I reconfigured the space below that held the tire by fabricating a steel plate to hold two Nato petrol cans. They don't leak. No drilling into the body as the holes were already there for two Unistrut hinges. The cans (when full) are the same weight as the tire and they just fit the space. Tire now rides on a swing away carrier on the rear bumper (custom bumper). Have several occasions to need extra petrol on long desert runs. The larger tires I installed on the LR did no longer fit the below spare tire space. Enjoyed your video, thanks.
Mainly that everything works, including hand brake, and no faults displayed on screen. You should also check it has had the oil pump replaced and belts.
@@JayTeeCars thanks! Apparently this one has had a replacement LR engine (90k kms done) new exhaust, wheel bearings and brakes just done and after market underbody protection. I should look up how to check the display for notifications/errors etc.
I would like to know where you purchased all the mods. I have a Disco 4 with 19” rims but want to go to an AT tire. What would fit if I went to an 18” rim?
Guys, Appreciate any info, I'm heading off on overland trip... originally it was me and the girl in our 2004/5 Cayenne with roof tent... but she sadly passed away in April 2020. I'd always been a Jeep guy who fell for has an early Cayenne that gets used off road with low range and lockers etc... I'm fancying a Disco - again like the Cayenne with air suspension... How reliable is it, the Porsche over the years has been excellent needing nothing more than oil changes and a wheel bearing... Thanks and - this was a great over view.
Sorry to hear your loss. The Land Rover Discovery is a very different animal to the Porsche. In the UK parts for the LR are cheap and lots available, although I expect less reliable than the Porsche. If you are considering heavy off road, then I think the LR would be a better option.
Good one I've pretty mutch done the same to my Land Rover Discovery 3 4LT V6 good 4x4 by far . Ps a Large Co2 Fire Ex is mutch Better and cools down everything as you put the fire out
Terrafirma A12000, added a tie wrap to end of arm to aid grabbing through bumper opening, but most of the time I just powered the line out, as it is easier.
The 18" alloys you have fitted here look like the p38 Range Rover ones? I'm trying to figure out if they will go on my discovery 4 2010, before parting with any cash. Any ideas?
@@emtactics8074 Yes, I do. Immediately the video starts, you can see that it's a Land Rover Discovery. The shape makes it a Discovery and the grill makes it a 3. I have Discovery 4 so, I should be able to tell the difference. Why do you think it's a Range Rover?
The first bit, bout the 18" on the D4 - doesn't always work either. I bought some 18"s for my D4, but the calliper was catching the back of the wheel and it didn't fit, so I sold them. Later found out, if you fit 25mm spacers or grind off some of the back of the calliper (not my pref at all!), they should fit. Also found out that BMW 'X'-range of 18"s fit the Disco's without mods, so going to try that!
@@JayTeeCars Thanks - I'm hoping to start making more professional vids this year when the weather improves... Love the off road content on your channel.. Great fun!
Nice lr3! I’ve had mine for a year and am finally upgrading to hit some trails. My question is will 275/65/r18 fit my stock 18” Land Rover wheels. Wasn’t really looking at ordering new wheels. Just want to upgrade the tire. I have a Atlantic British coil conversion with a 2” lift.
My understanding is it is very difficult, as you are limited by the chassis. You can permanently raise the suspension, but then still have restricted turning circle.
I can tell you fairly safely due to my own research on the Disco 4 that no you can't. 32" is the absolute end of it and even then you will get rubbing and should fit lock stops to prevent you going to full lock. To fit 35's... that's going to take a lot more effort and modification to happen.
Hi, I have a Tearrafirma A12000 winch fitted with their tray, my PDC work fine (or at least when I haven’t ripped off the rear bumper off road as I showed in one of the videos).
Winch has arrived less than 24hrs brilliant and it looks pretty well made. Where abouts did you end up locating your solenoid and did you have to relocate anything?
great! I have the solenoid fitted in the plastic box next to the brake distribution, with the electrical shutoff poking outside towards center of engine.
I find it interesting how people with rock sliders use ones that only protect the sill, if you have sliders that stick out and act as a step, it also protects the door.
On the diesel D3 they have smaller brakes and some came with 17 inch original wheels (same as I have fitted). Petrol/Gas cars have larger brakes and 18 is the smallest possible.
@@JayTeeCars Hi Jay - thanks for info. One more question : is there a risk that the tire will get jammed in the "wheel arch" during off-road articulation ?
