Thread: First Discovery - A few questions

Originally Posted by silver89

Hi,

I have finally got the TD5 I have been hunting for, after more than 2 months. Its a 2001 Auto, stock with snorkel.

My immediate plans are:

1. A/T Tyres
2. UHF
3. 2" lift
4. Spotlights

With further plans for cargo barrier, roof racks, draws etc

What I am after really, is educated suggestions on what I should get for these mods.

Current wheels are original Land Rover 16" alloys.


Kind Regards,

Michael

1st, welcome to the Forum

The old can of worms type question.
All depends on intended use.

Heres mine to give you some ideas...alien's d2

Originally Posted by silver89

Hi,

I have finally got the TD5 I have been hunting for, after more than 2 months. Its a 2001 Auto, stock with snorkel.

My immediate plans are:

1. A/T Tyres
2. UHF
3. 2" lift
4. Spotlights

With further plans for cargo barrier, roof racks, draws etc

What I am after really, is educated suggestions on what I should get for these mods.

Current wheels are original Land Rover 16" alloys.


Kind Regards,

Michael

Michael

Welcome to the best LR forum in existance!!!

Can you advise your intended use please... And how legal you wish this vehicle to be

Do you intend to tow a fair bit? If yes, what?

Touring or rock crawling or a bit of both?

I had BFG A/Ts and really liked them; I was going to get BFG M/Ts next but got a set of 2nd hand Cooper STs on the cheap. After these I think I'll go back to BFG M/Ts. After the 2" lift, I would look at 235/85R16 or 265/75R16 (but this will alter your gearing a bit so your speedo will be out, it will feel a bit doughier, and your fuel consumption may suffer a bit too. I have 265/75R16 and I'm hoping a Tombie remap will address the power and fuel issues when the finances are approved).

I have a GME UHF and I'm happy with it. But in my last car I had a Uniden and was happy with that... personal preference here I'm afraid.

Spotlights - again personal preference. I have IPF 900 (because they were free). They work for me. My advice for spotlights is..... round ones. I reckon they throw better light.

Waz

Hi Mate,
The tyre question will usually start an interesting debate, everyone has a different opinion, general rule I always use is you get what you pay for. Both BFG and Cooper tyres are good, what tread pattern you require depends where you drive most. I run Cooper ST's 245/75R16 and am generally pleased with them although next time I'll go a more aggressive pattern because my D2 is more of a weekend toy for me. BFG's new mud terrain tyre is an excellent choice if your driving is more off road biased. For suspension I got my gear through suspension stuff, they had good prices, great service and fast delivery. I have a 7 seater so I have Tombie's sls lift kit plus 2" dobinson's coil on the front and Bilstein shocks all around, this is a premium choice. Dobinsons coils I have found to be great and my mate runs them on his 80 series and is very pleased. EFS make good shocks if you have a full coil set up. Stick to round driving lights if possible because they have the best light output. Buy a slimline UHF radio and stick it in your map pocket above your sun visor, there's a couple of links on here that show this. I hope this info helps
Cheers Matt

Thanks for the advice.

I will mainly be on road, but plan to be out atleast every 3rd weekend. Mud tyres won't suit me, im not going out enough, so A/T is the way to go. I was thinking BF Goodrich but as to what size I am not sure. I want it road worthy, and I don't want to add guards/flares or change gear ratios. Perhaps 235/85R16?? I'm not too sure.

Towing - No

Will definetely be going for round spotties. I don't as yet have a bullbar, which may be coming later on down the track. Where would you recommend mounting?


Thanks again for the help and advice.

Regards,

Michael