Land Rover Discovery Build

[Derrickalda]

no pictures yet....butt

my suspension, wheels, and tires are in

OME N73 front shocks
OME N25 rear shocks
3 inch RTE springs
Rear spring Retainers
Extended Brake lines
RTE Rear Links w/bushings
RTE Front radius arms w/bushings

5 American Racing black 15x8 steel wheels

5 33x10.50R15 super swamper TSL radials
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I would like to install it all, but i think I'll need a extra hand if anyone would be willing to help me.

I'm thinking sunday afternoon would be a good time to do it. I can do it all but im not sure about the brakes.

[blkdiscoII]

derrick you didnt get the 7100s or fox 2.0 shocks? your going to regret that...those OME (same ones i have) are only 1 inch longer than a stock shock. that def. will be your limiting factor on your flex. that RTE is really a great kit, thats the only reason i suggest getting the best shocks you can. where do you plan on working sunday? i wouldnt mind helping you put all those goodies on.

[pplblazerdude]

derrick you didnt get the 7100s or fox 2.0 shocks? your going to regret that...those OME (same ones i have) are only 1 inch longer than a stock shock. that def. will be your limiting factor on your flex. that RTE is really a great kit, thats the only reason i suggest getting the best shocks you can. where do you plan on working sunday? i wouldnt mind helping you put all those goodies on. Ahh totally agree with richard on this. Maybe the DI suspension deals with those shocks better. But if not I would look into another set of shocks. I also would look into those long travel mounts. I really like them.

[blkdiscoII]

derrick you didnt get the 7100s or fox 2.0 shocks? your going to regret that...those OME (same ones i have) are only 1 inch longer than a stock shock. that def. will be your limiting factor on your flex. that RTE is really a great kit, thats the only reason i suggest getting the best shocks you can. where do you plan on working sunday? i wouldnt mind helping you put all those goodies on. Ahh totally agree with richard on this. Maybe the DI suspension deals with those shocks better. But if not I would look into another set of shocks. I also would look into those long travel mounts. I really like them.
acutally its worse. however more options are out there over the d2. you could get lowered shock mounts in the rear from rovers north or EE(best), heck you could even go with a set of long travel rancho 9000s rather than the OME shocks. btw, with that set up, your going to want to have the rear A arm extension block from RTE.

[Derrickalda]

whoa whoa whoa.........ive done ALL my homework guys!!!!

I spent hours on the phone with a guy name John at Rovertym and he suggested to take steps. Yeah I wanted 7100's but thats another 750 bucks. Everyone knows a 4x4 is always a work-in-progress. This is only stage one. Once I sell my other truck the money from it will fund stage two.

Bilstein 7100s are in the future though!!!!!, but if you want to buy them for me I'll gladly put them on now....ha!

[Derrickalda]

I have a friend thats going to help me put the lift on tomorrow after my shoot.....but thanks SOOO much for offering to help Richard. In fact I think I'll name this build after you......Project Make Richard Jealous.....haha sorry you know im just kidding.

i took some pictures today.....take a look

Stock Flex.....I'll do another pict of this after the build
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/RoverBuild05.jpg
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Front Radius Arms.......aaaaah Perfection!
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/RoverBuild10.jpg
Rear Links.....ooooo NICE!
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/RoverBuild11.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/RoverBuild12.jpg

[TiredIronGRB]

Those tires look huge for 33s :shock: The control arms look mucho stout :!:

[Derrickalda]

btw, with that set up, your going to want to have the rear A arm extension block from RTE.

I thought that but i was told by the RTE guy that I'll be fine. You haven't mentioned a new rear U-Joint style driveshaft yet. RTE is super helpful so my plans are to trail test to see what other mods I need.....Richard maybe we can run over bays to test the truck out.

[Derrickalda]

Those tires look huge for 33s :shock: The control arms look mucho stout :!:

they look good ..... well i held the yard stick to them and they measure about 32inches ... by eye balling it i dont think ill have to do much trimming if any at all.

my stock springs have 120000 miles on them so i might get about 4 inches of lift from the height i have now.

but who's counting inches anyways

[MarkH]

I just love a "not a Jeep" build-up, even though I'd probably be considered a Jeep-o-phile. Keep it coming, looks like you've got a major start! :D

[blkdiscoII]

Those tires look huge for 33s :shock: The control arms look mucho stout :!:

they look good ..... well i held the yard stick to them and they measure about 32inches ... by eye balling it i dont think ill have to do much trimming if any at all.

my stock springs have 120000 miles on them so i might get about 4 inches of lift from the height i have now.

but who's counting inches anyways
youll at least get 3.5 out of the RTE lift, and i bet it comes out to about 3.75, that seems where they settle. im not so jealous...yet...just watch your back once you get a RTE front bumper/sliders/rear bumper :twisted:

[NC_James]

Dude this is sounding really nice.

[Derrickalda]

i started on my lift today....it turned out to be a big pain. i had to pull out the good ole cutting wheel on a few replacable bolts.

i got ONE corner done in 3 hours.....i should finish the rest tomorrow

ill have picture tomorrow

[bronconut79]

sounds good dude,if you get a chance give me a call about takin some pics of that bronco please and if you need an extra set of hands call me
matt 423-646-9248

[Derrickalda]

today (sunday) i worked on my truck a little bit but had to stop because of rain.

i got the front finished. i started on the rear and its about 80% easier, which is what i assumed.

i got the passenger side rear about finished and then ill move to the driver side rear to finish it.

heres some progress pictures......i LOVE it

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/DSCF2676.jpg
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[TiredIronGRB]

Looks great, Richard..dude you need those tires/wheels :!: :idea:

[NC_James]

That is looking really nice man.