Hello, thank you for your comment, I have tried to find everything mentioned in the video: Tree Sliders: terrafirma4x4.com/rock_sliders_with_tree_bars_with_tree_bars_with_tree_bars_d3_tf818.html Steering and Sump Guard: terrafirma4x4.com/terrafirma_alloy_discovery_3_steering_and_sump_guard_tf828.html Discrete Winch Mount: terrafirma4x4.com/terrafirma_discrete_winch_mount_for_disco_3_disco_4_rr_sport_tf097.html Compressor Guard: prospeed-group.co.uk/product/discovery-3-and-4-compressor-guard/ Tires: www.bigtyres.co.uk/cooper-discoverer-stt-pro-tyres/ CB Radio: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRT-Millenium-V3-ultra-compact-CB-radio-40-UK-40-EU-channel-AM-FM-multi-standard-/192710093466?hash=item2cde6aaa9a&fbclid=IwAR0ZPgnVBncp59yE7oVEAgZ2ESui9ToYqM99ZssyxfczwHa6wrYB1inOdGw D Shackle www.amazon.co.uk/tons-Galvanised-Tested-Shackles-16mm/dp/B01BSV35G0/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=10%2Btonne%2Bstrap%2Bwith%2Bd%2Bshackle&qid=1604339832&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1&fbclid=IwAR1ePdnBmt9JrjscGqktaHLoSj7JGYITopmLko8WYyMfQl73vg6zKI-ZjaE At least a 1kg Fire Extinguisher such as: www.amazon.co.uk/FSS-UK-EXTINGUISHER-KITEMARKED-RESTAURANTS/dp/B00N9C2Y0K/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1HIG9DDE584OC&dchild=1&keywords=1kg+fire+extinguisher&qid=1604340639&sprefix=1kg+fire+ex%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-9 At least a 10-tonne Strop 10-tonne Bottle Jack The Raised Air Intake is not available anymore, but it's a copy of the land rover genuine RAI. Please let me know if I missed something.
Hi. I've got a 2015 Discovery here in Iceland. Because of winter conditions, I'd like to get bigger tires under the car, either winter tires or all seaseon. It's on 19" wheels/rims. I heard that a qualified mechanic can raise the car by programming the air suspension system. Does anyone here know how big tires it can take?
@@JayTeeCars thank you, I did some research and spoke to a repair shop here in Iceland. They claim 32" tire size is the limit! So I think I've got the number? :) Thanks anyway!
You comment about more air flow for the air suspension compressor is misleading. The compressor is not adequately protected in standard trim, so unless you actually remove the bottom plastic cover or the complete plastic cover you have not improved any air flow with your compressor protector. Everything else makes sense. Thanx
Hi Johnny, mine has the bottom plastic cover removed (it was actually ripped off when plugging through some very deep mud). I have a very short video I will post up showing fitting of the metal compressor guard.
I reconfigured the space below that held the tire by fabricating a steel plate to hold two Nato petrol cans. They don't leak. No drilling into the body as the holes were already there for two Unistrut hinges. The cans (when full) are the same weight as the tire and they just fit the space. Tire now rides on a swing away carrier on the rear bumper (custom bumper). Have several occasions to need extra petrol on long desert runs. The larger tires I installed on the LR did no longer fit the below spare tire space. Enjoyed your video, thanks.
Really like the set up on this one. Nothing aggressive very clean setup
Thank you
Great video. Ballsy river crossing with a RAI. Looked relatively fast-flowing for the depth.
Y’all are making me want an LR3
go on you know you want one
Hello Jay Tee what roof rack is that please great video regards Dave
This video is fabulous! I currently have the LR3 18 inch wheels. What model had the 17 inch rims? The center caps look stock Landrover.
Thanks, the 17 inch rims came on the entry level diesel UK models, they don't fit on Petrol/Gas models because they have larger brake discs.
Thinking of getting a discovery 3 2006 hse. Anything I should look out for when checking the vehicle out? Thanks all!
Mainly that everything works, including hand brake, and no faults displayed on screen. You should also check it has had the oil pump replaced and belts.
@@JayTeeCars thanks! Apparently this one has had a replacement LR engine (90k kms done) new exhaust, wheel bearings and brakes just done and after market underbody protection.
I should look up how to check the display for notifications/errors etc.
@@JayTeeCars oil pump. Thanks definitely wouldn't have thought to check that.
