Busted diff + Winter upgrade (Ep95 GrizzlyNbear Overland)

[@ronaldstolk5447]

Fantastic to see you guys traveling the world and all the positivity despite the setbacks you have encountered. Thanks to Aaron to point out your channel.

[@leighdearle5965]

Thank you so much Ronald. We really appreciate the nice comment. Aaron is a good man 😉

[@RHP-pw8xt]

God bless Ilario on his Vespa... only an Italian would get to the top of a 4,600m pass and get his coffee machine out... Forza!!

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Hey wait a minute lol that’s the first thing I do as well lol. I might even break out the coffee press lol My mates harass me because I have literally 6-10 different ways of making the best coffee ever lol I have a special tote that only contains coffee related items. lol I definitely enjoy a good cuppa lol

[@RHP-pw8xt]

@@prepperjonpnw6482 My wife's Italian... she'd do the same plus she'd want to stop every so often to check out the herbs, the spices... we met whilst living in Uzbekistan 24 years ago and have since lived all over the world but principally in Brazil and Singapore where she continues to want to stop for a coffee. When I saw Ilario with his coffee machine I thought 'Yep, I know someone who would do that...!" Have a great day from Singapore!

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

We actually made him the coffee. Sorry to break your feelings. 😆 Ilario hasn't got a moka pot on his Vespa. He been drinking instant for days so he was very happy after that.

[@kdigiacomo]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland - Good on you two for helping him!

[@edwardparlakyan6921]

Respect to Master Nikolay!!! Iron man!!! Универсальный мастер на все руки!!!

[@aligulaj]

The guy on the vespa....props to you. That is just epic 😃

[@armo7305]

Nikolay should be in the Landy Hall of Fame. Incredible!!!

[@NorthernMigrationTravel]

By far our favourite channel on KZbin… I so wished we had properly filmed and documented our travels across South America. You guys are a great inspiration and giving us itchy feet to hit the road again. Stay safe x

[@Colibry6]

Hi Guys, Steph your music choice in videos is just amazing ,congratulations. One of my favorite songs is Without love in capadoccia video.Also all the piano chill out songs are so nice. Maverick shoots from above are brilliant,such a beautiful nature.Thank you.Wish you all best.Sebastjan

[@michaelcaton9358]

Thank you so much for these films. When I sent there last year. The whole trip was done in two weeks. I think the altitude effected some part of my memory as it was very high for me. Watching these films helps bring the memories back. I keep saying to myself now, "I remember that now"!

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Yes, it's fantastic how videos are so good at triggering memories. More than photos. Also a reason for us do make those videos. Lots of work but at the end so worth it. Even when I start editing (usually from what we did few weeks before) I go " ha that's right !!! " Glad it brought back some memories for you.

[@bxl_lad9952]

All Landrover owners have been there, driving with the windows open listening for that noise that could ruin your day... I used to do it passing through tunnels to listen for the wheel bearings after one went pop at speed and friction welded itself to the axle - i know that sense of paranoia :-p Great video, always a joy to see Nicolay the master at work - he should start his own KZbin channel! "One life - live it"!

[@RenegadeRanga]

Bishkek super mechanic does it again, bloody unreal that bloke.

[@craigtyler731]

Amazed that differential can sustain so much damage and still do 600k to get you back to Engineering hero Nickoli. Hopefully insulation, will make cold winter nights more bearable. . Great work on filming and editing, to produce another great video..

[@andywood7339]

Superbe,comme d’habitude ,la vespa a fait remonter en moi de vieux souvenirs que j’avais presque oubliés,je revois mon père qui allait à la chasse aux lapins,ses deux chiens entre les genoux et son vieux fusil sur le dos,l’achat d’une 4Chevaux a mis fin à la carrière de la vespa....

[@derrickmurphy9988]

Nick is a bloody hero.lucky you had a landy or you would have never met nick.😀😀

[@eisbar7354]

Nicolai needs his own KZbin channel.

[@leighdearle5965]

He has a cult following now 😜

[@pjotrbachas7622]

Again, what a great episode! The scenery is just wonderfull and it must be great to meet all this variety of people and souls. It's great to see you living like this, and thank you again for sharing this with us. I wish you all the best and I am looking forward to the episodes to come. Greetings from The Netherlands!

[@stevestott3652]

Wow Nickaly is Awsome a true friend in deed ,if you can send him a card telling him how much we all loved his opening his home two you it was so great for us all to meet him he’s awesome , thank him from and for us . The views were great along these last videos .thanks for sharing and all the hard work you two do to bring them to us ..from Steve stott in sutherlin Oregon u.s.a.