[HARDBODY630]

Looks great, Richard..dude you need those tires/wheels :!: :idea:
33s!!! Richard you need 33s!!!

haha just tryin to nag you some

[Dino1967]

looks great man

[Derrickalda]

yeah im pretty happy with the results so far. its been a slow process. 120000 miles of wear on stuff has made disassemble very time consuming.

ive gained 4 inches from the new springs....

i measured the old tires at 27 inches and the new tires measure out to 32 inces.....so...

add 4 inches of lift plus 2.5 inches from new tires equals 6.5 inches (roughly) of new clearance......SWEET

depending on the weather i should be done with it tomorrow.

[Derrickalda]

for the land rover guys out there.....the new wheels with 4.5 inch backspacing worked perfect.

no rub on the radius arms. ill trim the front bumper a little and that will be it.

haven't finished the rear yet but if i did my homework right i should have plenty of clearance there too.

[blkdiscoII]

33s are in the works, maybe by the end of april for the safari, we'll see. as for wheels, i perfer the stock land rover alloys, considering the bead grove is MUCH larger than any aftermarket rover steel wheel, but, those steelies look great. derrick, how about you finish the rover and go to harlan with us at the end of the month :D

[Derrickalda]

derrick, how about you finish the rover and go to harlan with us at the end of the month :D

im there dude

[blkdiscoII]

derrick, how about you finish the rover and go to harlan with us at the end of the month :D

im there dude
hey derrick, do you have any diff guards? cause i remember seeing a pair like jordans laying around in davids garage when we were cleaning it out. i bet you could get them for a good price :wink:

[Derrickalda]

hey derrick, do you have any diff guards? cause i remember seeing a pair like jordans laying around in davids garage when we were cleaning it out. i bet you could get them for a good price :wink:

ha no i don't.....i was actually looking online for the best pair yesterday....ill get ahold of david...thanks

[Derrickalda]

Project Make Richard Jealous is finished. It looks, performs, and runs AWESOME!

after i finished it up today i drove it up a muddy atv trail in the dark. it did great.

ive got a tad bit of trimming to do to the rear fender though....but thats cake


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/DSCF2687.jpg
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http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/DSCF2700.jpg

[NC_James]

Nice man!

[Country Boy]

lookin good :D

[Derrickalda]

thanks guys, i will get some better pictures tomorrow

[pplblazerdude]

Looks good.

[jeephog]

Hey man, that's looks great!!! I have always loved how rovers looked with a little work done to them. Just watched the newest fourwheeler tv last night and they had a big caravan of rovers out on the west coast treking to a remote fly fishing lake. But these guys were corporate Rover guys, so they had 110's, and highly modified discos. VERY NICE!!

Anyway, nice rig!!

[Derrickalda]

Hey man, that's looks great!!! I have always loved how rovers looked with a little work done to them. Just watched the newest fourwheeler tv last night and they had a big caravan of rovers out on the west coast treking to a remote fly fishing lake. But these guys were corporate Rover guys, so they had 110's, and highly modified discos. VERY NICE!!

Anyway, nice rig!!

haha thanks man....maybe one day ill be a corporate land rover guy

[blkdiscoII]

looks good derrick, all you need now is a RTE front bumper to make it look a little more balanced. so harlan is a go for you im assuming? :D

[jeephog]

Yeah, sorry, I sorta rambled there. You know what I mean!!

There's a guy running around charlotte with a full ARB outfitted Disco II, it looks really nice. If I remember correctly, he's even running the sand/traction boards on the roof. Very Camel Trophy!! But a good look none the less.

Hey, a question for you Rover guys. Are the reliablility issues as big of a problem as I"ve heard, or is that just another....."oh it's just british" deal?

Hey man, that's looks great!!! I have always loved how rovers looked with a little work done to them. Just watched the newest fourwheeler tv last night and they had a big caravan of rovers out on the west coast treking to a remote fly fishing lake. But these guys were corporate Rover guys, so they had 110's, and highly modified discos. VERY NICE!!

Anyway, nice rig!!

haha thanks man....maybe one day ill be a corporate land rover guy

[blkdiscoII]

Yeah, sorry, I sorta rambled there. You know what I mean!!

There's a guy running around charlotte with a full ARB outfitted Disco II, it looks really nice. If I remember correctly, he's even running the sand/traction boards on the roof. Very Camel Trophy!! But a good look none the less.

Hey, a question for you Rover guys. Are the reliablility issues as big of a problem as I"ve heard, or is that just another....."oh it's just british" deal?

Hey man, that's looks great!!! I have always loved how rovers looked with a little work done to them. Just watched the newest fourwheeler tv last night and they had a big caravan of rovers out on the west coast treking to a remote fly fishing lake. But these guys were corporate Rover guys, so they had 110's, and highly modified discos. VERY NICE!!

Anyway, nice rig!!

haha thanks man....maybe one day ill be a corporate land rover guy
in short, yes they have reliablity issues. however, they are never ones that leave you stranded. a little oil spot here, a little oil spot there, its just the rover marking its territory.

btw, if you live in charolette, the best disco 2 in the country is in your town. greg davis is putting volvo portals under his disco, 1st guy to do it to a disco 2.

[hammerhead06]

man derrick, looks great........so are we raffleing the 4runner at the m&g? :lol:

[Derrickalda]

heres some better picts....and no raffle of the yota
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/DSCF2592.jpg
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[hammerhead06]

looks great man

[jeephog]

Man, you're making me wonder if I should have gotten 33x10.50's versus my 12.50's!!! Oh well.

[blkdiscoII]

Man, you're making me wonder if I should have gotten 33x10.50's versus my 12.50's!!! Oh well.
you should have.
http://www.expeditionswest.com/research/white_papers/tire_selection_rev1.html

[jeephog]

Thanks for the article. I had debated about this since I got them. Luckily, they haven't been mounted yet. So, I spoke with the manager where I bought the tires, and he said he'd gladly do the swap. I should be able to swap them Monday.

