Hello from Alexandria, VA!

Newbie Joined: Dec 03, 2009 Posts: 8

Actually, just moved up from the tidewater area and joined the ROAV. I'm looking forward to getting out and doing some real off-roading!

Chris

Post subject: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA! Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 07:01 AM

Welcome to the group!!!

Post subject: Re: Hello from Alexandria, VA! Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 08:28 PM

Hey Disco- Im from Alexandria too. I think Ive seen your rig in town.

Newbie Joined: Dec 03, 2009 Posts: 8

Hey thanks for the reply!! Alexnadria does have a ton of disco - not sure that too many have ever left the pavement...

Do you have a good local mechanic, or do you use the dealership? My truck goes off of warranty this summer and I'm looking for a shop to do the stuff I can't handle in my own driveway.

Post subject: Hello from Alexandria, VA! Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 12:00 PM

Ha, I agree...most haven’t ever gone off of the beaten path. Sad.

I did see a few driving around during the snow storm....that and Jeep Rubicons were about the only thing that could navigate the streets.

I have had good luck w/ the local LR dealership, the labor isnt cheap, of course...but they are convenient and knowledgeable. I guess that has to count for something.

Maybe I will see you up at the ROAV Spring Rally- Looks like its gonna be a muddy one!

Newbie Joined: Dec 03, 2009 Posts: 8

That's a sweet looking defender you have. Is that an ARB bar on front. I'm getting ready to install the ARB Sahara bar on my truck. Trying to find the best place to buy it from. One of the things I'm wrestling with is will I need to upgrade my front springs after I add the 300 lbs from the bumper and winch. Did you install your bumper yourself or had a shop do it?

Unfortunately, my schedule isn't going to allow me to attend the spring ralley. I'll have to shoot for the next one. Sad

Post subject: Hello from Alexandria, VA! Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 10:59 AM

Thanks! Its my first D-90, I am very happy with it.

it is an ARB, the gent I bought it from had it installed, im very happy with it. I have a Warn 8274 mounted in it- and I have an OME 1.75" lift to compensate for the weight of the winch and bumper.

A good buddy of mine swears by DAP for parts www.dap-inc.com

Locally there is a shop in NVA, Maryland www.tricktrucks.com a guy in my office has had his truck worked on there (lift, tires, etc) and gives them a rave review.

Bummer about the Rally, there was a Rover off road event sponsored by the Alexandria shop down in The Plains, VA last sunday, I heard it was a good event as well.

Post subject: Hello from Alexandria, VA! Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 04:29 PM

LR Alexandria is having another on the 16th of Oct. Go to their newsletter for information or call them for details.