1. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Can anyone Recommend a Metal Front Bumper?

    James have a look at Dixon fabrication , so a nice one without the winch tray . But price is similar with a tray, coukd always fit number plate over the hole . Have to tried any radios in the car yet . Tried hf and vhf with lots of qrm. but i have some big ferite clip one to go over eck loom...
  2. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Lower ball joints

    The ball joints have turned up yesterday in The post. planning to do it next weekend , I know someone local who has the ball joint press tool , he has had plenty of discos over the years . I'm going to leave seals in and go carefull and lube up when replace . Can of map gas and 25mm wide ball...
  3. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Lower ball joints

    Been looking for some genuine LR ones and on internet i can only find aftermarket. Even from rimmer bros
  4. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Lower ball joints

    Got impact guns at work but not the compressor to drive them at home. Only issue is I can't park on drive to strip both out . One side then turn vehicle around , so bit harder to clean up and pre soak
  5. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Lower ball joints

    I have a small air 90⁰ grinder if that's the case . Or a nut splitter may work . Just wondering is there any point using LR half shaft seals ?
  6. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Lower ball joints

    I have asked a few places and there not interested. Not approached LR yet
  7. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Lower ball joints

    It's ok if already have one but there not cheap .
  8. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Lower ball joints

    Yes I thought that would be the case . My steering is a tad vague. But I have found 2 of the track rod ends one on front and other on back of axle which fitted into tube click slightly while jacked up and a assistant rock the steering with your hand on the joints . I was going to replace with...
  9. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Lower ball joints

    Not doing it yet as it's just the boots that's gone . So I can wait till the weather is warmer. I will replace with leformder ball joints .
  10. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Lower ball joints

    I thought of another way . Weld up a rectangle frame from 2 " box with triangulation bits in corners but have a tube the length of the ball joint which is just slightly bigger than the joint sat inside the frame and under the joint then another tube to sit on the joint and a 5 tone bottle jack...
  11. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Lower ball joints

    Both my lower ball joint haters have split and noticed when was jacked up checked other joints that they started to creak slightly . So looks luke 4 x new ball joints . My question is I have seen the ball joint g clamp style tool but from what heard the do bend and I hear the LR joints are is...
  12. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Roof rail removal

    Brilliant . Yes looks 35mm on the top of the roof but smaller inside . Must be duel skin . Thanks for your help
  13. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Roof rail removal

    Thanks , looks just like standard blanking grommets then and seal in . Best order a selection box to be on safe side . Cheers
  14. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Roof rail removal

    Hello all , I'm wanting to remove my roof rails due to one is leaking and I'm going to make a custom roof rack so lower the better if rails are off . My question is there any special blanking plugs / grommets for the holes in the roof or are they a special shape? Mine is a 2004 facelift ...
  15. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Rear diff pinion seal

    I found where I can get a 200tdi rear prop and the flange kit from padocks, do I need a spacer between the flange and the uj ? Cheers
  16. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Rear diff pinion seal

    Wasnt it to take a bit of vibration and smoothen when on road ? But with mud tyres on it's not smooth anyway !
  17. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Rear diff pinion seal

    Cheers for you help stan . Its appreciated.
  18. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Rear diff pinion seal

    Confidence is no issue , it's just having all equipment on hand like pullers etc to do the job . Horticultral/Agricultural technician but I have never taken a traditional diff apart before. Yes I understand principles but I'm not going to take this job at work . Would be in the s*** if vehicle...