Overland Journal Project Land Rover Discovery 4 (LR4)

[Scott Brady]

. Why is it that no one does this?

Looks.

We chose the passenger side swing on a LHD purely for aesthetic reasons. Most of LR history reflects a RHD design consideration (the reason a DI rear door swings towards the road as opposed to a curb). The tire on a right swing covers the window dip, which I find to be a visual flaw with the design (along with the clear tail lamps) of the LR3/LR4.

Awesome for backing up and looking over your shoulder

You should not look over your shoulder while backing. Use the mirrors.

The LR4 also has a color BU camera.

 

[LtFuzz]

Scott -- does that last picture reflect the LR4 at stock max ride height? Or do you have the extended suspension mod you mentioned earlier installed?

Really looking closely at LR4s these days as 2011s with a few miles are coming down into the range of mortal men.

Is it just me or does the LR4 look a bit more slim than the LR3?

 

[nwoods]

Is it just me or does the LR4 look a bit more slim than the LR3?

Same size, but the different paint configurations with the body color fenders, mirrors and bumpers does have a slenderizing effect I think. Plus the blacked out lower trim.

 

[nwoods]

You should not look over your shoulder while backing. Use the mirrors.

...says the man with no kids in his driveway.

I guess you learned from Mator? LOL

 

[WKexpedition]

Awesome build. Very clean!!

 

[SSF556]

Wow talk about a heavy setup.....I am betting fully loaded with 2 people, full tank of gas, all the armor...this vehicle will be close to 7300 pounds if not more..will be interesting to see what fuel economy and range are.

My WK CRD fully loaded with 2 people, 50# dog, 15 gallons of water, full tank of diesel weighed in at 6100 pounds.


Edit...I did spend a week in a LR3 as a contestant in the G4 Challenge....and I could tell weight was one of the few disadvantages with the LR3.

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[traveltoad]

...says the man with no kids in his driveway.

Said the man with no Land Rover in his driveway.

 

[nwoods]

Said the man with no Land Rover in his driveway.

Oh man. Well played Aaron. Well played.

 

[1leglance]

I would also like to see a camping ready wgt with 2 people....it would be funny if it was more than my burb (1 person camping ready 6800lbs, 2 people 7100lbs)

 

[Scott Brady]

Scott -- does that last picture reflect the LR4 at stock max ride height? Or do you have the extended suspension mod you mentioned earlier installed?

That is in off-road height, which is not extended mode. Extended mode is accessed automatically when the vehicle is high-centered.

 

[Scott Brady]

Wow talk about a heavy setup.....I am betting fully loaded with 2 people, full tank of gas, all the armor...this vehicle will be close to 7300 pounds if not more..

I will try to weigh it this week.

 

[spikemd]

Scott, did you get the HD package on your LR4? The "active"/locking rear diff is a great option for serious offroad trails.

We are looking at getting a used LR4 next year. The updated interior over the LR3 is a nice upgrade.

 

[Breadfan]

Nice rig, super stoked to see you building this as I am in the beginning of kitting our out LR3. I will add some pics after this weekend as we are putting on sliders with outriggers, a complete underbody kit from ASFIR and Johnson Rods.

Question:
Did you have to do a four wheel alignment after installing the rods?

 

[JAK]

I would also like to see a camping ready wgt with 2 people....it would be funny if it was more than my burb (1 person camping ready 6800lbs, 2 people 7100lbs)

I know that with the roof tent, gas, spares, kid and dog we are approaching epic weight levels.

 

[nwoods]

Question:
Did you have to do a four wheel alignment after installing the rods?

Yes absolutely.