Dunc Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Good one Dunc, now get it fitted, you'll have to release the dashtop panel from the rest of the dash, take out the 3 large screws along the bottom of windscreen, 4 that hold the demist vent trim on, both ends of the dash [handhold on left & heater controls on right] where the top panel folds over above the radio there should be 2 or 3 screws, then you can lift the top panel & tuck the radio housing under it, then refit all the bits. Thanks for that Ralph, i was wondering where the heck to start! Post a photo once it's fitted (once i'm out of plaster!) and working. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Thanks Ralph, i'm going to get me one of those to put my Pioneer head unit inI'll have a word with my Dad then. He's Warranty Manager at our local L/R dealer and normally manages to get a parts discount! Ooh, discounts to all LR4X4 members here we come then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 Thanks for that Ralph, i was wondering where the heck to start! Post a photo once it's fitted (once i'm out of plaster!) and working. B) OK, just shout here or PM if you get stuck, arm or leg in plaster? get well soon, there's a LR out there waiting for some TLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litch Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 thank you for the info, much appreciated.cerrently deciding what to do with my wheel. i have the small spline column which fits the rangie wheel. i've got the rangie 4 spke leather one at the moment, but its a bit big. i think i could do with one that would sit just inside the current rim and be about 360mm (i don think that measurement is correct, i cant really remember what it was). i think the rangie 2 spoke rim is still a bit big (although an easy solution) but i dont want to go too small either as the current one is good off road. if only i had a fat spline column, then i could procure a metro wheel for a few quid and just stick that on. going aftermarket is a bitmore pricey. maybe that's how i'll have to go though. next question for the thread... is a mountney boss with 6 studs the same as for momo, sparco, omp et al? if it is, paddocks sell em for £8. if its not then aftermarket really does look pricey. The Mountney 'Classic' boss (the cheap one) is its own thing however the normal Mountney boss (around £30) will allow a variety of wheels to be fitted. I bought mine from Demon Tweeks (part number for 36-spline fitment is MTNKK807X) however they were not at all helpfull and I ended up ringing Mountney direct to get the correct part number. I bought my Snap-Off kit & wheel from Raid who were polite, efficient (delivery in 2-days) and well priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 (edited) Saw this wheel on a Td5 110 hi-cap T reg recently Wheel has a Astrali adaptor boss with these details stamped into it Astrali 1978 reg des. app No 985548 patent No 2022764 wheel is 14 inches/357mm in diameter, attached by 6 nuts/bolts as per picture the centre cover has a spring loaded horn push part not sure which LR wheel was originally fitted, but reckon it was the 300Tdi style version as used on current Td5's that are non-XS/County station wagon models. Edited July 15, 2017 by western dead photo link removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 OK, just shout here or PM if you get stuck, arm or leg in plaster? get well soon Thanks mate Leg, spiral facture of fibia horn and complex fracture of the ankle. 2 titanium screws fitted. Bloody hurts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 This is my range rover steering wheel on a 1986 90 nice to hold and looks ok too i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 I like mine, recently swapped the big bump centre for the flat RR one you have, I think it looks much better & it's a nice wheel to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 hope this shows up OK, just been out to my 110 & took this, of my cab @ night B) this night shot of my mate Earl's [on here] 110 cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 hope this shows up OK, just been out to my 110 & took this, of my cab @ night B) Tower watch dela Ralphozo!! NASA Calling!! " We do not get you on our radar"!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petethepilot Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I really had to attach these, maybe you can spot the differences... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Looks good Peter, are the seats standard or RR fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petethepilot Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 It´s a Range Rover in disguise, heated RRC seats front and rear, RRC transfer box with viscous, RRC steering wheel and Cruise Control, wiper & indicator stalks with built in illumination ( I see this part will at least be appealing to you Mr Western), adjustable intermittent wipe, of course and steering column shrouds and spiral from RRC and hopefully soon ZF 4HP22...and P38 front interior dome light with map lights! Oh, and almost forgot, RRC centre cubby box... It´s still a TD5, but well peppered and noisekilled Yes I know, I´m well beyond recovery (at least mentally), DeRanged? And it all started from the RRC steering wheel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Didn't spot the RR column stalks, it all looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petethepilot Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Thank You! Btw does anyone have any experience about fast ratio steering boxes in Defenders in normal road/offroad use? Does it get too heavy or put too much strain to steering components thus making it not worthwhile? Was thinking if it could give any better steering response/accuracy on the road... I know I may have too wide tires for the fast steering ( or not enough biceps). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 It´s a Range Rover in disguise, heated RRC seats front and rear, RRC transfer box with viscous, RRC steering wheel and Cruise Control, wiper & indicator stalks with built in illumination ( I see this part will at least be appealing to you Mr Western), adjustable intermittent wipe, of course and steering column shrouds and spiral from RRC and hopefully soon ZF 4HP22...and P38 front interior dome light with map lights! Oh, and almost forgot, RRC centre cubby box... It´s still a TD5, but well peppered and noisekilled Yes I know, I´m well beyond recovery (at least mentally), DeRanged? And it all started from the RRC steering wheel... Love the idea of the RRC column and stalk controls. The Defender ones are a bit...lacking in mine at least. Do you have any more information on what is required to perform the conversion? Parts, wiring/mounting modifications etc? Would love to do that to mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Thank You! Btw does anyone have any experience about fast ratio steering boxes in Defenders in normal road/offroad use? Does it get too heavy or put too much strain to steering components thus making it not worthwhile? Was thinking if it could give any better steering response/accuracy on the road... I know I may have too wide tires for the fast steering ( or not enough biceps). doubt it would be worth the cost/effort & don't know if anybody does quick ratio boxes for 90/110's. would be intereseted in the RR column stalk change too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petethepilot Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Yes, I also got tired of those sloppy original Defender stalks, and at least TD5 Defenders have the same intermittent wiper relay as RRC had installed in the factory. So nice and actually very useful addition! Stalks assembly was not a straight forward job, you will have to shorten the steering column tube to get the distance right ( but if you don´t fancy the cruise control then it´s a lot easier as you don´t have to install the spiral which takes about 2cm more depth). The steering shroud was basically cut, carve and try- method which also includes lowering the steering shaft about 2cm to make the shroud fit. But you´ll get a lot more relaxed driving position, at least if you are on the short side of tall like me... The wiring was a pretty straightforward, almost color to color, also the rear wiper switch! And a flashy red hazard warning light on the shroud as an added bonus! Almost forgot that the stalk assembly of the RRC was a couple of mm´s smaller in inner diameter than Defenders steering columns outer tube, so a bit of thrilling drilling there... But the hardest part has definitely been fitting those RRC rear seats... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petethepilot Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 doubt it would be worth the cost/effort & don't know if anybody does quick ratio boxes for 90/110's would be intereseted in the RR column stalk change too. Actually couple of companies do advertise them constantly in the LRM magazine, they are about 250£, but can´t remember if it was an outright or exchange unit price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prith Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Yes Andy column should have 36 splines this wheel won't fit 300Tdi Defenders with 48 spline shafts. Hi! Will this also fit my old 1990 def 110 (Had a 2.5Na and now a Def 200tdi engine). Must check to see how many splines it has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Hi! Will this also fit my old 1990 def 110 (Had a 2.5Na and now a Def 200tdi engine). Must check to see how many splines it has. Hi Prith, it should be a 36 spline, so the steering wheel should fit OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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