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  1. jwest

    Want to build my own Roof Rack

    See how I quoted you so you know who's responding to your post ? ;) Who are you asking?
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    Want to build my own Roof Rack

    Waffle boards mounted simply
  3. jwest

    Want to build my own Roof Rack

    No “rack” needed. Until it is useful
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    Want to build my own Roof Rack

    Yes, the body in general (metal panels) and roof are identical. The LR4 is different in it's looks as a "refresh" approach typical of car manufacturing where only the plastic stuff is changed. Of course the LR4 front left fender has a new vent hole but but people have gone through the trouble...
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    Want to build my own Roof Rack

    Agree w you. A person could of course come up with something totally crap but they could also come up w something totally fine like yours. It also depends a lot on what the rack's use will be. After having the Safety Devices highly sought after Safari rack start to rust as anything mild...
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    For those that offroad their LR4...a few questions before I pull the trigger

    1- agreed on Johnson fraud guy 2- good food for thought regarding spare CV, I suppose carrying 1 for the front (if they're the same L-R) is not a bad plan at all! 3- I've never heard of an airbag itself failing. It's always some aspect of supplying or controlling the air that is the failure...
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    For those that offroad their LR4...a few questions before I pull the trigger

    Those do look cool however.... you could also buy an entire lr3 in decent shape for not much more LOL
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    For those that offroad their LR4...a few questions before I pull the trigger

    You've got some other issue then because my dealer got it just barely within allowable spec. Or, there's some difference in the LR3 - 4 suspension parts that allow an lr3 to be aligned but not the lr4.
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    For those that offroad their LR4...a few questions before I pull the trigger

    That thing is a serious piece. It's nearly 30 lbs and a pita to put on or remove but I figured it's worth it. The annoyance occurs when you have to do anything requiring access to the axles or tie rods.
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    For those that offroad their LR4...a few questions before I pull the trigger

    the 17 factory is only 7" wide though so one has to be really into that size to make sense of it. The lr3 v8 brake size is probably ideal for most people and uses.
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    For those that offroad their LR4...a few questions before I pull the trigger

    Just to be clear, I have an lr3 and swapped to lr3 v6 slightly downsized rotors. Your idea to use lr3 rotors and caliper carriers ought to work though and the bonus will be that the 275/65-18 will fir perfectly not needing strut spacers which do introduce more issues to deal with and less high...
  12. jwest

    Want to build my own Roof Rack

    The rack idea was a good "idea" actually but it would depend entirely on the skill level of your friend more than anything. For example, I have a friend who 100% could make one out of aluminum or stainless steel but he'd do it in such a perfect way that I would seriously owe him or need to pay...
  13. jwest

    Want to build my own Roof Rack

    One of the most useful $265 you can spend : http://www.okoffroad.com/stuff-waffleboards.htm Also, maybe create a thread of your own that is YOUR build thread where you list what you've done and what you're researching. Then people can add to that thread. It's also better to ask your question...
  14. jwest

    LR4 Brakes and Rotors

    What do you like or have you used on your LR3? I currently have EBC slotted coated rotors and green pads though I realize there are various "green" ebc pads so I'm not sure which I have. They've been perfectly fine though. Also, mine are the ones sized to the NAS v6 or euro diesel lr3 s that...
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    Want to build my own Roof Rack

    People often work very hard to make things more complicated and to waste money and energy. The racks are a perfect example of wasted money by most newbies including myself many years ago. I realized you don't need a rack most of the time but rather look for reasons to justify it because it...
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    LR4 Brakes and Rotors

    Thanks for the info!
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    LR4 Brakes and Rotors

    "weights" ?
  18. jwest

    Stock LR4 and 275 55 20s - the results!!

    Completely irrelevant and useless to consider rods saving you or making a tire "fit". They do nothing to make it truly fit during compression or lowered. 32" diameter is going to rub during compression inside the rear fender liner at the "bulge" at a minimum. They probably also run the...
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    What is the Largest Tire that fits stock 20" wheels with little to no rubbing?

    This has been discussed at length on several threads. I am sure since you joined in 2015 you know how to use the search function. The 20" is irrelevant, you can use the same data found for 18" wheels and adjust for the overall dimensions. There are different models of the Stormer wheels. The...
  20. jwest

    What tools should i buy to work on my LR4 at home?

    Examples
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    What tools should i buy to work on my LR4 at home?

    Slight differences in design
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    What tools should i buy to work on my LR4 at home?

    Edit: Just realized this became a jumbled mess but I'll leave it and maybe find you a job list I did for when I replaced the suspension, brakes, etc. Nothing wrong with Husky/Home Depot or Kobalt/Lowes but I would be more careful at Harbor Freight. For example only shop HF during the sales...
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    18" Wheels - EVO CORSE DAKARZERO

    My lr3 weighs 8200-8400 lbs on the big summer trips and I travel in the mountains as well. The tire grip is going to matter a hell of a lot more than the slight difference in rotor size for emergency braking. I've never had the slightest issue on long descents when you would worry about heat...
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    Has anyone here supercharged or turbocharged their LR4?

    LOL, I apologize & didn't intend to sound mean. Now that your intent is explained, it makes sense. I thought you were actually wanting to spend the minimum $10,000 USD to have a proper SC system installed. Hell, it would be cool, but there is basically no market for it. G drivers have spent...
  25. jwest

    LR3 starter: DIY replacement completed

    Well, I've never seen the struts shrink after hanging low. However, whenever I've been removing a strut, I already deflated the system anyway so no power + no air = no movement.

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