I should have a good bit fewer clearance issues this way.

I'll get some pics up once they're on.

Joel

[Country Boy]

Man, you're making me wonder if I should have gotten 33x10.50's versus my 12.50's!!! Oh well.
They both have good & bad, depending on situation.
Don't worry, be happy. :D :D :D
I just bought a set of 15" x 38.5" x 15", can't wait to get them on the Nissan. HEEE HAWWW :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[BillM]

You are lifting the Nissan up high enough for 38.5's ?

[TiredIronGRB]

I saw Derrick's Disco last night, it looks awesome. The radial TSLs seem to ride 10X better than the bias TSL.

I think every one with a Disco should have them :idea:

[HotRodYJ]

Man, you're making me wonder if I should have gotten 33x10.50's versus my 12.50's!!! Oh well.
you should have.
http://www.expeditionswest.com/research/white_papers/tire_selection_rev1.html
I still prefer the look of a slightly wider tire. I would have chosen the 12.50's over a 10.50, but that's just my opinion. I actually would have prefered a 38x14.50 instead of my 38x12.50's, but the price was right. and again, it's juts a cosmetic thing, I think they look better.

[jeephog]

Hotrod, I know what you mean. But I"m also a sucker for the Aussie style of rigs also. We'll see how they turn out. I just want the things on, no matter what size they are!!!

[pplblazerdude]

You are lifting the Nissan up high enough for 38.5's ? Yeah I wont to know about this if its true. Also what kinda gears you going to be running?

[MarkH]

Your rig turned out great, thought the flag was a good touch! A couple of those photos I could even imagine a herd of zebra or wildebeasts in the background.

[Country Boy]

You are lifting the Nissan up high enough for 38.5's ?
Yea Man :!:

[BillM]

Yehaw for Rick baby.

[Derrickalda]

I could even imagine a herd of zebra or wildebeasts in the background.

YEAH ZEBRAS LOVE ME

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/roverzebra.jpg

[NC_James]

Whoa buddy it really likes ya lol....


(((PHOTOSHOP)))?

[blkdiscoII]

Whoa buddy it really likes ya lol....


(((PHOTOSHOP)))?
no its real. i own a plot of land out near JC and my father is an avid games man. the reason i drive a rover is that he grew up in africa and he says that it is the only vehicle to use on the property. we have several species of animals on the propery, gazell, zebras, and 2 lions in cages, male and female. my father says that these animals remind him of home, and make it easier for him to cope with living in east tn.

[r1ng3l78]

yall smell that? i don't think it's the zebra either.

[pplblazerdude]

yall smell that? i don't think it's the zebra either. Nice Richard. Well to tell a story. I think I smell something also.

[Derrickalda]

haha you guys crack me up

[NC_James]

So I was looking at your flex pics pretty nice... but how bad do they rub when you flex?

[Derrickalda]

So I was looking at your flex pics pretty nice... but how bad do they rub when you flex?

NONE

NO RUB

[redrover]

http://www.urawheelers.50megs.com/images/00366565801.jpg before http://www.urawheelers.50megs.com/images/blazen_010.jpg after 5in lift rack home made bumpers and rock sliders [not shown] 265/75/16 mud dawgs added after picture

[TiredIronGRB]

Nice rig The best 4x4xfar :D

:roll:

[Rtaylor]

I still prefer the look of a slightly wider tire. I would have chosen the 12.50's over a 10.50, but that's just my opinion. I actually would have prefered a 38x14.50 instead of my 38x12.50's, but the price was right. and again, it's juts a cosmetic thing, I think they look better.



I agree tha it 's a matter of opinion if a wider tire looks better or not, but there are two schools of thought about tire width for mud. 1) The skinny tire can cut through the soft stuff and reach down to the solid stuff. 2) The wider tire has more surface area thus keeping the tire above the muck.

I personally, am in the second group. If the tire is wider it can more easily go over soft stuff without damaging the grass or cutting deeper ruts, and if it does sink to the bottom of the goo, there is more surface area to grip the harder stuff. Wider tires can also more fully envelope rocks to gain additional traction when rock crawling.

This leads to another issue. Wider tires = more grip. More grip = more stress on drive components. Make certain that your axles can stand the extra loads placed on them by wide tires, aggressive tread, and lockers. (I may have said this before, but axles are expensive).

I choose to use the widest tire that I can without rubbing or scuffing the bodywork at full flex (my axles and u-joints are finally up to the task :roll: )

[r1ng3l78]

the wider tire in the rocks is up for debate since a narrower tire means greater psi on the rock which also equals traction. i think a good indicator is what the pros are runnin and you don't see many 16-18 wide tires on comp rigs. i like em stickin out to protect the body (and me) but because of backspace or axle width and not the width of the tire.

[BlueCrawler]

Where did you get the lift kit from and how much was it? I have a 97 disco as a hunting truck and would like to lift it some to get some ground clearance. feels better in the winter than the yj and would like to go mor places.

[Derrickalda]

i got mine from www.rovertym.com

there are alot of company that sell great lifts. if youre just wanting lift then a cheaper route would be big blues and you can get those through www.dap-inc.com.

good luck man and keep me posted on it.

[Rtaylor]

the wider tire in the rocks is up for debate since a narrower tire means greater psi on the rock which also equals traction. i think a good indicator is what the pros are runnin and you don't see many 16-18 wide tires on comp rigs. i like em stickin out to protect the body (and me) but because of backspace or axle width and not the width of the tire.

Greater surface area on the pulling face of the lugs is what makes the wider tire get more traction than a skinny tire.

[BlueCrawler]

how much lift is the kit you put on? I saw something about having to change drive shafts on anything greater than 3" lift.

