BBLR3
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The metal is pretty soft. Just spread both the round parts that normally grip the spade enough to fit over the cable. Used pliers to crimp onto the cable.
What Did You Do To Your LR Today?
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BBLR3
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Just finished installation of new rear Aerosus air struts. 1.5 beers out of 6 for difficulty. Hardest thing is the top inside 15mm nut on the drivers side. Passengers was the same but had better access. Rusty threads made these a real PITA. I'd say if someone is planning to do these in the near future, start putting penetrating oil on them a week before you start. Maybe get a small metal brush to clean up the exposed threads a little before trying to take the nuts off.
Drove it up to mt baker in northern Washington. Got to use the xlifter to spend the night, and filled up twice. Trouble free trip. Great road trip car.
I have one waiting to be installed, just on the backlog...
Land Rover Joe
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I think a much-needed "upgrade" (probably should have come stock...). Good luck to all and while I haven't needed mine yet...it is useful and if required, definitely worth the time/money/effort! I ordered mine direct from Italy although I understand Luck8 stocks them as well. Maybe someone has some stories about the Land Rover Passion Upper Tailgate kit for Discovery L319.
LRP Upper tailgate kit for Discovery L319
The LRP Upper Tailgate handle kit allows you to install an internal opening system of the upper tailgate in a simple, fast and, in full LRP style, with a particular eye to the aesthetic result.
www.landroverpassion.com
BBLR3
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Mine failed on me around 80k miles. Had a shop fix it. Im at 167k now and the way things go sometimes like clockwork, I decided to be proactive. I also put a black ziptie around the factory cable end to help ensure it does not pop out from the plastic holder breaking. Hopefully all the work will be for nothing and I never have to use it 
scapistron
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Mine sat on the bench for a few months.
powershift
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I took an orbital buffer to the clear coat haze that I had growing on the paint in a couple spots as well as the entire truck using a light abrasive rubbing compound with no fillers. It took the haze off the bumper completely, all the spider webbing and wipe marks from washing were rubbed off. The fender haze came off too.
I'd like to pull up the plastic grate on top of the rear bumper and hit the top corners better because its hard to get the buffer up against the plastic with the 90 deg.. I'm afraid of breaking it or bending it lol. The whole truck shines like a diamond now with a filler, polish and UV protestant.
I'd like to pull up the plastic grate on top of the rear bumper and hit the top corners better because its hard to get the buffer up against the plastic with the 90 deg.. I'm afraid of breaking it or bending it lol. The whole truck shines like a diamond now with a filler, polish and UV protestant.
TVone
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I did an oil change at 157K miles and I am trying the Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30W. Plan is to change the filter after 500 miles, then 1K, then 2K to see if there any change. I bought the car in April at 148K. I did the first oil change at 153K.
