Land Rover Discovery 2 Modified

[@petergregg7121]

Holy crap!!! The thing I love about this the most is the tool solution. That is bloody unreal! My jaw is still dropped

[@landroverlife8605]

Peter Gregg Yeah sure is a great idea 👍🏻

[@wjsj69]

Yeah, every D2 is modified, this one is re-engineered to the max! Bravo!

[@landroverlife8605]

wjsj69 A very special Disco 2 indeed.

[@Ukrainian_888]

@@landroverlife8605 tell me the number of the coupling on the stabilizer

[@samb2636]

Genius! Has to be one of the best if not 'the' best disco 2 ive ever seen!

[@landroverlife8605]

K. B. So much thought has gone into it.

[@samb2636]

@@landroverlife8605 well built rig that actually gets used brilliant! Ive got a 99 disco td5 and love it. Subscribed by the way :)

[@landroverlife8605]

K. B. That’s fantastic, I’m a big fan of the Disco 2s. Glad you have subscribed 👍🏻

[@DonnAz340]

love les richmond. we use them for everything we get done on our disco 2. 566000km still going strong

[@alecmcleod387]

Amazing rig. The storage solution with your tools is very tidy.

[@landroverlife8605]

Alec, it’s a clever set up isn’t it.

[@KevinMcCarley]

@@landroverlife8605 do you have any more detailed photos/videos of the tool storage?

[@landroverlife8605]

Kevin McCarley unfortunately we don’t sorry.

[@KevinMcCarley]

@@landroverlife8605 okay, maybe you remember the foam thickness you used for the project.

[@kflashcarr1992]

Mind blogging, this would be a never finished project for me. Respect.

[@thelotec007]

This is amazing. My Disco will be here in three days...The Lotec 👍

[@everythingcool101]

oh mate!! that tool section underneath is bloody awesome im stealing that idea for sure!

[@maxkim8642]

Best disco ever seen Great 👍

[@niallkarger1057]

me just setting about modifying my 2002 td5 disco thanks for the share did similar with tools on my old 4x4 me sticking with the td5 already fixed her up now onto the rest again thanks for the share ……………...

[@landroverlife8605]

Niall Karger That’s Fantastic Niall 👍🏻

[@omarashraff9133]

Best disco ever! Well done mate!

[@landroverlife8605]

Omar Ashraff Credit goes to Les Richmond Automotive

[@grahamdittman3067]

nice work! very fancy suspension set up, stretched wheel base and all. super cool!

[@InputCity]

Now that's how you do it. Beautiful job, well done.

[@landroverlife8605]

Input City Thanks, all credit goes to Les Richmond Automotive Thomastown.

[@sheldonvictor412]

What an awesome ,subtle build....looks and sounds amazing,well done..

[@landroverlife8605]

sheldon victor Yes it’s a sure winner.

[@jjgalletta66]

"Subtle???"

[@sheldonvictor412]

@@jjgalletta66 yes,from the outside it still looks relatively standard,its the stuff that you dont see that has been done that makes the world of difference...that is why I said "Subtle "

[@OdinsGrowl]

Incredible

[@somekidzenvy]

Outstanding work!

[@landroverlife8605]

Nonrecced Cheers, all credit goes to Les Richmond Automotive, Thomastown, Victoria, Australia.

[@1str893]

WOW just WOW!!!

[@bryceniemiller6958]

Beautiful work!

[@landroverlife8605]

Bryce Niemiller Cheers, all credit goes to Les Richmond Automotive at Thomastown.

[@albertdesalvo7273]

Awesome rig, and it looks handsome!

[@landroverlife8605]

Albert De Salvo Yes it’s definitely a piece of art.

[@Peter-xtreme]

Awesome build, I'd like a manual version please..... :)

[@OUTBACKDiscovery]

insane mate absolutely love this build, love the sunken tool kit

[@crotchrocket3000]

This thing is nuts!! 👍

[@Predator27007]

Great to see analytical approach to mods plus, reinforcement of the chassis. While the depth and width of our Landrover's longitudinal member are generous, the 2-3mm steel thickness is inadequate. Add some corrosion and it's all a bit poor. We all go bolting huge bumpers made from 5+mm steel to the 2mm thick mild steel chassis, then a 9-15000lb winch on that...it needs consideration. Think about the disparity. I have done this plating with all of my 4x4s over the last 40+years. Landcruisers, Landrover and Range Rovers also adding additional crossmembers to increase torsional strength.

