Iv done a bit of searching, and someone has put an isuzu box in one with minor mods, but i have also heard that a late model V8 defender box will go is easy but the front diff will need to be modded so it isnt full time 4WD, i have diff lockers on the front of mine, that i always have locked but have the yellow 4WD knob thingy up in the cabin so it isnt 4WD so the front end is always turning, will i need the mod?
Get the idea?
wonder how well a 10 bolt will go in it...
The 235 is the width in mm. This compares with the standard tyres of about 155mm width. i.e. about 80mm wider. Assuming the offset is the same as the standard rim, this would mean the inside front wheel has to stop turning 40mm further from the chassis. The height of the tyre is 235 x 0.85mm or about 200mm, about 50mm more than the standard tyre, adding about 25mm to the limit on turning. This is a reduction of nearly ten degrees in the maximum steering angle.
John
JDNSW
1986 110 County 3.9 diesel
1970 2a 109 2.25 petrol
The Series Landrover is part time four wheel drive (except Stage 1), and the Defender is full time four wheel drive. The issue is that the Series front axle does not have CV joints,but has cross and bearing universals. These will cause kickback in the steering twice for every revolution of each wheel when driven on hard surfaces with full time four wheel drive. To use the Defender gearbox and transfer case in a Series vehicle you need to fit CV joints to the front axle or convert the transfer case to part time four wheel drive.
Converting the front axle is not really feasible but the axle from a Series 3 Stage 1 bolts in and it does have CV joints. But the diff ratio is different, although the diffs are interchangeable.
Someone in the UK does a conversion kit for the transfer case. It is possible to fit other gearboxes and retain the Series transfer case, but it will involve a lot of work, including fabrication and machining - as far as I know there are no off the shelf conversions.
Hope this helps
John
John
JDNSW
1986 110 County 3.9 diesel
1970 2a 109 2.25 petrol
Simple way to significantly improve lousy steering lock on Series Land Rovers is to fit Wolf rims instead of the standard ones such as 5'5 inch wide x!6 272309's . Wolfs are steel rims fitted to more recent 130's and military Defenders. More important than the extra total width is that the offset is different and the inside of the rim is about an inch further away from the chassis compared with standard ones and also 7 inch wide Disco 1 steelies. I have fitted them to '61 LWB acquired from a deceased relative's estate. Screwed the steering stops right back. Limiting factor to turning circle is now limited by travel in steering box. Did small adjustment to rods so about equal amount of clearance between tyre and chassis on each side when on full lock. Seems about as far as it is desirable to go before likely to cause problem with swivel housing seals. Tyres fitted are 7'50X16 Michelin XZL's. Have not yet tried other Wolfs I have with 2.35/85 Goodrich Mud Terrains. These probably still would not rub chassis on full lock.
You don't have "diff lockers" - you have free - wheel hubs (huge difference! )
I recall back in the mists of time, my brother telling me about a series with a small-block v8 and auto running Rover 90 or 110 diff centres. Reckoned 75mph down the beach was achievable, but scary as hell.
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