Disco 200tdi prep for off-road.

[gregc]

I've got my 200tdi that I'm using for the commute (now I've acquired some reasonably priced fuel) but I want to take it for a bit of green laning on the weekends cos the wife won't let me mod the Chelsea tractor 300tdi.
What is the minimum I need to get myself off road. I call it green laning but I want a bit of a challenge without getting stuck. It will be mainly used on Salisbury Plain.

 

[Tarantula]

I'd go for all terrain tyres and see what happens to be honest, but that's just me

 

[Disco_Street]

I use my 300tdi on the plain all the time, and all i got is what is below this post.

 

[Disco_Street]

Oh and a set of BFG all terrains.

 

[timc20xe]

stuff all terrians get some mud terrians , get a cheap set of 2inch suspension spacers if you are on a budget , diff gaurds and your away

 

[gil]

Be careful if your going cheap. You get what you pay for and may end up causing other problems from cheap mods

 

[timc20xe]

ive had no problems what so ever buy using 2 inch spacers and stock everything else

 

[gil]

The problem is having to change to extended shocks (otherwise it is possible to break the standard shock) which will also require longer brake lines and possibly ABS extensions. Then you'll have a poor quality ride until you swap to new springs and remove the spacers. Might aswel just fork out for a proper 2" kit

 

[timc20xe]

ive had standard shocks and brake lines for a year now and they have had alot of use off road , im now lifting my body 2 inches im still not going to replace the brake lines though , i will just weld on some brackets and lower them , a full suspension kit is with out a doubt the better option though

 

[gil]

Like the welding on of the brackets idea! had that idea myself and people said it wouldnt work, Glad to see there is someone like minded!

 

[bobbler]

ive had standard shocks and brake lines for a year now and they have had alot of use off road , im now lifting my body 2 inches im still not going to replace the brake lines though , i will just weld on some brackets and lower them , a full suspension kit is with out a doubt the better option though

did you bother with bigger tyres? otherwise you are still going to be limited by axle clearance.


Best mod for green laning imo is a good set of tyres, you will find out what else you need as you go

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

No.
The best prep for off- roading is a good service!










One for the car helps too.

 

[gil]

No.
The best prep for off- roading is a good service!










One for the car helps too.

Friend with a tow strop as well

 

[timc20xe]

did you bother with bigger tyres? otherwise you are still going to be limited by axle clearance.


Best mod for green laning imo is a good set of tyres, you will find out what else you need as you go

265,75,16 mt , im wanting to upgrade to 33s want to get 35s but dont want to do all the other work to up grade every thing to take the strain

 

[timc20xe]

Like the welding on of the brackets idea! had that idea myself and people said it wouldnt work, Glad to see there is someone like minded!

i cant see why it wouldnt work , im sure ive heard of people doing it before aswell

tim

 

[gregc]

Some diff guards and new tyres it is then (with a tow strop in the boot just incase).
Will decide if I need a lift kit once I get started.
Cheers for all the suggestions.

 

[timc20xe]

wouldnt hurt geting a steerig gaurd aswell

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

If yu are going green laning you don't need all that ****. I go laning in a standard Disco with no mods except breather extensions, a set of decent tyres and a strop.

Oh - and at least 2 other peeps!

 

[Tarantula]

Aren't a decent set of tyres like £400+ though? I struggle to budget one at £100+

 

[bobbler]

Aren't a decent set of tyres like £400+ though? I struggle to budget one at £100+

not standard size, think nathan got a set for around 150-200 last time. you dont have to have bfg/general tyres just tyres with a decent tread pattern.

cheaper tyres (remoulds) will probably wear faster but then you can get 2-3 sets for the price of the more expensive brands and if/when you split a tyre out playing it doesnt hurt your wallet as much replacing it