[@davidhawkins8830]

Great set up and sounds brilliant 👍 top job

[@christophermeyers1]

Amazing.

[@davidisdivad]

Wow, just wow, how long did this take to build? 35's with no lift!

[@PFinty]

Holy shit guy's, that engine .. nice work it's next level stuff

[@nicochemvulc2363]

Awesome LR

[@landroverlife8605]

Nico Chemvulc Yes absolutely

[@raymondlogister6828]

Want a beats. Thanks Youp for the video

[@roverron7509]

Awesome

[@Joe-rx7ht]

Wow!

[@milesoroads]

This is what I am looking to do. Wonder if he used Mark's adapters on it?

[@Deckardrick007]

Meh, its ok... LOL! Phenomenal machine!

[@mustyguld]

I wish i didnt watch this., now my d2 feels like....an old bicycle. Hats off & respect.

[@branotedla]

These are my feelings as well !! And I spent so much time and money to rebuild mine D2🤦🏼‍♂️.

[@Ukrainian_888]

Great car! I really like the solution with the dissolving stabilizer. Could you share a drawing of the anti-roll bar? And also the brand of the freewheel?

[@husq2100]

A few things have me puzzled. When fully cutting and modifying the front housing, why not sort the caster as well? And why on the rear did you chose not to use the stock mounts for chassis end of trailing arm? Was the choice to go A frame because there are problems with the Watts link or to get away from the rear radius arms? All in all an awesome build that is well thought out and executed. It’s one thing to have ideas, another all together to turn into reality 👍👍

[@landroverlife8605]

husq2100 We would love to answer your questions, however this video was shared to KZbin by us to give Les Richmond Automotive some social media exposure. Les Richmond Automotive have all the technical answers. They have a KZbin channel as well. 😊

[@YARCHLRL]

What engine management software system did you use and how did you integrate the oem guages and such?

[@landroverlife8605]

bruce s Hi Bruce, we don’t have this info as this vehicle belongs to Les Richmond Automotive.

[@SouzaxSouzax]

Wow😍😍😍

[@williamjoachim1897]

I want this.

[@koolkidrymer]

so is the disco a factory ride height?

[@od7421]

What adapter was used to fit the LR transfer case to the GM 6spd automatic?

[@landroverlife8605]

Hi Kris, thanks for your comment and interest, this video is a re-share from Les Richmond Automotive, we are sorry to say that we don’t have any mechanical information regarding this vehicle.

[@od7421]

@@landroverlife8605 no worries, thank you for the quick reply, and for pointing me in the right direction. I'm looking at a D2, but have long-term plans for an aluminum 5.3L V8 with the 6L80E transmission. The truck shown here appears very well engineered and far more capable than my goals, but serves as great inspiration all the same.

[@branotedla]

Wau!!!

[@lowrange1486]

Well done! I really like all the mods and the engine.... briliant! Where did you mount the air compressor(if you have one)?

[@landroverlife8605]

LowRange We are glad that you like it. This vehicle belongs to Les Richmond Automotive. The video is a re share and we don’t have any info in regards to the air compressor. Thanks,

[@jszuki4113]

No voy a entender nunca ese tipo de música, para un ocio y afición justo lo contrario al estrés, La naturaleza sirve para relajarse,

[@monster2452]

What type of roof rack did you go with?

[@landroverlife8605]

monster2452 This vehicle belongs to Les Richmond Automotive. The roof rack brand is (Tradesman roof rack) which are made in Victoria.

[@psiwog]

Whats fuel consumption like?

[@landroverlife8605]

Make way for the lord Thanks for your question. We are not sure as this video is a re share from Les Richmond Automotive.

[@thecase315]

If I had a no kids, wife, mortgage, and a job that paid three times what I earn now I’d definitely build this car in 34 years

[@ryanhenry21]

Holy shit you’ve basically rebuilt that vehicle! Sounds bloody amazing! Where do you sleep?

[@landroverlife8605]

ryanhenry21 Hi Ryan, it’s definitely a one of a kind vehicle. We re shared this video from Les Richmond Automotive.

[@ADawesProduction]

Jeez, that's insane. Whats something like this cost?

[@landroverlife8605]

ADawesProduction The cost is unknown as it belongs to Les Richmond Automotive.