[Derrickalda]

how much lift is the kit you put on? I saw something about having to change drive shafts on anything greater than 3" lift.

yeah i bought a 3" but it raise it 4.5"s. yeah anything 3 or more and you'll have to convert your rear driveshaft from rotoflex to a standard u-joint. its about a 250 dollar conversion...and it comes a replacement driveshaft.


i love my rover....theres no other vehicle id ever have.....maybe a LR D90...haha

[MarkH]

i love my rover....theres no other vehicle id ever have.....maybe a LR D90...haha


Oh Yeah, picture Homer Simpson with a little drool on the corner of his mouth. Yup a D90 or a 110, I couldn't sleep nights! :shock: :grin:

[Derrickalda]

added some new paint

i herculined the hood and sides....what do you think

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP1845.jpg

[pplblazerdude]

Looks good. How them tired holding up?

[Gordon]

Looks good.

[Monstero]

Looks great :grin:

[duke_lover_13]

looks REALLY good!! goodness I wish I had mine!!!!

[Derrickalda]

thanks.....wow herculiner is super easy to use. i got 3 coats but i think ill be 2 more on the sides to make it extra thick

[pplblazerdude]

thanks.....wow herculiner is super easy to use. i got 3 coats but i think ill be 2 more on the sides to make it extra thick You rolling it on? Or did you get a gun to spray it on?

[Derrickalda]

roll....i have a gun but it works just as good with a roller.......its all about being a masking tape nazi to get it to look right

[pplblazerdude]

roll....i have a gun but it works just as good with a roller.......its all about being a masking tape nazi to get it to look right Yep no joke on that. When we sprayed my truck it was tapped and coverd all over the place.

[Derrickalda]

this post has been viewed over 7000 times.....i wonder if thats a record

[pplblazerdude]

This one isnt far behind.
http://www.4x4grace.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3822

[redwings5]

this herculiner? how much and where to get it. i have some bad paint on my hood. this would add a new affect and would look good and not make me soo mad. plus it would prevent rust...

[yota31]

autozone or advance and i think its like 89.95 for everything im not sure

[redwings5]

thanks james see ya in spanish tomorrow..

[Derrickalda]

thanks james see ya in spanish tomorrow..

call me. i have a gallon of the stuff and i can't find anything else to do with it. i wanted to do the whole interior under the carpet but i doubt ill find time to do that before i leave, and im not taking it with me.

i got like a half gallon left. i plan on putting two more coats on my sides, but thats not much at all. you can have whats left and it won't cost you a dime.........its super easy to use too

[Want2Wheel]

If he doesn't want it I would like to have it.

[redwings5]

yeah i would love to get it.. i need to start fixing some of my problems.. i got water in my airbox today and it was badd. well just let me know when and where i can get it before you leave. i would like to come for your send-off but i dont know if that will happen or not.

[Thumpszilla]

I bought some of the plasticoat brand for my truck and it is really really thin. Is what you have any better?

[Derrickalda]

I bought some of the plasticoat brand for my truck and it is really really thin. Is what you have any better?

ive been told it was.....its pretty thick

[redwings5]

well just lemme know..

[Derrickalda]

so i bought a new engine for my truck today. i figured i'm tired of putting a bandaid on a oil pressure problem ive had for a long time. im having the engine shipped right now.

ill be doing alot of traveling to ghost towns and Moab this summer and didn't want to worry about my engine.

this high altitude is bad on a wore out engine

[Bluegill]

this high altitude is bad on a wore out engine

It sure is - I believe that's what did the big block in my old Dodge in. I loved that truck :(

Congrats on the new motor man, bet that was pricey though!

[Derrickalda]

Congrats on the new motor man, bet that was pricey though!

nope my friend this is how our GREAT GOD provides.......

i got the engine for.........800 bucks!

its a engine from a 2000 Discovery 2 (like Richards) that has been completely remanufactured.

I have a great machanic here nearby thats doing the work for me, and after buying a few more parts (hoses, belts, etc.) i will have a new engine swap for under 2000 dollars.

now who said rovers are expensive!....haha usually a new engine cost right under 4000 dollars, and used between 2000-3000 dollars.

alot of good things are happening to me and i need to figure out a way to feel worry of all these blessings

[Derrickalda]

My new engine arrived today!!!! So complete engine swap is in store for next week and then off to Moab to test it out at the Jeep Safari.

http://www.moab-utah.com/jeep/safari.html

no worries ill take lots of picture.

my gf's birthday is April 2nd so I rented a cabin in Moab for her and her friends. HMMM her birthday just happens to be the same days as the Easter Jeep Safari. haha....

heres the cabin....its nice

http://packcreekranch.net/henninghouse.html

I wish you guys could join......

[MarkH]

Good deal Derrick! I wish I could be there to help ya break it in. :grin:
I need to get me a project going. The most I've done lately is change O2 sensors. :roll:

[Gordon]

Man, Derrick, way cool! :smokin:

[Dino1967]

very kool

[Derrickalda]

i just got my new engine!

it drive better then it ever has.......so tomorrow im off to MOAB for the Easter Jeep Safari

ill post lots of pictures when i get back

[Bluegill]

Cool man! 8) Have fun & post pics! ;-)

[Gordon]

Enjoy it for all us that can't get there. Be safe, and God be with you.

[Derrickalda]

Update on the new engine i swapped last spring....

Did my first oil change today so I figured I'd give a update. Runs better then it ever did with more power and better MPG. I can drive 5.5 hrs to Moab without worry now.


I noticed alot of stuff to improve on my vehicle while i was in Moab last, so I've been working on some custom work. AKA I'm putting my degree to good use :grin:

So stay tuned within the next few weeks!!!

[BillM]

Looking forward to it Derrick.

