Help me decide what to do

[Maggot4x4]

Ok, so the body of my Rangie is dying a slow death from cancer and the chassis is not much better.

So, that leaves me with some choices. My first idea was to just transfer my running gear into another Rangie. However, i would really like to build something more inline for touring.

So that started me thinking about a Def 130 DCPU.

But do I transfer my running gear into one or just buy a TD5 or 300TDI one. I would really like to keep my gear.

So help me work it out.

[long stroke]

I reckon just chuck your gear into another body;)

TIM.

[The ho har's]

I didn't vote because you may decide either way but a 130 is the way to go with or without the old running gear:D..........touring wise lots of room

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1089.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/271.jpg


Mrs ho har:angel:

[Xtreme]

First thing to do is to change your location, otherwise whatever you choose it will go down the same path as your Rangie!

Roger

[Maggot4x4]

First thing to do is to change your location, otherwise whatever you choose it will go down the same path as your Rangie!

Roger
There is always a price for living in Paradise :)

[Michael2]

I reckon, just get a 300tdi Defender . As for the RR gear, I'd be inclined to put it in a Series Landy.

Tdi Defender for touring; 4BDT, coiled 109 (or 88) for your midlife crisis.

[justinc]

Ash,

I voted for fitting the 4bd1T(:p) into a 130DC, I can't think of a better touring combination. 35's will fit, BIG travel and decent offset etc is easy. AWESOME handling at speed on horrific roads, it is basically the combination I will eventually end up with...:)
...one day:o


JC

[Maggot4x4]

Can you put baby seats in the back seat of a 130 DC? (I can't believe I just asked that)

[justinc]

Yes you can,.....but why is THAT Ash????


:p:p:p:p


JC

[Maggot4x4]

I have been told that it is time

[justinc]

I have been told that it is time

mmmmm, I see. I think.:eek:

I'm assuming it is time to buy a 130???


:confused::p:D


JC

[Maggot4x4]

I wasn't talking about Gough LOL

[justinc]

:eek:


Little Ashs or Ashleighs.

Has the misses got a history of twins on her side of the family???

:D:D:D:D:D:D


JC

[Vern]

Sit in a 130 with a kiddy seat behind yours and see how it feels, i think it will change your mind:(. If i could i would go the 130 but for lack of room i will stick with the rangie. Even a D1 is to small for me

[Bearman]

I also voted for the Isuzu/130 combination. Would love one.

[isuzurover]

I voted put your running gear in the 130. But make sure you keep the salisbury.

[Newbs-IIA]

don't tel me Roothy & Milo were giving you the run around at rover park so you have given up on a Rangie? Someone earlier suggested a Series Rover with you running gear - everyone loves a coliy series, could not think of anything better :D

[Rangier Rover]

Why not chop a RRC into a duel cab on a 130 chassis with the 4bd1. You will miss the comfort and in cab ergonomics of the Rangie if you go 130.:(

I know I would.
I would do this conversion if I had the time but never will sadly:(

Tony

[86mud]

I have just been down this path Maggott....

Sold my fully locked and loaded 1986 Rangie for a 1998 130 DPCU 300 TDI just in the last few weeks. I went for a 300 TDI after seeing 5 x TD5's at my mates workshop all with melted pistons and/or warped heads on vehicles with very low kms.

I spent many sleepless nights trying to make a decision on what to do as I needed a ute.

Yes...the 130 is not as comfy as the rangie, but you can go 35 x 12.5's without doing much, just a 2" lift is needed.

They are very agricultural to drive and not as quick as my V8, but maybe the 4BDT might be the way to go if that is the engine you are use to.

Cheers
Andrew

[Maggot4x4]

Sit in a 130 with a kiddy seat behind yours and see how it feels, i think it will change your mind:(. If i could i would go the 130 but for lack of room i will stick with the rangie. Even a D1 is to small for me

It can go behind Anna's seat :)


I voted put your running gear in the 130. But make sure you keep the salisbury.

I don't know about that one as I would need to change it to 4.1's and lock it so would be easier to just bolt in my diff.


don't tel me Roothy & Milo were giving you the run around at rover park so you have given up on a Rangie?

Not likely, Milo didn't end in 1 piece.


Why not chop a RRC into a duel cab on a 130 chassis with the 4bd1. You will miss the comfort and in cab ergonomics of the Rangie if you go 130.:(

I know I would.
I would do this conversion if I had the time but never will sadly:(

Tony

I'm not a big fan of converted wagons into utes. You hardly ever see one thats done well.


I have just been down this path Maggott....

Sold my fully locked and loaded 1986 Rangie for a 1998 130 DPCU 300 TDI just in the last few weeks. I went for a 300 TDI after seeing 5 x TD5's at my mates workshop all with melted pistons and/or warped heads on vehicles with very low kms.

I spent many sleepless nights trying to make a decision on what to do as I needed a ute.

