1 Ton Swapped Land Rover Discovery 2 on 37s! Full walk around! Overland Build.

Today we finish our 1 ton axle swap series and do a full vehicle walk around! This Land Rover Discovery 2 is the ultimate overland build!
If you are new to the channel we wanted to toss a set of 37" tires on this overland project but unfortunately it's not that simple. The factory axles won't hold up to the abuse this overweight overlander will take on the trail. For that reason we stuffed a set of 1 ton ford axles under this beast! Unfortunately, the custom front axle had the wrong offset so we worked with fusion 4x4 on building us a custom Dana 60 replacement.
Add some custom bumpers, air bags, roof rack/sliders and you have a one of a kind overland rig!
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[@Logan-jf3sv]

People should be saying, "I'm doing it Dirt Life...style" when they make vids in the future. Best offroad channel around, keep the content coming Nate.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you for the giant compliment! Happy to have you aboard brother 👊

[@DylanYouSonOfABidgeNelson]

Let's be real, everyone should be more like Nate. I feel like he is a pretty wholesome, hardworking dude. The world would more than likely be a better place if we could all be a little more Nate-like.

[@gregormiller4037]

TrailRecon, FabRats, Matts Offroad Recovery not to shabby....and many others.

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@DirtLifestyle you got s/duty axles,you need s/duty hydro boost.

[@RVingwithG]

@@DirtLifestyle I have a 2000 Nissan Frontier with 509,450 Miles and my KNOCK Sensor put me in limp mode, is this a hard fix?

[@idahoman325]

As a landrover owner my mind was blown when you stated you were blessed by coils YET somehow added the air bags eeeeekkk. I mean they are tucked inside the coils which wont ever crap out on you. My 2004 disco is in need of some love so im using this & other videos to get the fires roaring. Love the roof rack & tire rack 👌 enjoy & always remember whenever dealing with Landover, they choose Lucas the prince of darkness soooooo yeah know the deal lol ....

[@mattvivona]

Seeing how to mount a sway bar with some kind of disconnect would be pretty cool

[@kevinmoss970]

There's a company over in the uk called x-eng that utilises a freewheeling hub & a long halfshaft.

[@checa160]

Go see Les Ritchmond automotive discovery 2 with disconnecting swaybars(and other things). It's a really good mod. Cheers

[@levitebiddle2359]

Yeah like a quick disconnect type of pin or something instead of bolt.

[@jordanmanuelpillai2866]

The d2 has ace that basically disconnects the swaybar i think

[@itzbishop5256]

The hulk couldn’t even flex this hard. Good shit man

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol

[@chrisgardner1431]

Absolutely the best looking bubble top disco I’ve seen. Tube work. Stance. It all comes together nicely. Great job 👍

[@johnventers5128]

Bubble top?

[@PhilCobProductions]

Would definitely be interested in a sway bar video, great job on the whole rig!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@jeremy8715]

Ditto

[@mitchellanderson7369]

Ditto

[@cmoney8280]

Such an awesome rig!!!

[@williammoroz769]

I just have to say that I did the same thing with airbags in my disco 1 about two years ago. Originally I did it as temporary set up until my new springs came in (back ordered after back order damn covid). So I gave up and just left it as is, no issues yet. Love the work, great build.

[@lilnapsak1828]

im ready for the low buck diesel truck build to continue !

[@vernonbennettiii3646]

Wow! You packed more content in to your 1 video than many others provide in 3 months! And WHAT A BUILD! Congrats!

[@piasprojects]

I am sure you are more excited about the Land Rover being drivable and able to test it out than any of us ever could be. You have put in so much work into this awesome vehicle!! I am pumped to see what adventures you take this rig on! Can’t wait to see what is next. Awesome video Nate!!

