Any Suggestion on Off Road Modification for Disco 4

**de7158** · 2nd September 2015, 06:24 PM

Have both a 80 series Landcruiser and a D3. Both are kitted out for long range remote travel. Have never chosen to take the 80 series over the D3.
Both the wife and I have just come back from 4 months touring in the D3 around central Queensland, then Cape York, with a final leg east to west across the Simpson, up to Alice Springs via the the Old South Road, East & West Macdonnell Ranges, down to Uluru via Boggy Hole & Running Waters, with a return west to east crossing on the French Line back to Birdsville.
At the end of the trip we were both commenting on the different level of increased comfort and capability that the D3 offered over the 80 series.
Would still endure a trip in the 80 series if I had to, but absolutely loved it in the D3.
Only could imagine the comparison to a D4.
Fuel usage on the Simpson east to west crossing:
200 series Landcruiser 4.5, 140 lts
Disco 3 TDV6, 110lts
2 x Mazda BT50 TD, 105 lts
Peter

DiscoMick · 2nd September 2015, 06:44 PM

MTs just dig holes in sand. Stick with ATs.

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**LandyAndy** · 2nd September 2015, 06:49 PM

If he has an early D4 with the 2.7 he wont need compomotive wheels,more info needed.
Andrew

**scarry** · 2nd September 2015, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by Tombie

As for comments on Airbags and Sand.
Obviously from some Toyota/Nissan owner who has no idea....

Spare parts are only days away for common items - and this is shared between ALL brands. So not exclusive to LR.

I've had to wait 6-8 weeks for a diff for a work Prado to come from Japan!!!

Got the last Hiace diff in the country,when one of ours failed about 10months ago.
We are now waiting,four weeks,they are saying, for a complete side panel for one that has been in an accident.

Family member waited six weeks for a left hand mirror complete for a GU.

As for LR's,have never had to wait for a part ever.

Probably because they hardly ever need them

**DoctorJ** · 2nd September 2015, 07:12 PM

In regards to tyres I found moving to a 4 rib pattern AT the best addition I made to my D3. It completes the package of what the vehicle already can achieve off road. Yes it is noisier on road but my driving experience off road is magic

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**~Rich~** · 2nd September 2015, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

MTs just dig holes in sand. Stick with ATs.

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Don't you believe that!
A MT will outperform a square edged AT such as a BFG in sand.
The square edge will work against you especially when turning in sand.
Like any tyre, tyre pressure will also make a huge difference.

Tombie · 2nd September 2015, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

Don't you believe that!

A MT will outperform a square edged AT such as a BFG in sand.

The square edge will work against you especially when turning in sand.

Like any tyre, tyre pressure will also make a huge difference.

Spot on...

The secret to MTs and Sand is gentle

**Drizzle** · 2nd September 2015, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

If he has an early D4 with the 2.7 he wont need compomotive wheels,more info needed.
Andrew

Yes, it's possible. Although unlikely, as the D4 2.7 was standard with 18" Wheels.

**scarry** · 2nd September 2015, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Tombie

Spot on...

The secret to MTs and Sand is gentle

Exactly,don't really want to say this,but i recon my sons puma with MT's is better in sand than my D4 with A/T's.

No matter what the tyre pressures.

Hope he isn't on here ATM

**LandyAndy** · 2nd September 2015, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Drizzle

Yes, it's possible. Although unlikely, as the D4 2.7 was standard with 18" Wheels.

He said his has 20".They aint standard,Bling wheels.
Andrew

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