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    Another tire question, 275/60/18

    Finally received four of 18" wheels, yeah! This is a really stupid question and please don't laugh at me but how do I know it's 18" wheel? I mean, I measured it and it came out 19.5"??? I think it's 18" though because my stock wheel came out 20.5" and I know it's 19" wheel. Where should I...
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    Snow driving tip

    I just bought a bottle. Thank you!
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    Another tire question, 275/60/18

    Thanks Rich, I think I am going for General Grabber HTS. Good reviews and good price. NTB nearby my place carries them, which is another advantage.
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    Another tire question, 275/60/18

    ye, that's the one my dealer carries. Unfortunately, they don't have a size I am looking for, 275/60/18 What do you guys think of General tires? According to Tirerack.com, it has highest rating in "highway all season" - I rarely go off-roading so decided to go with on-road tires...
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    Another tire question, 275/60/18

    I am leaning toward Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Reviews look good
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    Another tire question, 275/60/18

    Thank you guys. Another main reason I ruled out Cooper or Nitto is because snow chain. I live in DE and do a frequent trip to Vermont during winter so, I would like to have an option of snow chain, just in case. Also found Micheline tire in that size: Micheline Latitude Tour HP It's...
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    Another tire question, 275/60/18

    Finally, my friend is sending me 18 inch wheels I bought long time ago so I am shopping for new tires. Thanks to nwoods, I see all right tires for 18 inch wheel here: http://blog.nextstepdesigns.com/?p=46 I initially thought about getting Cooper Zeon or Nitto Terra (285/60/18) but...
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    Dual battery setup...

    How did you know the main battery was dead? Is there a sign or symptom that says 2nd battery automatically kicked in? such as delayed start or something? - Brian
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    Dual battery setup...

    Finally had a chance to install 2nd battery. Very easy to do it. kit before after
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    Automatic Suspension Adjust at Rest

    You are right, it's auto leveling. I experience the same thing and asked a dealer. They said LR3 calculates weight and adjusts its suspension to keep the same height.
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    Syntheic Oild for LR3

    I've been using Synthetic oil that LR provided so far. And today, I was just curious to know what brand they use. They said "AIG Synthetic oil? Not sure what it is..... I was expecting name brand. So, I asked them if I can bring my own oil and they said no problem. What Synthetic oil do you...
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    Dual battery setup...

    Just ordered it via Amazon. Thanks.
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    Dual battery setup...

    Ok, I got the kit and was shopping for Optima but no local store has it??? They have D34/78 instead: So, I am going to order it online. Saw a couple of them on ebay but not sure it's the right way to go. Does anybody know a reputable online shop for Optima batteries? I live in DE...
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    Hi From New LR3 Owner +Pics of 1st off Road

    Quick question. How do I even get to extended mode? So, it's like: low - normal - off road - extended mode - super extended mode?
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    How long to install rock sliders?

    Thanks for the pictures, nwoods. It looks really nice. I am sold. Next on my list, definitely.
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    Skid Plates...

    Sorry to hijack... I just installed Rasta 4x4 front skid plate. I tried part # 7 as seen in the manual but it simply doesn't work so I installed it without part # 7 per nwoods recommendation. Also used better bolts per nwoods recommendation (again). Works perfectly and looks clean. Thanks...
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    Skid Plates...

    So, I managed to find space for that small metal piece but it still doesn't make sense. Here is manual (?) it comes with: The part I cannot understand is # 7. It says attach it to chassis but there is no place to attach them??? Also, according to the manual, that pin looking thing comes...
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    Skid Plates...

    nwoods, I finally took your recommendation and purchased Rasta front skid plate but having hard time to install it. There are only two pieces and felt kind of dumb that I still haven''t figured it out :hmpf: So, small piece should go somewhere so it can hold weight of front part of...
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    How long to install rock sliders?

    nwood, I just purchased Rasta 4x4 front skid plate and rock sliders are next in my shopping list. Could you please let us know how option 1 works out for you? Maybe some pictures later? Thanks. - Brian
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    Dual battery setup...

    Not sure if I understand it correctly but car uses both batteries but once it reaches to certain drain level, it isolates main battery and uses only aux battery??? Here is quote from their website: "The SC40-LR Plug-&-Play Kit continues on with the unique advantage that the SC40 has over...
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    Dual battery setup...

    I just ordered SC40-LR Plug-&-Play kit from Australia. Now for a spare battery, I am shopping for Optima D34. It's "yellow top," isn't it?
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    How long to install rock sliders?

    Thanks for info, Boaz Anybody has any experience or comments on option 1?
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    How long to install rock sliders?

    Thanks for sharing pictures. What option did you choose? Looks like option II? Did you have to drill holes or something? Or is it simply bolt in?
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    Removing Door Moldings/Trim?

    I had LR3 dealer install side moldings but it came out with weird angle. I looked at the instruction it comes with and actually they did what the instruction says. So, I took them off, applied new double side tape and installed them myself. Now I like the way it looks
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    Dual battery setup...

    So, what's good for 2nd battery? Interstate MTP-H8? I haven't looked at under the hood yet but is 2nd battery same size as stock battery?

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