Thread: Advice on setting up a D2 for towing

Originally Posted by winaje

Planned mods/changes (advice and thoughts please):
Bridgestone Dueler 695's in 245/75/16 with 3000lb load rating, probably from the USA direct
Replace watts linkage, sway bars and Panhard rod bushes
Replace sway bar linkages
Replace tie rod ends
Replace springs/shocks (unsure of brand or rates etc)
Install dual battery setup with Anderson Plug (ARB tray currently fitted)
Install spin on oil filter relocation kit for Z9 or similar (almost no access past ARB second battery tray)
Nudge bar or similar to mount lights and CB antenna etc
Replace stock brake hoses with braided line
Replace rotoflex
Replace thermostat
Service auto
Overhaul calipers
Overhaul brake master cylinder
Other stuff as it becomes apparent

Hi Will, all have given you good info, I wouldn't worry to much of the quoted above unless they are needed to be done, I have a home made battery tray that is larger than the ARB and still manage to change my filter, yes it's fiddlely, but still doable, save your money for other things, it's 2min to take the battery and tray out.

Also in 262,000ks in my Disco, I have only replaced the radius arm bushes and watts link and I do a lot of towing off road and on road, I wouldn't worry to much about the rotoflex unless your fitting a locker, stock brake hoses are fine too unless they need replacing.

Get a EGT, low coolent/temp and gearbox/transfer temp gauge device, always a good idea if towing, I have one, it's peace of mind to be able to monitor and to know how hot everything gets.

Get airbags with the new coils, Coilrite or Polyairs, much of a muchness. the most important things are keeping the engine and gearbox/transfer cool and suspension, set them up properly and you will be fine.

Baz.

Originally Posted by winaje

Thanks guys. I have towing experience, a 35ft external tri-axle caravan, not going to mention it's weight or ball weight. Have used a 750lb WDH without hassles, but have been a bit spooked by the whole "lr receiver isn't strong enough" thing.

Have got most of the parts for the highlighted stuff already ordered Baz. Any brand names for the EGT etc sensor gauge?

Simon, what's the approx price on the DPL cooler, and what model please?

Watchdog, EMS1 or 2, Enginesaver, Thermogard are all good.

Baz.