Overland Journal: Discovery I, 5-speed
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Scott Brady
Founder
Looks good Scott. Hope you didn't get in too much trouble at home.
Lol. She is too good to me...
Going deep into the wiring projects today, including the BlueSea fuse block.
Green96D1
Explorer
Lots of updates coming
i love that snorkel!:victory:
Scott Brady
Founder
The last two major projects are wrapping up, and should be done later this week. The wiring has been a major one, including upgrading any aftermarket wiring on the exterior of the vehicle to weather pack connectors.
These are for the HID lights on the front bumper, and connect at the instrument bezel to a factory switch
In the back, I installed a two-outlet 12v socket bracket and the proven BlueSea six-position fuse block.
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Measure twice. . .
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On the ARB Compressor, I ran a 1/4" line to a chuck on the front bumper. A standard mod for me. I have always like the Goodyear hose. Never had a failure.
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The compressor is position where the factory jack was. The snorkel requires relocating the factory jack anyways, and this is a great spot overall.
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One of the features of the LVD is the ability to monitor its operation (connected or disconnected) and manually connect the house systems regardless of voltage.
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Now, I need to just connect all of the switches in the cab and run the 4ga wire to the fuse block. Then, I need to wire-in the new Yeasu 2900 (75 watts).
On Tuesday, we finish the diffs with ARBs.
These are for the HID lights on the front bumper, and connect at the instrument bezel to a factory switch
In the back, I installed a two-outlet 12v socket bracket and the proven BlueSea six-position fuse block.
Measure twice. . .
On the ARB Compressor, I ran a 1/4" line to a chuck on the front bumper. A standard mod for me. I have always like the Goodyear hose. Never had a failure.
The compressor is position where the factory jack was. The snorkel requires relocating the factory jack anyways, and this is a great spot overall.
One of the features of the LVD is the ability to monitor its operation (connected or disconnected) and manually connect the house systems regardless of voltage.
Now, I need to just connect all of the switches in the cab and run the 4ga wire to the fuse block. Then, I need to wire-in the new Yeasu 2900 (75 watts).
On Tuesday, we finish the diffs with ARBs.
Scott Brady
Founder
This truck has a 245/75. Pretty small, and easy for this compressor to manage.
I would not recommend it for much larger than a 265/75.
I would not recommend it for much larger than a 265/75.
Redline
Likes to Drive and Ride
Yes, should be easy for those 245s :victory:
I've used mine with 265s, 255s, and 285s, and it's a stretch for the 285s :sombrero:
Nice work on the LR Scott.
I've used mine with 265s, 255s, and 285s, and it's a stretch for the 285s :sombrero:
Nice work on the LR Scott.
R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
Are you leaving the fuse block exposed like that?
Scott Brady
Founder
Absolutely. The fridge mounts just next to it. It is completely protected with the seat back up and fridge in place.
R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
Ok, well, I guess if it's protected by a permanently mounted fridge. Otherwise it just seems kind of exposed. I'm going to put one behind the little access door in the rear interior panel. There's a little vent thing back there that pulls out, I've got trailer wiring and stuff back there already. Not sure if the D1 has that?
Scott Brady
Founder
Yeah, it is totally out of the way and protected. You can't even see it with the seat back up and the fridge installed.
Scott Brady
Founder
Out with the old:
In with the new: I am not sure if many of you know this, but Adventure Trailers now does complete vehicle modifications. My schedule was getting tight for Mongolia, so the boys at AT installed the diffs. We also had some help from a LR guru (who works at RoverTechs in Scottsdale) Steven. Everyone did a great job, and I learned a lot. Mostly how easy LRs are to work on, once you know a few tricks.
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Come to find out, the rear had just been serviced (before I bought the truck), and the bearings and seals all looked great.
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We spent a lot of time cleaning the housing and gasket surface. Really Right Stuff put is all back together
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The new diffs, from Bill at Great Basin. I have had these for months, and just now was able to install them. The pattern looked good and the 3.90 gears are actually stronger than stock (bigger pinion, etc.).
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They use a bronze pad that runs tight against the ring and helps protect it from deflection.
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Expedition Exchange sells a set of high-quality and longer brake lines. These lines also expand less under braking pressure. We installed these front and rear, along with all new LR Genuine pads.
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Installing the front diff. Particular care is required with the arb air line as you slide the third member into the housing.
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In with the new: I am not sure if many of you know this, but Adventure Trailers now does complete vehicle modifications. My schedule was getting tight for Mongolia, so the boys at AT installed the diffs. We also had some help from a LR guru (who works at RoverTechs in Scottsdale) Steven. Everyone did a great job, and I learned a lot. Mostly how easy LRs are to work on, once you know a few tricks.
Come to find out, the rear had just been serviced (before I bought the truck), and the bearings and seals all looked great.
We spent a lot of time cleaning the housing and gasket surface. Really Right Stuff put is all back together
The new diffs, from Bill at Great Basin. I have had these for months, and just now was able to install them. The pattern looked good and the 3.90 gears are actually stronger than stock (bigger pinion, etc.).
They use a bronze pad that runs tight against the ring and helps protect it from deflection.
Expedition Exchange sells a set of high-quality and longer brake lines. These lines also expand less under braking pressure. We installed these front and rear, along with all new LR Genuine pads.
Installing the front diff. Particular care is required with the arb air line as you slide the third member into the housing.
Scott Brady
Founder
Steven is also a serious HAM user and has equipment to test forward and reflected power, loss, etc. We put the 2900 through its paces. I will post some images of this in the HAM section.
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