[Gordon]

:smokin:

[Derrickalda]

Phase 1.....Complete

Phase 1 is a strong set of sliders. Not any slider will work for what I want. Met a guy in Wheat Ridge, Co that is a big time Rover guy too that is trying to get his name out there. He made these sliders for me, and now I've taking all my designs, drawing, and ideas and sharing them with him in hopes of designing the ultimate winch bumper, slider, rear bumper package.

I have a very slim / stout design for the front. For the rear I'm doing something I've never seen on a discovery. If you know me, you know I have a degree in engineering design and my designs are top notch.

heres some pictures of the sliders and i'll have the front and rear done by the end of September in time for the October Moab trip.

As you can tell I've noticed some areas of improvement for the rear bumper
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3155.jpg

The sliders stick out flush with the tires which allows for a great step up into the truck and perfect for standing on with the doors shut to get gear (skis) off the rack.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3153.jpg

Once we put them on I put a hi lift on the slider and lifted the truck up to test them and (ha) put my rear spring back into the perch
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3152.jpg

other project we are working on:
front three or two link
rear cones

[Green96D1]

looks great

[BillM]

Looking good Derrick.

[Monstero]

Those sliders look good

[Bluegill]

Very nice! ;-)

[Outback]

those look good, i like the slimness, how much does he want for a set?

[Derrickalda]

those look good, i like the slimness, how much does he want for a set?

I like them

www.hicountryoffroad.com

he's making them for XJ's, D1's, and D2's right now

Matt's a great guy...check him out

[Derrickalda]

new sliders held up great

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3364.jpg

[Derrickalda]

A Couple of Mock Up pictures of phase 2 of my rear bumper

this is the rover we are using to build off of, not mine.

my current stock bumper

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3155.jpg

picts of the mock up

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/Disco_I_-_31.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/Disco_I_-_2.jpg

the metal behind the outside plate will be trimmed off. on the driver side the exhaust will exit through the bumper. plus a gas tank skid will be added. phase 3 is building the swing arm, but that will come after we are donw with the front bumper.

[TiredIronGRB]

I like it :wink:

[Derrickalda]

ive never received a grace sticker....i bet it would look great on the back

[BillM]

Send me your addy Derrick and I will get it in the mail. If you want one like the new banner then George will have to send it to you. I dropped the ball man.

[Derrickalda]

ill be mounting the rear bumper and it will be on a display showing off matts stuff on saturday. ill get lots of picts and post them.

[TiredIronGRB]

Send me your address and I'll send you one of the new decals, they really stand out.

[Jeep07]

I like the high clearance on that bumper. Looks good man.

[Derrickalda]

more peeks at the new bumper design. the base is finished. parts left to build.....

swing arm
fuel tank skid

**not my truck**

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP0131a.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP0129a.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP0124a.jpg

this was at a show yesterday......WOW we were nonstop talking to people about the bumper. the bumper and sliders were a huge hit.

still future projects are...
*LR3 Sliders...donor vehicle given to HiCountry Offroad from Land Rover Flatirons

*finish the front bumper for a D1

*D2 front and rear bumpers

[Mud&Rox]

Are you in town?

[Mud&Rox]

who made that bumper? it looks great!

[Jeep07]

Are you in town?

He used to live here. Moved to CO.

[Derrickalda]

who made that bumper? it looks great!

www.hicountryoffroad.com

with the success of this design, he is going to start taking orders in a few weeks.

front bumper is in the make

[Mud&Rox]

hoiw much are they gonna be?

[Derrickalda]

im going to let him make it public not me

[Mud&Rox]

well then....just let us know when he's ready

[Derrickalda]

I updated my drive shafts

this is my old u joints....not much left
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3443a.jpg

my old stock shaft that broke
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3442a.jpg

my new shafts....beefy
double CVs and long spline
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3441a.jpg

my garage
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3446a.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3445a.jpg

[SamuraiGuyTN]

now why can't I have a garage like that?

[Jeep07]

now why can't I have a garage like that?

nobody said you can't :)

[Derrickalda]

i got the shafts from www.driveshaftsuperstore.com

great, fast, quality, service

[pplblazerdude]

Looks like that ujoint was already in bad shape before the shaft broke. Looks like it had worn down some bit.

[Derrickalda]

Looks like that ujoint was already in bad shape before the shaft broke. Looks like it had worn down some bit.

haha yup....i had the shafts on order before the shaft finally broke. i call it my 6th sense.

the angle of my driveline is too extreme for single u joints, thats why i upgraded to doubles ... front and rear

this is prep work for my toyota axle set-up i plan on doing in the spring

[Bluegill]

Nice shafts there Derrick!

this is prep work for my toyota axle set-up i plan on doing in the spring

That sounds cool - FJ80 axles, I presume?

[Derrickalda]

Nice shafts there Derrick!

this is prep work for my toyota axle set-up i plan on doing in the spring

That sounds cool - FJ80 axles, I presume?

FJ-80 front Diff, and Toy V6 rear Diff

they will bolt up to a rover housing

Stronger, more locker options, and I can go 30 spline

but ill talk more about that in the spring

[TiredIronGRB]

i got the shafts from www.driveshaftsuperstore.com

great, fast, quality, service

You should check the grease on these...

[Derrickalda]

i got the shafts from www.driveshaftsuperstore.com

great, fast, quality, service

You should check the grease on these...

i hit them hard with the grease gun before i put them on. put they were already greased.

[TiredIronGRB]

I was saying that because the old one looked like it hadn't seen greae in a long time :shock:

[Derrickalda]

I was saying that because the old one looked like it hadn't seen greae in a long time :shock:

thats what i figured you were saying....the old one had been going out for a long time, and it would never take grease correctly. i have a pneumatic grease gun now and these suckers are looking good

[Thumpszilla]

Nice looking shafts man!!

