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Dust_n_Dirt
9th January 2010, 03:17 PM
Hi Guys,

Just wondering if anyone out there knows if MaxiDrive portal axles can be made road legal ? I'm keen on a 99 Disco 3.9 v8 running portals and diff locks thats for sale unregistered. Any info would be much appreciated!

Dust_n_Dirt
p38arover
9th January 2010, 03:22 PM
In which State are you located?

There is/was one around here that is/was registered.
Dust_n_Dirt
9th January 2010, 04:36 PM
I'm in Cental Queensland, The vehicle is from Sydney but evidently been sitting in a shed here for a while unregistered. It's done some pretty tough work, body dents, micky claws chipped etc but in my book this would be the ultimate LR configuration if road legal. Looks just like the pics you posted !
p38arover
9th January 2010, 05:03 PM
I'm in Cental Queensland, The vehicle is from Sydney but evidently been sitting in a shed here for a while unregistered. It's done some pretty tough work, body dents, micky claws chipped etc but in my book this would be the ultimate LR configuration if road legal. Looks just like the pics you posted !

Hmm, I wonder if it is? This one was from Kingswood in NSW (near Penrith). I know where the bloke lived. I could drive past to see if it's still there.
def-90
9th January 2010, 05:04 PM
awesome!! can u post some pics of it?

i'd bee keen on it maybe if your not!!!:twisted:
TonyC
9th January 2010, 07:07 PM
I know of a 110 with Volvo portals and Q78 Swampers that is fully engineered, registered and road legal here in Victoria.
I would talk to an approved engineer in QLD and get an opinion.

Tony
Dust_n_Dirt
9th January 2010, 07:12 PM
Hmm, I wonder if it is? This one was from Kingswood in NSW (near Penrith). I know where the bloke lived. I could drive past to see if it's still there.

Thanks Ron, would be very interesting to know, wonder how different the rules are between NSW & Qld with respect to modifications like this.

Troy
Dust_n_Dirt
9th January 2010, 08:30 PM
awesome!! can u post some pics of it?

i'd bee keen on it maybe if your not!!!:twisted:

Pic attached, lots of clearance under the diff [biggrin]
Dust_n_Dirt
9th January 2010, 08:48 PM
I know of a 110 with Volvo portals and Q78 Swampers that is fully engineered, registered and road legal here in Victoria.
I would talk to an approved engineer in QLD and get an opinion.

Tony

Thanks Tony, I've heard the volvo transplants are good. The maxidrives were obviously designed for landrover so maybe certification won't be a problem? I'll take your advice and try find and engineer to talk to ........ don't think there is one round here though :(

Troy
Bush65
9th January 2010, 09:51 PM
Mal's own Land Rover has portals (Maxi-Drive naturally) and is registered in Qld.
justinc
9th January 2010, 09:54 PM
No way, Not legal.

Everywhere but Tassie.

Send them down here, I'll stick them under my RR and at least they'll get used....Legally:p:p:p

Seriously, hope you CAN do it, they are a well engineeried bit of kit:)

JC
flagg
9th January 2010, 10:04 PM
Ben at KLR may be able to help as I'm fairly sure he built that* Disco.

KLR: 5/83 Cox Ave Kingswood NSW 2747 Phone 02 4721 3675 Fax 02 4721 7217

*the one posted by p38rover
Bigbjorn
10th January 2010, 09:02 AM
Check the modifications section of the Queensland Transport web site. If at all possible, it will need to have a report from an authorised person, and maybe an inspection by QT staff. Modifications section direct line is 07-3253-4851. They do not like radical modifications to suspension and steering.
hook
10th January 2010, 05:21 PM
Bruce Davis had a blue 110
Blknight.aus
10th January 2010, 05:39 PM
doable and legal providing you get it engineered.

its classed as a suspension/driveline modification.
p38arover
10th January 2010, 07:14 PM
Ben at KLR may be able to help as I'm fairly sure he built that* Disco.

KLR: 5/83 Cox Ave Kingswood NSW 2747 Phone 02 4721 3675 Fax 02 4721 7217

*the one posted by p38rover

No, I think that was built before Ben joined KLR.
MacFamily
10th January 2010, 07:57 PM
Cannot help with legal's but found a couple of links first from another forum and looks to be the extact same disco that Ron posted up the pic of.

Australian 4WD Monthly dedicated to 4WD, 4x4, SUV, Truck, 4 wheel drive and off road community, loaded with tips, tests, reviews, travel, gallery and forum (http://www.4wdaction.com.au/discovery.php)

Above It All - Vehicle Tests - Overlander 4WD Magazine - Australia's leading four wheel drive magazine (http://www.overlander.com.au/vehicle_tests/vehicle_manufacturer/246/Land%20Rover/9/Above-It-All)