sunrisehiker
Adventurer
Justin rides on 35's now...
Lucky8’s Project Discovery 3
- Thread starter Fivespddisco
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Fivespddisco
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Maybe :smiley_drive:
Fivespddisco
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Why ya posting things from 2014 bro! This is the twenty 16s sir
Just trying to show some continuity in the build.
Fivespddisco
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I don't have the time...... BUT I want to go out there soon bad!
Victory_Overland
Explorer
What's the status of the 17" steelies? Are you guys officially not running them anymore or selling them?
Just curious as I am working on a project for 17" on my LR3.
Fivespddisco
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We cannot get the 17s anymore.
The guy that made them for us had a hard time making then round.
The guy that made them for us had a hard time making then round.
Victory_Overland
Explorer
Yeah, round wheels do kind of make the process much easier. Haha. Thanks for the follow up!
I'll be off on my own 17" wheel adventure I guess. Lol
sunrisehiker
Adventurer
I think somebody should have a talk with Mudtech 4x4 as they have sets of 17s that will fit an LR3 without any brake mods,they also sell 18 s for an LR4s.
I wish somebody(hint) could bring them here (US) in volume, so individuals , like me would not have to pay a ridiculous shipping charges alone.
Fivespddisco
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We have 18s coming in
Victory_Overland
Explorer
The reason you see 17" on Disco 3 overseas is because they come with a TDV6 for EuroSpec. Any NAS Disco 3 has a V8 and larger rotors and calipers in the front so they will not fit without modification. It is true that you might be able to stuff one on with a spacer but it will be tight and cause interference in other areas.
I spoke to the guy who makes the steel wheels for the Discovery-Parts.de Disco 3 because they advertised 17" with no modification and after clarification, he confirmed they will NOT fit on an NAS Disco 3 without modification. From the looks of MUDTECH, that is the same situation as they are advertising for EUROSPEC Discos. The same goes for the Disco 4 with the wonderful diesel we do not get; but with that said, I do not think any mods are required to put 18" on an LR4 with the right wheel. The problem is no chance of 17" on LR4 without serious modification and only 2-3 poeple overseas make 17" steel wheels for Disco3. Aluminum is too thick to get the tolerance inner wheel diameter to clear any LR specific rotor/caliper combo in 17".
I have a 17" steel wheel in my garage right now that I am starting the fit test on and I will report up when I pass or fail..hahaha
Not to hijack the thread, check mine page out for details and back to Lucky's topics.
morrisdl
Adventurer
I have been collecting the part numbers and estimates to move to 17" wheels. Basically requires v6 brakes front AND rear:
- Front carriers Part: SEH500012 for about $120
- Rear Carrier part number: SXP500013 $70
- LR3 V6 Disc and rebuild kit: $180
Next time my brakes are worn out Ill rebuild as V6.
good ref thread: http://www.landroverworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=24381
- Front carriers Part: SEH500012 for about $120
- Rear Carrier part number: SXP500013 $70
- LR3 V6 Disc and rebuild kit: $180
Next time my brakes are worn out Ill rebuild as V6.
good ref thread: http://www.landroverworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=24381
Victory_Overland
Explorer
Yes exactly the same thing I'm rolling with on the Plan B. Plan A is see if they fit on the back with no modification and they should by theory.