Poolguymark
29th April 2020, 09:40 PM
hi all, I apologise for this very long post in advance!! sorry. i may me putting this in the wrong place so please correct me if it shouldnt be here! i am new to AULRO so please bare with me!. i have just bought a 06 d3 hse v8 4.4lt which i am LOVING!, maybe still on the honeymoon period but still very exited none the less. i have never owned any 4b thats not jap and i like to research the bageeses out of everything so i have already come across lots of great info from this aulro community, thanks to all of you!. now im not finding too much specifically for the v8, I paid $10 500 for the vehicle with 226k klm which I think is not a bad price, knowing that I will need to do some front suspension bushings or wishbone due to them wearing as described in a few post on here. im happy to spend a couple k to get the disco in good shape so I can keep it in good shape so I have done the plugs and engine oil, air and oil filter. its the first thing I do to any vehicle and it was over due by 450klm according to the dash. I have found a few things under the hood that makes me question the competence of LR technician at the previous owners local LR workshop, I found a couple of stripped screws in the airbox which could be a big deal long term, and lots of small things like hoses not clipped back into place and covers not fixed down properly, most not a risk of expensive outcome, but laziness or Friday arvo rush service kinda faults. I want to change every fluid, grease every nipple and adjust anything adjustable back to within specs! this will be my pride and joy for years to come so I want to make it good and reliable. so im asking what are good quality fluids the correct grades or if not factory recommended then alternatives that will better protect the vehicle for as long as possible, and also what you as LR owners recommend intervals for these different service items, im happy to over service to guarantee longevity but without getting crazy!. I am based in the sunshine coast area and would like to know what auto parts places are cheapest for most of the service stuff, and where to buy (mainly aftermarket) suspension, chasis and body parts at the best prices, I realise sometimes its best to go genuine but I will be trying to stay away from that place if its safe to do so because $80+ to replace a number plate light globe and $900+ to replace brake pads does not sit well with me!. so 90% of the work I will be doing myself, I have the tools and the knowledge and experience to rebuild motors , change suspension etc, so the work does not scare me, although I am happy to ask and take advise if im not sure or am way off. I would never just have a go at it without being sure and speaking to the more experienced first!
things I will need to get now to get it to a stage that I can pick away at neatening up the rest --
-front suspension bushings, ball joints etc (has rattle/clunk etc when going over jittery bumps and when hitting the brake pedal suddenly) if it works out cheaper ill change wishbones complete- been looking at some from uk around $500-$600 for complete set of 4 for the front, think its called I M Axles the company, they seem to have sold lots with good feedback, has anyone here bought from them?
-all terrain tyres (19inch) it has 275/55/19 , these are highway treads that look like they should be on a BMW sports car, look great and handle great but I can only think how much they are loading up the bushes etc, so im going to "keep it simple stupid" and go with the factory size 255/55/19. I want to do beach driving and bush camping, only mild off road nothing intense I have dirt bikes for that!. also ill be towing a camper so I want something reasonable quality, ive had bf a/t's but not available for 19" rim and apparently 18s wont fit over the v8s brakes and 20s I think are getting to low profile.
-front diff oil
-rear diff oil
-transmission fluid and filter pan (probably go with the plastic one) and will be doing the full 10 or so litre change not just the few litres in the pan
-transfer case fluid
-front and rear brake pads
-front rotors (has a pulse under braking, not sure if they can be machined or is it likely warped and in need of replacement- experience please?
- E brake shoes, and is there any other components in there that should be replaced or is it just the recommended lubricating components so it operates freely? (it is working fine atm id like to keep it like that)
- LR hook style tow hitch, it has a hayman reece type attachment but I comes out the bottom of the bumper bar forward under the car a bit and is way too low, I don't want to fit one between the tow sockets as I want to keep the recovery ring. also the key is missing to unlock the LR lock pin is LR going to make me take a second mortgage for this or can a locksmith sort it, or maybe a grinder??
id like to also--
-mild lift, should this be done with the rods to the sensors or is there some kinda spacers for above the airbags? recommendations? happy with the ride just after couple inches
-better throttle response from the fly by wire, the throttle is very doughy until the revs get to about 3000, kinda dangerous halfway through an intersection and ya need to go, otherwise I gotta put my foot down till the pedal clicks and then it kicks down to 1st gear and gives a big harsh wack in the diff right before it launches into outa space. which isn't pleasant unless your on a drag strip. maybe something going on somewhere else but I put my foot down a little and it takes literally 2.5 seconds for the engine to respond and still sounds like its labouring at 2500rpm. once it gets going its a beast, pretty happy the new 5.0 mustang this morning had to work hard to get away. I think he was embarrassed!
