Oops... Added location to my profile. I live in Uganda, and run safaris out in the bush, mostly in Karamoja.

A couple of months ago I got a Trooper at bargain price, because the owner - being allergic to spanners and grease - did not want to go to the trouble and expenses to fix a number of things, and a possible engine rebuild. Knowing what most local mechanics are capable (or rather in-capable...) of, I ...

I am rebuilding a badly cobbled-up trans adaptor for a Nissan TD27 to a Land Rover R380 gearbox. I do have the Land Rover bolt pattern dimensions and PCD, but can't find the Nissan dimensions. Does anyone have them? At least the PCD for the locating dowels, once these are drilled I can mark the bolt ...

Another spring that fits in the rear of the Trooper is from the front of a Grand Cherokee. Just need to cut the pigtail on one end. Diameter is the same, you get around 2" of lift. They come in 3 different rates according to the engine (4 cyl, 6cyl, V8). The V8 springs are those most people fit (in ...

You can fit Range Rover Classic springs, but you have to fit the RR bottom plate. There are two RR springs that give you 35 to 50mm lift, with approximately the same spring rate as the Bighorn: NRC4304 and NTC3285.

Hi everybody, I'm based in East Africa and run safaris out in the bush. Currently have a Land Cruiser SWB, an Isuzu Trooper, two Land Rover, and a 1956 Volvo Viking 4x4 truck. In-house mods and preparation for all my vehicles, saves some grief and it's fun!

Cheers

Philip