Thread: preparing for the big lap

Originally Posted by rar110

Do it.

Look at EAS struts too. Some good advice above.

We took our 2007 RRV on a 4000km trip from Qld to Victoria last Dec. It now has 271000km. An absolute pleasure to drive. No dramas. But good preparation. I replaced my front EAS struts at 10 yrs before they failed, and glad I did.

Struts have been replaced and bushes

Originally Posted by Genevieve

Thanks so much for all your replies, it has helped me immensely and now i have somewhere to start.

. These black clips between the doors break on gravel roads. We replaced them all, some a 2nd time. The middle one is different, take spares.

Originally Posted by Genevieve

Struts have been replaced and bushes

Originally Posted by orville

. These black clips between the doors break on gravel roads. We replaced them all, some a 2nd time. The middle one is different, take spares.

This catch in this handle broke and we couldn't open the cupboard. Used a hacksaw blade then bought a new handle. It actually pushes the pin sideways but I couldn't work it out at the time.

. The Disco has this wire on the brake disk to monitor wear. I had one break off on a rough road so the warning brake wear light came on. I took the wheel off and soldered the wires together to trick it. The dealer didn't even pick that when serviced. The ends are still soldered 20000 km later.

Originally Posted by Genevieve

we were looking at an Aluminum draw set from MSA and we will definitley check weight thanks heaps.
Do you think roof racks are essential?

Off Road Systems (ORS) also do aluminum drawers.

If you are towing a caravan the car should be pretty well empty apart from the fridge. Why would you want drawers and a roof rack? As I said, you should cull everything that is not essential. Even then you will take far too much stuff!!

Originally Posted by Genevieve

ok great , where do i get one haha

thanks so much

This forum quite often runs group buys , the main options are
iid Gap tool - the B.T version seems to be a better choice from what I have read
Nanocom - This also seems to be common - I had 1 for my D2 and was very good
I have a Hawkeye , is nowhere near as common and doesn't do as much as the others do but is adequate for my needs.
Keep your eye on the markets section as they come up for sale when people sell their cars.

you should be able to find them on the net if you want to shop around.

If / when you get 1 , plug it in and get used to how it works, you can even check it any faults are stored in the system.

Cheers Ean

Originally Posted by orville

. The Disco has this wire on the brake disk to monitor wear. I had one break off on a rough road so the warning brake wear light came on. I took the wheel off and soldered the wires together to trick it. The dealer didn't even pick that when serviced. The ends are still soldered 20000 km later.

You can bypass them if needed , 1 of mine broke on the Gibb River Road , from memory if you open the outer cover there are 2 thin wires , just separate them and tape them up joined together . it will take the warning message off the message centre on the dash.

Actually they are still like it , when I need to fit new pads I have new sensors that came with the pads so will get around to it then.

Cheers Ean