130 mods

130TDi · 10th March 2005, 12:03 PM

ok ive had the new rig for almost 2 weeks now so i figure its time to start the mods. the wish list is 132L longrange tank,maxi drives, spoties, custom rock sliders/ side steps, new suspension,custom roof boxes, rims and tyres.

the questions i have are
1. the long range tank. dose it reduce the departure angle or would i be better off keeping the standard tank and put the 80L tank under the seat?

2. with the new susspension i am looking at either the rs 9000's or nitrocharges but am not sure also not sure on springs. so i would like to know which combos work well? also what is the opinion on lifts?
( i do all sorts of driving ranging from month long touring too short half day play sessions up in the hills so the combo must suite all types of driving.)

3. and last thing is what size rims and tyres suite the 130's best?

any help from those in the know would be very helpful. thanks in advance.

**VladTepes** · 10th March 2005, 01:30 PM

1. Don't know, sorry, but if anyone can answer the same question for a 110 Defender I'd love to know.

2, I have heard that Bilsteins are the best choice for Land Rovers. That's what I'll be using ome replacement time.

as to lifts - I wouldn't go higher than 2" - that's a useful and relatively inexpensive little 'boost', go higher and it will start to effect cross-slope rollover angle, while Extreme lifts introduce all sorts of engineering stresses that need complex / expensive solutions.

3. How long is a piece of string. What you can fit will depend on whether you do a spring lift. Many people on this forum use 235/85 16's which require (I think) a 7" rim - such as a LR Discovery series 1 rim, for example. These will fit as standard under a Defender with no modification.

**D110V8D** · 10th March 2005, 02:15 PM

I have 95 Defender Station Wagon.

Put Koni shockers on it. Excellent shocker. Little pricey but worth the money.
Can't comment on Bilsteins although I hear they are very good too.

Tyres 235/85R16 on a series one disco rim. I belive the Cooper ST and the STT will fit a 6" rim so don't necessarily have to get a 7" rim to fit this size tyre.

I have a Long Range Automotive sill tank which holds 60 odd litres. Fits under the side of the vehicle and is flush with the level of the chassis rails so doesn't cop too much damage.

I'm sure Hiline can give you a bit more info regarding the 130 mods. His truck is very well kitted out.

Cheers

Mick

130TDi · 11th March 2005, 08:08 AM

thanks for the info please keep it coming.
mick do you know how much the automotive sill tank cost and who sells them.

**camel_landy** · 11th March 2005, 09:06 AM

Lift... IMO, don't bother on the 130. If you want better approach, departure & ramp angles... Get a shorter vehicle :!: [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img] You'll also loose the advantage of having the helper springs on the rear axle.

Tyres - I wouldn't go larger than 235/85s unless you have a very specific reason (i.e. the terrain that you spend most of your time on). Also, don't discount the option of getting 2x sets of tyres & rims.

Rims. I'd probably stick with the ones you've got (asuming you've got the 6.5" 130 rims). If you want something that looks a little "sexier" then have look at the LR Boost/XS alloys.

Fuel tank... I'd be tempted to stick the tank under the driver's seat. Not only can you get it as a standard part with fuel change over switch, etc... but it also helps by bringing some of the extra weight further forwards.

However - IMHO, one of the first things on your shopping list should be a decent steering guard & recovery points.

HTH

Mark

Hellspawn · 11th March 2005, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by camel_landy

However - IMHO, one of the first things on your shopping list should be a decent steering guard & recovery points.

Bull bar would cover part of the recovery points and towbar on the rear, especially if it's a reciever type hitch.

Set of decent driving/spot lights wouldn't be a bad start either.

Vlad

Regarding replacement fuel tanks. Since you've got a ute I guess you don't like the rural look with a nurse tank on the tray against the headboard ?

Amazing how much extra fuel you would carry over a "long range replacement fuel tank".....300ltrs if you wanted. You could put it on when you are going away and take it off when back in 'burbs. Design it with a DC electric pump to fill your OME fuel tank either tapped into the breather tube to refill on the go or the traditional trigger nozzle where you would need to stop somewhere to refill.

Probably need a gantry to lift it on and off depending on size but that wouldn't be hard to build. Would work out more effective in carrying fuel than a smaller one shoved under the vehicle somewhere.

Just a thought.

**sclarke** · 12th March 2005, 06:52 AM

Hang on.... we have defenders.... we get great economy... no V8's for us....

**D110V8D** · 12th March 2005, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by sclarke
Hang on.... we have defenders.... we get great economy... no V8's for us....

No V8's? I 've got a V8 in the Defender and trust me I need a long range tank! She's no where near as economical as your little 200 or 300tdi 4 pot screamers. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

Long Range Automotive sell the sill tanks. I would just do a search on google or similar as I don't have any current details for them.

Cheers

Mick

**tdi130dualcab** · 12th March 2005, 06:26 PM

hi fellow 130 driver!!

my comment's
1, I have a 120ltr lr tank, the sway bar mounts are modified (dropped down about 1-2 inches), I've never bottomed out the tank, but the tow bar often.

2, how far do you want to lift?? the 130 has incredible groung clearance as it is. I am happy with the suspension on the 130 as standard and you will find it is very good on rough dirt roads for long trips etc. Depends what you want at the end of the day.

3, rims, once again depends what you want to do. the standard rims on the 130 are strong as hell, i've lost it a few times on tracks and hit things that would crack the average mag wheel, or bens a standard steel's, but the 130 rims are good. only change them if you decide you want larger rubber for some reason (i have bf a/t 235/85's and am happy with them, although you will find a few threads on that topic)

hope this dribble helps!!

Cheers

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