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bterpstra

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First - introductions (relatively new on this board, regular on D-90 Source and PointedThree.com)

3rd Rover just purchased - 2007 LR3 SE with about every option including the funky little cooler. Think the 19 in wheels are a bit too low profile so opted to keep the 18s.

Already own: 2001 DII & modestly "enhanced" 94 D90

Question for nwoods:
Timing on your prototype sliders & approx how much clearance under the panels would I lose on the LR3 by installing them? Given the low panels (like my old G series), would seem like some protection is strongly called for. Any other recommendations for sliders & misc other protection?

General question for the rest:
Dealer is installing BFG AT's as we speak . How low would I dare take the tires? Normally run my D's 265/75 MT's at 18 lbs. Seems low given the profile of the AT's (approx 31" on 18's)

Bought the truck before I noticed the posts re: exposed radiator corners. How exposed are they really?

Willing to listen to any and all (knowlegable) input.

Regards,

Brian T.
Evergreen, CO
 
nwoods

nwoods

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Brian, someone notified me that you posted here. I don't visit this forum regularly.

The sliders developed for the LR3 do not decrease your clearance at all...well, not more than the thickness of the plate. I have a ton a photos recently taken of the sliders. They are in production as we speak, but distribution has yet to be worked out. I am told that something should be up and posted very soon. Please email me direct for more details. nwoods at nextstepdesigns.com

I have the Rasta skid plate system from British Pacific, and it's beefy and held up well, but I think the Mantec unit is a bit more comfortable for daily use. The Rasta plate reflects exhaust noise back into the cabin. ASIFR now makes some rear plates for the diff and exhaust bits, but I think the gas tank is the most overlooked vunerablity on the LR3. No solution for it yet either.

The radiator might be exposed to a tree branch that could come up from underneath. It's not otherwise exposed. The Rasta plates cover this area if you buy that component. I'm not too concerned because there are seldom any real forests with dead branches on the trails here in SoCal.

With 18" rims, your BFG's will go down to 15 lbs in sand just fine, you won't need to air down below the low 20's for trail running typically. I run my Nitto's at 30psi on trails for cross reference.
 
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bterpstra

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Exactly the feedback I was looking for - many thanks.

Will be emailing shortly. The LR3 seems like it needs some sill protection & can't afford to sacrifice any clearance if I want to drive the spousal unit's vehicle and stay married.

Thanks again.

Brian T.
 
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dlane

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Oct 2, 2006
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Castle Rock, CO
bterpstra said:
First - introductions (relatively new on this board, regular on D-90 Source and PointedThree.com)

3rd Rover just purchased - 2007 LR3 SE with about every option including the funky little cooler. Think the 19 in wheels are a bit too low profile so opted to keep the 18s.

Already own: 2001 DII & modestly "enhanced" 94 D90

Question for nwoods:
Timing on your prototype sliders & approx how much clearance under the panels would I lose on the LR3 by installing them? Given the low panels (like my old G series), would seem like some protection is strongly called for. Any other recommendations for sliders & misc other protection?

General question for the rest:
Dealer is installing BFG AT's as we speak . How low would I dare take the tires? Normally run my D's 265/75 MT's at 18 lbs. Seems low given the profile of the AT's (approx 31" on 18's)

Bought the truck before I noticed the posts re: exposed radiator corners. How exposed are they really?

Willing to listen to any and all (knowlegable) input.

Regards,

Brian T.
Evergreen, CO
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Hi Brian,

I agree with Nathan on the tires. Trails in Colorado, I run between 22-24psi depending on how rocky, and how offcamber the trail is. Lower PSI for for more comfort, higher for rocky, sharp or off camber.

The sliders that Nathan I have are differnet, but one thing is for certain. The lower sliders do not take away from the clearance that you won't need. I have already broke the mount of the air pump once. The sliders take the abuse that the pump would get otherwise. I dont have a problem getting high centered. I have problems with aproach and departure.

Dave.
 
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bterpstra

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dlane said:
Hi Brian,

I agree with Nathan on the tires. Trails in Colorado, I run between 22-24psi depending on how rocky, and how offcamber the trail is. Lower PSI for for more comfort, higher for rocky, sharp or off camber.

The sliders that Nathan I have are differnet, but one thing is for certain. The lower sliders do not take away from the clearance that you won't need. I have already broke the mount of the air pump once. The sliders take the abuse that the pump would get otherwise. I dont have a problem getting high centered. I have problems with aproach and departure.

Dave.
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Hey Dave-
Don't know if you remember me. Was at Bill Moore Lake with the denver club a year ago & saw your LR3 then. I had the red D90 (still have it). You had the new wheels/tires but not the sliders. That wasn't when you broke the mount was it? Think I remember something underneath going crunch then.

Working on the approach angle - the ARB bumper should help. Not sure about the departure.

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dlane

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Castle Rock, CO
bterpstra said:
Hey Dave-
Don't know if you remember me. Was at Bill Moore Lake with the denver club a year ago & saw your LR3 then. I had the red D90 (still have it). You had the new wheels/tires but not the sliders. That wasn't when you broke the mount was it? Think I remember something underneath going crunch then.

Working on the approach angle - the ARB bumper should help. Not sure about the departure.

BT
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Hey Brian!

I remember you now. Yes, that was when I broke the mount. If you down around South Denver sometime, let me know. You can check out my sliders then. I can talk to you more about some of my experiences with the LR3 and wheeling it.

Dave.
 
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bterpstra

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Sounds good. Will probably be in your area sometime over the next couple of weeks. Send me your contact info & I'll be sure to give a shout.

You can send to terpstra.brian at principal.com
 
RoverInTheRockies

RoverInTheRockies

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Hey Brian,
I think that I know you as well. I work for Old West Chem-Dry and think that I have cleaned your carpets before. I just recently purchased a 2001 Disco II and have been slowly moding it as money permits.

Let me know if your the person that I think you are and if you might be interested in going wheeling sometime.

Chris Doty
 
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bterpstra

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I don't think we used ChemDry on the carpets, but I could be wrong. If it jogs your memory at all, we live on a little 1 lane gravel road in Rainbow Hills up near Evergreen. Little craftstman style ranch that sits near the top of the ridge.

Nonetheless, I always welcome the company.

BT
 
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