Yes...the 130 is not as comfy as the rangie, but you can go 35 x 12.5's without doing much, just a 2" lift is needed.

They are very agricultural to drive and not as quick as my V8, but maybe the 4BDT might be the way to go if that is the engine you are use to.

Cheers
Andrew

I would be moving a lot of the Rangie gear over, like front seats with armrests etc, as well as moving them across and back, and probably a tapered wedge on the top bolts of the pedal box to tilt the pedals down a bit so the hope would be a bit more comfy than a stocker deefer.

[Maggot4x4]

:eek:


Little Ashs or Ashleighs.

Has the misses got a history of twins on her side of the family???

:D:D:D:D:D:D


JC
No mate. Kinda scary actually.

[Maggot4x4]

I didn't vote because you may decide either way but a 130 is the way to go with or without the old running gear:D..........touring wise lots of room

Mrs ho har:angel:
What happened to the Photo's? Just went to re look at them and they were gone :(

[The ho har's]

What happened to the Photo's? Just went to re look at them and they were gone :(


there you go:D


Mrs ho har:angel:

[86mud]

Maggot

I took my 130 HCPU to Moreton Island over easter. It was great. So much more room then my old Rangie. Great having the ute to just throw wet sandy gear into and also great not having to worry about carpet.

So much easier to clean inside after a trip...just take out the mats and hose it out.

The Defender Aircon runs some much more efficiently and effectively compared to the Rangie.

I have 2 boys - one aged 3 and one aged 1. And there is heaps of room in the back for a third child seat "if" that ever happens. There is no way 3 kids seats will fit in the back of a Rangie.

Other plus...fuel economy...my mate in a newish petrol rodeo chewed through fuel. I just used a quarter of a tank over the long weekend.

Cheers
Andrew

[Maggot4x4]

Cheers Andrew

[isuzurover]

I don't know about that one as I would need to change it to 4.1's and lock it so would be easier to just bolt in my diff.

I'm sure you will eventually regret it if you have all the extra weight of a 130 and just a rover rear. Dana 60 4.1's are cheap ex US. Shouldn't end up costing much more than you can get for your old rear end...

[Slunnie]

It'll be on Patrol axles wont it?

[isuzurover]

It'll be on Patrol axles wont it?

Ahh, if that's the case, then forget what I said.

[Maggot4x4]

Ahh, if that's the case, then forget what I said.


:D:D:D:p

80 Series

[Slunnie]

Actually, if its the same vehicle I think it was, then Patrol front and Cruiser rear??????

[Disco_owner]

I voted for putting the 4BD1 into another Rangie , while you're at it and if you can afford it , I'd get the new RRC Chassis Galvanised. :)

[Rangier Rover]

I voted for putting the 4BD1 into another Rangie , while you're at it I'd and if you can afford it , I'd get the new RRC Chassis Galvanised. :)

Good to see there is still some die hard RRC enthusiast here other than me:D

Tony

[Disco_owner]

Good to see there is still some die hard RRC enthusiast here other than me:D

Tony

:DI can't believe how much more comfortable the Rangie is Compared to the disco , more leg room etc , the missus used to say it all the time when it used to be running. :(

[Rangier Rover]

:DI can't believe how much more comfortable the Rangie is Compared to the disco , more leg room etc , the missus used to say it all the time when it used to be running. :(

And it will be running very,very well soon after you stuff 4HP24 guts in the 4HP22 and put the 4.11s in ....... Yea...:burnrubber::twisted:

[Maggot4x4]

I am now thinking a SII Disco conversion :)

[Rangier Rover]

I am now thinking a SII Disco conversion :)
Ahhh.... A compromise:D

[Slunnie]

I am now thinking a SII Disco conversion :)
Very nice. Gut the D2, put all of the other bits in, use a late D1 dash. Could it pass emissions though?

[Rangier Rover]

Very nice. Gut the D2, put all of the other bits in, use a late D1 dash. Could it pass emissions though?

That may be a trick..... The old RRC now has a D2 body:angel: with a chassis and suspension upgrade:confused:

[lokka]

Get another rangie your only goin backwards if ya dont fenders are good but a rangie is a dam site more comfy and has a way better rear seat and leg room which defenders lack go drive a few fenders take the missus with ya make sure ya do at least an hour drive in one even get her to drive it i bet ya both will be happy to get back in the rangie :D

[Maggot4x4]

Get another rangie your only goin backwards if ya dont fenders are good but a rangie is a dam site more comfy and has a way better rear seat and leg room which defenders lack go drive a few fenders take the missus with ya make sure ya do at least an hour drive in one even get her to drive it i bet ya both will be happy to get back in the rangie :D
Mate she won't even drive the Rangie, I have no chance of her driving a fender.

[The ho har's]

well when we come up your way on June long weekend to the "Bundy swim-in"

make sure you visit and you can see first hand the fender with the

camper on and check for leg room Etc....................



Mrs ho har:angel: