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You say EP9.5 but isn't the Superwinch EP9.0? If so this might help. http://www.expeditionexchange.com/superwinch/epmanual.pdf

Ah!! My bad! Live n learn

If its for a 110 front axle then its should be bolt on. The small plate fits on the top diff studs, remove the nuts and fit the plate loosely, fit the main diff protector as you described then tighten everything up. The link you showed looks like a Disco 11 diff guard which as q-rover states needs the tabs welded on. HTH

http://www.rock-sliders.co.uk/landrover-defender-110-rock-tree-sliders.htm This might be of interest, no idea if they are any good though.

Mine comes on just in to the orange band which is normally about 290ish miles. it will then take about 50 lts to fill. I did manage 350 miles on a tank with a wee bit still to spare one Sunday evening when all the garages were shut. I normally carry a spare can now! 2005 90 TD5

Some info here at Expedition Exchange but its a US site, scroll down the page for more info. Devon 4x4 are one UK supplier

I have to say I agree, especially on dipped headlights! I appreciate from your earlier posts you are against this but without a good current flow and good earth you are pissing in the wind (this is coming from an electrical troglodyte ) but also from my experience

ARB do a nice plug and play wiring upgrade (ARBMOO2) or run your own. I found this along with halfords upgraded bulbs made a big difference in my TD5, especially on dipped. I did have expensive IPF bulbs but found they did not last, replaced them with the halfords red box ones and happy days, especially with a trade card or 2 for one. just upgrading your wiring will help on an older vehicle.

Sound interesting Neill, let us know how you get on. I was thinking of trying Dinitrol next time. Seems like good value.

Funny you should say that, I picked up a load of work a few years ago rebuilding an As356 Dauphin that hit a bridge whilst on the back of a lorry, nice to see it flying around now

try to keep up guys.....

Hi Phil, I have P&P roll cage/hoops in both my Defenders and am a big fan. Very well made and really easy to fit. I will be back in Glasgow mid oct if you want a look. Interesting build by the way! Nice. KevB

We went RoRo Southampton to California, again happy to recomend using Kinstone (thanks to V8 Bertha). If going RoRo your vehicle must be empty or they may not accept it. We bought cheap camping gear over there and flew in with as much of our personal stuff as we could carry. Here is some information on shipping your vehicle or trips in general to the USA. Wallenius Wilhelmsen Test Lane Southampton call Tony Wite 02380715223 to book your vehicle RoRo from Southampton to Port Huename, Ventura. Just above LA. California. We paid about £1100 outward trip, East Coast is cheaper. You will need to contact US Customs and the Enviromental Protection Agency beforehand. you must have a letter from the EPA allowing you a temporary import. You can have it in the US for up to one year but it must leave the country when you do. (we had originally hoped to store it and return) To book your passage back in the UK it is cheaper the USA end. use Ted Rausch co Phone 5624358231 Fax 5624377585 ask for Amando or Tanya. Port Hueneme California is the best for Nevada , Arizona , Utah. We flew in to Las vegas and got a one way hire to Oxnard Airport, stay at the Country Inn , Happy Hour and Pool , but book well in advance as used by Military Officers Phone 8059865353 . From here it is a 5 minute walk to the Customs , Agent and Docks. Only one Customs Officer so phone in advance for appointment to clear your vehicle . 8054888574 You will also need the agent to have Agriculture Dept. Clear for dirt ( very strict )Arrange Steam cleaning with UK agent at Docks before shipping. It took me half an hour to clear customs and be on my way. Return shipping can only go from Long Beach nr Queen Mary. Once in the US there is an abundance of fun and off road trals to be had, wild camping, reasonable hotels,mtels. Eating out is cheap and good quality. In short there is something for everyone here. I would recommend Moab in Utah, Northern Arizona is also stunning and the Rubicon and Dusy Ershim trails in Northern California is another option. Hope some of this helps :-)

That looks like a really handy bit of kit Soren, nice, simple job. I was thinking of doing something along the lines of and Arctic Trucks type of crane using the winch can be seen in use here moving fuel drums at about 1 min 30 in ;