Four By Land's Discovery

[FourByLand]

LOL, we have a 1999 GC with 75k and it has been babied, I am ready to turn it into a trail machine and Lindsay wants a mini cooper, or something super good on gas (tdi vw). She doesnt mind the Disco but it feels like a school bus to her and the H3 was awkward for her as well.

The Disco is a great rig but def. not for everyone.

Excellent, we are itching to get out, will be nice to met some of you guys!

Who makes a GOOD margarita?!?!

:campfire:

 

[Jonathan Hanson]

Yep, right around the corner, Louis. Although we haven't lived in the A-10 flight path for some time. We see mostly Border Patrol Blackhawks now!

 

[FourByLand]

Are you near Catalina Hwy?

 

[FourByLand]

I think I passed you a few times.

 

[Jonathan Hanson]

Nope, although I grew up out there. We're 35 miles southwest of town, out Ajo and then about as far south on Sierrita Mountain Road as you can go without diff locks.

 

[FourByLand]

That's awesome, I bet it's nice and quiet!

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

Louis,
This Disco owner comes every year on our Land Cruiser Death Valley trip. He has a dk. blue Disco now- sold this silver one.
It had SafarGard front/rr bumpers and African Outback alloy roofrack. Dont know the suspension details. Maybe give you some ideas...

 

[FourByLand]

That's sweet, do you have any photos of his current rig?

 

[Brian McVickers]

Hi Louis,
Welcome to the forum, it’s great to have another Land Rover around:jumping:
I’ve also got a DII and located up here in Phoenix around 17 & Thunderbird

I’ve also been itching to get down to Tucson for a run so keep me posted!:smiley_drive:

Good luck with the build, I’ve always liked that green color and I am a big fan of the Slimline bumpers- great angles!!



Brian

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

That's sweet, do you have any photos of his current rig?

It's a slightly older model Disco 2 w/ the less fancy headlights and not as well equipped- but it does have the CDL. Sorry not the greatest shots of it.

BTW, do you know where to buy that front bumper shackle pictured above? I think it's pretty trick.

The silver one pictured was pretty cool looking but hindered w/o any lockers. interesting story on it's history and sadly, demise.

Pasquale or I can share in the future hopefully!:camping:

The black wheels look tight:beer:

 

[FourByLand]

Brian, I used to be bluerunner and I thought I should change names to go with the new truck, thanks for the welcomes though!

I have always like the Portal because people are friendly and helpful unlike some oth the other boards but it sucks because the Land Rover forum doesnt get much action so I want to change that... but i'm gonna need your help!

Have you done anything to your truck? Do you have a mod thread? I am waiting for Scott to post details on a trip so keep your eyes and ears peeled!

--4Lo, WOW, those are some really sweet cruisers, it looks to me he has a D1 which was made until 99 and less refined but a very capable rig, also came standard with the cdl, so it was ready to go!

HAHA, sad to here there's a sad story to go along with it, but would enjoy the social side of it nonetheless!

That shackle mount is one I have only seen on Safarigaurd bumpers, imho this would be a better solution.

http://www.get-rhino.com/parts/recoveryproducts.php

 

[Brian McVickers]

Brian, I used to be bluerunner and I thought I should change names to go with the new truck, thanks for the welcomes though!

Have you done anything to your truck? Do you have a mod thread?

Sure Louis,
I remember, bluerunner, now. Well, great new truck!

No I have not done a mod thread yet, nor have I added my rig to the reader's ride description thread, yet. I should do that soon.

Here is a pic - (Full on glamour shot with my dog and one of Mario's sweet trailers!)
http://www.expeditionportal.com/images/albums/userpics/10006/DCP_9109.JPG

 

[FourByLand]

Sweet color!

I know a guy that has a set of those rims you have on the back for 100$ if you need. Do you have a storage set up in the rear???

Where are the sliders from ?

How much lift and what size tires???

Looks great!

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

HAHA, sad to here there's a sad story to go along with it, but would enjoy the social side of it nonetheless!

That shackle mount is one I have only seen on Safarigaurd bumpers, imho this would be a better solution.

http://www.get-rhino.com/parts/recoveryproducts.php

It had nothing to do w/ the LR's performance but some unsavory joyriders...!! Oh well... and the blue one has the small taillights so maybe it is the series 1?

thanks for the link- good stuff there. Their syn winch line is pricey tho!

 

[gjackson]

BTW, do you know where to buy that front bumper shackle pictured above? I think it's pretty trick

Those are hoist rings. I used to have a link to the ones that SG gets, but can't find it right now. But do a search on hoist rings and you'll find plenty of options. Samples are:

http://www.allamericanproducts.com/toolng/471-00.htm

http://www.all-lifts.com/hoistrings.htm

http://www.torqhoist.com/product_list.php?FormName=cat_list&CatID=23&ProductID=

http://www.jergensinc.com/infodir/catalog.asp?GroupNum=403

Safari Gard uses the 5000lb ones.

cheers