[@jk_wrangler13]

I'm got to say, everything fits. It looks like it should. My favorite part is the back. The tire carrier the table set up and all. A big 👍

[@DirtLifestyle]

Much appreciated 🙏

[@jimt2316]

Episode 97 of the Land Rover build... worth each video. Thanks for the detail Nate, it is sometimes hard to comprehend just how much work goes into a build. If you need a layover in North Idaho as you come by, hit me up.

[@joshuaherrera4631]

I was really hoping to see the axle install and all the custom engine components. Can't get enough. Best off-road channel on KZbin. Yes, to the rear sway bar!

[@4runner4wd79]

Wow! Very nice build and design. Everything is meticulously designed and well build. I’ve been watching all your videos since the start. Very inspirational! Thank you.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks for watching!

[@dmmcauliffe]

This has motivated me to build my overland truck the way I want and not settle. Keep up the work its awesome.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Do it! You will be happy you put the time in and made it how you want it 👍

[@blues_trails_xklndr1026]

Best rover I’ve seen in every way, the big foot hanging from the mirror is kind of annoying but that’s it. Stay cool and muddy brother.

[@scottyyy3608]

Build looks great. Yes for video of rear swaybar install.

[@chrisridebike8]

Do we want to see you mount a sway bar? Dude, i think we would watch you fab a paper weight. Your skills are something 99% of us dream to have. So yes, we want to see.

[@rooster7658]

One of the raddest rovers I've ever seen

[@amorton94]

I never really even considered a Disco until you built this sexy machine. Can't wait to see more videos on this beast!

[@audiomaster]

The roof rack and bumper are just awesome! You’ve really done what anyone who owns a disco or wants to and yearns to wheel it reliably would do. Can’t wait for you to get this on the trail and do some over landing!

[@WalterCook-wh2ue]

Rig looks great, sounds great and there will always be online nerds that tell you what you're doing is wrong. Keep up the great work

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

I like the way you made the step on the rock slider. The ends of it allow you to go forward or backward and not get locked in with a rock/bolder on the front or back. I think that was a smart design!

[@Blueman6871]

Yeah show the sway bar install. I love to learn all I can! I love this channel! Nate you are first class on KZbin

[@SharpShooter9867]

The air bags will also help you level out when setting up camp, for the tent. =D Awesome design dude, you should be all set.

[@robsgotit1]

Absolutely the sickest disco ever. Bravo brother

[@paulkimble4548]

Really excited to see this one on the trail

[@aaron036895]

You did an exceptional job on that rover. This is just another reason why I was hooked on the dirt lifestyle after my first video. Keep it up man!

[@Reaper4367]

That is definitely how the D2 V8 should sing. Sexy as! Truck looks fantastic cobber, cant wait to get into the build series...... but then you mentioned taking a trip. Going to have to view the shake down trip first :). Cheers for sharing.

[@rickysoffroadrecovery]

Don't go rock crawling you'll smash it up it's a nice rig man... Keep up the maintenance..🤠👍👍

[@wildthingsgarage]

Great to se the Disco on the road! I'm looking forward to seeing how she does offroad and on the camping trails!

[@soundmindtv2911]

That airbag setup is 🔥- def. want that. And the exhaust tone is perfect!! Your disco sounds mint!!

[@jonoyes3044]

Yes please on the sway bar video 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@fern1493]

Yes please do the video for the sway bar! You are so good at explaining vehicle components that sharing a video, I'm positive, would be helpful to many! And awesome video! I was looking forward to this! Thank you!

[@dwilliams321]

I watched all of the design, fabrication, and sweat has gone into this rig and I'm still blown away by the finished project. It's beautiful, dude

[@thegiant573]

Dude its your vehicle, you built it, you don't have to sell it to us. It works for you and your needs. We will take what we like and adapt it to our needs. Sweet build BTW.

[@TheScoundrel70]

Somebody help me out here... When Nate turns on the air compressors, does anyone else here the beginning of an 80's arcade game? Tempest comes to mind, but I'm not sure that's it. Kinda cool actually. Regardless, this is one very cool build Nate, you should be really proud!