[Derrickalda]

Started on mocking up the new front bumper today. I'm not 100% about it yet. help me massage it into a killer design.

key points im trying to incorporate:

* good approach angle
* i don't want anything to block the air flow to my grill
* intragrated skid plate that stops at the steering linkage
* two light tabs
* two recovery points

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3464a-1.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3460a.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3461a.jpg

[Jeep07]

Looks like a good start. I think its a little beefy in the middle versus the sides though. The front being flat hurts approach angle directly in the center.. Maybe slope the front where the winch mounts at an angle? This way you still get the surface width to mount to but the winch is kinda leaned back. It would help approach and and slim the center section. But sloping the center you would probably have to slope the sides too, which equals more work. :( .

These are just ideas though.

With all this new armor going on are you gonna exo it too?

Rover is looking good.

[Derrickalda]

thanks Wes. yeah its that center I'm not happy with. i was thinking about slopping the front too.

keep the ideas coming!

nah i don't "think" i'll ever exo it. this is just the result of finally attempting to learn to weld, and having a CNC plasma cutter.

[TiredIronGRB]

I really like the wings, I would like to do my ARB like that.

[Jeep07]

having a CNC plasma cutter.

Pictures and model? Video of it cutting too if you can get some. :) I'm building my CNC table right now. :) Almost done collecting parts and about ready for assembly mode.

[Derrickalda]

i can probably get some pictures this weekend, i don't know about video though....maybe

it makes R&D fast and easy, and of course it makes everything else great too

[Hadfield4WD]

Looks slick. I like it.

[Mud&Rox]

you should make two and bring me one when you come in.......

[Bluegill]

Derrick, I got a Harbor Freight winch plate (for Wranglers - $38 shipped, 1/4" thick) and plan on chopping off the sides to use it as the center section for my FSJ bumper. From the corners to the center section, I plan on using 6" wide C-channel, only it will be angled 30 degrees inward from vertical, and I will cut out the center section to bevel the corners to about 2" total height. Mine won't look as spiffy as yours, but it'll get the job done & maintain the mean, all-business look I want. Not to mention be cheap. :grin: Herculiner paint, as usual.

FSJ's are like Rovers in at least one way - neither one likes to have anything blocking the airflow to the grille.

[Derrickalda]

Derrick, I got a Harbor Freight winch plate (for Wranglers - $38 shipped, 1/4" thick) and plan on chopping off the sides to use it as the center section for my FSJ bumper. From the corners to the center section, I plan on using 6" wide C-channel, only it will be angled 30 degrees inward from vertical, and I will cut out the center section to bevel the corners to about 2" total height. Mine won't look as spiffy as yours, but it'll get the job done & maintain the mean, all-business look I want. Not to mention be cheap. :grin: Herculiner paint, as usual.

FSJ's are like Rovers in at least one way - neither one likes to have anything blocking the airflow to the grille.

yeah too many rover guys put tons of useless junk in front of their grill and then complain when they over heat on the trail. i've never had that problem and hope to stay problem free in that area. over heating a Al engine is BAD news!!! the plan is to try to make this a design good enough to reproduce and sale to the picky rover crowd. i think im going to herculine it also. the herculine i put on my hood a year ago is wearing thin, but i can just put more on. it still looks and preforms good, it just is getting thin.

[Derrickalda]

more rear bumper mods.....its been a slow process because we're building other stuff for consumers at the same time.

this is the braces for the sides.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/04-2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/03-2.jpghttp://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/02-2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/01-2.jpg

you can hi lift the sides up with only the brace attached

[TiredIronGRB]

Nice :smokin:

[Jeep07]

i can probably get some pictures this weekend, i don't know about video though....maybe

it makes R&D fast and easy, and of course it makes everything else great too

You got pics or model #'s of the table and cutter?

Thanks

[Derrickalda]

i can probably get some pictures this weekend, i don't know about video though....maybe

it makes R&D fast and easy, and of course it makes everything else great too

You got pics or model #'s of the table and cutter?

Thanks

nope, forgot.....ill be down again this weekend

[Green96D1]

that looks good

I like the bar going to the chassis

I have that as well. Great for extra strength.

[NC_James]

Awesome! 8)

[Bluegill]

Very sharp, Derrick! :smokin:

[Derrickalda]

so i had some time today to work on the front bumper. im really happy with the results. i still got alot of details to work out, plus i have to rear bumper to finish.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3481.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3476.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3475.jpg

PlasmaCam CNC plasma cutter
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3465.jpg

[Mud&Rox]

lookin awsome man!! keep up the good work

[Jeep07]

Thanks for the photo of the plasmacam. Those are pretty good machines.

Bumper looks good.

[Derrickalda]

Hopefully by the beginning of the year the D1 front and rear will be ready to start taking orders on. Although we have people waiting (some over seas) already. The Sliders for the D1, D2, and Cherokee are already in production.

future projects are...

D2 front and rear
Diff guards for D1, D2
transfer case drop for Cherokee
High Steer for D1
D2 Sway Quick Disconnects
finish the D1/D2/Cherokee Rack

[MarkH]

Nice work! Trim yet...beefy. You see a lot of stuff that's built with little consideration to the heft that is added, hence more wear on everything that is supporting it, not to mention paying the price at the pump. Good stuff Derrick.

