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Will series 2 disco front seats fit in a series 2a SWB land rover? Thanks

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Looking for some ideas to remove front seats and fit some with head rests. 2a Seats.jpg Ive got 2 little girls aged 11 and want them to be reasonably protected. I have looked at all the replacement seats out there and there are plenty, all with head rests for the outer seats but can't seem to find a...

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Thanks, I am. I have so much fun with this vehicle. I love working on it too.

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Cracked It!! :D A wet afternoon spent in the shed moving stuff about from one side to the other. IMG_4432.jpg I can't believe how sensitive these parabolic springs are. About 20kgs shows 5mm difference in height. She is sitting perfectly level now and is a good 30mm higher than before with the new s...

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Good idea.

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I have two fuel tanks. One on each side. So they balance out. The batteries are are a bit of a problem as I have two both on the drivers side. The front springs are parabolic a too and are reasonably new but I could try swapping them. The differences in height is very sensitive as the springs are so...

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Fitted my new 3 leaf springs today. Took about 3 hours to do both back ones. Sat truck down off jacks and she sat about 25mm higher than before and straight and level. I was very pleased. Took her for a drive after loading gear back in and when I got home I noticed she had settled a little and was l...

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Thanks for the Alternator info. Are you saying I won't get a warrant with lights attached to my roof rack? Aren't they just work lights if they are wired up on a separate circuit from any other lights? I am aware I can't drive on the road with them on. I need about 2.5 - 3m of cable for the front an...

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Thank you

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Is 2.5mm2 automotive wire different from 2.5mm2 domestic home wire?

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Thanks guys, I am going to run with lighter cables as you suggest and put 2 relays on the front lamps running 2 lamps each. I also think I will get some LED bulbs and see how they function. As for the cable coming off the alternator I think you are right Pete it is the main Charging wire. See new pi...

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These high powered ones are 30 watts each

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I could always change the bulbs to LED ones that would reduce the wattage a huge amount I think these run at about 6 watts

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If my alternator can take it, is this correct? Spotlight Wiring.png I have a secondary battery that charges through a VSR unit. I have nothing running off this battery at present and is there for adding Aux electrical gear to when camping so I don't run down my Starter battery. I thought I would con...

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Brilliant. It never ceases to amaze me this forum. You guys give your time and knowledge freely. Thank you very much. I've bought a couple of made up wiring kits on eBay with 40 amp relays and fuses built in. Now I know the reason for the relays and that I can reverse the switch polarity I feel more...

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Just as an update Ive decided to put new 3 leaf Rocky Mountain parabolics on the rear with new Poly bushes and U bolts. They are in the post now.

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IMG_4290.JPG $_12.JPG Ive bought 6 x 100w halogen 5" spots to mount on my roof rack. 4 on the front as driving lights and 2 on the rear as reversing lights. Looking for some advice on how to wire these up. Size of cable, fusing, etc. Have read about relays on another site but not sure what the...

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I Drive my 1961 Series 2a SWB 88" Every Day of the Week! Just Love it. We have a 2010 Toyota Landcruiser Prado with 12 airbags. Wife drives this to keep kid safe. Used to have a LWB TD5 defender but not enough airbags or would have a new one today as the family car. Love them too. Range Rover? ...

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Been on to Mamaku 4x4 they are getting me a quote for some Rocky Mountain or some Santana ones from Britpart. Cheers.

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Here are all the springs under loading you can see the front isn't too bad but the rears are flat.
Im going to do what you suggest and put a leaf in and see if it improves anything before I start spending.

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IMG_3683.JPG The weight of opinion seems to be falling on the side of new springs perhaps I should give this further thought. Here is a picture of the front passenger spring (the best spring) without any loading on it, no roof rack or anything empty truck. The drivers side is a bit flatter than thi...

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So spoke to spring guy today. He thought I should take springs off and have them tempered then put an ordinary leaf in to stiffen and lift them a bit, then back on with them. Went to local land rover 4x4 guy and he said throw them away and put new land rover springs on and forget about parabolics. H...

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Going tomorrow to discuss options with spring guy. Will go a bit better informed now, thanks guys.
Might go and have a look at the Nevis Rd next trip out. Such good weather now its back to work time.

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Will keep you posted I like the more comfortable ride with the parabolics so if I can keep the front I will

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Where is the best place to buy new springs. Should I buy ordinary leaf or get parabolic again. I will probably do as much road driving as gravel or off rd. my primary use is for getting out there camping in the more rugged areas. That involves carrying a bit of gear for long distances then going off...

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You are probably right about the overloading as they only have two leaves in each spring. I didn't fit them they were on it when I bought it. This is my land Rover and it is ex army so has a fuel tank on each side. I try to balance out the weight in these. I think they are just too weak for the purp...

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I have parabolic springs on my 88" 2a and the drivers side is sagging a bit lower than the other now by about 40mm partly weight distribution but even when unloaded it sits about 25 -30mm lower. Is it possible to have these strengthened or do I just replace them with new or go back to normal le...

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I bought a fairy overdrive for my series 2a couple of days ago. Thought this would be a simple fit and would have been except: at some point in the past someone had fitted a larger output gear to the end of the gear shaft, the one you take off to replace with the overdrive gear. It had been drilled ...

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Got some army tool brackets so had to fit them, Oh! and built roof rack and bought tent... Mmmmm? might have overdone it.

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