Nice Disco. Excellent winch setup, really like the hidden look👍🏻
Thank you, more videos are on the way about it. 👍
TANKS ole son, just fitted an Opposite Lock bull bar and AT,s in my d4
nice land rover bro, ima cop a rarri now g
Thanks for the video, really useful. Would have been helpful to give an idea of costs for these items as well.
I would like to know where you purchased all the mods. I have a Disco 4 with 19” rims but want to go to an AT tire. What would fit if I went to an 18” rim?
nice job, thanks for the infos , what kind of car rim are fitted with the Discoverer cooper ? thanks !!
They are 17" Land Rover D3 original (only supplied on the older diesel models)
@@JayTeeCars Thanks from France !!!
What Year and model are those wheels off of? I can only find that style in a 18”
Great and really interesting
Thanks for watching
Thanks Harvey for the video recording and editing. We now need to think what should be in the next video?
Guys,
Appreciate any info, I'm heading off on overland trip... originally it was me and the girl in our 2004/5 Cayenne with roof tent... but she sadly passed away in April 2020. I'd always been a Jeep guy who fell for has an early Cayenne that gets used off road with low range and lockers etc...
I'm fancying a Disco - again like the Cayenne with air suspension...
How reliable is it, the Porsche over the years has been excellent needing nothing more than oil changes and a wheel bearing...
Thanks and - this was a great over view.
Sorry to hear your loss.
The Land Rover Discovery is a very different animal to the Porsche. In the UK parts for the LR are cheap and lots available, although I expect less reliable than the Porsche. If you are considering heavy off road, then I think the LR would be a better option.
Good one I've pretty mutch done the same to my Land Rover Discovery 3 4LT V6 good 4x4 by far . Ps a Large Co2 Fire Ex is mutch Better and cools down everything as you put the fire out
Thanks, good point on extinguisher
Nice video, thx. What winch are you using - and how do you access the clutch lever, or is the clutch operation on the remote too? Cheers
Terrafirma A12000, added a tie wrap to end of arm to aid grabbing through bumper opening, but most of the time I just powered the line out, as it is easier.
I was wondering who makes the winch mount that goes in behind the bumper?
This is what I have on my D3 terrafirma4x4.com/terrafirma_discrete_winch_mount_for_disco_3_disco_4_rr_sport_tf097.html
The 18" alloys you have fitted here look like the p38 Range Rover ones? I'm trying to figure out if they will go on my discovery 4 2010, before parting with any cash. Any ideas?
These are 17 inch, they wouldn't fit on your D4
Amy reliability issues with that discovery 3? Love my 2 but fancy a Disco 3 for a daily.
Touch wood, in the past 2.5 years that I have owned nothing significant.
Total repair and service costs have totaled £1,350 (£400 per year)
@@JayTeeCars thank you very much for that. You only ever see people posting the horror stories so looking to see if there was any as good as that!
New friend from Amik Tv45 UK,that’s cool
Thanks
Hola como puedo ponerme en contacto con usted?
Nice range rover bro, really liked the snorkel
It's a Land Rover Discovery 3 though.
@@ricardoestee-wale1798 got any evidence for that bro, geez
@@emtactics8074 Yes, I do. Immediately the video starts, you can see that it's a Land Rover Discovery. The shape makes it a Discovery and the grill makes it a 3. I have Discovery 4 so, I should be able to tell the difference. Why do you think it's a Range Rover?
@@ricardoestee-wale1798 i dont know man, kinda looks like a range rover to me
The first bit, bout the 18" on the D4 - doesn't always work either. I bought some 18"s for my D4, but the calliper was catching the back of the wheel and it didn't fit, so I sold them. Later found out, if you fit 25mm spacers or grind off some of the back of the calliper (not my pref at all!), they should fit. Also found out that BMW 'X'-range of 18"s fit the Disco's without mods, so going to try that!
Thanks, other option for 18's on newer D4's and V8's with larger brakes, is to go to steel wheels.
@@JayTeeCars I've been looking for some steelies, but they're hard to come by for us in NZ!
Keep up the tips n travels tho, fun to watch!
I have a discovery 3 on a 2009 plate on 19 inch wheels what would be the best size off road tyre I can go for
Does the compressor need waterproofing for wading ?
Nope, it is happy to run immersed.
It's air intake is up in the left rear quarters/ wing.
If the water is that deep your compressor is the least of your problems
Brilliant video
Hi there, did you upgrade your centre console, where the cb radio clicks onto, infortainment area etc? And if so, to what?
I haven't upgraded the infotainment, just stuck on a bracket for CB handset
How did you modified the expedition roof rack?
Did you have to cut something?
