Land Rover Discovery Series II Overland Build Review

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Thanks to John and Vivian for sharing their story and car with me!
-Ben

Here is the ENTIRE build sheet by section.

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Frame and Suspension
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Galvanized frame
6” lift
Terrafirma springs with dislocation cones
Custom radius arms, 8 degree, caster corrected
Bilstein 7100 remote reservoir shocks
Sway bar disconnects front and rear
Rovers North heavy duty steering rods
Heavy duty Watts linkage
Heavy duty adjustable front panhard rod
Extended bumpstops and brake lines

Drivetrain
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Rebuilt 10:1 compression engine
Transfer case with locking center differential
Double cardan driveshafts
4.37 gears
Ashcroft air locking differential, front and rear
Ashcroft heavy duty axles front and rear
Ashcroft heavy duty CV joints
EBC slotted and dimpled brake rotors
Custom steel wheels from Lucky 8
315/75r16 mud terrain tires

Interior
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Mantec dog guard
Mantec rear storage shelf
Mantec rear window guards
Mantec rear door window screens
Terrafirma locking rear storage drawers
IBS dual battery management system
Cobra 75wxt CB radio
Clarion touch screen head unit
Cameras front and rear
Goal Zero Yeti 400 power station Goal Zero Yeti 400 power station
Work light
Flux capacitor

Gear I use to make videos:

Intro | 0:00
Why a Land Rover | 0:08
Favorite Thing | 0:53
Least Favorite Thing | 1:34
Modifications | 2:31

[Danny-rcqr]

You cant beat the looks of the discovery as an overlander

[alexanderbenders]

I have my own td5, 20 years in the family. Doctors pay unlimited repair so far. You are awesome!

[_EightySix]

These Discovery's are so cool looking, especially lifted on huge tires. Lots of windows, the ones at the roof edge in the rear are so cool.

[corydriver]

Vivian doing the flex move was classic. Nice rig thanks for the tour.

[georgefrancis]

Goals for my Disco 2! Beautiful build someone did!

[frenesia]

This is an outstanding overloading rig. You two definitely know what you are doing – great inspiration for my own build.

[johndej]

Looks interesting and quite useful! I would be concerned about all of the weight carried so high above the COG though.

[GOPisEvil]

You need to tell this couple to call Trailhead 4x4 in Ohio and look into their CA legal LS engine conversion. 300 HP on 87 Octane and 100% more reliable.

[martinhogan]

LOVE the location of the relocated bumper lights!!

[MoreGeorge]

Great video! Just joined the Land Rover family for the first time myself!

[offgrid]

Real cool truck folks. You did a good job on what is already a legendary off roader. My Disco is 22 years old and I've owned her for 18 years. You're right about the sensors - I've lost count if how many its had changed. I'm thinking of doing the galvanised chassis mod to keep her on the road. Great video, thank you.

[frankruffo]

Great truck. This couple has a great aesthetic

[asomind]

3:06 amen sister. Land Rover for ever.

[patrickwest]

Great video. I've got a green 300tdi. Just love the look of them.this one is awsome.

[TheMAC]

Afreakingsum! Got a 99 and still trying to keep it going! You get the headaches but when it runs it runs!

[martinhogan]

Great job on your vid and your rig! I have an 04 destined for an LS swap. Not quite an overlander but definitely a keeper. Thanks guys.

[abelsonaaron]

Can't believe people like this are in the offroad game now.

[terryclarence]

Looks great I owned a 2003 Disco from new and drove it until the rear rusted out. Gas mileage sucks and premium gas requirement steered me to the Bronco. Cheers!

[RockbasherV]

No it's never the motor it's always the driver🤩

[matthewmarkert]

210k+ '03 SE7 in CA here, can you tell me who fabbed the front bumper? I love it