Project Victory_Overland 08 LR3 Build Thread!

[Victory_Overland]

Any ideas what's in the box?

Oh snap! Look what the wind blew in!

Stoked to open this bad mamma jamma up and start my install! Anyone have any ideas what's in the box?

 

[ar4me]

Fridge?

 

[Victory_Overland]

Fridge?

Ding ding. You are correct Sir! NL Weekender 50l split fridge/freezer.

Thanks to all who helped me make the choice. Probably won't get it open for a few days since I have a house Reno project going.

 

[Victory_Overland]

Proud Rhino Lift Rods FOR SALE BRAND NEW

Just posted a brand new set of Proud Rhino Lift Rods for sale on the classifieds parts list. If anyone is interested let me know.

$100 Free shipping domestic.

Cheers,

E

http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/183117-100-BRAND-NEW-Proud-Rhino-Lift-Rods-LR3-4-(Free-Domestic-Ship)

 

[Victory_Overland]

I've been quite busy the last few weeks so have not had time to post up my progress. Over the last few weeks, I have successfully rebuilt the front end with all new parts. Installed RRS control arms, fixed my exhaust manifold leaks, and installed the V6 brake kit to install the 17" Euro-spec Disco 3 wheels.

Thanks to JWestPro and DiscoDavis for the tips and hints!!!!!!! :smiley_drive::bowdown:

I posted up a manifold gasket thread in hopes it helps anyone out. The job is not too difficult, and I recommend doing it when the front suspension is already out. Each side takes about 45 min to 1 hour depending on skill and frustration level as long as the control arms are out of the way.

Yay, new front end, axle seals, and new rear swing arm bushings and links. The rear control arms were nice and tight, so I held off for now.
Out with the old!

In with the new axle seals and inner/outer steering components!


Completely assembled.



I marked and reinstalled all camber bolts and links as they came out. I drove it to the alignment shop right after, and the guy said it came right in with two adjustments.

V6 brake install is next!

 

[Victory_Overland]

V6 Brake install

I finally got around to installing the V6 brake kit and 17" wheels today. I also ditched the spacers in the process. Zero contact or rubbing in full steering lock or full extension. Off-road test next week.

Installed:
17" Euro-spec Disco 3 wheels (Thanks A.J.M.) and (5) five BFG KM2 265/70/r17


V6 Caliper Carrier compared to V8 carrier. I am not sure on the exact difference but I feel it has to be a fairly small difference in width and depth; just enough to bring the caliper in enough. Side by side, I can't tell the difference and personally didn't want to measure. The part numbers jive.

Bought the carriers from LRDirect and they are Bearmach parts. They came with pins, boots, bolts, and grease.
Front: SEH500012
Qty 2 $77.14
Rear: SXP500013G
Qty 2 $64.74

V8 next to the V6 (Fronts)



Purchased the V6 Brake Kit from AB. OEM brake kit, however I wish I had purchased the EBC kit. The OEM has Ferodo discs and pads so they are quality as well but would like the performace of the EBC cross-drilled and slotted. Maybe when I burn these up! The AB kit came with everything I needed to include pad clips.

V8 next to the V6 (Fronts)


Install and Fit Check




Installed and clearance check at full extension. There is easily 1" clearance with this set up. Not sure yet on full compression but I am sure that an AC line relocation plan will be in the works at some point.

1" or so clearance between the tire and upper control arm at full extension

BFG KM2 265/70/r17

Pile-O-Tires

 

[Ray_G]

Ok. So I may be lusting about KM2s...


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[A.J.M]

Looking good Eric.

There is roughly an inch of difference in tdv6 to v8 brake discs.
So the new carriers will be to move everything in an inch.

Quite a lot of us in the U.K. go the other way and bin the tdv6 carriers for the v8 ones for the upgrade in braking.
I have V8 rear carriers but 4 pot Brembos off a RRS supercharged.

 

[NCLRbear]

how are you feeling about your breaking now?

 

[Victory_Overland]

how are you feeling about your breaking now?

I’ve been out in the desert now for about a week on the new set up and absolutely loving it. The 180 or so mile trip out up and over the mountains from San Diego over Alpine and down to Yuma, AZ gave me plenty of time to assess the decision. There are zero regrets and l don’t feel much of a difference. I’m fairly heavy with all of the kit and she handles well at highway speeds and tarmac PSI in the KM2s.

The last four days I’ve been on 90% dirt in the dunes, scrub desert, and up in the rocky areas of the mountains. I’ve been running at 29psi since getting here and the performance is excellent. Every area from dunes to moon dust to rock crawling and the ability to stay aired down with confidence is wonderful.

If I️ had another set of 17”, they would get KO2 and offload the 18”.

I’ll try and get more photos up but I’ve been driving mostly.

 

[krick3tt]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Looking into getting a different hood is as you say ridiculously expensive. I did go with the 3M applied film and am quite pleased with it. Not a difficult process to apply at all.

 

[Victory_Overland]

3/4” (19mm) Spacers For Sale

Just posted up a set of 3/4” (19mm) LR3/4 wheel spacers for sale in the classifieds. I’m sure they are good for other Rovers too.

$160

4 x CNC aluminum spacers and attach lugs.

 

[NAS_D90]

How is the AC Delco water pump holding up?

 

[Jwestpro]

Ok. So I may be lusting about KM2s...


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Let me push you along a little ...

Hey Eric, the washer bottle link above is appreciated. Just ordered.

 

[Jwestpro]

how are you feeling about your breaking now?

Looking good Eric.

There is roughly an inch of difference in tdv6 to v8 brake discs.
So the new carriers will be to move everything in an inch.

Quite a lot of us in the U.K. go the other way and bin the tdv6 carriers for the v8 ones for the upgrade in braking.
I have V8 rear carriers but 4 pot Brembos off a RRS supercharged.

I have found the braking to be just as good. I did get the EBC slotted/dimpled and green pads.

I have to admit though, the first thing that I wondered after installation was... is there enough room now that a spacer would allow a 16" wheel ? LOL