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  1. 31st May 2012, 02:38 PM #1
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    Mods to Disco 2 (01) TD5 for towing

    Hi guys,

    I've just purchased an 01 TD5, and am looking to set it up for towing my horse float.

    We will get a Haymen Reese with sway bars (current tow vehicle an old Rangie has the same system and float set up for sway bars). The float weighs about 1T unladen and I usually carry anything from 1.5T up to 3.5T(unlikely), but more likely to have about 2-2.5T for longer trips (1000kms each way).

    I was also thinking about adding on a transmission cooler, and maybe airbag suspension in the rear?

    Any other recommendations for mods or specific brands for the trans cooler and suspension that will help keep it alive & healthy whilst towing???
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  2. 31st May 2012, 04:59 PM #2
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    Unfortunately without starting a huge debate the 01 disco states in the manual that you cannot use sway bars. I had a tocunsia ( sorry spelling) it didn't work well with the electrics. This could have been the way it was installed so take care with electric brake install
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    Thanks Banjo - sorry I've written the wrong name for them, it is actually a Weight Distribution System.
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    What gearbox does your D2 have? Also is it SLS or coils on the rear?
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    WDH was what I was thinking you meant. Unfortunately LR say you can't use them. In saying that many people use them
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    Off track - its an auto. I'm assuming coils and not SLS from memory

    Thanks Banjo - I had searched for sway bars and discovery but hadn't come up with anything on the www - will have a chat to HR I guess and see what they think.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Suswa View Post
    Off track - its an auto. I'm assuming coils and not SLS from memory

    Thanks Banjo - I had searched for sway bars and discovery but hadn't come up with anything on the www - will have a chat to HR I guess and see what they think.
    Finding heaps of stuff now I'm searching for the right terms
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    I found mine great to tow but I didn't have a moving object in the back
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    The auto already has a transmission cooler but I believe fitting a cooler from a p38a range rover is fairly common upgrade for heavy usage.
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    Yeah true Banjo - it makes a big difference towing live weight than not Its amazing how much everything moves when on the freeway and a semi flies past, the horses only need to freak out a bit and you suddenly have a swaying metal lug attached to the 4x4.

    Thanks Offtrack I'll have a look online for the part and ask the mechanic
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