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Just placed order for my new Kenwood TM-D710GA! maybe overkill for now but it should cover everything Id do and then some without need to upgrade for a bit...

the issues on the land rovers are not that complex and a few "adjustments" and just keeping up maintenance makes them very reliable... i have an 03 now with 137k and runs like a top! i did a few mods to tame it down like simplified the cooling system and cooler thermostat... the LR3 and newer...

I JUST CANT DO IT CAPTN! SHE DONT HAVE THE POWWERRRR :joycat: Actually Im leaning towards the Kenwood TMD-710G. or a Yaesu FTM-400XDR,.. those are getting quite expensive so that would be my max and maybe a little too much... i really want to be able to do ARPS .. i could start out a little...

im trying to decide if I should just go with another HT dual band or an installed higher power mobile install for my landy

KB5TQT Been ham radio operator for about 20 years... havent setup my new rig equipment into Disco yet... used to have some ICOM equip... my buddy who has his extra class had some Alinco /kenwood gear he was going to sell but he kept for another vehicle but I sold my gear to 5 fingers :flushed...

Nice Build! if rent keeps skyrocketing down here in coastal south Florida I may need build something like this and rent out my condo! haha

i went with TF / OME just because it was easily available here and its a fast improvement over stock lol with my sagging factory setup to the new 3" i have a net gain of 4"! no spacers yet .. with safari rack I built...

And consider replacing the rotoflex joint in the bask with a D1 4 bolt pinion flange, and drop in a Tom Wood DS in the rear too. Not only are the uj's serviceable, they are slightly larger, 1310, up from 1300 stock. thats one project I havent done since my rotoflex is still in good condition...

yup! i rebuilt mine myself... its not difficult but tom woods is NICE! just a little more out of pocket walking around change! :tearsofjoy:

I was looking on offerup.com in my area and there are a few discos for sale and even some great project cars!

lol yup! looking Top Dollar! lol

HAHA I had to look up and make sure I didnt start posting in another topic thread! lol

This is my bugout espresso Kit... its called a portapresso, a gentleman in Australia makes it and its hand made to order and basically there is no commercial machine that out produces its quality in the cup! he machines 2 models.. one is crank down pressure and the other like mine i can use any...

haha exactly but I had 3 triple espressos this morning and yesterday at the cupping table... tomorrow is a roast day... IT NEVER STOPS! lol

OH NO ! haha I found the coffee Thread! well this is my livleyhood! lol ill send pic of my portable espresso device when im at the house!

Awesome Build Thread! you brought me to Overland Bound! I built my safari rack a few summers ago but im planning on a new build more substantial! and Being my Disco is an 03, I guess Im destine for a new locking transfer case lol

Also just to not sound Biased lol I really like Toyotas to! Especially a 4x4 FJ cruiser or a really old FJ and Id maintain mine as i do my landy! .. my neighbor is more of a grocery getter lol

Yeah Im assuming they have others work on it... does your neighbor use it for more than groceries? When I first bought mine ( and I have a good handle on mechanics ) i got scared to death when I read the repair forums and the basic grocery getter critique of horrible issues of overheating and...