Thread: Sad to ask this question...

There are a few Disco utes getting about. What about getting a Disco and modifying it. Maybe even dropping an auto in a Defender.

You can get Defenders converted to auto.

I'm sure Davis Performance will do it and Ashcroft Transmissions do have kits also. This is for the Td5 and also the Ford Transit van motors.

The new model Nissan Navara NP300 has rear coils as an option. I had a quick glance at the spec sheets, seems to be rear drum brakes however

Originally Posted by davros

Ok, here's the deal...
Can anyone tell me what 4x4 four-door vehicles with a ute body have four wheel coils, all disc brakes and come in a diesel auto?
Basically I can only see perhaps a military Mercedes G-wagon but is that all? The Defender is only manual - if it was auto from the factory that'd be for me!
Failing that, leaf rears but still disc brakes all around.
I'd love something like a Ford Ranger PX series but the rear suspension and brakes seem so old-school, and I won't have time to mod something. I also like the 800mm wading depth as I want to launch a boat (hence also my aversion to drum brakes if possible).
At the moment in a Disco II TD5 which I want to basically replicate in a four-door ute body near-new or new vehicle. And not expensive like the Mercedes!
Cheers,
Dave

A Musso ?

Originally Posted by bsperka

A Musso ?

The Musso range is actually a very nice car. Very well appointed with a leather interior. Can't comment on the brakes however as I just can't remember whether they have discs or not. The new units run a very smooth auto which I'm sure will handle your boat.
However, the Auto conversion is a good option for the Defender two door depending on how much it's worth to have done.

Originally Posted by Chops

The Musso range is actually a very nice car. Very well appointed with a leather interior. Can't comment on the brakes however as I just can't remember whether they have discs or not. The new units run a very smooth auto which I'm sure will handle your boat.
However, the Auto conversion is a good option for the Defender two door depending on how much it's worth to have done.

Redbook says discs. Only checked a 2010 model at random before the post.

Unfortunately - As soon as the Musso sniffs the sea it will start to disintegrate...

Disc vs drum is a moot in most instances as many vehicles are "hand brake in disc" so suffer the same from Salt water ingress.

I believe the Isuzu d max might fill your options.