range rover question

[peter]

i'm looking to build my next off-road rig and was looking to find newer range rovers(97'-02') that have been modified. has anyone done 33's or 35's with bumpers front and rear, etc.. please post pics or can direct me to some websites that has more info.

 

[AlanB]

Hi Peter:

I just put BFG 255/85/16 mt/km's (33.3" dia.) tires on my 96 4.0se that has about a 3.75"-4" lift. I have designed a front winch bumper, sliders, and a rear bumper with optional spare tire carrier and these are currently being professionally fabricated and should be available in a couple of weeks to a month.

Please check out my website for more info:

http://www.rockrover.com

Alan

 

[peter]

that's cool, are you going to put lockers. that will be the first thing i'm going to do to mine, when i get mine.

 

[AlanB]

Yes, ARB's are in the future plans along with HD axles, Bill at GBR is checking into the availability of HD axles for the P38. I am leary of running the stock axles with an ARB and 33" tires, but I have heard that the current Defenders use the P38 rear diffs and I believe they handle 33" tires with no problems. But better safe than sorry.

Might also want to find a 4.6 if you can. The 4.6 will have a much better response if you go to 33"+ tires. My poor 4.0 with 33's and stock gears is just barely adequate, but really doesn't bother me. 4:11 gears for the P38 are now available from GBR.