hello

Newbie Joined: May 07, 2009 Posts: 85 Location: linden, VA

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Post subject: hello Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 09:34 PM

Welcome!
You've got to post more details.... It's not every day that we see a P38 on the trails.

Newbie Joined: May 07, 2009 Posts: 85 Location: linden, VA

-1996 Range Rover P38 4.0
-72,000 miles
-Rovertym 2 inch lift springs
-OME shocks
-RockRover front and rear bumpers w/ skid plates
-Full underbody protection (Still looking for a transfer case skid plate, any suggestions?)
-Rock sliders
-Hannibal Deluxe roof top tent (have it on a 4x6 enclosed trailer) trailer has window A/C unit that runs off a Honda 2000EU watt generator.
-Hannibal Roof Rack
-3 Hella Black Magic Lights on Brush bar
-4 cat eye piaa's on front of roof rack
-2 rectangle piaa's on rear bumper
-Borla exhaust
-Warn 9.5ti winch
-BF Good M/T's (31.7')
-Alpine cd/mp3/sat radio
-JL audio 6 1/2 components in front doors
-JL audio 6 1/2 coaxials in rear doors
-1 JL audio 10W7 sub in the spare tire well
-JL audio 500 watt amp for sub
-JL audio 300 watt amp for components
-1500 watt power inverter mounted in rear --passenger cargo area
-Front and rear ARB lockers (not yet installed, sitting in my spare bedroom Sad

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-I think thats it?

Post subject: hello Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 01:07 PM

nice

Former ROAV BOD / Officer Joined: Mar 06, 2009 Posts: 155

420p38,
Nice build. "Cool" trailer too.
some ?s...
- What size tire?
- How, or did you recalibrate speedo?
- What are the OME shock #s? (I've also got 2" RT springs on my p38, but have original Bilsteins repacements...had to use shock extensions in rear)
- Did you correct rear panhard angle?

Newbie Joined: May 07, 2009 Posts: 85 Location: linden, VA

- What size tire?----- BFG 235/85/16 =31.7 INCHES

- How, or did you recalibrate speedo?-------- it's only 1-2 mph off. i have a Garmin, thats how i know.

- What are the OME shock #s? (I've also got 2" RT springs on my p38, but have original Bilsteins repacements...had to use shock extensions in rear) -----looking threw my receipts all it says is 3 inch suspension kit w/ OME shocks. can't find the OME shock #'s Sorry is there some where on the actual shock i can find this info foe you.

- Did you correct rear panhard angle?---------- don't even know what this means. explain in detail please. sorry

Do you know where i can find a transfer case skid plate? That's the only thing i'm missing.

Post subject: Re: hello Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 08:43 PM

OME=Old Man Emu suspension parts FTW!!

Post subject: hello Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 01:09 PM

More on the trailer...

Did you build it or did it come that way? It looks like it has an A/C unit in the trailer but I assume you sleep in the tent?

What's something like that cost?

Newbie Joined: May 07, 2009 Posts: 85 Location: linden, VA

trailer specs:
-2008 Homesteader 4x6 enclosed trailer. ($1000,00)
-Window A/C unit. $120.00 (runs off of 2000EU Honda generator) you really appreciate this when you are hung over and it is 95 degrees and as humid as it gets around here out side. plus the dogs love laying in there on hot days we are camping.
-generator=$900.00 on sale half price.
-Hannibal Deluxe Roof Top Tent- $1500.00
-I have waiting @ a shop for me to go get installed on the trailer, matching wheels and tires to match w/ my Range Rover. (16 inch Land Rover factory wheels w/ BFG 235/85/16 =31.7 INCHES)$700.00 for 2 tires and wheels) i will post pics once i have them put on.
-so about $4200.00
Once i get the bigger wheels/tires on i plan on taking it to GWNF to take on the trails w/ me to see how it does. it should sit about 2 feet off the ground once the wheels/tires are put on.

Post subject: hello Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 08:43 AM

that sounds sweet-nice job

Post subject: hello Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 12:28 PM

How are you planning to have the shop fit Land Rover wheels? are you swapping the entire axle? Are you just swapping the hubs?

Post subject: Re: hello Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 02:52 PM

axle swap works, John Bailey just stuck a RRV rear axle under one, even put a spare diff and axle shafts in it. Razz

Former ROAV BOD / Officer Joined: Mar 06, 2009 Posts: 155

Panhard rod angle for rear axle....when you lift the suspension, the normally horizontal panhard rod angle decreases from the 180 degree horizontal, which effects handling and axle droop. If the angle decreases too much (higher the lift) handling problems ensue, as the panhard rod will pull the rear axle off center, to one side and rear bump-steer is introduced.
To correct the angle the panhard has to be lengthened to restore original horizontal angle. Welding heim joints onto one end of the panhard rod permits additional length and adjustability.

Newbie Joined: May 07, 2009 Posts: 85 Location: linden, VA

thank you JT for that info. I had no idea what that was. I had Trick Trucks in Martinsburg, WV install the lift. When i was looking at what lift to use, i said " i Want to go as high as I could w/out having to mess w/ brake lines and drive shafts. I assume the Panhard Rod was not effected. It drives Great. No issues at all.

LET'S GO WHEELING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Newbie Joined: May 07, 2009 Posts: 85 Location: linden, VA

i like the idea of using a P38 axle on the trailer. just added that to the to do list.
-install the ARB Lockers that are sitting in the spare bedroom
-snorkel
-transfer case skid plate
-P38 axle for trailer w/ spare shafts and dif