[Dino1967]

very nice
are you still in CO
or when are you coming in to visit

[Derrickalda]

very nice
are you still in CO
or when are you coming in to visit

im not sure when ill be back...maybe in january

[tjrockcrawler]

check PM

[Derrickalda]

got a little work done tonight. Been super busy all of December so bumper was put on the back burner until now

old bumper
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3494a.jpg

some cutting
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3498a.jpg

progress so far
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3500a.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3501a.jpg

the sunset outside my front door this morning
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3490a.jpg

i still need to reroute the exhaust out the side, and build the swing arm

you can tell just how much higher it is by looking at the tail pipe

[tjrockcrawler]

the sunset outside my front door this morning
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3490a.jpg

IM JEALOUS :shock:

[Dino1967]

kool bumper
sunset this morning looks kool also :wink:

[MarkH]

Hey Derrick, if ya get a chance post me a pic (closer up) of your Hi-Lift mount, I'd like to see how that was done. I've been wanting to get my jack off the front for some time now. Thanks!

[Derrickalda]

very simple design

http://66.155.62.134/catalog/images/HLM.gif

[MarkH]

Good deal man! I think that's the way I'll go. Stay warm.

[Jeep07]

derrick check your PM's

[Derrickalda]

I haven't updated this thing in a while. I've done a few things in the past few months I'll add to my build.

1. Design, built, and mass produced front bumper

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/hicountry%20offroad/bumper3.jpg

2. replaced my TSL Radial 33's with more TSL Radial 33's

3. Added a true trac to the rear ( I know what you're thinking, but I drive in snow 9 months out of the year. so a detroit is out of the question) Also added HD axles.

4. Currently working on a swing arm for my truck.

it has a couple of concepts.
1. adjustable tire mount (31-37 inch tire)
2. hold 2 5gal jerry cans
3. hold hi-lift
4. tray for recovery gear or cooler
5. * hinged parellel to the door

I wanted the swing arm to linked to the door so that when you open the door the swing arm will open 5% more as the door opens. This has a couple benefits..... being hinged to the body makes it more stable and takes away vibrations. when you lock your door the swing arm is locked also. plus if takes away from having a latch thats in the way on your bumper.

so far im very happy. on the left side there will be a small bolt on tray that can fit recovery gear or a small cooler. on the right side the hi-lift will mount vertical.

PS....my bumper is green because i only have a etching primer on it




http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP4100a.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP4102-1.jpg

5. I cut my fenders out and made some custom flares.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP4097a.jpg

I think thats about it for now.......ever weekend I'm wheeling & building

[Derrickalda]

oh yeah....added 2.0 Fox shocks with remote res. all around, and relocated my shock points front and rear. now I'm figuring out ways to limit flex. Oh and added HD steering componants......

like i said ive been busy

[yotakrawler]

nice work!! i really like those flares

[Derrickalda]

finished my rear swing arm. plus i modded my rear bumper more for more clearence. i painted with a 3 part urethane.

im happy with it. the one ill make for consumers will be slightly difference. im going to further test this one new week all week in Moab first.

heres a video
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[Hadfield4WD]

Kinda like it. Does the extra pin help hold is closed? That seems like a lot of weight back there.

[Derrickalda]

Kinda like it. Does the extra pin help hold is closed? That seems like a lot of weight back there.

in the rover world we like to be prepared on the trail. usually rover guys throw everything on a rack. well that raises you center of gravity and so on. the tire already mounts to the back door. by taking it off you save the bushing on the door. then by putting things like fuel cans and jacks on the swing arm you lower your center of gravity. the swing arm itself weighs 29.6 pounds. we have a few places that were are going to trim to save even more weight. i made the spindle out of 1 1/4 round stock on my lathe. it held the tire, fuel cans, jack, Matt, and I (480 lbs between the two of us) and it didn't bend. so i think (still in test phase) the spindle has plenty of strength.

the latch just secures the swing arm to the bumper so theres ZERO rattles while driving

[Hadfield4WD]

That was not a critisism it was an observation. I have wheeled with "Rover" guys before and understand.

A funny story:

I was wheeling with a bunch of Rover guys and one of them was reading the altitude off the GPS on the laptop that was mounted in it all day. On the way home he asked what time it was. We all thought this was funny.

[Derrickalda]

That was not a critisism it was an observation. I have wheeled with "Rover" guys before and understand.

A funny story:

I was wheeling with a bunch of Rover guys and one of them was reading the altitude off the GPS on the laptop that was mounted in it all day. On the way home he asked what time it was. We all thought this was funny.

i have a GPS and im constantly checking the altitude too. But most my trails go up to 14,000 feet....ha

[Hadfield4WD]

i have a GPS and im constantly checking the altitude too. But most my trails go up to 14,000 feet....ha

The funny part was that he didn't know or have a means to know what time it was. See you guys are all alike.:icon_mrgreen::eusa_silenced:

[Derrickalda]

The funny part was that he didn't know or have a means to know what time it was. See you guys are all alike.:icon_mrgreen::eusa_silenced:

i never leave home without my watch and if i did i really would be lost

[bronco460]

[quote=Derrickalda;68717]
the sunset outside my front door this morning
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMGP3490a.jpg

If it were morning would that be a sunrise?

[96 coutry cherokee]

lol I thought the same thing :)

[Derrickalda]

well i grew up and went to school in east tn.....go figure

[pplblazerdude]

well i grew up and went to school in east tn.....go figure
Nothing wrong with that at all.

[Derrickalda]

An overdue update of mods from the last few months.

