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  1. ar077

    LR5 18” rims hit rear brake caliper and control arm

    You could easily install larger tires. I have 285/50-20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2s on 20" x 9.5" wheels (including the spare) with no lift, no spacers, and no clearance problems. Comparing your tires to mine at...
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    Show off your D5

    Have you contacted Justinfro to confirm that the "Y" just "fell off" the toy car, as opposed to being knocked off by a child having fun by running into things? And what is "already" supposed to mean, as if a toy replica (most likely made in China) of a vehicle that hasn't been manufactured for...
  3. ar077

    Towing with 2017 Discovery

    Didn't see any posts by D5 Td6 owners. For those planning on towing large trailers, why would a diesel not be your engine of choice?
  4. ar077

    Show off your D5

    2017 HSE Td6. Swapped the stock 255/55-20 Goodyear Eagles on 20" x 8.5" OEM wheels for 285/50-20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2s on 20" x 9.5" Redbourne wheels, including the spare (https://www.redbournewheels.com/) -- no lift and no clearance problems. Also installed Lucky 8 Proud Rhino Rock Sliders...
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    Johnson loft and spacers

    Not sure what the back space is on the stock rims (I suppose I could go out and measure since all 5 stock wheels with tires still mounted are stacked in my garage) but the Redbourne wheel back spacing is 6.5." redbournewheels.com makes aftermarket wheels exclusively for Land Rover vehicles and...
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    Johnson loft and spacers

    In case anyone's interested, here's a shot of my D5 with 285/50-20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2s on 20" x 9.5" Redbourne wheels (stock wheels were 20" x 8.5"). No lift, no spacers, and no clearance problems.
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    Johnson Rods vs Proud Rhino

    Absolutely right! Raising the CG adversely affects handling and maneuverability on surface streets and highways (>90% of my driving). I wanted off-road tires on my D5 but opted for the largest tire/wheel combination that would fit without having to install a lift.
  8. ar077

    Battery Location?

    Where is the smaller engine stop/start battery?
  9. ar077

    Emotional buy alert - need help now!

    RobRover88, copy all and thanks for the feedback! I'd heard about the cooling system crossover pipe problem but haven't investigated into whether it could affect the Td6. Since you brought it up I'll definitely check into that. I'm very happy with the Lucky 8 Rock Sliders. The set weighs over...
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    Emotional buy alert - need help now!

    G'day to you, RobRover88! I do USAF fighter aircraft OT&E (operational test and evaluation) at Nellis AFB, Nevada, and one of our F-15E Strike Eagle pilots is an RAAF pilot on an exchange assignment (I also have a close Aussie friend who lives in ACT). "Ad-Blu" is also the more common term...
  11. ar077

    2017 Discovery 5 Rims/Tires question

    Very nice! I would have strongly considered black if it weren't for the summer temps here. It's not a proper summer in Vegas if it doesn't hit 115 in July (last night's low temperature was 93° F).
  12. ar077

    Another 20" tire question

    Check out https://www.wheel-size.com/ and https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/. That's how I determined that I could swap my stock 255/55-20 Goodyears and 20" x 8.5" OEM wheels for 285/50-20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2s on 20" x 9.5" Redbourne wheels and not have clearance problems.
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    Emotional buy alert - need help now!

    You're absolutely right. The DPF completely eliminates any smoke (which is good) but I miss the distinctive fragrance of diesel exhaust, which is neutralized by DEF (diesel exhaust fluid). I'm just happy to have the same big Td6 in my Disco that is only otherwise available in the RR and RR...
  14. ar077

    2017 Discovery 5 Rims/Tires question

    I swapped the stock 255/55-20 Goodyear Eagles and 20" x 8.5" stock wheels for a set of 285/50-20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2s on 20" x 9.5" Redbourne wheels (including the spare) and have no clearance problems--and that's without lifting it. Of course I still have the capability to select Off Road...
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    Emotional buy alert - need help now!

    All post-2007 Diesel vehicles, which all have Diesel particulate filters, need to be frequently driven at highway speeds for extended periods to keep the expensive-to-replace DPFs from getting plugged up with carbon.
  16. ar077

    I have had a loaner D5 for a week Ask Me Anything (LR4 owner)

    I installed a set of Lucky8 rock sliders last week. I had previously swapped the stock 255/55-20 Goodyear Eagles on OEM 20” x 8.5” wheels for 285/50-20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2s on Redbourne 20” x 9.5” wheels (including the spare, of course).
  17. ar077

    I want to do the SERVICE myself (will or will not void warranty)

    Unless you definitely plan on keeping the Disco and buying it at the end of the lease you better read the fine print in your lease agreement. Doing your own routine maintenance won't void the warranty but it could result in a surcharge when you turn the vehicle in, just as exceeding the mileage...
  18. ar077

    Adding Fog Lights

    Excellent points. This week I'll be installing the Proud Rhino D5 Rock Sliders that I ordered from Lucky 8.
  19. ar077

    L319 vs. L462...

    I'm hard over for diesel, and the bottom line for me was the D5's same big diesel engine that is only otherwise available in the RR and RR Sport (but was never available in the LR-series). Next was the fact that the D5 exceeded all other Land Rover vehicles in off-road capability prior to the...
  20. ar077

    Adding Fog Lights

    Electronic systems and controls are so interdependent and tightly integrated on these vehicles that adding factory-spec electronics (fog lights or anything else) post production is simply not feasible. I always special order and have never purchased a vehicle from dealer inventory because I...
  21. ar077

    Oil change general how to?

    Which engine?
  22. ar077

    LR5 18” rims hit rear brake caliper and control arm

    I've ordered a set of the Lucky8 Sliders. How hard was it to install them? One-day job? Thanks!
  23. ar077

    Neutral Manual Override?

    Discovery 5 battery removal instructions can be seen at but this appears to be the 7-seat version. Mine is a 5-seater and the battery location is shown in .
  24. ar077

    Neutral Manual Override?

    If jumping had no effect then what could you have done if you had accessed the battery directly?
  25. ar077

    Extended Warranty Debate

    Are you a U.S. military veteran (sorry, Canucks)? Pentagon Federal Credit Union offers extended vehicle warranties -- https://www.penfed.org/auto/extended-warranty/. For your vehicle you can get 5 years or until the odometer reaches 100,000 miles, whichever comes first--with $0 deductible--for...

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