[@jepolch]

Another great video. Nikolay is the master. ✊ Have a great trip! I can't wait to see your videos from Mongolia!

[@kanthu9283]

Even I have become a fan of his videos

[@jeewanbhatt6168]

You guys are incredible...Thanks for showing us a different world.

[@peteronisor6445]

You enjoy our hearts with your beautiful adventures. Thank you so much

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Thank you Peter for your support 😁

[@francoisehollender_franeuro]

Fantastic again, my friends : Ilario leaves us speechless, really... To see Franck and us at the finish of our last race in Bulgaria was very moving, thanks a lot!

[@leighdearle5965]

We have been waiting for you to comment 😍 You are more than welcome, it's us who thanks you 😉

[@petersparkie]

Have only just discovered your vlogs. Is so interesting and enjoyable to watch and learn. I applaud you for travelling to such diverse countries and cultures. I do love Land Rover, but drive Toyota Troopy. You provide best of both worlds for me. Good health and safe travels.

[@KNardo-ep7ho]

"Encore cassée? La voiture?.. je rêve ou quoi?" Envie de réagir comme cet enfant au début de la vidéo. Il est vrai que quand on aime on ne compte pas, mais faut il cesser de compter quand on voit la fiabilité des pick up T****A pourtant utilisés dans des conditions sévères? Images magnifiques, paysages superbes, merci de votre partage. Et un grand coup de chapeau à votre ami Nikolay.

[@akarmoussaittizi3012]

An Italian and his vespa ,hahahaha !Awesome.

[@guidok3762]

Great video again, good luck and safe travels! 🇳🇱❤️🇫🇷🇦🇺😀👍👌💪✌️

[@RahaVidz]

Love Tajikistan from Afghanistan💚

[@us3734]

Cool work guys. Cant wait to start my road trip soon. Love from Sydney

[@prebenlorentzenphotography]

Crazy about Nikolay. Another great video - though it would have been a great part og the story to follow Leighs struggle with his stomach ;-)

[@leighdearle5965]

Maybe not a good idea, it wasn't pretty 😂

[@JJKHaywood]

Old St. Nick and his horses are are handy!

[@imKenyo]

what a nice trip, i wish someday i would do the same!

[@STYLEHUAHINONAIR]

very nice fc from thailand.

[@julienetwendybloch805]

Superbe comme d'habitude 😁 le Come back du maître Nikolaï 😎 vous vous êtes bien affinés tout les deux depuis le début la route ça creuse ! 😆

[@oldrocker5609]

You guys lucked out on the diffs !! Could've been busted down on the road, but you made it back to Nicolay safely. The new insulation looks great !!

[@charrievanvleet8170]

What an awesome mechanic!!!

[@atakanbayramoglu7544]

Very beautiful untouched places

[@charleschiang1632]

wow, one crazy Vespa guy.

[@Tariqkhan-vu6xg]

Fantastic trip you guys really enjoying the beautiful world.

[@4wdxpedition]

Merci pour ces sublimes images, bon voyage à vous ! Et merci également pour l'inspiration que cela donne pour partir toujours plus loin ! Bonne route !

[@edsi979]

Hey Lee, Give General Tire a look when your ready for new tires. My understanding is that there the only tire that completed the Dakar Rally with out being changed during the race. Expedition overland has used them for years and very few problems. There new hybrid Mud/Alt terrain are pretty impressive.

[@chrisrea7347]

Hey there Leigh and Steph, I have been following you since the early days and love your videos, thank you. As a 65 yr old 7x Land Rover owner from NZ I can vouch for BFG either MGs or ATs with my second choice being Coopers. If you can visit Almaty the old capital, its more interesting than Astana - Nur Sultan. It is close to ski fields, hiking trails etc but at the bottom of KZ. I was married in Karagnada many years ago and have been to KZ 3x now - love it. Good luck with the diffs, remember the UK name Ashcroft Transmissions - the best in the business.

[@kevinmoss970]

A cheap top tip would be to get magnetic drain plugs and check them for excessive build up of metallic particles now and again.It is a Landy after all. It wont prevent anything breaking but at least you might get a warning before somesthing catastrophic happens differential wise. Standard Landy diffs are pretty weak to be fair, they never really changed the design much from the '50's. On the plus side, theres plenty of aftermarket options that are way stronger but expensive. Good luck on your future travels. Loving the content.

[@Shafiq1969]

2nd video watched. Dying to arrange a trip like this. You guys are amazing and your style of showing respect to the places and people you visit is heartwarming. Keep enjoying guys.

