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    Nokian Hakka

    G'day brian neeson, If you're seriously looking at replacing your OEM wheels with aftermarket rims, go for the best 18"s - Compomotive from the U.K. NO modifications needed at all as long as you don't go for much bigger tires. The Compo's are superbly designed & made. Lighter & stronger & don't...
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    2020 defender off road pack - rear locker

    G'day Joseph Michael, ARB did make an aftermarket rear air-locker for the LR4, but had so many problems with fitting them to the last couple of years of D4. They then dropped the unit & said it was not suitable for D4. ARB's front air-locker works o.k. on D4's, but without a rear locker it's of...
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    Air suspension leak issue

    G'day Tapps33, I reckon avslash is the man to give a full rundown on the air-up system. He's had it fitted for years. I haven't seen or used one, but have read everything available. Build up your own system. I would not recommend any dealings with GOE.
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    Air suspension leak issue

    G'day avslash - It's good to see that action was finally taken after two years of angst for a lot of guys. I solved my problem with my own investigation & with the help of Industry folks in Perth. But too many were not successful & lost money. GOE's problems only seemed to start in mid-2018...
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    Signing off

    G'day umbertob. Well done on taking the plunge. You said "high mileage" on your D4, but exactly how many miles on the odo? Any suspension, cooling, body, trans issues that plagued your ownership? We didn't get the V8 here - most here are turbo diesels. You've said exactly what I've been...
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    Air suspension leak issue

    Not exactly relating to the problem experienced by Tapps33 but may be of interest to guys who use their D4's for serious offroad work. In past threads on the forum several guys have advised that they've bought or were looking at the Emergency air-up fix available from Aussie company Green Oval...
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    I'll be back...

    Hey ktm525; Time will tell re Defender in Australia. It's going to be Verrry pricey here. Oz is very much Toyota territory & a 70 series V8 diesel is cheaper, bigger & more torque. Landcruiser 200 series is about the same price, but bigger & totally trusted by serious offroaders here...
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    I'll be back...

    Hey ktm525; a pity you didn't buy a Chevy SS a coupla years back. It was the last of the Aussie designed & built V8 Commodores. It was a little bit improved on the Pontiac G9. The Holden versions are now worth many times their new price. The Ford Falcon GT-P's are worth even more. Unfortunately...
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    I'll be back...

    I forgot you had a Series 2A for future fun. An ideal piece of gear!. I had a '95 TD Disco for 20 years. I'll end my rant on China by saying that as with ktm525 their government is also now holding Aussies with no charges laid. Along with now refusing Aussie-grown imports (meat, barley, wine...
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    I'll be back...

    You've obviously never used your D4 for serious offroading which is what it is designed for. Street cruising is perfect for Volvo's, BMW's, Benzes etc, but you don't take them seriously offroad. It sounds like you bought your LR for the wrong reasons. I'd keep the D4 for weekend & vacation...
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    Rijidij Rear Tire Carrier

    G'day Michael Gain. The Rijidij product looks pretty good. Most of our Aussie-designed offroad gear is top quality. It appears to be the strongest of the wheel swings that use the OEM bumper. I've researched everything on the market & it seems the best of the carriers using that system. For...
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    Introducing myself and my 2015 LR4 with ARB Bull Bar - Need Advice

    G'day Ryan Z. Welcome to ownership of the World's best all-round vehicle!! I have a 2014 TDV6 in same colour. Re wheels/Tyres; the best aftermarket wheel is without question the Compomotive 18". It is stronger than the OE 19" & can handle more weight. The Compo in "Anthracite" grey looks...
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    18” rims

    As I've said on other threads on the forum, the D4 is THE BEST vehicle in its class without doubt. Ride quality, comfort, offroad ability, size, etc, so don't compromise with replacement wheels. The best (and most expensive!) are the Compomotives. No spacers, rods etc are needed, they are...
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    Question for LR4 owners that switched to 18" wheels

    G'day jmars, Compomotive's website seems to have changed recently. I understand the company has not changed hands. A couple of years ago I had dealings with Company Manager Barry Dixon. The current email contact is: [email protected] They resolved my problem. Interestingly, website does...
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    Change of battery - does the ECU definately need to be reset?

    G'day mrlifter, good to hear a guy older than me (71) is still enjoying his D4. I agree totally with your comments re "best ever owned or driven". My 2014 D4 bought new replaced a 1995 300Tdi Disco which gave us nearly 20 years of terrific adventuring. The current vehicle is a huge step up in...
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    Thoughts on 2021 Bronco as LR4 replacement?

    The upcoming Bronco is based on the current Ford Australia-designed platform that is currently used for the Ford Ranger pick-up as sold here in Oz, as well as for the Ford Everest 4WD SUV - an Explorer-sized SUV but tougher. Both built in Thailand for our market. The Ranger is the 2nd biggest...
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    Interesting Overland setup

    G'day mbw; you've got a great looking rig. It'd look right at home on our rough bush tracks. The only thing I see missing is a snorkel. That's one of the few bits that I haven't yet fitted. I had a Safari snorkel on my 1995 Disco 300Tdi for almost 20 years & it was as good in 2014 as when new...
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    Interesting Overland setup

    G'day RoverRunner; nice bit of engineering! Do you get much vibration on corrugations? Is that jerrycan for gas, or do you have an aux. fuel tank in the spare's original position? I can't see one below the bumper. I was thinking that may have been the reason for previously putting the spare up...
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    Emotional buy alert - need help now!

    ar077; nice video!! very similar to my APT Offroad 'sliders, although APT put a slotted-steel top on mine to make them better as a step. I intend to put on additional rubber seals to keep water & mud ingress down a bit more, as the 'sliders replace the OE plastic sills & leave a small gap. That...
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    Interesting Overland setup

    Re spare wheel carriers; be very careful. Do the research & don't buy on price. I've driven rough roads in Utah, Nevada, Colorado etc, but do not recall experiencing corrugations as we here in Australia are so used to. Corrugations for many miles can & will destroy a poorly designed & built...
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    Interesting Overland setup

    G'day Rberkel. If any D3/D4 owners are looking for rear storage systems, fridge slides/drop slides or basically any 4WD accessories they should check out www.msa4x4.com.au The company has been around for many years in Australia & has now patented many innovative ideas, including the World's...
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    Emotional buy alert - need help now!

    G'day again ar077. Nice to hear you're keeping up with our culture. No doubt your RAAF pal has improved your beer-drinking skills! I hope no more of our RAAF E/A-18 Growlers burn up at Nellis. We can't afford to replace those nifty machines. Your Ad-Blu useage is about the same as I hear from...
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    Emotional buy alert - need help now!

    G'day ar077. I assume your TD6 is in a current shape Disco (D5)?? You mention DEF - we know it as "Ad-Blu" a liquid urea-based additive injected into diesel exhausts to assist burning of unwanted emissions. Is that standard on the big diesel D5 in the U.S.? No problem with that product unless...
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    Emotional buy alert - need help now!

    That looks great in the photos. I'd grab it too! At our time of life & in these difficult times Worldwide we need to have things that we really enjoy, even if sometimes they cause us a bit of grief & damage our wallets.
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    Emotional buy alert - need help now!

    The comment re "all post-2007 vehicles" with DPF's indicates that the U.S.- sold diesel vehicles differ from other parts of the World. My 2014-built D4 3.0 liter V6 diesel does not have a DPF. Neither does my 2013 Chrysler 300 with the Italian-built 3.0 liter V6 turbo diesel. That engine is...

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