By Emilio 98Disco on Tuesday, November 27, 2001 - 06:17 pm: Edit

Is it possible to swap the D1 axels for the D2? I Like the idea of the D2 using the same axels as the Range Rover. What would be involved?

By Steve (Steve2) on Tuesday, November 27, 2001 - 06:43 pm: Edit

if you are doing this to fit 18" rims there is an easier way. there is a company in the uk that make a machined adaptor that is supposedly TUV approved. they weigh 4kgs each (or more) and adapt the wheels from d1 to d2.

they cost about 95gbs each - if memory serves me right - if this is correct - i'll dig up the email

steve

By Milan on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 06:31 pm: Edit

I think you'd have to change the transfer case as well as the pumpkins are on the other side, so your driveshafts need to be moved also. Otherwise, I don't see why not. Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong.

By Ron on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 06:35 pm: Edit

Pumpkins are on the same side as a DI. They are not the same as RR axles. it is pure LR marketing BS. They are closer to DI axles IMHO

There are still many issue though. Like the watts linkage in the rear for one

Ron

By Craig on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 06:49 pm: Edit

Ron-
"LR marketing BS"
Show me where LR stated that, and I'll gladly eat my words. That's been a misconception floating around this site for some time. no offense.
Craig

By Ron on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 06:51 pm: Edit

LR Journal circa 1999/early 2000 is where I saw it I think.

Told to me first by the nice people (and I am not kidding at all) at LR Amherst when I was checking out the DII when it first came out.

Ron

By Ron on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 06:52 pm: Edit

No offence intended either

Ron

By Craig on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 06:58 pm: Edit

Right on-
Just wanted to forward the incorrect info to LRNA. They need not publish any misleading info.
regards-
Craig

By Ron on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 07:06 pm: Edit

I will look and see if I can find it.

Ron

By Phillip Perkinson (R0ver4x4) on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 07:21 pm: Edit

what is the WATTS LINKAGE? what does IMHO mean..my buddie was wheelin in his YJ and completly broke the rear sway bar mouny....I think thats what it is annyways..anyways kinda pitiful cause it wasnt really flezing that hard

By Mike B on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 08:28 pm: Edit

IMHO - In My Humble Opinion

By han on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 08:51 pm: Edit

steve,
do you know if that british company makes an adaptor to fit d1 wheels on a d2?

By Clint on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 09:11 pm: Edit

The watts linkage does the same thing as a panhard bar or track bar - locate the axle side to side.

A track bar forces the axle to move through a circular arc during compression and extension.
The watts linkage does not move the axle side to side as much. It is essentially two short track bars connected to each frame rail on the outside and connected by a vertical link in the center. The center of the axle is attached to the center of the vertical link. As the axle travels up and down, the change in length of the track bars is compensated for by rotation of the vertical link.
Got it?