rudd86

Hi, I have +2 inch springs and shocks terrafirma on my 90 on standard front shock mounts. the front springs are HD for my pto winch and im not happy with the articulation im getting. ive been looking at getting some +5 shocks and using my +2 springs. question is what else will I have to change to make them work? ive read about tubeular front shock mounts and dislocation cones etc. I have standard radius and trailing arms and new standard props and currently no dislocation cones. I have +2 inch braided brake hoses, will they be long enough to cope with the new articulation? if anyone is running this setup id be interested what results you get from it. thanks.

e reg defender, I need the part number for the bolts on the pto cover. id like to find out what thread they are so I can order a stud and nut conversion to correctly fit my pto drop box without any leaks. ta

still stuck with this. I got bolts and managed to get them to fit. cant remember what size. months later the gasket has decided to leak oil badly. local landy garage wants £100 to fit a replacement. I just cant face doing it again. its a pig of a job top do without a pit or ramp. I think stud and nut conversion would be the way forward. can anyone shed any light on the size thread and length needed? also is it worth doubling up gaskets/making my own thin rubber one/using sealent instead/instant gasket? thanks

is the above an mot failure? its for a disco 200 conversion into my defender. the chassis rail is crowded with pas pipes and I cant be bothered to mess about with them again. some pics of what you have may inspire some ideas. thanks.

m14x25 jumps out of parts list.. hmm

finally almost finished fitting h14 winch yesterday and the bolts that held the pto cover on the rear of my transfer case don't seem to be long enough to bolt up the drop box properly, it feels like there only in a few threads and would rip the thread out if I tried to tighten anymore. the drop box gear engages freely and is fitted up tight with the correct gasket, so any ideas on the bolt size I need to go get today? thanks

hi, anyone have any experience of the above tyres? im looking at buying 265/75/16 off ebay and thought id ask before I do. thanks.

hi, where can I get a new one and the bits that hold it in the front of the shaft where it goes into the back of the winch? cheers

stupid question, what is a trace wire?

Yes off an E reg 90 standard drum brake rear axle. I've only ever renewed the brakes the outer seal and nipped up the bearings

need a bit of help with the above, fitted a new diff and drive flanges last night. filled it with oil and its all leaked out on the road as I park half on a curb. will it be ; the inner seal in the back plate, the outer seal, could be the rubber cap on the end of the shaft but these are quite new I used new drive flange gaskets so it cant be there. the leak looks as if its coming from the bearing/inside the drum area. any thoughts/tips? ive read about seals around the end of the halfshaft but couldn't see any when I stripped them last night :s

Early 90 with one of those big nasty 4 spoke truck wheels. Its on a wrong angle and I want to correct it until I've ordered my replacement smaller wheel and boss kit. Need to remove the truck wheel to count the splines, either 36 or 48 I'm told, but that's another issue. Looks like someone has tried and failed before as they have broken off one of the studs in the hole on the steering wheel for pulling it off. So I drill it out and re-tap with an m6 thread same that fit down the other side. Made a puller and it will not budge. Tried a few blows with the hammer to the rear of the wheel and managed to break my headlight switch.. another job to sort now. But anyway can't get it off. Any tips or do I threaten it with the grinder?

Mine does this, I know my rear diff input/pinion bearings are shagged. Maybe check your diffs?

Tidy. Am having some issues with rear brake/sidelights so if its just plug and play I'll swap the loom. Suspect its chaffed or something

I've just read this is possible to do. Where are the plugs located so I can get on and replace mine? Cheers

Cheers western :-)

I'm from oswestry which is near llangollen and would be interested also and in any local meets.

Need a diagram for an 87 reg 90 diesel. Would appreciate it if someone can link me to a printable one.

U have a picture Adam? Sorry to hijack the thread but I'm looking at refining my old truck a bit also.

OK thanks, its a retro-fitted tdi out a disco mated up to a full tdi exhaust system

I realise there are several online manuals about this but I'm after a picture of underneath with the shafts etc fitted so I can see if I need to remove the center box and replace with a straight pipe for my 200tdi Also, could do with a picture of the front bracket near or under the radiator area to see where/what it bolts to as mine has dead rivnuts attached to it Many thanks.

Daft question, can you fit HD fronts and standard rears?

Got hold of a super winch h14w pto setup for my 90. I want to lift 2 inches i have read only use HD springs on the front.. I know HD springs provide less articulation and aren't as good as STD springs off road so my question is can I use normal rated springs or will the front sag with the weight of the winch? Was thinking of using bearmach blues/pro como +2 inch setup. Thanks. P.s. would be interested to see how others with this setup have overcome this issue.

Its got the radius arms with the axle. So the prop I have on it bow will do. Brill

As above for a defender. Got s td5 front axle to go on, need to know if my 200tdi prop shaft will fit with this setup. Thanks