[@jjgalletta66]

A lot.

[@paulyoung5073]

Are these things reliable...... tempted to buy one & get it up to snuff but I'm not an expert Mechanic???????

[@landroverlife8605]

paul young We have just visited Roving Mechanical in Sydney where they service a Disco 2 that has just ticked over 1 million kilometers on the same motor though it has gone through 3 gearbox’s. If you keep up to date with regular servicing, you can’t go wrong.

[@hillierbarry]

an exception not the rule. Disco2s are notoriously unreliable, if you want reliability buy a Toyota

[@landroverlife8605]

Barry Hillier Thanks for your input Barry.

[@hillierbarry]

@@landroverlife8605 no problem, I do currently own a 2004 Disco2 which i have an ongoing love hate relationship with.

[@landroverlife8605]

Barry Hillier We love them because they remind us of women. 😉

[@matthewhill4295]

Hi there, Is there a general consensus on whether a first or second gen is better? I’ve always been trying to buy a manual a td5 d2 however ive heard lately that the 1st gens are easier to work for off-roading as they have a centre diff lock and better suspension articulation. If you have an opinion on this id love to hear, cheers

[@rosscayley8773]

Get a TD5 Disco 2 - chalk and cheese on-road - the TD5 is far superior to the Tdi. The D2 is a bit bigger at the back so more practical, and better viz out the front (higher windscreen). The first few years of the D2 have the centre diff lock, just not connected, and you can aftermarket an activator (probably already done on any second hand vehicle anyway), and even with the open centre they go harder off-road standard than a disco1 modified, because of the traction control, which isn't nearly as unreliable as people claim (the common TC fault is a $2 permanent fix (wire-bypass). The last D2 models (early 04) have the centre diff lock with the actuator and are the pick models now, mainly because they are the youngest. The rear suspension is sorted on the D2 compared to the D1 - the Watts link setup on the D2 lowers the roll-centre compared to the D1 A-frame - much better handling results. I'm Melbourne based, use my 99 manual Td5 hard in the Alps and across Australia, and have never found the need to modify it (beyond a JDM centre-diff lock actuator, which was on it when I bought it well over 10 years ago) - its done 350k km new, engine is untouched, no problems other than routine maintenance on consumables (bar one blown cv joint thrashing it up a really difficult track, and a leaky wheel-bearing on a different axle). Even the rubber donut thing on the rear propshaft is still original ( I carry a spare, because they weigh nothing). They really are amazing off-road as a standard vehicle......my mate had to lift his 200 series 2 inches to get anywhere near the same off-road capability on stock tyres - much to his amazement. Ditto my other mate with a Patrol. And its very comfortable on-road, and a decent handler with a surprisingly low centre of gravity and roll-centre as mentioned (which is the main reason I have resisted lifting it - its still far superior to a brand new Prado or Hilux etc (which I regularly use for work) in this regard, yet with HEAPS more off-road capability stock).

[@matthewhill4295]

Ross Cayley Thanks so much for that detailed response mate you’re a bloody champ. Definitely looking for a td5 D2, just hard to find a few in my area right now. Im in melbourne too so hopefully one day ill see you up an alpine track!

[@NickyDoyle]

If you ever think of selling it let me know.

[@onemorenoob9667]

should of been disco 2 transformed not modified :D. Sweet rig thou' !

[@landroverlife8605]

OnemoreNoob Ha Ha definitely. Cheers 👍🏻

[@jjgalletta66]

Agreed. Very liberal use of the word, "modified."

[@myrongaines5542]

Name of the song?

[@landroverlife8605]

Mike Hawk Song unknown sorry.

[@myrongaines5542]

Awesome truck btw. I'd love to swap for an ls series GM engine but I'm told swapping a different motor on a disco 2 is a nightmare due to the electronics. 😓

[@paulyoung5073]

How much I'm guessing £15k mods

[@landroverlife8605]

paul young This vehicle belongs to Les Richmond Automotive, the total figure is unknown to us though it would of cost more.

[@trog3963]

15k without labor maybe

[@davidholdren8315]

Where can I get the swaybars

[@landroverlife8605]

David Holdren Hi David, please contact Les Richmond Automotive in Thomastown, Victoria. We just re shared the video from our end. Cheers LRL

[@troykeeling827]

Awesome