Overland Journal Project Land Rover Discovery 4 (LR4)
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Scott Brady
Founder
They have already made a few more sets based on this design. Just give them a call.
G0to60
Observer
While I don't have a LR I do have a vehicle that has as a similar adjustable air suspension. I would love to see what you have planned for air spring failure or compressor failure. The tall, emergency bump stops and Schrader valve has my interest.
I love how your rig has turned out. Great seeing what is out there for modern off roading.
I love how your rig has turned out. Great seeing what is out there for modern off roading.
4Rescue
Expedition Leader
This truck looks really cool. I'm still not a fan of them over other platforms (for my own money)for some obvious/typical reasons, but that's personal pref. and the truck LOOKS really cool (and sounds like it does very well for an 4w-IFS Luxo-Ute) aye.
I gotta ask though Scott, why build the LR4 up like this and leave the G-Wagen "close to stock"??? Does the missus have too much domain over the G to allow heavy modifications or...??? Sure seems like the G-Wagen is a significantly better platform for a myriad of reasons (durability of the suspension being a big one) when it comes to exploration.
I ask this seriously, not to be "Rover bashing". I like the look of the LR3-4, but given the G-Wagens history and capability/capacity/longevity I'd think it'd get the "heavy mods" while the LR4 stuck to more of whats going on with the G. I'm just interested to hear your line of thinking/reasoning on the choice of building the LR4 out "heavily" over the G.
That being said, as someone who's producing a very interesting site and magazine, I can certainly see the benefit of not just building "the same old trucks" that most of us do in the interest of showing people what X platform is capable of rather then just re-hashing the same old points on well known vehicles so... Did I just answer my own question??? :lol:
Happy to be back on the Portal and working on my truck/drooling over others rigs and as always, thank you for giving us a really cool place to congregate and chat about the things we love. Also looking forward to seeing you guys put this truck through it's paces and see how it fares aye.
Cheers and No Worries
Dave
PS: FWIW I have 5 separate Chrome pages open to all your different truck builds... talk about sensory overload :lol: I'd be happy to even ONE of the vehicles you're running (mostly the 80 or the LJ78 :drool: ) currently... I just don;t know how you decide what to drive in the morning. But, I am about to undertake a 1KZ-T swap on one of two 4Runner platforms I have so SOMETIME I'm going to have my own drool-worthy Diesel powered exploration rig to show off... And I'll be showing it off here first.
I gotta ask though Scott, why build the LR4 up like this and leave the G-Wagen "close to stock"??? Does the missus have too much domain over the G to allow heavy modifications or...??? Sure seems like the G-Wagen is a significantly better platform for a myriad of reasons (durability of the suspension being a big one) when it comes to exploration.
I ask this seriously, not to be "Rover bashing". I like the look of the LR3-4, but given the G-Wagens history and capability/capacity/longevity I'd think it'd get the "heavy mods" while the LR4 stuck to more of whats going on with the G. I'm just interested to hear your line of thinking/reasoning on the choice of building the LR4 out "heavily" over the G.
That being said, as someone who's producing a very interesting site and magazine, I can certainly see the benefit of not just building "the same old trucks" that most of us do in the interest of showing people what X platform is capable of rather then just re-hashing the same old points on well known vehicles so... Did I just answer my own question??? :lol:
Happy to be back on the Portal and working on my truck/drooling over others rigs and as always, thank you for giving us a really cool place to congregate and chat about the things we love. Also looking forward to seeing you guys put this truck through it's paces and see how it fares aye.
Cheers and No Worries
Dave
PS: FWIW I have 5 separate Chrome pages open to all your different truck builds... talk about sensory overload :lol: I'd be happy to even ONE of the vehicles you're running (mostly the 80 or the LJ78 :drool: ) currently... I just don;t know how you decide what to drive in the morning. But, I am about to undertake a 1KZ-T swap on one of two 4Runner platforms I have so SOMETIME I'm going to have my own drool-worthy Diesel powered exploration rig to show off... And I'll be showing it off here first.
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Ray Hyland
Expedition Leader
Just in case anyone is wondering where the LR4 is, Sinuhe is still having fun with it...
Scott Brady
Founder
Well, that is a complex question. Most important, we need to constantly evaluate and report on new vehicles. Times change and we need to determine if the new trucks are up to the task.
We have also mixed up our fleet a bit and the G-Wagon is now my personal vehicle and is certainly no longer stock.
I am waiting to do a full article and forum update on this vehicle because we are installing a turbo diesel in that 463
Stephanie now drives her own truck - she threatened bodily injury if we did any modifications. . . (she is Sicilian, so we tend to take those threats seriously
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So for now, the LR4 is my primary North American exploration vehicle, and it has proven to be 100% reliable in the year we have driven it. We are also planning the next set of modifications, which will all be minor details, skid plates and an interesting solution for additional traction. All this will happen when I return from Africa - for now, Sinuhe is giving it a good shakedown.
brickpaul65
Adventurer
Scott,
What are your thoughts on the 2006-2008 full size Range Rover? I am considering one for the wife's daily driver or an LR4 for the interior versatility. Are the Range Rovers (specifically those model years) as nightmarish in ownership as rumored? I don't know anyone with experience owning one.
What are your thoughts on the 2006-2008 full size Range Rover? I am considering one for the wife's daily driver or an LR4 for the interior versatility. Are the Range Rovers (specifically those model years) as nightmarish in ownership as rumored? I don't know anyone with experience owning one.
Scott Brady
Founder
We love ours. The only work we have done to it in the two years of ownership was a thermostat. Absolutely fantastic car and so far, extremely reliable. I think all of the ownership nightmares are reserved for the P38 RR from 95-2002
For remote work, particularly if you intend to push the limits of trail capability, the LR4 is a better option, simply because of the aftermarket support.
brickpaul65
Adventurer
That is good to hear. It would likely never leave the pavement, apart from a trip to the Land Rover Experience here or there. I was just curious about your ownership experience. Which model year do you have? I would like a 2010 or newer but we would wait until they have dropped a little to pull the trigger on one of those. The 2006-2008 are more reasonable at the moment.
toddz69
Explorer
A quick google search shows the 'Terrafirma' brand is pretty prevalent in the 30mm width but I have no idea if they're U.S. made or are the ones Scott used.
Todd Z.
Bhos
Adventurer
For some reason, Williams, or Williamson, comes to mind...but not sure. I saw that this question has been asked a couple of times with no answer.
He hasn't answered in this thread - but in the Magazine it is listed. Sounded like some performance shop.
I ran a set of Terrafirma's on mine for a couple weeks. The quality was really good. I ended up taking them off because of the looks with my narrow 245 tires. Coincidently they are for sale if anyone is looking for a set for a LR3/LR4/RRS.
