I ended up buying Terrafirma Dakar wheels. They're almost exactly the same and are made by an Italian rally car wheel manufacturer. They are satin black and fitted with Kumho KL71's they look awesome. Car's up on axle stands just now as I'm refurbishing both axles entirely, but I'll get some...

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Hi Guys, can anybody tell me how tight the Diff Locking Ring needs to be? I'm overhauling the diff, but cant find any info on the torque setting. Its item number 3 in this diagram Redirect Notice

that ,makes sense. I read somewhere else that you could drill and tap your own filler and drain. Seems like too much work- I'll just keep an eye on the swivels and make sure the grease is ok...

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Hi Folks, I've stripped the front axle right down, to sand blast, paint and rebuild. Couple of questions: What grease should I use on the CV Joints? Moly grease? Do the new wheel bearings need to be oiled or greased? Has anybody left the axle oil seal out, to allow oil to lubricate all the...

You're right, Cat B entitles you to have 8 passengers. You say you didn't ask about the driver... Generally a driver is required in most vehicles, apart from roller coasters I think ... :biggrin1:

Dont paint it Tangiers Orange, as has already been said, you will look like you're trying to make your defender look like a G4 model, which it obviously isn't. How about Bali Blue Metallic, as seen on the new RRS and on Lara I believe. Kahn Cosworth Sport RS300 Bali Blue Defender2.net...

However, If you find yourself away from home, standard parts are easier to get hold of from a dealer. Aftermarket ones are either not as widely available, or mail order, with a delay, depending on the country you're in....

you don't need a swan neck towbar to be able to tow. The only advantage is that the swan neck is removable, so it doesnt look ugly when you arent towing. Most people who tow for a living end up using a Dixon-bate type drop hitch tow bar. This means that you are able to adjust what height the...

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Polybush are the original and most common ( and expensive) manufactureres of polyurethane bushes. There's loads of other makes around too. I went for Polybush as in my opinion they're the best. Which rating depends on your application. They have three different compounds depending on use...

Cant get a better answer than that Trewey! Good man!

I've been told that the 6 speed box fitted to the RRS is too complex to control, so options are a P38 auto box wich can be dne, with an adapter plate. RRS chan drive transfer box would be removed too. Original lt230 can be used. Id be interested to know how a r380 box would stand up to the...

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How difficult was it to get the carpet to follow the contours of the headling?

Hi guys, I'm toying with the idea of fitting a tdv8 engine to my 2006 110. Apart from the obvious engine requirement what else am i going to have to consider? I'll need the following, mostly from a breaker- Engine Wiring loom Engine mounts Transfer box will be the original defender...

I have a set availale......