[@ericmassin6678]

Toujours un vrai plaisir de vous suivre. Super le conseil sur le produit Blidimax, je vais certainement leur commander la toile pour mon HZJ. :) Bonne route.

[@knshas]

Wish you have good time in Kazakhstan

[@jonnymoore5342]

Fantastic watching guys 👍 keep up the good work 😀 stay safe .

[@zhanybekk7724]

To all Salaam Aleikum, Kyrgyzstan is the center of Asia, Bishkek is everything there is everything that everything needs to be found ...

[@ianbray8687]

Hey Guys, great video yet again. Insulation panels look great. Leigh, try Mickey Thompson ATZ P3 next time. Been told by a tyre guy that's what mining companies in OZ go for. Safe travels.

[@darkhorsetoolworks920]

Fantastic sights and another great chapter! Already looking forward to the next, and you just released this video an hour ago. You two are great.

[@leighdearle5965]

Thanks mate and tell you young fella that Steph and I will be visiting in no time and then we can be real mates not just digital ones 😜

[@marco2k6]

Absolutely hooked on your channel. Thank you Leigh and Steph for putting this content together. Really enjoy watching your travels. Defender looks amazing. Wish I was brave enough to do what you're doing. :-) Are there any plans in store to visit Africa?

[@leighdearle5965]

Hey thanks for the comment. Yes we definitely plan to visit Africa but first we are doing the America's 😉

[@marco2k6]

@@leighdearle5965 Whoop whoop! Looking forward to it. Thanks for the reply :-)

[@rjl110919581]

thank you for beauty detail video on your trip

[@bernyelizondo7879]

You are not lucky people... good luck is always chasing you. Do good, receive good. ¡Pura Vida!

[@rktelangba]

Wonderful video. 👍👍👍

[@edbraconnier2105]

Leigh.... General MT's all the way .... Wear like iron and tough as iron spikes...Track great, excellent aired down, great in snow.

[@billsoucess2448]

Toyo toyo toyo

[@christianpalm2622]

600 k mwith a tooth that gone... Awesome stuff those Defenders are doing... Seeing this I meanwhile would agree that they are worth the high prices they are sold for here in Europe... Awesome video series!! Keep on!

[@yogindertickoo]

you gotta beautiful wife! :) And huge respect for Master Nikolay!

[@ryno9732]

Have you tried the General Grabber tyres? have them on my Fortuner and already have 50 000km on them with ALOT more to go still and have done alot 4x4 over rocks and harsh gravel roads including tar road as a every driver

[@eisbar7354]

I know from the Pajero FB group I belong the majority don’t like the Coopers ATs. Too hard and deadly in the wet. I have Bridgestones all terrains and honesty I can’t complain but the tyre that everyone in the Pajero FB group seem to swear by are the BF Goodrich KO2. I would love to try them next time.

[@DaciaProject]

Some complain of the K02's lack of stopping power in wet conditions. I myself have K02s and have had no issues but was thinking of trying the Cooper S/T Maxx next time around. . .

[@patrickjacques9843]

bravo au ROI de la mécanique !...

[@krisxyz1998]

I could see the humanness with this kind of expeditions...

[@Onward4x4]

Also look into the BFG KO2s-Everyone raves about them! I have the Toyos at the moment and I feel you... at 26k miles they are already well worn :(

[@samuelherrmann1805]

Awesome vlog series!!!

[@nbrettoner]

14:33 Same~same Subaru as mine! (mine is a 1996 Outback that I'm travelling in for four months next year). :)

[@OverlandTrax]

Nice video, thanks for sharing!

[@defendermodsandtravels]

You have the weak single pin (often mistakenly called "2 pin") diff installed. For a heavy vehicle like yours the two pin (often calĺed "4 pin" - yes it's confusing) diff is essential. Probably the cheapest upgrade is the Ashcroft limited slip diff which has the strong core and will give extra traction when you need it. You can buy strong diffs from KAM but they are expensive. LR made their own 2 pin / 4 planet gear diffs which weren't fitted as as standard and are quite rare. If you find one then buy it.

[@matthewjackson6123]

Defender mods and travels or a trutrac.

[@defendermodsandtravels]

@@matthewjackson6123 I am on travels of my own and can''t get online to check this out so I must rely on my memory here. Isn't the Trutrak an automatic locking diff? If so general advice is that it's fine to fit to the rear of a long Defender (110 or 130) but never fit to the front axle because it makes steering unpredictable. My ex-military Defender had a 2 pin (4 planet gear) diff at the rear which I put in the front and it has a new Ashcroft LSD at the rear (pegged too). This caters for most conditions except really heavy off roading which I avoid. This would be an ideal set up for GrizzlynBear also.

