Hello Jeremy,
You can try these guys:
Scorpion Racing Ltd.
Unit D, The Coppetts Centre, North Circular Road, London N12 0SH
Telephone: (+44) 020 8211 4888 or (+44) 070 0033 2272
Fax: (+44) 020 8211 4999
http://www.scorpionracing.co.uk
Speak to Colin Aldred and mention my name. They are not cheap and a
bit disorganised but have good knowledge of 4x4s and are honest
enough not to mess you up for your own money. But when they promise
they'll ring you back, don't count on it...
If you need tyres go the distance, get anything wiht bullet-proof
sidewals and standard size (7.50x16 or similar). You can't go wrong
with BFG (not to mention the latest recall of a batch of the KO
model). Michelin XZL is another favourite (XS is IMHO too specialised
being a dedicated sand tyre). I have tubeless Cooper Discoverer S/T
and after 30k miles can't blaim them at all. They are like 50/50 tyre
- not good in mud but won't wear on hard surfaces.
I wouldn't splash on tyres because for one they are a highly
disposable asset. And you may need to replace them all to often with
anything that comes handy when you run out of spares.
That's correct (2 spares + a steel fuel tank for 170L). I assumed all
this extra stuff at the back wil add at least 500kg, so I asked
Scorpion Racing to make for me extra heavy duty springs. Once I
loaded the LC with almost a ton and still managed to drive a hundred
miles (but it was on tarmac). I guess They still keep the specs for
my springs.
I would not hesitate if I had to do it again. The extra tank is
really bloody marvellous - you can get a supply of fuel wherever you
can buy it cheap and then drive for weeks without refuelling. Three
weeks ago I filled her up (some 260L) in Belgium @ 50p/L , came back
to the UK, went to Betws-Y-Coed and back. So far I've done 900 miles
and still have enough in the tank to drive about town for another
week.
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Rgds,
Roman (London, UK)
'92 HDJ80