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Tell an LR4 guy how to love that Defender rear door?
Yeah, and we’ve all seen you can add a swing out to the LR3/4. But now you’ve got a 3 step process to fully open the rear door. I liked the swing door on our D2. I didn’t have a problem opening it in our garage. -
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Leaving the hood / bonnet open overnight for rats.
Cats don’t keep rodents away? That’s news to me. -
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Help fitting Terrafirma rock sliders
Truth! There was a phase where people were powder coating the airframe on small aircraft until they found out the tubing could completely rust away with almost no outside evidence. The powder coating was so hard it would hold the shape we’ll enough to pass annual inspection until it would all of... -
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Want to build my own Roof Rack
I know, that’s why I prefaced my comment hoping to not imply you were wrong. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
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Want to build my own Roof Rack
Just playing a little devils advocate here, your opinion is your opinion. But why not build what you can build reasonably and apply the saved funds for something that you might not be able to build? I can build a roof rack, I can’t pull off building sliders. -
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Lr3 fault issues
So, people can throw out ideas and one of them may be the answer, many will not be. The reason to get the Land Rover specific scan tool (I have the Gap Diagnostics tool which I whole heartedly endorse) is that it will give you the specific codes to track it down. I had the same symptoms you did... -
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LR 4 Retired
I don’t know how similar they are, but I hope the 4 Runner isn’t as unreliable as the new Tacoma or you’ll be sorely disappointed. I have a friend who just returned his brand new one to the dealer and said nope! He got a tundra instead and loves it, but the tacos are not living up to the magical... -
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Want to build my own Roof Rack
Well, I didn’t get billed for my time, so it was free! I get what you’re saying and if you had said something like usually “instead” of “guarantee” I probably would have left it alone. I my case, even if I account for my time, it was still cheaper. Was it worth it to not have a name brand... -
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Want to build my own Roof Rack
Thanks, I appreciate that. I also installed a harbor freight winch plate hidden in the front bumper. I stole that idea from an LR4 owner who had a pretty good write up on it. Use your favorite search engine to find “lr4 harbor freight winch mount” and you should find it pretty easy. Here’s a pic... -
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Want to build my own Roof Rack
I’m buying parts to build my own dual arm spare tire carrier. I will be sure to use plenty of S.W.A.G. engineering though, so it’ll be ok. -
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Want to build my own Roof Rack
Unless you need to fold down the middle row to access the third row... -
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Want to build my own Roof Rack
Simply not true. I’ve done it, maybe cost me a couple hundred bucks. It has thousands of miles with lots of gear (33” spare, 3 Plano boxes, tepui RRT) on top and it’s held up just fine. Should everybody do it? No, but let’s not make blanket statements that aren’t true. -
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Want to build my own Roof Rack
Yeah, I’ve seen the posts and read a most of them. It’s obvious he’s excited. I’ve been there, haven’t you? I’m the kind of person who exhausts the internet search bar first, but not everyone is. Taking a cheaper route is not a necessarily a shortcut, even though that seems to be the consensus... -
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Lr3 fault issues
You need to buy a Gap Tool or equivalent to read the codes. There are way too many variables for people to even start to try to help. Houm_WA, still no people skills? -
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Want to build my own Roof Rack
Both of you take a deep breath. He bought a new vehicle and is excited to get from start to finish. Not everyone has bottomless pocket or the desire to use plastic to get there. Also, some people enjoy the built not bought approach, though that’s typically in the four letter J-word community... -
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Want to build my own Roof Rack
Here’s what I did on my LR3. It’s not quite as refined as commercially made rack, but I think it’s good enough to not look home made. It’s way better than the basket on load bars so many people have on various vehicle in my area. The fairing is essential as it helps finish the look and cuts WAY... -
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Wrangler Duratrac fit for LR4
If you are set on those tires AND use them off road, buy them from discount tire and get the certificates. You’ll need them. Discount tires policy is WAY more lenient than Wally World. -
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$1k for Duratracks NOW vs $3k for ko2s on steel LATER
Snow and sand are very different in terms of airing down. I wouldn’t hesitate to go as low as you did in either. On the rock strewn mountain roads I frequent it’s a very different story. Yep, you need V6 caliper brackets and V6 rotors and you can clear 17’s. If you can find/afford 17’s that fit. -
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$1k for Duratracks NOW vs $3k for ko2s on steel LATER
It’s a similar weight vehicle doing a similar activity (usually) on a tire rating less than the consensus here says you need. Is it a direct comparison? No. Load rating is far from a red herring. In my DOT inspection days it was pretty much the only statistic that mattered on a tire. In terms... -
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$1k for Duratracks NOW vs $3k for ko2s on steel LATER
Yep, hence my comparing the two. -
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$1k for Duratracks NOW vs $3k for ko2s on steel LATER
I was referring to the modified rock crawlers that are approaching 7000lbs when outfitted, not stock. 1 ton axles, 37”+ tires, armor, etc. Add lower air down and taller sidewalls I’d say they need a strong sidewall. E rated tires are not the norm. -
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$1k for Duratracks NOW vs $3k for ko2s on steel LATER
Not UT (Utah)! That’s where I’m at and they didn’t do me well. My reference to the JKU is because fully outfitted they weigh as much as the GVWR of an LR. They air down lower and have more sidewall. All things that require a strong sidewall. It’s relevant to the sidewall strength discussion... -
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$1k for Duratracks NOW vs $3k for ko2s on steel LATER
What type of terrain? They don’t do well with sharp rocks. -
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$1k for Duratracks NOW vs $3k for ko2s on steel LATER
Yeah, stock for stock. I don’t see any stock JKU’s in my area. They’re loaded up with all of the latest absolutely necessary bolt on gear. I’m not sure an LR4 has much on a JKU running ultimate Dana 60’s and the requisite gear for serious rock crawling. Those guys do not run LT rated tires.