[@matthewjackson6123]

Defender mods and travels limited slip. I run a Detroit locker in the rear (Salisbury) and a trutrac (front rover type) Ashcroft HD inner shafts and HD drive flanges in my Perentie 110. Trutracs in both ends are ideal for these guys because they are driving on ice. The locker can be difficult and potentially dangerous. The trutracs aren’t as nearly as aggressive. It eliminates the two pin rover type diff. The Salisbury is very strong. I live a in a dry climate and the locker was my choice for the rear.

[@PabloP169]

You sure are giving that defender a solid workout. Not sure that the many breakages are a good ad for the beast, but it does show that you have been able to get excellent support so far. Safe travels from here on.

[@DaciaProject]

Rob Priestley A Toyota would be a much more reliable choice.

[@PabloP169]

@@DaciaProject Likely but anything will break if you push it hard enough. I own a Toyota myself but some models have had issues. I have also seen a Defender with the 2 main chassis member broken through on a trip to cape York in Oz.

[@DaciaProject]

@@PabloP169 I am thinking of getting a 2013 or 2014 diesel Prado here in Romania with no more than 120k km on the clock. . .

[@PabloP169]

@@DaciaProject Mine is a 2006 Prado with more than 200km on the clock and hopefully good for another 13 years because by then I will likely be too old to drive it.

[@BUZZTHETOY]

Cette semaine on rigole bien ! Merci ! 😍😍😍

[@bachisio79]

bellissimo video, complimenti

[@growingknowledge]

Always extraordinary

[@paulthompson7280]

Classic Nikalie knew what he was doing an old Mechanic like me I have Blown Diffs be for But not in my Land Rover

[@JayBeBerg]

Wonder what the chances are of finding 2 used diffs from the New Defender in Bishkek a few decades from now?

[@АлександрВойлошников-ц5л]

Видел вас в Забайкалье, ушли на 130 км в сторону алек- завода

[@АлександрВойлошников-ц5л]

Ну и дуйте дальше

[@АлександрВойлошников-ц5л]

😒

[@savyourselffreedom2149]

Moral of the story if you buy a land drover have deep pockets and maybe a machanic lol

[@debmcc8854]

Just the spitting image of daddy. 😍😍😍😍

[@leighdearle5965]

He sure is and growing up so fast 😊

[@wecampontheroadfg5007]

incroyable ce Nicolay!

[@truckcampercanada2747]

Great camper guides!

[@jatiphil5278]

Comme habitude c'est superbe et steph fait de beaux montages....bravo pour la pub pour Nikolay, mais par contre je doute que vous en faites pour land rover....bonne semaine....

[@french-9743]

Je me demande quelle serait la bonne marque et le bon modèle pour bénéficier de la meilleure maintenance et disponibilité possibles en pièces détachées dans ces endroits ... Peut-être Toyota car c'est la marque la plus vendue dans le monde ? Peut-être Ford ? mais probablement uniquement sur le continent américain ?

[@beniaminrolea8891]

@@french-9743 Ford n'est pas si fiable.... Toyota.

[@maxrockatanski8848]

Toyota is the Safe Solution - just enjoy travelling, no technical problems, just driving

[@seanslattery2535]

You must share Nikolay's Location...This guy is worth his weight in gold.

[@bj809]

Love your video guys Your a great inspiration to all us travellers..to the point it has inspired me to go around the world starting in January Can you answer one question how do you cover your vehicle to travel globally coming from Europe

[@dhowman]

Hello Steph & Lee - I'm building out a FWC Eagle shell and have been paying close attention to your channel for ideas. A couple, in particular, I've been happy to see you've tried as I'm thinking of doing the same but haven't seen done anywhere else quite like you've done: 1. Mounting diesel heater to the exterior/underside of your FWC wood base. How's that working so far? 2. Soft top insulation: Was contemplating purchasing FWC's offering for this, but it looks like the Blidimax might be a step up as far as ability to insulate for sound and heat/cold. Question though: are you able to bring your top down while it's still on or do you have to take it off to lower your roof? How long does it take to put up/take down if you do? Thanks! Have to say, you two are truly inspirational. Love Love Loving your journey. Cheers and Best Wishes!

[@bobjoncas2814]

...good vid..keep 'em coming...

[@juanbeltran3634]

Hey guys like always love your videos from. ithaca NY. ?what are you're favorite tires??

