Thread: 1997 Land Rover Defender Big Cab Chassis Forever!

Originally Posted by jamieluck

Hi
I posted a thread about a month ago about a 1997 defender ute big cab that I had purchased from Coffs Harbour. Well the ute arrived about a fortnight ago. I have done about 1500k in it and I absolutely love it!! It has an extended, galv tray that is about 2600 long!! It has about a 150mm extension on the cabin which makes a huge difference, and I have never seen another one in Tas. Still not sure of the history behind these rare beast yet. It has only done 146000 k which is fantastic, and runs like a dream. I am so far getting a bit more that 100 more k's on a full tank of diesel that my last defender wagon which was the TD5 motor. It has been very well maintained with the original mats and rims still on the bus. It has Maxxxis tyres etc. The rego is QWA529. Does anyone know the history of this actual bus? i bought it from Coffs Harbour Motorworld. The only prob is it gets up a bit of shudder around the 90km/h mark, but then dies away when you stop accelerating and just cruise on the highway...was thinking the uni joints? Anyhow I love my new defender and I will NEVER EVER sell it...I am going to keep this bus forever!!!! Defenders Forever!!! Cheers

Could you please post a pic your cab extension. I'm 6' 2" and still growing.
the single cab is getting a bit squishy.


Glad you are happy with your defender.

So tell us what you really think of your defender.With the shudder check the uni's and the drive shaft bolts,the rear shaft to handbrake housing ones generally come loose,it could be as easy as a bent rim or missing wheel weight also.Give it a birthday each year,change all oils,service the cooling system and grease every second engine oil change and it will go forever,mines been trouble free for 12 years,it's age and milage on components thats the only trouble with mine. Pat