Member Since: 29 May 2012
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 66
How to make a proper off roader
Hi guys
Iv had my disco3 7 years now and its time to do some proper off roading with it. Had a little sample run today at Cannock chase. My car is completely standard with disco4 wheels.
Id like to make it more versatile and now use it as a full time off road vehicle
What mods would you guys suggest?
Bigger wheels and tyres?
Rock sliders?
Iv seen discos sitting a lot higher than standard. How is this done?
Thanks
7th Jul 2018 6:37 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
Smaller wheels with AT tyres.
You can raise the lift with Johnson rods or electronically with a suitable tool like an IID or even a gadget that I think beanie sells.
7th Jul 2018 6:40 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23334
I’d start with underbody protection and 18” or even 17” rims.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
tyres AT/ MTS. (most important mod the right set of tyres gets you anywhere.) or a computer
protection- underbody, bumpers, light guards.
snorkel
lighting front, rear,roof ,
roof rack form or function?
communications in car away from it (cb radio/ PMR handhelds)
elec winches
recovery gear again what takes your fancy?
waffle boards, hi lift jack, spade,snatch rope, saw, axe need some where to store it dog guard fro boot.
tools/ spares
you can do as much or as little depending on your wallet
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2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
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7th Jul 2018 7:59 pm
Bigags
Member Since: 29 May 2012
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 66
What wheels do people recommend? Il start with wheels and tires first 👍
Standard D3 17" wheels - they often appear for sale here & on the bay of evil.
There are a number of threads on AT tyres here - take your choice.
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
8th Jul 2018 10:29 am
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23334
I’d prefer to have as deep a side wall as possible. Although remember you can’t fit a V8 brake disc upgrade with 17” rims and there’s also less tyre choice.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
8th Jul 2018 11:38 am
romadog2004
Member Since: 07 Nov 2010
Location: Powys
Posts: 290
Stick with my 19"s then
8th Jul 2018 10:07 pm
Bigags
Member Since: 29 May 2012
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 66
Hi guys
Can’t seem to find anywhere that sells big tyres for 19” wheels
Any suggestions?
11th Jul 2018 11:23 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23334
Stick with the standard size 255-55-19.
I've done my most extreme off roading (in Wales) on 19" rims with the above size tyres and wouldn't have benefited from a larger size.
https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/gen...11q-6214382006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
11th Jul 2018 11:58 pm
Bigags
Member Since: 29 May 2012
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 66
Cheers. Il get some ordered. Iv heard good things about the general grabbers
Not sure if any better. Won’t be doing much road except to and from destination so I can afford to go pretty extreme
12th Jul 2018 12:12 am
Bigags
Member Since: 29 May 2012
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 66
Best place to get a snorkel? eBay?
10th Aug 2018 10:50 pm
carbore
Member Since: 06 Apr 2016
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 545
Ill be boring and say.
Fire Extinguisher
Recovery Strap/Shackles
First Aid kit + training (or at least a book/youtube session)
Decent clothing
Shovel
Air compressor (so you can air down) but you cant air down a lot on 19's so maybe/maybe not. However they are bloody useful regardless, e.g slow puncture.
Pretty much 99% of the videos on "so you want to go offroad" start with thoseDisco 3: Lotus Elise S1: Ferguson T20: Audi A2
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can of worms here,