[@frenchbaroudeur6484]

j'ai mis des aimants et de la ficelle sur pour faire tenir les ventouses car dans le temps celant tiens pas ... bonne continuation pour votre voyage...

[@projectDeutzN]

10.05 is that a dutch car in the background ?

Hello again, I have seen MB Sprinter there arriving on the side of the road. Who was it ? I its good news for me because I am building 4x4 sprinter. Do you think that it can make it ? As far as you are ? Thank you.

[@leighdearle5965]

Yes you can definitely make it to most places. Although maybe not the Bartang Valley road or the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan. Sprinter is a good choice 😉

[@faizirajawec]

I was really hoping GrizzlyNBear's visit Pakistan after Afghanistan.

[@atakanbayramoglu7544]

Very nice

[@sunshinecatcher8779]

That man is amazing

[@jack87krosby52]

What's your transmission fluid in axle? Drained one was OK with no tracks of water?

[@vivekamariahvive5281]

Lov from oreng utan Malaysia Borneo rainforests

[@benhoughtonmusic]

i had to laugh when steph put the insulation up on the door then closes it and there's a big air gap 😂. How's everything sealing since you got the hinges sorted? loving the videos, Afghanistan looks beautiful

[@leighdearle5965]

Haha I was waiting for someone to pick up on that 😂 It just needs a good slam to close properly. I added a heap of extra door seals and seems to be ok at the moment. It's a Defender though so always seems to be cold air getting in from somewhere and of course water in the footwells when it's heavy rain 😜

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@@leighdearle5965 Arnie the UAZ is king of 'air gaps' and 'torrential downpours' inside the cabin...so you have nothing to fear Leigh🤣 Regards and respect, from Mitch

[@shabbir1282]

Didn't you guys come to Pakistan?

[@MrPurandar]

Hi Guys From India.

[@100mpgus]

the diff looked bone dry. even if you drained it there would be gear oil residue on the parts. so....check it more often.

[@kdigiacomo]

I personally run Coopers. Too bad they can't sponsor you and give you a set for your travels. Maybe they will see your channel and help out.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Ha ha. Not sure about that. Reason why we got the Toyos , the Coopers weren't available in Kyrgyzstan, where we were at the time.

[@DaciaProject]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland I see. . .

[@francescotrc]

Grande Ilarioooooooooo!!!!! :)

[@MrPurandar]

Nicolai Land rover expert

[@MegaDirtyberty]

Bit disapointed to hear about the Toyo's, my younger brother recommended them, he lives in Kuranda and works from there upwards, was telling me everyone he knows uses them. The expedition vehicle (if it's the same one I'm thinking about), his parents live a street away from me, his parents and him are Kiwi's, the vehicle is huge compared to the other vehicles on the street and most impressive. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11598564

[@DaciaProject]

MegaDirtyberty My Toyos wore very fast and I switched to BFG K02s.

[@billsoucess2448]

I think Leigh actually loves the toyo's he just doesn't want to admit it

[@MegaDirtyberty]

@@DaciaProject I have Hankook Dynapro ATm tire on my truck, have been on there for the last five years with no problems and was thinking of fitting the Toyo's next but looking at Leigh's experience I don't know anymore.

[@DaciaProject]

@@MegaDirtyberty Go with K02s!

[@billsoucess2448]

Who gave dislikes pfffttt bunch of knobs.

[@DaciaProject]

I’d highly suggest Cooper S/T Maxx.

[@leighdearle5965]

I will be going back to my faithful Cooper stt pro when these Toyos are through 😉

[@DaciaProject]

Leigh Dearle Up late?!

[@leighdearle5965]

@@DaciaProject it's 10am in Eastern Mongolia 😉

[@mirlanmaksitaliev1402]

​@@leighdearle5965 what? you are already in Mongolia?) Anyway, I am very glad to see you've been in Kyrgyzstan one more time. Wish you safe and happy journeys ☺

[@woody1851]

...I had also the front diff damage like you. Now ATB's from ashcroft are in front and rear - its a 100% improve - and the traction control is not in action all the time. The ride is much smoother. Take BFG's - never had any issue - they last very long......Great video btw. - as always :-)

[@leighdearle5965]

We have an Ashcroft limited slip diff in the rear. If Nicolai didn't find us the replacement in Bishkek I would of ordered Ashcroft for the front as well 😉

[@woody1851]

​@@leighdearle5965 yeah - its always a time issue to get new parts. But with every repair, our Defender are getting stronger :-)

[@dilumkulathunge7693]

Plz 13.55 sound track ?