Disco 1 Story

[zastonator]

hey there. I'm new to the forum but not new to the Land rover vehicle owning. for the past year I have bought and sold 3 disco's to get to this on my build. my only problem is that my tub is super rusty. i have bought a minty running and driving unit with only 130xxx kms on it with no rust.

my current build

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my new unit i will be building.

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I have got all new suspension from various companies and other great components to make the new land rover even better then the last one.

if anyone is interested in seeing how my newest build goes on I will post more!

thanks for clicking in and keep the Rover landers alive!

cheers.

[ANDYD]

Hey welcome to the forum :occasion5:

That's a beefy looking Disco, what size are those tyres?
Yes, for sure post up the new Project, always good to see other ideas and photos

cheers
Andy

[franko]

Welcome! I love a good Disco 1 build. They will always have a special please in my heart as I used to own one.

[zastonator]

Hey welcome to the forum :occasion5:

That's a beefy looking Disco, what size are those tyres?
Yes, for sure post up the new Project, always good to see other ideas and photos

cheers
Andy

Thanks man! Currently it’s sitting on 35” tires. However the new unit will be sitting on 37/38” tires depending what I get my hands on. Once I get it in my shop I’ll be taking some photos and moving on the forum 🤟

[franko]

Thanks man! Currently it’s sitting on 35” tires. However the new unit will be sitting on 37/38” tires depending what I get my hands on. Once I get it in my shop I’ll be taking some photos and moving on the forum 🤟
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Interested to hear why you figure you need 37/38 tall tires and what your plans are for beefing up the drivetrain is.

[zastonator]

Thanks man! Currently it’s sitting on 35” tires. However the new unit will be sitting on 37/38” tires depending what I get my hands on. Once I get it in my shop I’ll be taking some photos and moving on the forum 🤟

Interested to hear why you figure you need 37/38 tall tires and what your plans are for beefing up the drivetrain is.
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A lot of people get into that debate with land rover axles. how ever I haven't had any issues with 35" tires with just the generic Hardy CV and shafts. all my friends with toyota's/suzuki's are on 37/40" tires and sometimes its hard to keep up. saying that though the 35" tires have been great and don't regret the choice . its just the matter of making it for the matter of fun.

I've got purchased and in the shop full 300M ashcroft shafts and CV's with heavy duty drift flanges and 4.75 ring and pinions. ARB lockers front and back that i will be pegging the 3rd members. it should push the 37's quite nicely . i also will be bracing the housing externally to prevent any bend on wheeling the truck. Also all the suspension stuff is all been changed out and same with the Driveshafts. should be fun!

[zastonator]

Update with my disco party.

Got both units in my shop (stoked) and somewhat got it organized and on jack stands so i can start the battle!

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Then started and finish up for the night removing the rear axle fully and started the front axle shocks, alternator was faulty so its been removed.

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[zastonator]

Bonus Disco Party Wrap .

all the shiny new stuff for the build organized in the back of the unit for now. plus more things coming I'm waiting for!!

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[zastonator]

Update on my Story,


Pulling apart my first land rover,

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removed all the goodies and throwing anything i have to it

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the end goal for the first land rover. running and driving stock with 2" spacer lift on 35" tires. going to bring it up to my cabin and use it for a bush truck up there/spare parts.

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[zastonator]

For the new land rover, The front housing has been fully welded/Braced up. mounted and ready for the Diff/Swivels.

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The process of the rear axle getting braced/welded up. almost done.

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[ANDYD]

Great progress.

You must have a heated shop to work inside :bigsmurf:

[zastonator]

Great progress.

You must have a heated shop to work inside :bigsmurf:

haha yes i do and I'm very happy about that! lots a snow on the ground and I'm glad I'm not rolling around in it working on the land rovers!

[zastonator]

Update, I finished fully bracing and welding up the rear axle, painted and installed. just mocked up as all the arms have heims and ill have to adjusted it to make it straight with the truck.

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[zastonator]

Now adjusting arms, and installed spring retainer plates for the coil. (waiting for the top section. )

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After adjusting the arms. I started cleaning up the diffs/ and knuckles.

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[zastonator]

I got the Front and rear axles put together and ready for the shafts, shocks, and such to make it sit on its own weight now.

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[zastonator]

Now for the bonus points. I just picked up my new built Portal boxes. (waiting hurts your sole lol ) and just getting ready to mount them up!

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Things are looking like it might be on wheels in the next couple months.... Finger crossed !

[InterMechanico]

Very cool build! Great rate of progress as well!

[paulg_d130]

Portal Boxes! now I am jealous!
sweet build for sure!
how did you make sure you didnt warp or bend your axle housings with all the welding on the tubes for the truss work?
how do the swivel ball housings hold up to that much extra weight and leverage being thrown on them?

[zastonator]

Portal Boxes! now I am jealous!
sweet build for sure!
how did you make sure you didnt warp or bend your axle housings with all the welding on the tubes for the truss work?
how do the swivel ball housings hold up to that much extra weight and leverage being thrown on them?

I have been a welder/fabricator for a long time now so its just from experience. However! bracing and small lengths and in sections help minimize the chance of warpage.

The portal boxes come with a brace that holds the bottom in place, pictures will be coming soon!! Stay tuned haha.

[TylerN]

Anything else been happening on this? Looks like a great build.