I went to a longr Fox 2.0 shock so I had to do something about my front shock towers. once again since theres not much of a land rover aftermarket i opted to make my own. adjustable and made of of 1/4" plate. the adjustability is made possible by a movable 1/2" grade 8 bolt. well my next will not have the single sheer point. ill go with a double sheer. one bolt has already rattled loose, but the nut was replaced with a plastic insert lock nut.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/109_0834.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/109_0836.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/109_0838.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/109_0840.jpg

[Derrickalda]

Because of my tire carrier the rear of the truck sags a little. easy fix...i made a set of spring spacers. i measured about 1inch of lift would level the truck. i got a piece of solid Al stock, and then wrote a CNC program to mill a set of two.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/109_0824.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/109_0817.jpg

[Derrickalda]

My rear suspension has the ability to dislocate the springs. when you dislocate a spring it is necessary to re-seat the spring correctly. i wanted to kill two birds with one stone, and do something for a rover i have never seen. so i built a bump cone. 1/4" plate with a daystar bump stop.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/109_0819.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/109_0825.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/109_0823.jpg

[Derrickalda]

Flex shots....

as you can see i am getting all the flex as possible out of the front. i have a design for a bolt on 2-link/panhard with adjustable castors made of 1/4"+ plate, DOM, and hiems. I also will design a new sway bar system for the front. i am moving soon, so this will probably have to wait until spring 09.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/109_0828.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/109_0832.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/109_0830.jpg

[BillM]

Awesome work Derrick.

[davekb3ejw]

sweet ride..looking really good.

how do u like the hicountry rear swing out??

my front bumper shipped on friday the 19th..
i have to wait til the spring to order my rear swing out.

[Gordon]

Lookin' great Derrick.

[Derrickalda]

sweet ride..looking really good.

how do u like the hicountry rear swing out??

my front bumper shipped on friday the 19th..
i have to wait til the spring to order my rear swing out.

i designed/made it so i love it. mine is the original. so the latest design is so much better. mine hasn't let me down though. I have been helping Matt (hicountry owner) with design and marketing for over a year. Matt is a great family man that loves the Lord, and HiCountry is a talented company with a genuine business outlook.

im leaving hicountry to move back to east tn. im still going to help, with all that i can.

[Mud&Rox]

those rear cones are sweet! I need th lengthen my rear cones or strap it but those are a much better idea

[Alex_J's_TJ]

Very nice looking rover. I like your custom work. Makes me miss my brothers.

[Derrickalda]

best mod to date!!! the rover is offically my trail rig. i bought a chevy colorado today. its a loaded crew cab with 4x4, and locking rear diff. plus the 5 cycl. engine that has 242 hp and gets 24 mpg. it should make a good daily driver.

[Roverintherockies]

Nice....

[Peewee]

You know, I have seen your rover at church a million times and never really stopped and looked at it very closely, I guess cause I'm always running late. I had no idea you had put this much work in it. Good job, man. You will have to help me out with some stuff on my truck when time and money permit.

[Derrickalda]

i havent been able to drive it for a few months now. the dmv is not letting me renew my tags. I have a tennessee title. I had colorado tags. The DMV in TN is telling me i need to have a colorado title in order to get a TN tag. Colorado is telling me they don't care where the car is titled in order to get a CO tag. SOOOO i can't easily get a colorado so the tennessee DMV people can recharge me taxes so they can turn around and give me another TN title.

did i mention i work out of town 5-6 days out of the week.

boo

[BillM]

So why would TN care that the rig was tagged in CO? Why do they need to know that it was tagged in CO? Makes no since to me. Heck give it to George. He can get anything titled.

[Derrickalda]

So why would TN care that the rig was tagged in CO? Why do they need to know that it was tagged in CO? Makes no since to me. Heck give it to George. He can get anything titled.

haha i hope i can resolve this soon

[Hadfield4WD]

haha i hope i can resolve this soon

I'm sure if you can wade your way through the paperwork of the immigration of your future wife you can get a simple vehicle registration.

[Mud&Rox]

do you have your old TN plate? or just transfer the tag from your truck to the rova and get a new one for you truck

[jusnicho]

do you have your old TN plate? or just transfer the tag from your truck to the rova and get a new one for you truck

Sneaky... but could work.

[Jeep07]

Can you not just apply for new tags instead of renew.

[Mud&Rox]

if its still good...yes, if its expired you can just get a new one

[jusnicho]

Like the look of this rover. I'm not going to that level because mine is a DD, but a lot of sweat equity in this one. Great job.

[Derrickalda]

Like the look of this rover. I'm not going to that level because mine is a DD, but a lot of sweat equity in this one. Great job.

mine was a daily driver for a few years, up until a couple months ago. Ive driven it coast to coast 4 times, 3 times after it was lifted.

i hope to sell it once i get the title stuff fixed

[Derrickalda]

welp im finding random things to do to the truck

today i pulled the front bumper off, stripped it, and repainted it. 2 yrs ago i powder coated it and ive already trashed it front trail use. decided to paint the fairlead too.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMG_2417a.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMG_2419a.jpg

[Derrickalda]

finished

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/derrickalda/IMG_2420a.jpg

lets see how long it last this time

[Jeep07]

lets see how long it last this time

I've never been impressed by powder coat longevity. At least now its just a rattle can away from looking like new whenever you scratch it.

[BillM]

Looks good Derrick. I am with Wes on the powdercoat.

[Derrickalda]

ill just keep a touch up can around...haha

it doesnt look as smooth as it did with powder coating but i dont care.

im going to do the same to the rest of the bumpers, and flares next week. plus a fluid change and check all the moving parts and bolts.

[Derrickalda]

sold

[ABN_DISCO89]

sold


I am now the PROUD owner of this fine tuned machine. Derrick really did do a great job with all his custom work. I took it out to Uwharrie National Forest the same weekend with my girl and even with my limited off road experience we was able to have a great time. Thank G-d for Uhaul because gas is something i cant afford. oh and you CAN put 3x the recommended load on an auto transport trailer, just sayin.

[Derrickalda]

awesome man....

glad you found your way here. there is alot of amazing members in the NC area on here, and they have several get togethers too. PM me your address again (sorry i lost it once i got home) I'll mail you that magazine that has the truck in it and a CD with all the workshop manuals to that rover (a must have). i hope you got my text the other day. you can PM me or post up questions here with questions anytime too

start you a build page and let the fun begin!!!