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PeterY



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P38 off roading

i'm looking at buying a P38 for off roading with so i don't scratch my L322 Smile

looking at a 4.0l 2001 as they seem at a very good price now but has anyone done a lift on these and what is involved? would put on a set of larger off road tyres on 16" rims and would want to lift it by about 2/3" on coils as thats the most cost effective way?

anybody got any experience? 2009(10MY) 3.6 TDV8 Vogue
2004 BMW M3 CSL

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miggit



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I believe that Green-oval-nut was selling such a beast..... might still be available! Yesterday I couldn't spell Engineer... Today I are one!
Inventor of the 'Guide-o-Matic automatic wheel alignment tool'
Former long term L322 owner, Up/Down graded to a Classic Tractor!


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miggit



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http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic44638.html?highlight=p38 Yesterday I couldn't spell Engineer... Today I are one!
Inventor of the 'Guide-o-Matic automatic wheel alignment tool'
Former long term L322 owner, Up/Down graded to a Classic Tractor!

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wayneg



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Have a look on AULRO.com, there is a very long thread about lifting P38`s. It involves fitting blocks under air springs and extending the hight sensor arms. All bits can be purchased I believe. I have done some serious offroad trips in P38`s here in oz in a stock standard 4.6Thor, they are extremely capable in the rough stuff. Only mods were running 265 70 16 tyres, beyond that size, you will get big rubbing issues, and uprated shocks. 2007 TDV8 VSE
2003 TD6 gone.
2002 P38a gone
1999 P38a gone
1997 p38a gone
1993 VSE gone
1992 VSE gone
1966 Series 2a with V8 conversion gone

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RR2008HSE



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It’s got air suspension. So why lift it? They’re very capable in stock form.

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Cam-Tech-Craig



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Just use your 322 Whistle Whistle Whistle

i do Very Happy


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wayneg



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RR2008HSE wrote:
It’s got air suspension. So why lift it? They’re very capable in stock form.


I sort of agree and when I had my P38`s I found no reason to modify apart from a rear locker and 265 70 16 tyres. Lifting the suspension gives room for larger rubber= more clearance under the diffs . Also lifting gives greater wading depth.
Cam Tech Craig, every Range Rover I have ever owned has been used off road regularly without concern. 2007 TDV8 VSE
2003 TD6 gone.
2002 P38a gone
1999 P38a gone
1997 p38a gone
1993 VSE gone
1992 VSE gone
1966 Series 2a with V8 conversion gone

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Mark.abersoch



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Would you not consider a Doscovery 2.

Very capable and parts are much easier to source.

This is my off-roader.

 2009 TDV8 Vogue SE - Bonatti Grey

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verydisco



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I use the 322 off road and keep the P38 super tidy - well when I am not also taking it off road Wink







Whistle l=Oo\________/oO=l l:OolΞΞΞΞΞΞΞloO:l

Current
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L SDV8 - 2013 - Indus Silver, on Almond.
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L V8 - 2002 - ex-2003 G4 Challenge Event Vehicle, Stage 3: Australia
RANGE ROVER HSE 4.4L V8 - 2004 - one-of-one Overfinch
RANGE ROVER P38a 4.0L V8 - 1999 - ex-2000 TReK Event Vehicle: South Africa

Previous:
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L TDV8 - 2012 - RANGE ROVER 3.6L TDV8 x3 - RANGE ROVER Td6 x1 - RANGE ROVER Classic 3.5L V8 x1

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Cam-Tech-Craig



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And there was my 322 in the background of your 1st pic J Thumbs Up Very Happy

Twas a good day out though Thumbs Up

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verydisco



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Wink didn't want to mention it before asking you Wink l=Oo\________/oO=l l:OolΞΞΞΞΞΞΞloO:l

Current
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L SDV8 - 2013 - Indus Silver, on Almond.
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L V8 - 2002 - ex-2003 G4 Challenge Event Vehicle, Stage 3: Australia
RANGE ROVER HSE 4.4L V8 - 2004 - one-of-one Overfinch
RANGE ROVER P38a 4.0L V8 - 1999 - ex-2000 TReK Event Vehicle: South Africa

Previous:
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L TDV8 - 2012 - RANGE ROVER 3.6L TDV8 x3 - RANGE ROVER Td6 x1 - RANGE ROVER Classic 3.5L V8 x1

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PeterY



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I’m too precious about my 322 to risk a scratch off roading too much I still get it muddy every now and then though!

I have decided a disco 2 is the better move been to look at a couple now but both have had major issues, have my eye on a couple of others so going to check those out soon. 2009(10MY) 3.6 TDV8 Vogue
2004 BMW M3 CSL

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Cam-Tech-Craig



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Peter, Here is my TD5

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And how she often looks Whistle

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fisha



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Craig !

Stop posting pics of that thing ! I soooo want it. Rolling with laughter

I daren't show it to the wee lad ... he'd go nuts for it. V8 or else ...

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Cam-Tech-Craig



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They’re all for sale sir Whistle

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