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Hello all

I just joined after having a bit of a near miss and nearly buying a 4.2 patrol for an expedition(Sorry for swearing)

I kind of knew all along i'd end up with a LC after seeing every round the world tripper using them.

Right well i know what i wan't so thats a good start and I am in the process of finding a 4.2 with a manual box to start the build.

My first question(there will be millions eventually) is where is the best place to source ARB and OME parts in the UK, as i will be stockpiling parts till the right vehicle appears

Welcome and good luck. I'd have to question your immediate choice of OME suspension - there are better and cheaper alternatives around. Same for ARB really. and for those in the UK I think you're limited to ARBIL.

Try looking at EFS suspension systems to give you food for thought ....

Hello and welcome.

Nothing wrong with OME its what I want to fit at some point but only because Devon 4x4 cant supply a 2" lift its 3" or more in EFS

Gary Stockton said:

Welcome and good luck. I'd have to question your immediate choice of OME suspension - there are better and cheaper alternatives around. Same for ARB really. and for those in the UK I think you're limited to ARBIL.

Try looking at EFS suspension systems to give you food for thought ....

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Thanks for the tip.

I think i've found the perfect vehicle, The problem is i work overseas.
Which section do you think i could post in to see if someone is able/willing to go and give the car a look over on my behalf ?
I'd furnish them with a case of beer or whatever when i got back and id put a deposit on the car feeling a bit more confident it was ok.
I ordered a Thai bride once ance she was more Mama San than Mama Mia ;-)

warrenpfo said:

Hello and welcome.

Nothing wrong with OME its what I want to fit at some point but only because Devon 4x4 cant supply a 2" lift its 3" or more in EFS

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Ill have a look maybe 3" will work the main thing is i want to find the most easily sourcable tyre size in case i need to replace one in some strange country.
I think i may carry two spares with either a double carrier, or one under one on a carrier if thats possible

Where's the car your interested in ?

Welcome to the club HW. Which 4.2 are you interested in, an 80, 100 or a 105?

On the 80, about 33" is the maximum tyre size that fits on the "under the back" carrier, without mods. 265x75x16s would give you about 33" and they're a common enough tyre size in most places.

clivehorridge said:

Welcome to the club HW. Which 4.2 are you interested in, an 80, 100 or a 105?

On the 80, about 33" is the maximum tyre size that fits on the "under the back" carrier, without mods. 265x75x16s would give you about 33" and they're a common enough tyre size in most places.

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Just got an 80 and im leaning towards getting a double rear bumper based carrier.

Thankyou for the wheel and tyre advice

Just bought a 1996 model 80 , cannot wait to actually drive it

joinerman said:

Where's the car your interested in ?

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I got one by good fortune it looks like a good one too

Whereabouts Ooop North are you? Some people have strange ideas about where the North is. Sheffield for example. Not North. Dying for a look at this gem. No, I'd leave the nerve gas at home before you lot all start.......

Chris said:

Whereabouts Ooop North are you? Some people have strange ideas about where the North is. Sheffield for example. Not North. Dying for a look at this gem. No, I'd leave the nerve gas at home before you lot all start.......

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Middlesbrough is the nearest thing to home (Honestly the LC is mine i haven't stolen it)
Sheffield is in my opinion "North" lol. I have a strange system..
If your traditional local economy was based on making things (Ships/cars/steel/textiles/ceramics) you're North. If you now rely on imaginary wealth (stock/bonds/hedgefunds/commodities) You're South and probably should be put to the sword

Great system. North it is then. Of course this means now that Loughborough is in the North as they made a lot of socks there. And Kettering too as it's the home of shoe making. This all in effect means that when I go down the M1, I'm effectively headed North until I get past Leicester.

Don't worry, I'll get used to it. Just might need to re programme the Sat Nag a bit.

Chaps chaps chaps
The north south devide is at tweksbury or at least thats where most people my way class it.
Stu

Where the feck is Tewkesbury

Chas said:

Where the feck is Tewkesbury

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Just after Monbury and before you get to Wendsbury.

C'mon Chas, to you it's oop North anyway

clivehorridge said:

Just after Monbury and before you get to Wendsbury.

C'mon Chas, to you it's oop North anyway

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Hey there nice to meet you