Wiring up auxiliary lighting on a '00 D2

[GregS]

I'm installing auxiliary driving lights on my 2000 D2. I have two nice daylighters I pulled off my Landcruiser years ago that I'm mounting directly to the front bumper (no brush guard). Do I really need to buy the wiring kit from Land Rover? I wouldn't mind taking a peek at the instructions, but I probably have everything else I need lying around. Does the kit have any 'must have' items that make for a easy install? Has anyone made this modification and do you have any suggestions for a clean install? I think I'll try to use one of the blank switch locations on the dash. Thanks for any help....Greg

 

[Slam]

I used a blank for a disco 1 for two hella 4000's. As I recall, the only thing you might need would be some fuses that come with the kit. The rest is pretty straight forward. I'll get back to you if I have any further insight

 

[GregS]

Thanks for the info...I'll probably give her a try this weekend. Did you come directly from the battery with an in-line fuse to a grounded switch, then to the lights? That's how I wired them on my old Landcruiser.

 

[GregS]

I've got another question for you Sam. Looking at the picture you included with your post, it looks like your running 16's with a tall tire. Other than buying a set a 16" wheels and mounting new rubber, have you seen anybody running the 18's with different rubber configurations. Stock rubber has a pretty low profile. Seems like the serious off-roaders opt for the 16" wheel setup. I'm not sure you could go much taller on an 18 and still have any wheelwell clearence.

 

[Slam]

Yeah that is how I did it. I shouldn't be a big deal. Most guys around town will charge over $200 to install them. It is definitely worth the risk. At least it was for me. . .

 

[Slam]

about the tires

Ohhh. About the tires. I have actually wondered the same thing. Never seen it done, although there must be a way for the 18". Maybe we should start a new thread and someone else can enlighten us . . .

 

[GregS]

Maybe I'll do that. F.Y.I., BFGoodrich has some "new" sizes offered in their All-Terrain line including a 285/65R18. Worth fishing around to see if anybody has spent the bucks and mounted them on a Disco. Sure would like to see for myself before I spend the dough....see ya Sam

 

[discomike]

285/65/18 tires

I bet you won't find many who have tried and if they did they are probably trying to save up for 4:11's to off set the the tires. I had to go to gears after installing 265/75/16's. Don't get me wrong bigger tires are neat but we have very little power to give up with our Rovers as it is.
Good luck,
Mike J.

 

[redrover51]

Hi guys, I just returned home from Chattanooga Landrover. I took my 2000 DII there for that "light knock" found in my 47K motor...They are replacing it with a new short-block! If you have the "knock", and you are UNDER 50K miles, these folks were incredibly cool and honest. I am jazzed! Now I don't mind spend my saved-up repair money on a winch. Please be happy for me guys!

 

[speedmancool]

I just installed a 275/65R18 on my stock 18" wheels. I have a 2" lift, and the tire/wheel combination looks great. The tires are Hankook DynaPro MT, and they have very agressive tread design and sidewall protection, and they look great. I will post a picture as soon as I have one.