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Bobtailkev Member Since: 17 Mar 2016 Location: Suffolk Posts: 109 |
That’s very neat and tidy
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22nd Oct 2023 7:24am |
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ODPA Member Since: 06 Jul 2023 Location: Northwest Posts: 85 |
Thanks. I am happy with the results.
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22nd Oct 2023 2:12pm |
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Hairy Dan Member Since: 25 Apr 2013 Location: NW Durham Posts: 1411 |
Looks great Cheers Ian
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22nd Oct 2023 2:56pm |
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ODPA Member Since: 06 Jul 2023 Location: Northwest Posts: 85 |
Thanks Ian.
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22nd Oct 2023 3:44pm |
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Moo Member Since: 01 Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1336 |
Looks good and your slowly managing to hide it. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.
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22nd Oct 2023 8:15pm |
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ODPA Member Since: 06 Jul 2023 Location: Northwest Posts: 85 |
Haha I know many don’t like the color. Me personally I really like it. I like the look of the paint scheme on the x which has been the motivation for the change. That and I don’t like the silver bumpers. Will paint the back one when I add tow hooks and the rear ladder. No more paint changes after that.
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22nd Oct 2023 9:00pm |
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Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2747 |
Nice job!
I’ve just bitten the bullet and ordered a kit to be shipped over here to the UK for my V8 The Lucky8 video seemed really helpful - think I’ll tackle it myself (probably with some help!) Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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2nd Nov 2023 3:05pm |
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ODPA Member Since: 06 Jul 2023 Location: Northwest Posts: 85 |
I think you will be surprised at how easy it is. Just take your time in the areas where the video says be careful and all will be fine. Only issue post installation I have had is my bumper geometry is slightly different. You don’t notice looking at it but it now rubs with my slightly larger tires where it did not before. I believe it because of how snug the bottom of the bumper opening presses against the winch tray causing flex that was not there before. I plan to trim it down to relieve some of that and see if my issue goes away. If not then I will trim the wheel well side bottom of the bumper to clear.
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3rd Nov 2023 2:34pm |
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Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2747 |
Thanks!
That’s encouraging. Looking forward to it! Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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3rd Nov 2023 2:40pm |
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ODPA Member Since: 06 Jul 2023 Location: Northwest Posts: 85 |
Problem solved. In the video it says to leave the bottom of the bumper opening tight on the winch tray. I cut it based on the video and instruction specification but this caused too much flex in the bumper resulting in a minor clearance change in the wheel well. Trimming that area and then pulling out on the bottom of the bumper when tightening the four attachment screws on the bottom returned the clearance to normal. Running stock tires I doubt this would be an issue but if not be aware some trimming may and adjustment may be needed to make sure clearances are good.
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4th Nov 2023 10:46pm |
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Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2747 |
Job done!
As has been said above, it’s not too hard really just a series of steps to take carefully and one by one. A good cutting tool (I had one of those vibrating ‘multi tools’) and a well lit, dry space to work are key I’d say, and just take your time. Really happy with how it came out, and at about £1800 all in including shipping from the US it felt much more justifiable than the genuine Land Rover kit at £5k or so. NB. You’ll also need a 450/500A megafuse for the auxiliary terminal under the bonnet Pics below: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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28th Dec 2023 10:09pm |
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Moo Member Since: 01 Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1336 |
Sweet,I like that a lot I've also been looking at the Devon 4x4 set up. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.
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29th Dec 2023 12:45am |
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Bowbearer Member Since: 12 Aug 2022 Location: Norfolk Posts: 168 |
Good job
Looks better and more useful than the LR installation |
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29th Dec 2023 9:17am |
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Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2747 |
Yep unfortunately the D44 one is a no-go with the petrol engines that have the AC fan in front of the radiator Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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29th Dec 2023 9:18am |
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