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walkingtall
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| 05/17/2007 12:27 PM |
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| hey guys I'm going to be getting a new truck pretty soon but i can't decide on what to get i as looking at a 1999 land rover discovery or a full size chevy blazer which is a 1990 can you please give me the pros and cons of both i love the way the blazers look and drive i used to have a 89 but i've been reading that the discoverys are very very capable off road truck. Which would perform better off road and what do you think is the overall better truck. any adivce would really help. |
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webby4x4
Forum Admin, Magazine Editor
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| 05/18/2007 5:51 AM |
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As you mentioned, each vehicle has its pro's and con's. I guess the big questions I have for you are:
1) what type of off-roading will you be doing?
2) How often will it be off road, versus on road?
3) Do you plan on modifying the rig, and if so, in what way?
4) Do you have other uses for it, like towing, hauling, camping, etc.?
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walkingtall
Street Queen
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| 05/18/2007 7:15 AM |
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| well most likly the truck would be a daily driver well maybe not a daily driver but driven alot on the road and used mainly on mild trail rides nothing big and also wanted something for the winter for the snow. The only thing I would do to the truck I get is maybe lift it a little and put bigger tires on it maybe towing a boat every now and then and camping once and awhile |
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SnoMan
Lift & Lockers
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| 05/19/2007 9:36 AM |
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| You know this is not even a good comparison as it is like comparing apples and oranges. The Blazer is not even remotely in same league as a Rover (the only thing they share is 4x4) If you want a car like 4x4 get a blazer and if you want a real 4x4 that is more truck than car get a rover. The fullsize old blazer is a good vehicle but it is not the same animal as the rover. A fairer comparison would be a rover vs a old land cruiser or even a Scout. |
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webby4x4
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| 05/21/2007 7:37 PM |
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ACK!!!! Who are you and what did you do with SnoMan?!?! :)
I disagree. Given that he eventually want's to lift it and put bigger tires on it, the F/S Blazer is a better way to go. I'll find 2-3 lift kits to your 1 for Land Rover's, and they'll be 1/2 the price. Those old F/S Blazers are pretty capable machines, even in stock form.
The 90's Land Rovers will be difficult to find stock or aftermarket parts for them, and when you do find them, they'll at least double the cost. In short, you'll be able to get just about any part you need at any store for a '90 F/S Blazer... You may not be so lucky for the Land Rover.
Make no mistake, the Disco is a pretty capable vehicle in stock form. If you're goig to modify a rig however, beyond it's stock form - I suggest sticking with something tried & true, cheap to modify, and easy to find parts for.
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SnoMan
Lift & Lockers
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| 05/22/2007 7:57 AM |
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Originally posted by webby4x4
ACK!!!! Who are you and what did you do with SnoMan?!?! :)
Different league and purpose. Rovers are built as 4x4, not something added on as were old Scouts. Landcruisers and Jeeps. Also this lift that many crave through CG off and in serious hill climbing and side hilling you will roll a old full sized lifted blazer long before the others. You need to consider how you plan to use it too. One more thing the extra weight of a bigger heavier vehicle has never been a asset for serious off roading. |
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walkingtall
Street Queen
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| 05/23/2007 8:18 AM |
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| Thanks for all your help, I would only be using the truck for mild offroading like trail riding and on the beach, and for the snow. But I kinda wanted the best stock 4x4 I could get so that is why i'm leaning toward the 99 discovery. |
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SnoMan
Lift & Lockers
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| 05/23/2007 11:10 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by walkingtall
Thanks for all your help, I would only be using the truck for mild offroading like trail riding and on the beach, and for the snow. But I kinda wanted the best stock 4x4 I could get so that is why i'm leaning toward the 99 discovery.
Wise choice. It is a vehicle that was born as a 4x4, not morphed into it. |
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ChevyMan0784
Lift & Lockers
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| 05/24/2007 7:36 PM |
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| Dude, one word....... BLAZER!!!![banger][banger][banger][banger][banger][banger][banger][banger][banger][banger][banger][banger] |
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*98% OF AMERICANS SAY 'OH S**t' BEFORE GOING IN THE DITCH ON A ICEY ROAD.
THE OTHER 2% ARE FROM ALASKA, AND THEY SAY, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS |
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wallew
Bone Stock
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| 05/25/2007 12:03 PM |
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There are several issues to consider.
First, I would drop the Discovery and consider instead the Defender series. Better vehicle all the way around.
Second, I OWN an M1009 1985 Military Blazer. 6.2L diesel, TH400, Dana 44's. Completely stock, except for the 24v military spec electrical system (starting and glow plugs ONLY).
If you intend to keep this vehicle for any length of time, the Blazer is the way to go. EITHER ROVER are great trucks. But all the spare parts will have to come from England. Maybe via Canada, but they are still made in England. So aside from availability issues, the costs can add up quickly.
Blazer parts are a dime a dozen. I am unaware of ANY COMPANY like LMC TRUCKS that offers you the ability to rebuild your Rover the way you can a Blazer.
Go look at the prices of http://www.LMCTRUCK.com (catalog is free) and you will see almost ALL the sheetmetal, every part (minus engine, tranny and transfer case). You can't actually buy the axle casings, but the internal pieces are all available.
Plus the Chevy 350 gas engine has so many parts available for it, almost any junkyard or recycle yard can and will sell you what you need for pennies on the dollar.
Lift kits. Been covered.
Even FINDING aftermarket parts for the Discovery or Defender will be challenging and as I said earlier, much more expensive.
So, unless 'Uncle Ernie' left you his vast fortunes, find yourself a nice used Blazer. Mine has 60k on the clock. In good shape with a 3/4 ton M101 military trailer the pair only cost me $5k!
Good luck and good hunting. |
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primetimek5
Lift & Lockers
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| 05/25/2007 2:40 PM |
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| BLAZER all the way. |
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harry walker
Bone Stock
Posts:9
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| 06/13/2007 8:08 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by walkingtall
Thanks for all your help, I would only be using the truck for mild offroading like trail riding and on the beach, and for the snow. But I kinda wanted the best stock 4x4 I could get so that is why i'm leaning toward the 99 discovery.
guys,u need to read books,i try,landys cost money,offroad great if u dont get serius,here in oz,the mid size allround thing seems to be a.........jeep deisel v6 3lt,kills everything here far power &fuel,YES look at deisel,put it on gas and go,also how much room do u need ???,i drive an f250,1975,i shortened,and looking far a deisel to suit,yes id like something smaller but thats compromise,id rather more room,power,than less.u have the roads we dont.as they say-horses far courses--. |
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