new from long island

whats up guys, I'm new to this, i have a 2001 discovery. I'm trying to get into wheeling. i don't know anyone who is involved so hopefully i can make some friends. i just ordered a 2" terrifirma hd lift as my first mod.

Welcome, this board can be slow for responses but the people are nice, check the outings section, you just missed the picnic by a few weeks but there is an off road event next month

First rover? Do you work on stuff yourself?

yes this is my first rover. and I try to do the work myself, I'm just not that knowledgeable yet. One of my buddys are going to help me with the lift. And yes i would really enjoy to be able to join you guys next month

Lift is super easy, what weight did you get? Lite, Med , HD?

Huge suggestion, when it comes to aftermarket stuff go used rover stuff is insane expensive and can be had insane cheap used if patient

Great place for info is landroverforums.com. also be sure to check the 4 sale section, disco web also has great 4 sale section

First thing I would do on yours is check u joints and rebuild both drive shafts, if the front let's loose it breaks the trans case

Very important and easy, check gear oil in rears and transfer case, most rovers are severely neglected by their original yuppie snooty owners

I bought the HD. And thank you for the tips, il get right on that stuff

when checking the u joints what exactly am i looking for? i have read that most people just say to replace it

Looseness in u joints, if they look like original with no grease fittings swap em and grease the new ones, buy good ones they are inexpensive, if you have vibration definitely need em and do em before the lift

you are aware with HD springs they are made to carry x# of static weight like winch and bumpers or they give more lift then advertised, can screw with caster

Did you buy shocks too?

yes i bought the shocks also. and i do plan on getting bumpers and winch. I also tow a boat thats why i got the HD. I appreciate your help. I'm going to take a look at the u joints now, most likely replace them even if they look good

welcome to the forum! i'll be updating info on the july trip this week including camping info. where on the island are you? did you download the RAVE manual yet? it has all the service info for your truck and is the best piece of info you can have.

http://www.landroverresource.com/rave.zip

Yes i downloaded it. And im sorry i havent answered, ive been putting all of my time and money into my boat recently. I will not be able to attend this weekend, i hope the best of luck to everyone.i will deffinetly attend the next outing, thank you for all the help, tips, and advice

welcome bud. dont know of any trails out there... maybe beaches? good luck.

does anyone have some suggestions on which tires to get. i want to get 265/75r16 with a aggressive look.

mike172 wrote:

does anyone have some suggestions on which tires to get. i want to get 265/75r16 with a aggressive look.

https://www.treadwright.com/individual-product/181/GUARD%20DOG-265-75R16.00-E

Thanks, I just ordered the gbr hd driveshaft today, and a roof light bar. Once the driveshaft comes in I'm going to put on the lift and hopefully get a set of tires soon after. And I also got the gear oil changed. Thank you for all the help and suggestions