Is the modification reversible?
I bought the rack second hand and it only came with the bottom half, so sorry I can't give any guidance on the modification.
@@JayTeeCars if you looks from the top do you see sign if cuts or you think the previous owner only remove some pieces?
no cuts visible, I think it was just unbolted
@@JayTeeCars thank you sir. I love and will support your channel even more since now
Thank you! New video coming later today that I think yoi will like
Perfect vídeo
Great vids :)
Thanks, nice review of the CL500 on your channel!
@@JayTeeCars Thanks - I'm hoping to start making more professional vids this year when the weather improves... Love the off road content on your channel.. Great fun!
I found getting a radio mic made a huge difference to the audio quality.
Nice informative video :D after 6 weeks of early D4 ownership im already looking at modifications. What roof rack is that you have there?
It is a genuine Land Rover roof rack without the top part. let me know if you have any more questions, I'd be happy to answer :)
@@JayTeeCars did you just unmount the top part of you cutted it?
Nice lr3! I’ve had mine for a year and am finally upgrading to hit some trails. My question is will 275/65/r18 fit my stock 18” Land Rover wheels. Wasn’t really looking at ordering new wheels. Just want to upgrade the tire. I have a Atlantic British coil conversion with a 2” lift.
Thank you, with those tires, I'm pretty certain it will rub when turning.
I have 275/65/18 Cooper STT Pro on my LR3. Rubs barely on tight turn out of my driveway. I also have the AB coils with 2” lift.
Could you with some trimming fit a 35" tire?
My understanding is it is very difficult, as you are limited by the chassis. You can permanently raise the suspension, but then still have restricted turning circle.
I can tell you fairly safely due to my own research on the Disco 4 that no you can't. 32" is the absolute end of it and even then you will get rubbing and should fit lock stops to prevent you going to full lock. To fit 35's... that's going to take a lot more effort and modification to happen.
If you get a set of Johnson rods they sell a set that allows you to put 35s fine with no rubbing.
Hi I have the terrafirma winch tray but what winch have you put in and do your pdc sensors still work?
Hi, I have a Tearrafirma A12000 winch fitted with their tray, my PDC work fine (or at least when I haven’t ripped off the rear bumper off road as I showed in one of the videos).
@@JayTeeCars brilliant thanks for that looks pretty decent will be my next purchase.
Winch has arrived less than 24hrs brilliant and it looks pretty well made. Where abouts did you end up locating your solenoid and did you have to relocate anything?
great! I have the solenoid fitted in the plastic box next to the brake distribution, with the electrical shutoff poking outside towards center of engine.
Lovely looking D3 looks almost identical to mine. Are you running lift rods or standard
Thank you, it's not running lift rods
I find it interesting how people with rock sliders use ones that only protect the sill, if you have sliders that stick out and act as a step, it also protects the door.
How did you get those wheels to fit the car? The discovery 2 has different hub sizes than the LR3.
On the diesel D3 they have smaller brakes and some came with 17 inch original wheels (same as I have fitted). Petrol/Gas cars have larger brakes and 18 is the smallest possible.
Love the disco 3 such a shame you cant get a larger size tire
Do you have any clearance issues with the tyre size you have
no clearance problems or rubbing, even when on standard suspension lift.
Excellent!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
mister, you are onto it, but, you need to zoom in more, that way we can freeze the shop and see what is going on
what clearance comes out with increased wheels
hi - thanks for movie ;) ... did I understood fine, that for LRD4 rims shall be 18" due to size of brake's disk ?
yes, 18 is the smallest that fit over the brakes.
@@JayTeeCars Hi Jay - thanks for info. One more question : is there a risk that the tire will get jammed in the "wheel arch" during off-road articulation ?
as long as you don't go larger than 265/65R18 you shouldn't have any problems.
@@JayTeeCars many many thanks ;)
I miss Disco II.
Nice tires bro, would be nice to get a car to go with them
The D3 will outperform any other standard 4x4. It's only the green eyed who feel the need to perpetuate the negative reputation
@@harvs7051 english?
@@harvs7051 will it outperform a Toyota Land Cruiser in the Australian outback or a Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 TD42 inline 6?
Did the Tyre increased diameter throw the Speedo out ...?
Yes, it reads 6 or 7% low, so never go past a speed camera at the indicated limit.
Where did you mount the actual CB body?
I have it tucked between the driver seat and the console (stays there just under pressure from seat), power lead plugging in to rear 12v socket.
