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    D1 front driveshaft questions

    Fit a wide angle prop rather than a double carden. a wide angle one will out last the double carden by several years. wizard
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    Defender clock

    Hi I have a clock (the time telling type) from a late defender and want to wire it into my 93 model defender. There is a empty port in the dash that i plan to fit the clock into however there doesnt seem to be any spare wires knocking about that could be used to power the time piece. The...
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    Alternatives to the Holy Grail of Shocks?

    I know Pro Comp are not the best shock around but they do have a lifetime warentee, so when you break then get them replaced for free. And yes before anyone starts to whinge, they do replace them without any question. wizard
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    new spacer question

    If you have a D2 then you will need it as per the roverspart.com link The D2 shock mount has a flat on one edge where as the D1 is round. wizard
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    Alternatives to the Holy Grail of Shocks?

    I think it really depends on what you are going to use your truck for. Fair enough spend a grand or so on a set of top notch shocks if you are going to beat the crap out of them each weekend, but if its your everyday vehcile and you only take it off road one a month, OME or Pro comp ES 9000s are...
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    Steering Dampers: OME or Bilstein?

    Yep i have two pro comp dampers on my Tdi disco wizard
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    Does anyone run 305/70/16 on d1's?

    I run 235/85-16 on a standard drive train. They are excellent and cope with most things. The Land Rover drives shafts and diff anr strong weough for most applications but it you drive like a maniac and try to power through every obstical you will break things. regards wizard
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    Steering wheel bobble

    Check the pan hard rod bushes, steering damper and then the swivel bearings (top & bottom) wizard
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    Wanted: RAVE CD

    I have a few different types what make and model are you after and i will have a look whats on each disc. Regards wizard
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    front window cable broken

    The window cable breaking is a fairly common problem, I have replaced both on Mrs wizards XEDi. In both cases the cable was so rusted and frayed that a repair wasnt really possable. You can pick up spare units off e bay at about 1/3 the dealer price.The only problem being, you have to replace...
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    D90/110 door hinges

    Hi I have seen the kits that are available but they are mainly UK based. my old boy wants to get some from a hardware supplier in Jo'burg. He will proberly end up taking off one of each bolt and take them into the store ! wizard
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    Reverse Mounted Steelies Anyone?

    I agree with Mr antichrist, this is not a good idea and i have never heard of anyone in the UK doing this . WHY !!!! wizard
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    D90/110 door hinges

    My father has a 1994 Def 110 pickup, and he wants to replace the door and bonnet hinge bolts with stainless steel ones. Do you know what size and thread the door hinge bolts are as he might be able source them locally in South Africa. Would the door bolts also be the same on the tail gate...
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    Disco Pics

    Heres mine on a coal dump in South Wales This is my pooch Diesel going "off road" wizard
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    Safety Devices CAD?

    Safety Devices are now apparently back in business and working out of Hungary or some such eastern european place. wizard
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    British

    An English politician was giving a speech in Aberystwyth. He said, ?I was born an Englishman. I have been an Englishman all my life, and I will die an Englishman!? ?What?s wrong boyo?? shouted a voice from the crowd.? Got no ambition, have you?? :smilelol: : Three men are sitting in...
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    Anyone else think $700 for a CDL kit is a little bit outrageous?

    Try Mark at www.discoparts.com UK based but proberly cheaper than $700 wizard
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    Disco 2 PCD

    Hi Does any one know what is the Pitch Circle Diameter of the Disco 2 (post 1998) wheel studs are. failing that can someone with a D2 measure (accuratly)the distance between two stud centers (two studs next to each other). Regards wizard
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    hdc fault light comes on!

    Have you looked at the switch under the yellow HD lever, you might have a dodgy switch or loose connection. wizard