Setting up D4 with the lot!

The Tuffants went on today with a full set of K02 265 x 60. Very happy with the new boots!

I picked up some under carriage protection yesterday too from APT. Got the Air compressor guard, the front guard and the transmission guard. Just need to get under and instal it all.

First real trip is coming up this weekend, going to visit some friends on the Sunny coast and then head to Moreton Island for a few days with the patriot camper.

That’s IF I CAN GET THE BONNET OPEN!!!!

If anyone has any thoughts on getting it open please reply, I’m stumped.

Cheers

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Originally Posted by WabiSabi

That’s IF I CAN GET THE BONNET OPEN!!!!

If anyone has any thoughts on getting it open please reply, I’m stumped.

Cheers

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The cable should be accessible just behind the lever under the dash. You may need to remove the panel, but that is easy. I suspect the cable end has been dislodged from the lever. Just reconnecting it or pulling it with pliers should at least open the bonnet.

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Originally Posted by DieselLSE

The cable should be accessible just behind the lever under the dash. You may need to remove the panel, but that is easy. I suspect the cable end has been dislodged from the lever. Just reconnecting it or pulling it with pliers should at least open the bonnet.

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Thanks DieselLSE the cable is still moving with the lever so it’s connected at that end, seems to be further along where the issue is. I’ll have a poke around to make sure it just hasn’t slipped off a hinge or something, it’s worth a shot but I have a feeling I’m going to need to find a way to get the bonnet open otherwise.

Search the site, maybe with Google, as bonnet catch issues have been had before and fixed, but the hassle is getting in via the front grill to undo them if I recall

WabiSabi.

I have a 08 Disco 3.
* Id highly recommend the Xlifter. I use one, its great and you can set you own heights, or use the programmed ones, simple to use, and reliable.
* Might be worth investing in a Scanguage also, it seems overlooked on your list, always good to know what going on, with oil, water, boost, manifold pressure etc. (give signs you have a fault) to stop and rectify.
* Compressor wise, I have the New TJM one, i mounted it under bonnet in front of battery, easy to access, plug in you matrix in deflate and your set to air up or down, its quick, and reliable.
* Regarding luggage, the Rhino backbone is a great system, you can add your own bits as required.
* CB - Go with a reputable brand. I run GME and its great, they can supply cool brackets to have them mount from under bonnet.
* Good choice on BFG’s, IMO they are the best all-round, Ive used them in the Pilbara (sharp rocks) FNQ (burnt tree stumps), and Vic (good in the mud, on rocks, and sand.
* Spare tires - I carry 2 on a cayman rear carrier, easy access, and keeps mess out of car. Plus you can hang a gear recovery gear bag off back.(if needed)
* You can buy discreet winch mounts from UK, if you need to, I find ARB bar a bit chunky. This is why im in process of building my own bar, to house a winch.
* Something you have over looked in a Billet alloy top radiator housing. as the plastic ones are known to fail when you are most vulnerable (they crack when old).

hope that helps
Azza