Discovery chassis

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Gemz1983

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Hello all, I was just wondering if somebody could help me, is a discovery 3 chassis the same as a discovery 4 chassis?
 
The D3 was pretty much the base vehicle and much like the earlier 200 to 300Tdi changes they were literally just cosmetic and interior upgrades whilst on the road to a replacement vehicle.

Many thks, noticed a big difference with the cost on ebay , D3 chassis is around £500 , D4 chassis about £3k

So assume the D3 coil and air suspension chassis are also the same
 
Many thks, noticed a big difference with the cost on ebay , D3 chassis is around £500 , D4 chassis about £3k

So assume the D3 coil and air suspension chassis are also the same

Not sure why they would be different?

The aim of the game was to make them in such a way that there was nothing in there to modify apart from the fitting of coilover units and omitting the EAS pump and pipes.

D4 chassis I would imagine is a blag for more cash as they are newer and in over all better condition and the more elderly D3 chassis's are now starting to look decidedly ropey with lots of scaly rust and the generally poor paint finish means they look like tat but there is a hope someone will buy it and the D4 chassi with better paint looks decidedly mint in comparison.
 
Not sure why they would be different?

The aim of the game was to make them in such a way that there was nothing in there to modify apart from the fitting of coilover units and omitting the EAS pump and pipes.

D4 chassis I would imagine is a blag for more cash as they are newer and in over all better condition and the more elderly D3 chassis's are now starting to look decidedly ropey with lots of scaly rust and the generally poor paint finish means they look like tat but there is a hope someone will buy it and the D4 chassi with better paint looks decidedly mint in comparison.

I’m wondering if the difference is for adblue, different engines/ gearboxes etc

Asked disco mikey from the D3 forum who rebuilds these all the time and he said

“Same (essentially) chassis. Some differences between v. early 05MY, late 05-06MY, different again at 07MY, changed at 10MY, and I think they changed at 14MY too”

Indeed that’s what I was also thinking ref the D4 chassis being in better nick so demand a higher price

Must admit was lucky with my chassis , solid throughout , just needed a clean and coating of dinitrol inside and out, when I removed the wheelarch liners , sprayed in there as well , plus underbody was also done

If I had the money would like to remove the body , get the chassis galv and dipped with the tough black coating

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I’m wondering if the difference is for adblue, different engines/ gearboxes etc

Asked disco mikey from the D3 forum who rebuilds these all the time and he said

“Same (essentially) chassis. Some differences between v. early 05MY, late 05-06MY, different again at 07MY, changed at 10MY, and I think they changed at 14MY too”

Indeed that’s what I was also thinking ref the D4 chassis being in better nick so demand a higher price

Must admit was lucky with my chassis , solid throughout , just needed a clean and coating of dinitrol inside and out, when I removed the wheelarch liners , sprayed in there as well , plus underbody was also done

If I had the money would like to remove the body , get the chassis galv and dipped with the tough black coating

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Changes would be negligible TBH, I very much doubt there would be much in it except for maybe some stiffeners and such from the early versions.


Very tidy, it would be so nice to have the facilities to undertake such a task, I'll make do with my gravel drive :(
 
Fook meh.

Thats involved ;)

Makes me feel better about my D2 ;) :lol

Indeed , to be honest am well chuffed with the condition of my chassis and at least I know it’s got plenty more Year’s left after seeing its in such good Nick

Same with urs, have u got to underseal urs or has it already been done plse
 
Changes would be negligible TBH, I very much doubt there would be much in it except for maybe some stiffeners and such from the early versions.



Very tidy, it would be so nice to have the facilities to undertake such a task, I'll make do with my gravel drive :(

Think ur right u know ref a few plates here and there

Would be awesome to have a lift, but indeed am the same will have to make do with my drive , which I’m chuffed about as many down the street haven’t got a drive so count my blessings , along with being able to put a gazebo over the top without worrying about cars coming past
 
That looks awesome , no wonder you’ve treated it already seeing its in such good condition

Used dinitrol inside and out with mine
 
Think ur right u know ref a few plates here and there

Would be awesome to have a lift, but indeed am the same will have to make do with my drive , which I’m chuffed about as many down the street haven’t got a drive so count my blessings , along with being able to put a gazebo over the top without worrying about cars coming past
and looking at new builds around here a garden is a luxury let alone off road parking,
 
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