As mentioned, had a 300tdi, stick to 255 85, get some power back and less stress on a not very strong tranmission, can upgrade but will be chasing upgrades forever. Excellent off roader.
Loved the Q&A on the Defender… owning 2 of them myself (Tdi300 & Tdci Puma) I love them as a tourer and my Tdi300 is also my daily driver. It’s fine as a daily but as u mentioned I’m only running 32in tyres and it’s been fine. No AC though but u get use to it plus the front vents work well as long as you’re moving… Can’t wait to see yours on a Trip since your latest mods…
Look it's horses for courses, if you ditch the roof rack, RTT lights up top it will feel a lot less tippy. Obviously don't have all that gear then but it will perform a lot better. With gears, lockers this thing will be a long way better!
If you can get a hold of a later model 110 rear axle with the short nose diff (2002 onwards), that might be a better option. They have a four pin diff standard and Ashcroft does a locker for them too. I’ve done this for my 97 300tdi 110 and it’s been so much better and cheaper to find parts.
With the lt230 get yourself a extended sump because its aluminium bolted to aluminium. The o ring will leak eventually. You can replace it of get the sleeve mod installed. I tend to get a drip on the rear brake drum on the transfercase. After a few attempts fixing it ive installed a speedy sleeve on the output flange. It makes it slightly larger and compensates for the movement of the rollerbearing-thats just my opinion.
if you were going to go 33" i'd recommend 255/85r16. not a lot of choice in that size, however they are basically 33" cheese cutters, same width as a 265/75r16 but taller than a 285/75r16 and not to mention lighter. Though, I'm runnning them on a +6 offset on a perentie and they sit flush with the standard wheel arches, so i'd assume you'll probably end up going with the 285's due to your current extended wheel arches. Also, if you get a chance i'd love to see a small video about how you made the sunvisors, how they are going for you and if you would recommend doing it. Cheers.
I recommend the Dick Cepek MT in 255/85x16. Second choice would be Toyo. These two brands have the widest tread area, some 20 to 25 mm more tread across the tread than the skinny BFG or Coopers. The flexibility of this size tyre is another plus, they can be run on rim widths from 5.5 inch (split rims) thru to 8 inch wide.
@@trickster8635 I didnt think Dick Cepek are being brought into Aus in that size anymore; at least that's what i heard ages ago. I would say Toyo is probably the best with price no limit. I heard that Coopers and BFG in the 255's are not the best for ware quality, tread depth and overall diameter. I ended up going with the Yokohama's and so far they have been great and i'd say are comparable to the Toyo in dimensions, but less pricy.
Carry a spare lift pump with three gaskets and longer bolts. Three gaskets are the optimim thickness. You need also a 1/4 socket set to replace them to avoid not taking injector lines out. I would recommend the twin intake aswell
Agree with how you have travelled on this road, good choices. Pleasing to see you have realised the folly of 35 inch tyres, unlike the uneducated big is better party. In terms of rear diff lock, I guess you could have swapped out for a short nose 110 diff and then have the ashcroft fitted to that. Would be out of trouble for around 2K. There is a ATB centre diff LSD available from Ashcroft for the LT230, and all driving reports are very much in favour of this modification.
35" tyres aren't a folly, just needs a lot of effort to make them work on a rig like this. I'd be ditching all the roof gear before the tyres. Fact is, for serious off-roading bigger is better. You just compromise on road performance.
I think the "can you daily it" question is pretty subjective too. My gu patrol is fkn loud, music helps but a lot of people would choose a different car. 74dB at idle and 86dB @ 100 kmph
Have a look at your fan hub bearing you can get bearings for those or buy a ba falcon water pump and change the bearing over innto your landy timing case
i almost got the 300 tdi motor so glade i went with the td5 330,000km on it and haven't had any trouble i did get a nanocom just incise they go good with a stage 2 tune . My dad and my uncle both have 300 tdi's and both have snapped there timing belts and done a bit of damage
As mentioned, had a 300tdi, stick to 255 85, get some power back and less stress on a not very strong tranmission, can upgrade but will be chasing upgrades forever. Excellent off roader.
255s are the best.
Excellent Q&A. Thanks for the Update on the Landy and how you got it home.
Loved the Q&A on the Defender… owning 2 of them myself (Tdi300 & Tdci Puma) I love them as a tourer and my Tdi300 is also my daily driver. It’s fine as a daily but as u mentioned I’m only running 32in tyres and it’s been fine. No AC though but u get use to it plus the front vents work well as long as you’re moving…
Can’t wait to see yours on a Trip since your latest mods…
Look it's horses for courses, if you ditch the roof rack, RTT lights up top it will feel a lot less tippy.
Obviously don't have all that gear then but it will perform a lot better.
With gears, lockers this thing will be a long way better!
