested in the customer sliders and bits!

 

[rewillia]

New Member Here,

Just sold what was a great LR3 SE after 13 years and 156k trouble free miles and moved into a newer, 16' LR4 HSE.

Now its all about suitably outfitting the new breed for my intended use.

Biggest challenge I see ahead is in the tires and wheel set as this one came with 20's and not really wanting to downsize wheel nor have to deal will wheel arch rubbing or need to lift and trim. Also, reading up (a lot on the iiD option to electronically adjust static ride height but still somewhat concerned about affect on geometry/alignment), same with Rods, don't care to be swapping these out. Options appear to be limited.

In terms of rigging out, I've started with the following items purchased/ordered...

1. Swing Away Spare - couldn't find a new Ratsa to replace the one I had and used on the LR3 so opted for the Front Runner c/o Lucky8 (too bad, the Rasta was great)
2. Roof Rack, Ladder and Flooring - going with the ProSpeed Essentials, ordered from Lucky8 (many choices, hoping I made a good one)
3. Rock & Tree Sliders - also going with ProSpeed including their Slider plates
4. Floor Matts - CoCo
5. LR OEM Driving Lamps c/o Brit Part
6. LR Splash Guards - OEM
7. Gap iiD BT Diagnostic Tool
8. Black Out Trim (working on graphics plan)
9. Skid Plates/Front/Trans/Rear Fuel and Compressor
10. Wheel & Tire Set-up, as mentioned, this is the one decision giving me the most challenge as I want a more aggressive AT type tire and will change the 20" OE alloys if I ultimately have to

Comments/Recommendations on wheel / tires set-ups with the 20's in mind will be appreciated.

 

[Ray_G]

You won't regret the prospeed stuff.

In terms of wheels/tires; once you get 20's grab some KO2s and that problem is sorted. Did you remove the rubbing strip or add it on?

 

[jerdog53]

Does Prospeed have a North American distributor now?

 

[Ray_G]

Does Prospeed have a North American distributor now?

Lucky 8


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[rewillia]

staying with the OE 20's wheel set and paired with some Nitto G2's 265/50/R20s I had installed today. not sure what you're asking as to the rubbing strip?

 

[Ray_G]

One picture has one, the other doesn’t. Which one is before, which is after is what I was asking.


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[Canol 109]

I’ve had this for about a year. 06 HSE HD, with TerraFrima Steel wheels, e-lift 265/65 18

Used and abused.

Added to my Land Rover collection.
1991 Defender 110 300TDi
1956 Series 1 86”
...yes I have a problem ?

 

[latarheel]

New Member Here,

Just sold what was a great LR3 SE after 13 years and 156k trouble free miles and moved into a newer, 16' LR4 HSE.

Now its all about suitably outfitting the new breed for my intended use.

Biggest challenge I see ahead is in the tires and wheel set as this one came with 20's and not really wanting to downsize wheel nor have to deal will wheel arch rubbing or need to lift and trim. Also, reading up (a lot on the iiD option to electronically adjust static ride height but still somewhat concerned about affect on geometry/alignment), same with Rods, don't care to be swapping these out. Options appear to be limited.

In terms of rigging out, I've started with the following items purchased/ordered...

1. Swing Away Spare - couldn't find a new Ratsa to replace the one I had and used on the LR3 so opted for the Front Runner c/o Lucky8 (too bad, the Rasta was great)
2. Roof Rack, Ladder and Flooring - going with the ProSpeed Essentials, ordered from Lucky8 (many choices, hoping I made a good one)
3. Rock & Tree Sliders - also going with ProSpeed including their Slider plates
4. Floor Matts - CoCo
5. LR OEM Driving Lamps c/o Brit Part
6. LR Splash Guards - OEM
7. Gap iiD BT Diagnostic Tool
8. Black Out Trim (working on graphics plan)
9. Skid Plates/Front/Trans/Rear Fuel and Compressor
10. Wheel & Tire Set-up, as mentioned, this is the one decision giving me the most challenge as I want a more aggressive AT type tire and will change the 20" OE alloys if I ultimately have to

Comments/Recommendations on wheel / tires set-ups with the 20's in mind will be appreciated.

I’m waiting for the tuff ant 18” steel wheels coming to states in January -feb with clearance for LR4 calipers from Australia


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