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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    And most of those mods are illegal here, I'm surprised a dealer has removed the rear muffler considering their epa laws.
    Might get away with it under different state laws?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rick130 View Post
    Might get away with it under different state laws?
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    I am so nervous for all the CVs. Nearly 10% increase in strain just from the increased tyre diameter, plus the increased bend angles due to the lift rods.

    Mind you I haven't seen a single report of a busted CV since the Defender shipped so that's a positive sign. My local dealer told me about one guy who was going way too fast along the beach at Fraser and broke front suspension components when hitting the far side of a big washout, but it was a straightforward repair apparently.

    Anyway I'm getting along pretty well with my 32" muddies for now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TB View Post
    I am so nervous for all the CVs. Nearly 10% increase in strain just from the increased tyre diameter, plus the increased bend angles due to the lift rods.

    Mind you I haven't seen a single report of a busted CV since the Defender shipped so that's a positive sign. My local dealer told me about one guy who was going way too fast along the beach at Fraser and broke front suspension components when hitting the far side of a big washout, but it was a straightforward repair apparently.

    Anyway I'm getting along pretty well with my 32" muddies for now.
    That's one thing you don't hear about the D3/4 and now the new Deefer compared to the old solid axle versions, popping CV's wth regularity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TB View Post
    I am so nervous for all the CVs. Nearly 10% increase in strain just from the increased tyre diameter, plus the increased bend angles due to the lift rods.

    Mind you I haven't seen a single report of a busted CV since the Defender shipped so that's a positive sign. My local dealer told me about one guy who was going way too fast along the beach at Fraser and broke front suspension components when hitting the far side of a big washout, but it was a straightforward repair apparently.

    Anyway I'm getting along pretty well with my 32" muddies for now.
    I think the way he has it set up, the rods set him at off road height in normal mode which is where he leaves it most of the time and occasionally setting it to off road height when needed which essentially puts it at extended height. The rest of the lift is at the subframe so all the angles are still within factory spec....apparently. Have to agree on the tyre size concerns for the drive train. I felt he needed lower diff ratios too judging by he way he was popping up and over some of these boulders...maybe he wasn't in LR.

    The best thing about it is, it's great to have someone able to throw the money at one to see where the limits lie and to see what's involved. It will be interesting to see 37s go on ... if he does it. If it holds up and doesn't break with these changes then I think that would be a testament to the strength of the vehicle and bode well for owners using them in stock or lightly modified form.
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    Way over produced video from Lucky8:



    Would like to see more continuous filming without the music.
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    Another impressive video of the Defender on 35’s really being tested this time.

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    Same trip as the TFL Bronco vid:
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBD4 View Post
    It will be interesting to see 37s go on ... if he does it. If it holds up and doesn't break with these changes then I think that would be a testament to the strength of the vehicle and bode well for owners using them in stock or lightly modified form.
    Yep, 35's are a pretty big step up in terms of weight compared to a standard tyre, but 37's are a massive step up over a 35 again, I can't believe how different the tyres are for something that is only 2" different in diameter, and thats comparing a simex to Maxxis Creepy Crawler.
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