help needed on standard running gear vs rangie

[blu77]

Hi guys

didnt really know where to post this but, i believe '94 and onwards defenders came out with about 31" tyres? due to the marvelous RTA's (new) restriction on tyre diameters - only allowed 50mm max over standard tyre - a classic rangie (29.5" standard) cannot pass with 33" tyres..

so i was wondering if you guys would know if >'94 defenders had the same or similar running gear as a '77 RRC - brakes, diff ect

thanks for any info, and excuse my newbieness :)

Tony

[stig0000]

the transfer case is about the only major diff?? ;) the TC is a lower gearing for the biger tyers,;)

some one elce will no better

[DeeJay]

I also think the Deefers have bigger brake calipers etc. The Deefers also have (had) Salisbury rear diffs- much more heavy duty than Rangie.
Maybe if you say what your plan is, then it would help..

[DeeJay]

the transfer case is about the only major diff?? ;) the TC is a lower gearing for the biger tyers,;)

some one elce will no better

Gee, a transfer case thats a Diff??:D:D

[stig0000]

Gee, a transfer case thats a Diff??:D:D
haha sorry ,, DIFFRENCE in the drive line,, as well as a Sal's rear DIFFERENTAL:D:wasntme:

[JDNSW]

The Defender running gear is generally similar to the 77 RR, but for the 110 in particular (90s are very rare here) beefed up in a number of areas. Overall dimensions and attachment points are in general the same, however, I believe.

As noted, 110s had the much more solid salisbury rear axles until fairly recently.

It is probably quite feasible to put complete Defender running gear under a RR, but I don't know about legality.
John

[blu77]

thanks for the info guys

might be simpler to please the engineer by putting 31's on to pass it (then swap em back after :twisted:)