Thread: What are your top 5 Mods?

easy first two mods I'd do:
quick release sway bar pins (<$100)
2nd battery

Originally Posted by Matt97

easy first two mods I'd do:
quick release sway bar pins (<$100)
2nd battery

Quick release < Not on a tourer

Triple battery syystem (so you can charge trailer as well)
Winch
2"lift with poly's in the rear
On board air
Rear diff lock

After that all the normal things brakes, engine, box, fridge, spares etc etc etc


If it was me I would not worry about the diff lock and get a set of good quality all terrans like these


Adam

Have a good look at your transfer case... Replace the output shaft if its a BW (which I think it is...) ... Personally, I'd look at changing it for an LT 230.

235/85 - R16's will give you more height, but will the taller overall gearing affect your towing ability ? Dependiing on the towed mass. - Thoughts anyone ?

Buy tyres that suit 85% of the type of driving you know you'll be doing over the next two years... (not 'planning' or 'wishing')

Get an Engine Monitor yesterday... - It reads the temperature of your block/head/whatever its bolted to.
Something on these lines:-


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ENGINE-TE...-/110867149326

or this from the US

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DIESEL-EN...-/180827980597


Prices can be improved on, I think, if you hunt around.


Upgrade your roadside membership.

Start with the simple things - like two batteries, two spare wheels, decent rear springs and air bags if need be, and of course you can easily bolt in the diff and shafts you want for the rear axle. I'd also replace or at least check the CV joints, as they're not something you want to have die up there.

I think that the biggest thing for me while travelling is having all the tools and spares and water set up so that I can actually find things, easily and quickly. That's about as important as any vehicle mods in the first place.

Thanks everyone so far for your experience and advice. While already on the list are dual batteries, a 2" lift with airbags, and potentially a rear diff lock, I had not though of transfer case output shafts, or engine monitors. So thanks again and keep the suggestions coming. Cheers.

1. 4BD1T/Isuzu MSA/LT230.
2. 46mm front brake calipers.
3. Sound and heat insulation.
4. Decent tyres.
5. Decent tow hooks front and rear.

Yes, I was just reading here about Defender 110 calipers for both axles being a great improvement for the brakes. It sounds like they simply go in but I haven't looked at the inevitable details yet.

Also, as Dougal mentions heat and soundproofing, I'm rebuilding my Rangie and have a pile of DBKill and Dynamat waiting to be put in. That is something these old cars certainly need.