[@destinationwilderness4238]

And yes let’s see the sway bar build 👍👍

[@gnarkillgnarkill7725]

For the tire rack, you could even put a little locker on it that prevents it from opening all the way if you don't want it to.

[@livindalife5356]

Nate, you are a master craftsman. I do not miss any of your video's and anxiously wait for the next one to come out. I don't care what you build and have only positive comments on anything you do. I wouldn't care even if you were build a Yugo. This Land Rover is the "ultimate build"! Keep them coming!

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

I actually watched the roof-rack build, and I came back recently and watched it again. that was a great build. I am more interested in the rack you built for your one ton truck, though; because I want to build one for my truck, so I can put a rooftop tent on the back, and I liked the way you made it to lift in the front, so you can have your toolbox upfront and still access it. I really liked that. I just need to go and buy some square tubing like what you used on that build! Great content, Nate! If there is a playlist in the first video of this series, I overlooked it or maybe you just haven't added it there, but it would be a great idea to put it there if you haven't. I really had a hard time finding all the videos in this series and there is a lot of knowledge in this series to learn from since you shared the failures and success! Awesome job, Nate! I noticed that some people don't like to share the failures. I think that is one of the things I like about your channel. I've mentioned him before, but Karl Fisher's channel, "Make It Kustom" shares the good and the bad and does metal fabrication. I'm wanting to do some panels for my truck door, so I wish I had a bead roller and English Wheel; because Karl gets into shaping metal and repairing metal and all that. I actually need a good sandbag as well and a vinyl hammer to do what I want to do or attempt to do lol watching Brad on Trailrecon led me to watching your how to videos, and watching your videos really interested me more in fabrication, and Make It Kustom started showing up on suggested videos, and I started watching some of his stuff, and that just has so many things to do with shaping metal, fixing metal and all that. I don't know if I would tackle some of the things you have done but it is inspiring and educating, but there are some things that I feel like I could do, and one of them is a rack for my truck and the other is the wiring you done for a second battery using and isolator. That was a great video! I want to add lights to my truck and a second battery, so I can put a frig in the back when I want to go camp, and I can camp a few days and run that frig on a second battery without having to worry about it draining my main battery. Lots of inspiration for so many practical things. I'm even thinking of how I can use some thin gauge metal to enclose my rack, and use the idea you used to remove the window on the back of your Land Rover and make a hatch door in it's place. I could maybe make a wider one that locks and make access to some bens for tools and gear! Great videos, Nate. I'm glad you make the videos!

[@allhandson3489]

Thoroughly enjoy your fab videos as much as your offroad videos, that’s saying something as most channels either are good at one or the other, your bring full circle! Thanks Nate!

[@bengreen7172]

I love how that turned out enjoyed watching the process.

[@gwood69]

Sweet build Nate! Bad ass and one of a kind!!!

[@orangepickel2]

A series of ideas that's time have come.

[@ronthoman7138]

AWESOME Build/Work Nate! As ALWAYS! It is so nice to see a regular guy doing it himself (like most of us) and not just buying everything. You BUILD your rigs! Keep it up man! I agree with Logan....... "I'm doing it Dirt Life......style".

[@hawkie333]

I did the Barnes tie rod kit after watching your video. Really good quality and not complicated to build!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Nice! I'm happy to hear that. Truly a great company

[@bigchrisb59]

Seeing how to do a custom sway bar set up would be bad ass. Please make that video

[@jlabo1958]

yes the tires and the wheels look might nice on that land rover.

[@jamesenloe2791]

Regarding your tire carrier, I don't understand why folks dwell on situations that only take place on 1% of the time. Your spot on with your design. It's very functional and I really don't think you'll be opening the tire carrier where it interferes with traffic. Your a braver soul than me putting your thoughts and ideas out on the interwebs for armchair QBs to criticize. Keep up the great work brother.