Thought you had a new member of the team at first.
If you can get a hold of a later model 110 rear axle with the short nose diff (2002 onwards), that might be a better option. They have a four pin diff standard and Ashcroft does a locker for them too. I’ve done this for my 97 300tdi 110 and it’s been so much better and cheaper to find parts.
With the lt230 get yourself a extended sump because its aluminium bolted to aluminium.
The o ring will leak eventually. You can replace it of get the sleeve mod installed.
I tend to get a drip on the rear brake drum on the transfercase. After a few attempts fixing it ive installed a speedy sleeve on the output flange. It makes it slightly larger and compensates for the movement of the rollerbearing-thats just my opinion.
Got a sump to fit.. next on the list!
if you were going to go 33" i'd recommend 255/85r16. not a lot of choice in that size, however they are basically 33" cheese cutters, same width as a 265/75r16 but taller than a 285/75r16 and not to mention lighter. Though, I'm runnning them on a +6 offset on a perentie and they sit flush with the standard wheel arches, so i'd assume you'll probably end up going with the 285's due to your current extended wheel arches.
Also, if you get a chance i'd love to see a small video about how you made the sunvisors, how they are going for you and if you would recommend doing it.
Cheers.
I recommend the Dick Cepek MT in 255/85x16. Second choice would be Toyo. These two brands have the widest tread area, some 20 to 25 mm more tread across the tread than the skinny BFG or Coopers. The flexibility of this size tyre is another plus, they can be run on rim widths from 5.5 inch (split rims) thru to 8 inch wide.
@@trickster8635 I didnt think Dick Cepek are being brought into Aus in that size anymore; at least that's what i heard ages ago.
I would say Toyo is probably the best with price no limit.
I heard that Coopers and BFG in the 255's are not the best for ware quality, tread depth and overall diameter.
I ended up going with the Yokohama's and so far they have been great and i'd say are comparable to the Toyo in dimensions, but less pricy.
Not so. I bought a set of Dick Cepek, 12 months ago.@@thedevilstears1
255/85R16 is a fantastic tyre choice. Hard to find though.
Carry a spare lift pump with three gaskets and longer bolts. Three gaskets are the optimim thickness. You need also a 1/4 socket set to replace them to avoid not taking injector lines out.
I would recommend the twin intake aswell
I thought it was 2 gaskets...
Agree with how you have travelled on this road, good choices. Pleasing to see you have realised the folly of 35 inch tyres, unlike the uneducated big is better party. In terms of rear diff lock, I guess you could have swapped out for a short nose 110 diff and then have the ashcroft fitted to that. Would be out of trouble for around 2K. There is a ATB centre diff LSD available from Ashcroft for the LT230, and all driving reports are very much in favour of this modification.
Probably should have swapped housings, but I thought the big lump of steel in the back might be the only thing that won't break.
35" tyres aren't a folly, just needs a lot of effort to make them work on a rig like this.
I'd be ditching all the roof gear before the tyres. Fact is, for serious off-roading bigger is better. You just compromise on road performance.
Ashcroft tough as, the old Macnamara 🎉🎉👍👍
I think the "can you daily it" question is pretty subjective too. My gu patrol is fkn loud, music helps but a lot of people would choose a different car. 74dB at idle and 86dB @ 100 kmph
In 30 years time, you will pay the price for that straight pipe. Deaf old man.
Ohh for sure. I couldn't daily it.
Have a look at your fan hub bearing you can get bearings for those or buy a ba falcon water pump and change the bearing over innto your landy timing case
A sucker for punishment from a Jeep to a LR lol pain for years
holly crap didn't recognize you Marco!!! looks way better mate without the token man beard face look everyone is trying to pull off at the moment.
My mind is blown, who is this man that speaks like Mark 😂
Miss the beard, but love the content.
N1 lads x
How is the wrap holding up?
Well Done! Send it!!
Ive run 35 on the defender. Allways bearings going loose. Ive since gone oil feed hubs and i dont get loose bearings anymore
Good to know, now running oil too.
what gears vor the rear axle did u use? Where i kan find them? I would need them for my axle
Raptor4x4 👍
I would of gone detroit in the rear at least
Fark, whos the new guy?!😅
How do they know the pistons arn`t compromised ?
Experience I guess.
I drive it daily because im a sick carnt
Sidetracked Australia - reinforcing Jeep and Land Rover reliability stereotypes since 2018 😂
Doing our bit for the brands!
Could have saved a dollar or 2 and got a patrol haha
Camrys are even cheaper!
First
i almost got the 300 tdi motor so glade i went with the td5 330,000km on it and haven't had any trouble i did get a nanocom just incise they go good with a stage 2 tune .
My dad and my uncle both have 300 tdi's and both have snapped there timing belts and done a bit of damage