Stating the obvious, the first thing to do was jack up the vehicle, remove the front wheels and then disconnect and remove the front axle. A bit more complex than the rear axle, this means disconnecting the prop shaft (in this case completely removed), the two brake hoses and the steering drag link (again, completely […]
Adding a Spring Leaf
The 109 has TI Console (Heystee) parabolic springs. The rear springs are 4-leaf heavy duty spec, and always have been. The front springs, however, are only available in standard duty 2-leaf spec. The extra weight of the 109’s fittings, accessories and trim are a bit much for standard rate springs, but further more, since fitting […]
110 Rear Axle Fitted
Yep – I have finally made that leap. I chose now to do the axle swap because the kids are on school holidays, so I can use the RR for work and if Helena needs to go out while I’m working, she has the now more drivable Lightweight. It means I can take my time […]
109 July 2012 Update
The 109 is going well at the moment, though a new small puddle under the off-side swivel housing seemed ominous. The swivel seal had allowed EP90 to escape into the concertina rubber gaiter, and it was dripping out of a new small hole in the seam (the gaiter is glued at a joint at the […]
Oh Bugger!
I walk my dogs most days around the boating lake at The Priory Country Pary in Bedford. Invariably, I use the Range rover for taking them there because I often combine the trip with the school run, because it’s easier for the dogs to jump in and out of and because it fits easily under […]
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