[@williedowdy6830]

Hey Brother amazing build, I have two Discos myself. When you mentioned the lights on the dash, and the weak braking performance, my mind went straight to the abs shuttle valve system on our trucks. I think your Disco needs a "power bleed" of the system using the iland land rover scan tool. Bleeding the brakes the normal way only gives you like 70% pedal pressure. Land Rover tried to charge me $1,200 to "power bleed" my blue 03 Disco before I got hip to the iland land rover scanner via Atlantic British 👍🏾 Great job and Good luck

[@White_buffalo_4r]

I say if you have the items to put one together film it and share it. I think seeing the fabrication work is mesmerizing to watch.

[@nicolewhite552]

Come down to the Southern Hemisphere! We would love to have you down under & there would be no complaints about that wheel carrier being on the wrong side. Love your work and stay safe

[@gmarksvlx]

Yes! I'm interested in seeing sway bar tech/install. Thanks.

[@Defender110SLO]

D2 was the reason I startet to folow your chanel. I do not have D2 or D1 but I do have Land Rover. 😁 Cheers 🍻

[@hawkie333]

Those seats look hella comfortable. That’s a really nice rig!

[@zachjacobe9951]

SHE LIVES! Epic Build Nate! Love the series!

[@noahlar]

Such a sick Rig!

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Awesome rig 💪🏻👍

[@travel-warrior]

Great result, what a cool truck

[@tacotots_132]

I absolutely love this thing. By far one of my favorite overland rigs EVER!! keep this kinda shit up man!! Your videos have really pushed me to start my own build project. Hope it looks and is half as functional as your Land Rover!!

[@DANEMSPRINGER]

YES SWAY BAR VIDEO - PLEASE AND THANK YOU

[@chetbunce5284]

Yes PLEASE do the video on the sway bar. Thanks

[@corbinlauvray1535]

the mushy brakes feeling is because the rover does not generate enough vaccuum for the master cylinder, just put an inline vaccuum canister and it will feel great. I did this to my rover and it feels like a brand new soccer mom chevy equinox.

[@fitzventure]

Nice to see it out of the shop! Looks great. I'm hoping you also upgraded your thermostat when you replaced the hoses. Thermostats in the D2 are not typical (the right one can make a huge difference). Also, hoping you have a temp gauge or an Ultraguage to monitor temps. The "temp gauge" on the dash is really a dummy light. If you keep these engines cool, they stay happy.

[@cdwen2]

Nice kit love your sharing the how, and why condensed in this vid, that you have done it Nate. At the beginning of this buy n build you obviously had a great vision for the end product. I want to compliment you on smashing through the build, and changes and video editing with sound tracks etc all lots of effort behind the scenes. Thankyou.

[@brycewilliam1984]

Been following this entire build series. It’s so cool seeing it all come together, and really I can’t wait to see it work on the trail. Yes to the sway bar video. Keep the build videos coming Nate! You do a great job. Also, R2.8 swap with a GM 6L80E would be icing. Please and thank you! :)

[@danielclark4125]

That is one tough looking disco. Great build overview. Yes on the sway bar install. Thanks

[@kennyboone2278]

I think it would be very interesting to see the sway bar retro fit. part of the reason I like your channel is that I learn different ideas of things I can do for my truck and the wifes jeep (when I get time), I think it would good information on the problems you have to overcome by putting a sway bar on that wasn't designed for it.

[@Casey250]

Ill admit, I haven't been able to catch every video along the way but I've really enjoyed seeing this come together and your thoughts and logic for various mods and fabrications along the way. Can't wait to head south and maybe see this beast in action. Well done sir.

[@cliff7536]

You need to be at Overland Expo with this! Awesome!

