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Detroit Axle Coil Overs
Don’t rip out the EAS, it’s really not that hard to keep operational and has so many upsides. I just turned over 311k and still run the EAS. IF you insist on ripping the heart out of your LR3, I would not go cheap and get them from a reputable LR specialist. -
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Buying Used LR4 versus Mercedes G550
I’ve sidetracked this thread, my bad. I don’t really agree with any of that though, but I don’t think either of us care to get into a ******* match over highly technical terms. I think might agree that it all of the “value loss” comes down to the name? I think the Defender has incredible value... -
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Buying Used LR4 versus Mercedes G550
I’m going of 6 year old memories, but I’m pretty sure the stats were 3x stiffer than the strongest current competition and 10x stiffer than the legacy defender, so yeah. I think he’s right. To be precise it’s not a unibody, people call it that to disparage it, but it’s not accurate. To be honest... -
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Buying Used LR4 versus Mercedes G550
This monocoque chassis tested 3x stiffer than the strongest body on frame competitor, so it’s hard to say that it won’t have the long term durability. From the modification standpoint it’s a drawback, but I don’t see modern vehicles being modded like they used to do the the series trucks. -
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Buying Used LR4 versus Mercedes G550
I’m genuinely curious what you think the Defender is lacking by not being body on frame? -
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Rear Tire Carrier - Any Regrets in Daily Life?
I’d sell you one of these for $600 plus shipping. It’d probably take a week or two to get one ready. https://www.landroverworld.org/threads/bumper-mount-spare-tire-carrier.45640/ -
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Suspension Issue
Don’t put it in off-road height, this changes the position of the air bags. They usually get pinholes at the fold in normal ride height. If you put it in off-road height it changes where the fold is and skews the results. What brand or source for the new struts? I bought off Amazon to see if... -
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Down shifting in 4L?
Range Rover is right, sand mode (and winter mode as week) try to limit wheel spin by adjusting transmission shift points and reducing throttle response. First gear 4L in my 3 is REALLY low, even on 33’s. I wouldn’t lose sleep over this. -
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What scan tool to get
I’m yet to find a function the Gap doesn’t do so that helps as well. -
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What scan tool to get
I’ve had varied results with the “official” programs on laptops from other manufacturers. (Volvo, BMW, Audi) Haven’t tried with Land Rover, but the others are pretty difficult to get operating. To me, it’s well worth the extra $$ to have a user friendly device that works every time. Not to... -
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mechanic in western Wyoming or Salt Lake City area?
So mysterious! Matt HC UT- m_lars
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Mechanic Salt Lake, Park City, western Wyoming?
I’m in Heber, but do all my own service. There’s Great Basin Rovers in SLC. I’ve not been there, but have heard good things. http://gbrserviceut.com/ -
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Are these air struts bad?
Those bellows are the actual air bag, the air bags are tucked up inside. Bad struts wouldn’t cause negative camber. If you suspect a leak, don’t put it in off-road height, it will skew your test. When the air bags go bad, they usually developed pinholes at the fold at normal height. When you... -
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Hard, jarring, harsh ride over holes and road imperfections
What’s it got on it for wheel/tires. Low profile tires will be harsh even with the correct pressure. -
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Everything about tires for LR4/ LR3 with 18" wheels
I just did a 2200 mile trip with a NATO Jerry can strapped to the tread of the spare tire. I ran a ratchet strap all the way around the tread of the tire through the Jerry can mount and a second through the Jerry can mount to the spare tire carrier. Held up great. There is a commercial...