- factory LR bull bar second hand if I can find one, I like the look of them and don't really want a full blown bull bar like the ARB ones, I seems there's not much to choose from in bull bars but I may not have a choice. I don't like the small nudge bars. may have to go custom but im worried about the airbag compatibility
and if there's anything else that im missing please chime in, I don't expect everyone to respond to everything on this post in every msg but if you could give advise for the essentials and pick away at the rest would be greatly appreciated, and hopefully this thread can stay here to help more owners, hopefully with some more mechanical/maintenance/issues related around the v8
things I will need to get now to get it to a stage that I can pick away at neatening up the rest --
-front suspension bushings, ball joints etc (has rattle/clunk etc when going over jittery bumps and when hitting the brake pedal suddenly) if it works out cheaper ill change wishbones complete- been looking at some from uk around $500-$600 for complete set of 4 for the front, think its called I M Axles the company, they seem to have sold lots with good feedback, has anyone here bought from them?
-all terrain tyres (19inch) it has 275/55/19 , these are highway treads that look like they should be on a BMW sports car, look great and handle great but I can only think how much they are loading up the bushes etc, so im going to "keep it simple stupid" and go with the factory size 255/55/19. I want to do beach driving and bush camping, only mild off road nothing intense I have dirt bikes for that!. also ill be towing a camper so I want something reasonable quality, ive had bf a/t's but not available for 19" rim and apparently 18s wont fit over the v8s brakes and 20s I think are getting to low profile.
-front diff oil
-rear diff oil
-transmission fluid and filter pan (probably go with the plastic one) and will be doing the full 10 or so litre change not just the few litres in the pan
-transfer case fluid
-front and rear brake pads
-front rotors (has a pulse under braking, not sure if they can be machined or is it likely warped and in need of replacement- experience please?
- E brake shoes, and is there any other components in there that should be replaced or is it just the recommended lubricating components so it operates freely? (it is working fine atm id like to keep it like that)
- LR hook style tow hitch, it has a hayman reece type attachment but I comes out the bottom of the bumper bar forward under the car a bit and is way too low, I don't want to fit one between the tow sockets as I want to keep the recovery ring. also the key is missing to unlock the LR lock pin is LR going to make me take a second mortgage for this or can a locksmith sort it, or maybe a grinder??
id like to also--
-mild lift, should this be done with the rods to the sensors or is there some kinda spacers for above the airbags? recommendations? happy with the ride just after couple inches
-better throttle response from the fly by wire, the throttle is very doughy until the revs get to about 3000, kinda dangerous halfway through an intersection and ya need to go, otherwise I gotta put my foot down till the pedal clicks and then it kicks down to 1st gear and gives a big harsh wack in the diff right before it launches into outa space. which isn't pleasant unless your on a drag strip. maybe something going on somewhere else but I put my foot down a little and it takes literally 2.5 seconds for the engine to respond and still sounds like its labouring at 2500rpm. once it gets going its a beast, pretty happy the new 5.0 mustang this morning had to work hard to get away. I think he was embarrassed!
- factory LR bull bar second hand if I can find one, I like the look of them and don't really want a full blown bull bar like the ARB ones, I seems there's not much to choose from in bull bars but I may not have a choice. I don't like the small nudge bars. may have to go custom but im worried about the airbag compatibility
and if there's anything else that im missing please chime in, I don't expect everyone to respond to everything on this post in every msg but if you could give advise for the essentials and pick away at the rest would be greatly appreciated, and hopefully this thread can stay here to help more owners, hopefully with some more mechanical/maintenance/issues related around the v8