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  1. 13th September 2006, 04:43 PM #1
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    Building a 100 Hybrid

    There seems to be a lot of members building these.
    Before one starts the build what pitfalls, traps, tips and tricks can you all share.
    I realise this would be a long and expensive task,
    How many of you have finished, given up?
    What parts have you had to customise to suit your needs?
    What original LR parts have you used?
    What engines have you used?
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  2. 13th September 2006, 04:48 PM #2
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    mate you have the perfect donor car the disco11 just get the grinder out chop the back off behind the wheels , massive lift big tyres and lockers see how hard was that
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  3. 13th September 2006, 07:45 PM #3
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    I thought about doing this but can't justify the dosh.
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    Depending on how you do it, it shouldn't be expensive.

    I've done mine by moving the rear axle further back and using coils, Rangie A frame, I made the X-member to mount this, and I've made my own stronger lower links that go to the original leaf spring mount.

    It just takes a lot of time to do all of this, especially with 1000 other things happening in day to day life.
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  5. 13th September 2006, 09:01 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by dobbo
    There seems to be a lot of members building these.
    Before one starts the build what pitfalls, traps, tips and tricks can you all share.
    Work out how long you think it will take, and then quadriple it!
    Quote Originally Posted by dobbo
    I realise this would be a long and expensive task,
    How many of you have finished, given up?
    Never! It just takes a long time.
    Quote Originally Posted by dobbo
    What parts have you had to customise to suit your needs?
    I also have done a ute conversion, X-member for A frame, lower links at the rear, rear bulkhead to suit SWB chassis, Handbrake to suit hilux propshaft for rear (I've used Landcruiser axles though a front Disco shaft would have worked also.), A-frame mount on the axle. Probably brake lines also, Spring perches on axle/chassis, shock mounts.
    Quote Originally Posted by dobbo
    What original LR parts have you used?
    Rover A-frame only.
    Quote Originally Posted by dobbo
    What engines have you used?
    3.5V8 and Lt95 gearbox. None of the above relates to the fitting of that engine/gearbox though - that causes a lot of headaches.
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  6. 13th September 2006, 09:35 PM #6
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    Its not hard to build one.

    The trick is to build one thats legal.



    Thats what I've found anyway.
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    Dave, what were the legality issues with building 100's?
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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveS3
    Its not hard to build one.

    The trick is to build one thats legal.



    Thats what I've found anyway.
    I'm a bit confused with this as well, do you mean getting it registered?
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    Watch "a 4x4 is born", compulsory viewing if you are making a 100 inch
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  10. 14th September 2006, 08:06 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phoenix
    Watch "a 4x4 is born", compulsory viewing if you are making a 100 inch
    It's coming in the mail. I can't wait to watch it.
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