Expedition 1 Level Disco
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Fuck. I know this truck. I put half that shit on there for him, including the upgraded headlights.
We drove down to RoverLab a few years back and built this truck up in a day for this guy. Looks like it did the day he drove it home.
WNYDiscoIIErik said:
Was it winter when you did the build up? Judging by the weather in the pics I would say they might be from the day he drove it home.
Are the lights up top for when the snow plow iss mounted? LOL!!
And are the lower "fog lights" the snow plow? Because they sure as hell would drag on everything.... lame.
Looks like a nice clean truck otherwise.
And are the lower "fog lights" the snow plow? Because they sure as hell would drag on everything.... lame.
Looks like a nice clean truck otherwise.
I think if I was trying to get $9K out of a truck, I would clean the oil stains off my driveway or take the photos somewhere else.
quick128 said:
It was early winter, but these were taken after. We didnt mount the winch or those lights for him.
Sent a guy the following email:
Saw your ad on CL for the 97 Disco. How many miles on the truck? 9k is a bit steep for a 97. Any maintenance records, etc. available?
And his response:
"If it where a run of the mill Rover yes. This one isn't.
The mileage on the Odometer is 153K+ but the motor was
replaced by a professional install shop and it onlt has abou 70K
on the engine. You'd have to see it to appreciate it."
Then, I asked him what exactly makes it a Level 1 Expedition vehicle. Awaiting a response...
Received response:
3" lift with new springs.
Shock towers have been lowered at the top 2'' to give the body more flex range.
The springs have relocation cones so that when the body flexes the springs will return and not dislocate. This also requires heavier than stock attaching hardware for the springs. All brake lines have been legnthened so that when the new flex factor is applied the brake lines won't break loose. They are braided Stainless steel. The differentials have true differential gaurds to protect them. Many people use a bolt on type that can get crushed. The rock Sliders are between the wheels along the body to stiffen and guard against damage from boulders, trees and the like. Each one weighs about 70 pounds. The front bumper is a heavy steel bumper and brush guard mounted on it are Hella offroad lights that are very bright and long range. The rear bumper is also of heavy steel will protect the rear off the vehicle very well. There is a Snorkel installed for water crossing. There is a 9000 pound Warn Tabor winch with remote. I may have forgotten a few things
The steering components have all been changed with heavy duty ball joints(20% larger than stock) Steering linkage is also 20% heavier than stock. Steering protection plate. (In Pics) There are also heavy duty (20%) larger rear trailing arms that are custom formed to guide logs and rocks away from the drive line and rear differential.
Saw your ad on CL for the 97 Disco. How many miles on the truck? 9k is a bit steep for a 97. Any maintenance records, etc. available?
And his response:
"If it where a run of the mill Rover yes. This one isn't.
The mileage on the Odometer is 153K+ but the motor was
replaced by a professional install shop and it onlt has abou 70K
on the engine. You'd have to see it to appreciate it."
Then, I asked him what exactly makes it a Level 1 Expedition vehicle. Awaiting a response...
Received response:
3" lift with new springs.
Shock towers have been lowered at the top 2'' to give the body more flex range.
The springs have relocation cones so that when the body flexes the springs will return and not dislocate. This also requires heavier than stock attaching hardware for the springs. All brake lines have been legnthened so that when the new flex factor is applied the brake lines won't break loose. They are braided Stainless steel. The differentials have true differential gaurds to protect them. Many people use a bolt on type that can get crushed. The rock Sliders are between the wheels along the body to stiffen and guard against damage from boulders, trees and the like. Each one weighs about 70 pounds. The front bumper is a heavy steel bumper and brush guard mounted on it are Hella offroad lights that are very bright and long range. The rear bumper is also of heavy steel will protect the rear off the vehicle very well. There is a Snorkel installed for water crossing. There is a 9000 pound Warn Tabor winch with remote. I may have forgotten a few things
The steering components have all been changed with heavy duty ball joints(20% larger than stock) Steering linkage is also 20% heavier than stock. Steering protection plate. (In Pics) There are also heavy duty (20%) larger rear trailing arms that are custom formed to guide logs and rocks away from the drive line and rear differential.
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That was a long day to build that truck.
I think in the emails getting ready to build the truck I described it with the words "level or stage" 1 2 3. Ie like
level 1 shocks OME
level 2 shocks Fox
Level 3 L8 bypass
This truck was nice when we got our hands on it and it dose not look like used it at all, but I dont know about 9k
I think in the emails getting ready to build the truck I described it with the words "level or stage" 1 2 3. Ie like
level 1 shocks OME
level 2 shocks Fox
Level 3 L8 bypass
This truck was nice when we got our hands on it and it dose not look like used it at all, but I dont know about 9k
It does look like a decent truck, not 9k nice though by any stretch of imagination. The silly lights would have to go ASAP...FIVESPDDISCO said:
P.S. Looks like at least a Level 6 truck, based on my calculations...
This is so typical of an amateur build. He's got the big lift, tires, lights, etc.. but no gears, traction aids, or brakes.
He could have saved a lot of money on the lights, cones, shock towers, snorkel, D2 headlights, etc.. and applied that cash towards gears, traction aids, axles, or brakes.
It also does not appear he did anything with the driveshafts, radius arm, trailing arms, or caster for his 3" lift. What a rookie. I bet that trucks rides bass boat in the ocean.
He could have saved a lot of money on the lights, cones, shock towers, snorkel, D2 headlights, etc.. and applied that cash towards gears, traction aids, axles, or brakes.
It also does not appear he did anything with the driveshafts, radius arm, trailing arms, or caster for his 3" lift. What a rookie. I bet that trucks rides bass boat in the ocean.