Land Rover Discovery Build

Derrickalda · 03-03-2006, 12:24 AM

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 · 03-03-2006, 09:51 AM

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 · 03-03-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

blkdiscoII · 03-03-2006, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 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 · 03-03-2006, 06:34 PM

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 · 03-03-2006, 07:07 PM

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

Front Radius Arms.......aaaaah Perfection!

Rear Links.....ooooo NICE!

TiredIronGRB · 03-03-2006, 07:18 PM

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

Derrickalda · 03-03-2006, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by blkdiscoII

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 · 03-03-2006, 07:22 PM

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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 · 03-03-2006, 07:56 PM

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!

blkdiscoII · 03-03-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TiredIronGRB

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 · 03-04-2006, 09:16 PM

Dude this is sounding really nice.

Derrickalda · 03-04-2006, 11:08 PM

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 · 03-04-2006, 11:21 PM

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 · 03-05-2006, 09:18 PM

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

TiredIronGRB · 03-05-2006, 09:28 PM

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

NC_James · 03-05-2006, 09:38 PM

That is looking really nice man.

HARDBODY630 · 03-05-2006, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TiredIronGRB

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

33s!!! Richard you need 33s!!!

haha just tryin to nag you some

Dino1967 · 03-05-2006, 10:37 PM

looks great man

Derrickalda · 03-05-2006, 10:55 PM

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.