Thread: I am at a crossroads, need advice

Hi, if i was you and had your skills i'd do it myself at least i knew what's what and how it was done... something built by your hands is more reliable than something bought from others and full of bodges... especially that IMO the look of a D2 is far more nice than a RRC.

Originally Posted by sierrafery

Hi, if i was you and had your skills i'd do it myself at least i knew what's what and how it was done... something built by your hands is more reliable than something bought from others and full of bodges... especially that IMO the look of a D2 is far more nice than a RRC.

X2 Could not have said it better
For starter`s you know the car and you know what it need`s and if buy something else it will be a unkown quantity and quality

Alright so I have decided to keep it for now. Over the coming weeks it will be taken off the road to do a number of major repairs, such as the engine oil cooler, water pump, engine mounts then I will get onto the mods!

Here is some good info for the oil cooler: https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rov...oolant.201097/

While I concur with the 'better the beast you know' statements, I'm not sure it is a wise idea to spend 14K on a car worth 4K-6K at best.

I can speak from experience when I say the following are not required to see our beautiful country:

Front diff lock
Heavy duty axles
Heavy duty CV's

I run 32" tires and get everywhere, I mean rough hard Vic high country stuff. I've got centre diff lock and rear Ashcroft ATB with a 2" lift.

I'd recommend a diff ratio change rather than the TC ratio change as you cannot change the low range ratio and this is where you need it. Arguably twice the work, but you sound like you've got the gear. (Just for the record I run standard ratio everything but not by choice $)

Ashcroft website quote "We offer different gear kits to alter the final drive ratio in your LT230 transfer box. These gear kits only change high range. Low will remain the same."

Ashcroft Transmissions

What I'm trying to say is, save yourself the money and put it towards the things you actually need. It also means you would not over capitalise too much on your 17yr old car. The Disco isn't in the same category as your Hillman Minx

I'd suggest:

Front prop shaft upgrade
Lockable Centre diff upgrade with upgraded cross bars in TC.
Rear lockable diff of some kind

I totally understand the other work you have listed.

Just my opinion for what it is worth.

Seems silly to spend three times 'what the car is worth', except that what it's worth to the owner is not what the owner can sell it for, but what its replacement will cost.

$20,000 4WDs are tricky. Generally they're sold because they need work for which the owner lacks the stomach.

Reminds me of the TV ad detailing the absolute lack of financial return on investment if having a child.

Sometimes the value the Disco adds to your life and lifestyle is more important than the financial analysis. $14k is not exactly a GFC or a home loan.

I think you will find it hard to find a car with all the bits and pieces you want. They dont come up that often and normally as the owner has spent big $ they want big $. However if the right car was too come up may be worth considering. The plus side of keeping your car is you can do a bit at a time as finances allow. Prioritize your list and go for it. However I would only look at doing this if you plan on keeping it for another 5 years. That would offset the cost, just be prepared for little return if you sell it.