1. DerbysRed

    Suspension Worry?

    Hi Grunt Can't afford both jacks at present so i should go for the Hi Lift?
  2. DerbysRed

    Suspension Worry?

    Which one is the better of the two? Lift or Farm? Any advice on where to get one from locally? I guess there gonna cost a small fortune to be deliverd via mailorder! Do i need a jack anyway for the MOT inspection? Also, what size Jubilee clip?
  3. DerbysRed

    Suspension Worry?

    Cheers Chaps I appreciate your help!:D Which brings me on to another question! I dont have a jack at the moment for the Landy. Which jack and where is the best place to get hold of one. I live nr Matlock in Derbyshire. Thanks again!
  4. DerbysRed

    Suspension Worry?

    Hi All I bought my 90 a week or so ago and have been up to the Lakes and done a bit of Green Laning since. Tonight I noticed that the rear left spring is not sitting centrally within its housing (sorry for the lack of correct terminology!). I have enclosed a picture illustrating the...
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    Green Lane Virgin

    Hi Guys Thanks for the advice on NOT going alone. The problem is that I only received your messages on my return. :( :( Had a great day and we really enjoyed ourselves. :) :) Almost got stuck in a deep muddy rut on Roystone Grange and the wife refused to be a passanger going down a rocky...
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    Green Lane Virgin

    Hi all Want to get out today and do some green lanes around the Derbyshire Dales area. Got myself a OS map and have highlighted a number of green lanes i'd like to tackle. As this is my first trip out i'd welcome any tips and tricks or do's and don'ts from you guys. Thanks in advance!;)
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    offroadroutes.net

    Did you buy one of their Routes? Im interested in a route in Ashbourne at a cost of £4.50! Are there any other sources of Green Lanes?
  8. DerbysRed

    offroadroutes.net

    Hi All I've been browsing T'Internet for local green lane sites, maps, info and stumbled across this site (www.offroadroutes.net). Anyone used it, recomend it? Thanks in advance
  9. DerbysRed

    CSW - What does it mean?

    Cheers for this!
  10. DerbysRed

    CSW - What does it mean?

    Also how do you attatch chequer plate to panels, floor, door covers etc? Rivets?:D
  11. DerbysRed

    90 Bench seats

    Found this on the web: Exemptions from seat belt wearing The legislation provides for a number of specific exemptions from the seat belt wearing requirements on medical and other grounds. Please consult your doctor if you think you should not wear a seat belt on medical grounds. As for...
  12. DerbysRed

    90 Bench seats

    The vehicle in question is a B reg 1984 I think. It doesn't have bench seats in it at the moment but I was thinking of putting one bench in! Does the above still apply?
  13. DerbysRed

    90 Bench seats

    Hi Guys What are the legalities for bench seats in the back of a Defender 90 as there doesn't appear to be any seat belts?
  14. DerbysRed

    Wheel Squeak

    Hi Tiny Thanks again for putting my mind at rest! Not sure of the make of Pads!!! Cheers
  15. DerbysRed

    Wheel Squeak

    Cheers tiny! Did you also find that the squeak disappeared in the damp / wet?
  16. DerbysRed

    Wheel Squeak

    cheers for this ming. Would the excess brake dust cause the wheel to squeak when not applying the brakes?
  17. DerbysRed

    Wheel Squeak

    Hi All I've have recently noticed (after the recent hot spell) that my Freelander has started to squeak...The noise is intermittent and is coming from the driver side front wheel. I have noticed that it only squeaks when: a) it is dry or b) going up a very steep hill. For example this...
  18. DerbysRed

    Buying a 2nd Hand 90

    is the turbo the only engine for cooking oil?
  19. DerbysRed

    Buying a 2nd Hand 90

    Widget Can you or anyone else suggest a cheap specialist landy insurance company? Also what sort of costs should i be thinking about for fitting a snorkal and roof rack to a 90? Thanks again Chris
  20. DerbysRed

    Buying a 2nd Hand 90

    In Addition to my orginal question What model of Defender should I be looking out for: a) I want to be able to throw a mountain bike in the back b) Be able to use cooking oil or similar to run it on