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    Brewer Lake difficulty? Trails nearby?

    Strawberry lake was easier, last year at least. I think you'd make it down no problem, no hardcore rock crawling. Some rock stacking for sure. You can't camp quite as close to the lake on Strawberry than Brewer. Another option is to do Brewer, and you can always park before the last hundred...
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    Brewer Lake difficulty? Trails nearby?

    The last couple hundred yards won't be doable with those trucks without a lot of sliding. I barely made it on 32's, 3" lift, and fully protected. Try the Strawberry lake trail instead, it's close by and quite a bit easier, but longer. FYI I don't think these trails are open yet
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    "Nanuuq" my Land Rover Discovery 2 diesel swap, ...forever a project!

    Thanks, that answers that. I'll stick with my alloy wheels and get the beadlock kit.
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    "Nanuuq" my Land Rover Discovery 2 diesel swap, ...forever a project!

    I'll say it again.. this is the best disco build I've seen Question about your wheels and tires. I know you run the Trailworthy Fab hummer wheels. I'm considering doing the same, but I'm concerned about losing power, and the increased unsprung weight. Factory alloys weigh around 30 pounds, and...
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    Overlanding and Minimalism

    Good point on setup, I will absolutely avoid anything that requires setup like the plague. It's easy to think, "hey this equipment looks useful and setup doesn't look too bad", times that by 5 pieces of equipment and you're spending an hour plus setting up camp. I integrate everything into my...
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    Overlanding and Minimalism

    I like the idea of staying minimalist, but I don't think staying minimalist for solo vehicle trips (what I do mostly) is a good idea or practical. Well it depends on where you draw the line. For me, I absolutely don't want to get stuck or have a breakdown and not be able to get myself out. Those...
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    Storing eggs

    I had broken eggs with those Coughlan's egg holders on my first trip. I found this I'm testing it out this weekend.
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    Land Rover Discovery 2 Recovery Points

    I have almost the same setup as Tinker - just different bumpers. I have a greg davis bumper on the rear, which doesn't use those two 'brackets' for the tow hitch, so I've been thinking about bolting on recovery tabs there. Nice to have recovery points lower, and on both sides for using a bridle...
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    "Nanuuq" my Land Rover Discovery 2 diesel swap, ...forever a project!

    I was very tempted to go with the ATB, especially since my center diff definitely had some wear in it. Why 1.00 gears? To regear the difs instead? I went with 1.41 as it's a perfect match for my 32" tires and don't want to regear the diffs anytime soon (because if I did, I'd want lockers and...
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    "Nanuuq" my Land Rover Discovery 2 diesel swap, ...forever a project!

    Nice, I didn't know Terrafirma made one for the D2. But now that I think about it... they're compatible on any LT230 right? I should know this, I just rebuilt an '04 box with CDL, 1.41 gears, HD cross pin, and new bearings... putting it in this weekend!! Finally sourced an '04 shifter. Had a...
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    "Nanuuq" my Land Rover Discovery 2 diesel swap, ...forever a project!

    For the brake, I just discovered this: https://www.britpart.com/all-parts/da5526/ Looks interesting, but I haven't heard of anyone using it.
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    TemboTusk Skottle -Alternative or DIY

    I went with a wok and built a scottle-like stand for it Tripod legs and some aluminum.
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    My Land Rover

    Where did you get your gearbox/transfer case skid plate? I can't find a place that makes one anywhere
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    Tool Kit ideas

    BucketBoss SuperRoll and Tool Rolls are also great and a bit easier on the wallet.
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    Land Rover Discovery 2 - A nearly complete build

    Thanks. Discovery 2's get a bad rap for sure. But if you're willing to work on your own rig, I think they're a perfect option. Cheap, easy to work on, plentiful parts, and all issues and fixes are thoroughly documented.
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    Land Rover Discovery 2 - A nearly complete build

    My next project is rebuilding the transfer case. Primarily for the CDL, but the rig is also a dog to get up hills (bounces between 2nd/3rd, can't go above 55 in 3rd), so I am going to rebuild it with 1.41 high range gears, along with a HD cross pin (stock design is prone to breakage during wheel...
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    "Nanuuq" my Land Rover Discovery 2 diesel swap, ...forever a project!

    This build is MONEY I'll be very jealous if you get that diesel running
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    Land Rover Discovery 2 - A nearly complete build

    A bit late to the party here... but here she is. I've tried to list out all the mods I could remember below. Photo album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/14372317@N07/albums/72157688130082804 2002 Discovery 2. Purchased @ 106k miles. Currently 108k on the clock. Everything has been redone...
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    solar panel on the rig?

    Hope this helps Solar panels are framed in aluminum angle (architectural), and aluminum u-channel The two 80/20 products are 1.5" smooth t-slot and plastic glide track. custom ordered w/ access holes drilled in the t-slot Hang M8 bolts from the underside of the rack (front runner racks are key...
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    solar panel on the rig?

    I made an under-the-rack solar panel slide using 80/20 extruded aluminum. 200 watts....Works really well. Doubles as an awning :thumbsup: Even with the jerry's and water tank, I get about a 2 amp trickle charge with them stowed away. 10-13 amps when pulled out