[@wvlongshooter3912]

I can’t imagine any other better way to do a descriptive video than this one. Outstanding!!! Great content.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Seeing all that sweat equity come to fruition is amazing. A build is never really done, so can't wait to see more tweeks and adjustments on it the future. Great stuff Nate👍🍺

[@DirtLifestyle]

Dude, sweat equity is right! There is a TON of hours in this project so to have it drive down the street is soooooo satisfying 🤘

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

airbags was a smart idea for being able to adjust for a shelf road, especially, when you are leaning. I actually watched the video yesterday when you really needed that on a trail you chose to avoid forest fires that were in the area you actually wanted to be in. Looks like a really tough Land Rover!

[@Jeff-wu6wn]

love to see the sway bar video any video with customizing and fabing is awsome

[@TheForthElement]

Nate , if there is a issue with a wheel ABS sensor, usually your E-Brake light will come on aswell to show that ABS wont work. The Wabco unit will bring up the '3 amigos' if you have a single failure on any level. The Nanocom unit is very helpful in finding the issues with this unit and well worth the money in my opinion

[@cobeallen5545]

I’m so excited for you to see this rig on the road!!! And that axle is gorgeous🔥🙌

[@mitchlr90]

Looks bloody awesome mate, love it

[@Bikesands]

Great to see the Disco out o the road. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@EvanMoon]

Those gull wing Openings using the windows as storage it’s so good. I have a XJ and I Never see through that window and all that space is storage anyway so it makes sense. I will looking into building something similar. Thank you for these awesome videos

[@ryanwilliams1651]

Your land rover is awesome!

[@mattbarrett41]

I’m old…….roof top tent, no bueno. But that Harbor Freight trailer with the super tow hitch……good stuff

[@theodoreroseveltadept5272]

After killing myself last night working on my sequoia I had zero motivation to finish my carrier now I do thanks nate! Truck is coming out mint!

[@TheTreadLife_]

The amount of excitement and pride in this finished product is unmatched. Loved it. Congrats on completion

[@3vil8unny]

Your video's are always so clean, well formated, family friendly. I will always click like before i even start watching!! keep it up just incredible!

[@matth4069]

Disco vids are best vids

[@Lewapolis]

Such a dream build. I’d do it basically all the same. Well done, dude. She looks like such a beaut! 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@GuillermoGonzalez-db3sx]

I definitely want to see a sway bar video! Just found your channel and now I’ll have to go back and watch everything. I have an 04’ that I’ve had for just about three years. I did a complete engine rebuild on that thing and have been driving it ever since. Your video definitely sparked a lot of inspiration to continue my build and start investing money into anything other the engine. Keep it up man!

[@nealhenderson8761]

Right on Nate turned out awesome watched the whole build...love the custom stuff you make 😎👍

[@DirtLifestyle]

It was a long process! Thanks for sticking around 🙏

[@danielsundberg1977]

DL Logo on the 1/4 panel looks cool!

[@genoory5090]

You should also install solar panels for backup power, and a inverter plug up system for small appliances. And also rebuild the rear bumper into a winch bumper, and add a 360° camera setup so you can see behind you while driving through heavy trail brush or highway use for blind spots

[@Rob_Anthony]

Legit build bro! Thanks for sharing, loving the content

[@dustinsnider1646]

This is such an inspiring project watching all these videos got my imagination running wild and I can't wait to start building my overlander! Outstanding build man this thing looks super cool!

[@aquafreedom]

That’s bad ass Nate! Great work! 🤘

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@doctajuice]

Yes would love to see sway bar install

[@frankjacoby9460]

Great video, yes I’m interested in a anti-sway bar build video

[@8151noname]

Great Build!

[@Sam-xt5gb]

I've also got an '03 Disco. I haven't seen a steel front bumper on a D2 that I've liked until I saw yours! Really cool rig man. Wish I had your fab skills

[@BigBluePile]

Great walk-around video!!! Yes, I want to see a rear sway bar install video. I have been wanting to install one on the rear of my '86 4runner project.