Hi, thanks very much for the informative video. Would it be possible to get links to all of the upgrades you mentioned?
Cheers
Hello, thank you for your comment,
I have tried to find everything mentioned in the video:
Tree Sliders:
terrafirma4x4.com/rock_sliders_with_tree_bars_with_tree_bars_with_tree_bars_d3_tf818.html
Steering and Sump Guard:
terrafirma4x4.com/terrafirma_alloy_discovery_3_steering_and_sump_guard_tf828.html
Discrete Winch Mount:
terrafirma4x4.com/terrafirma_discrete_winch_mount_for_disco_3_disco_4_rr_sport_tf097.html
Compressor Guard:
prospeed-group.co.uk/product/discovery-3-and-4-compressor-guard/
Tires:
www.bigtyres.co.uk/cooper-discoverer-stt-pro-tyres/
CB Radio:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRT-Millenium-V3-ultra-compact-CB-radio-40-UK-40-EU-channel-AM-FM-multi-standard-/192710093466?hash=item2cde6aaa9a&fbclid=IwAR0ZPgnVBncp59yE7oVEAgZ2ESui9ToYqM99ZssyxfczwHa6wrYB1inOdGw
D Shackle
www.amazon.co.uk/tons-Galvanised-Tested-Shackles-16mm/dp/B01BSV35G0/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=10%2Btonne%2Bstrap%2Bwith%2Bd%2Bshackle&qid=1604339832&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1&fbclid=IwAR1ePdnBmt9JrjscGqktaHLoSj7JGYITopmLko8WYyMfQl73vg6zKI-ZjaE
At least a 1kg Fire Extinguisher such as:
www.amazon.co.uk/FSS-UK-EXTINGUISHER-KITEMARKED-RESTAURANTS/dp/B00N9C2Y0K/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1HIG9DDE584OC&dchild=1&keywords=1kg+fire+extinguisher&qid=1604340639&sprefix=1kg+fire+ex%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-9
At least a 10-tonne Strop
10-tonne Bottle Jack
The Raised Air Intake is not available anymore, but it's a copy of the land rover genuine RAI.
Please let me know if I missed something.
@@JayTeeCars Thank you very much.
@@beenusirimanne No Problem
The discovery 3 is the best discovery and would never part with mine
Love my disco 2. Would love a 3 to daily, but heard so many bad reviews.
What roof rack do you have on there?
It’s a genuine Land Rover rack, but with the top section removed to make it slimline.
Bravo- I have to get a Discovery logo for the front vs just the LR one-
You got that well out of order ,,,, Number 1 ,, Rust proofing .
I have done a bit of prevention on the chassis, the body on the D3's are pretty good compared to D1 or D2.
Did I understand you are only getting 9 mpg? I get 14 mpg right now with the standard tire size.
No, on average now after remap and with muds and roof rack I am getting 24mpg average. before remap it was about 20mpg.
tyres are 265 70 17 ?
Yes Cooper Discoverer STT Pro
Hi. I've got a 2015 Discovery here in Iceland. Because of winter conditions, I'd like to get bigger tires under the car, either winter tires or all seaseon. It's on 19" wheels/rims. I heard that a qualified mechanic can raise the car by programming the air suspension system. Does anyone here know how big tires it can take?
Hello, I'm not sure, I'll get back to you if I find out.
@@JayTeeCars thank you, I did some research and spoke to a repair shop here in Iceland. They claim 32" tire size is the limit! So I think I've got the number? :)
Thanks anyway!
@@omargunason6563 get JOHNSON RODS and won't need no mechanic...
Dust in the UK? Not according to your video😅
There is no way my MPG will be 5mpg worse just by adding ATR tires lol.
MTR and changing from 19 to 17 inch creates a lot of drag (more than switching to a set of ATR on the same sized wheel)
swangin
You comment about more air flow for the air suspension compressor is misleading.
The compressor is not adequately protected in standard trim, so unless you actually remove the bottom plastic cover or the complete plastic cover you have not improved any air flow with your compressor protector.
Everything else makes sense.
Thanx
Hi Johnny, mine has the bottom plastic cover removed (it was actually ripped off when plugging through some very deep mud). I have a very short video I will post up showing fitting of the metal compressor guard.
Number 1 mod should be: replacing trashy power train with a Toyota powertrain
Ignorant comment
Number 1 modification. Sell and buy Japanese before it explodes.
😁
Same guys who say LR's are unreliable because they've heard stories would ignore the stories and probably date a blond or red head :)
Perfect vídeo