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 Recommendations for UK satellite phones? |
BigWheels
 16th Nov 2016 11:01pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 5 · Views: 3425 · Subject: Recommendations for UK satellite phones? |
I am considering a satellite phone for areas in the UK and ROI where there is no mobile signal - so roaming no good.
Can anyone recommend a model/make, network and scheme please? A phone that can ... |
| Twin spare carrying holder for rear of vehicle? |
BigWheels
16th Nov 2016 5:46pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 4 · Views: 3043 · Subject: Twin spare carrying holder for rear of vehicle? |
| Seeing photos of Defenders with twin spare wheels on the back, I wondered how and if such holders were made as opposed to the single swing-out type. |
| BFG Tyres....bit of a fun poll. |
BigWheels
16th Nov 2016 5:40pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 59 · Views: 25998 · Subject: BFG Tyres....bit of a fun poll. |
| Tonga Green. On the phone inside. |
| Roll Cages |
BigWheels
19th Oct 2016 10:48pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 30 · Views: 15326 · Subject: Roll Cages |
| Been having a re-think and maybe will get a part internal cage, probably http://www.safetydevices.com/expedition/products/roll-cage/Land+Rover+Defender+90+Puma-2007-2015-3-door-Station+Wagon/276/1796/ ... |
| What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
BigWheels
17th Oct 2016 8:54pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 20856 · Views: 8501744 · Subject: What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
| Bought 4x 120L bales of wood shavings. Thinking of removing the rear passenger seats for greater carrying capacity and before any roll cage fitted. |
| The 3rd Ladybird Defender has hit 200 |
BigWheels
16th Oct 2016 10:23am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 21 · Views: 12534 · Subject: The 3rd Ladybird Defender has hit 200 |
| Surprised a 90 is roomy enough! 110 or 130 I would have thought you need. |
| Proven strongest universal joint? |
BigWheels
15th Oct 2016 12:49pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 3 · Views: 2117 · Subject: Proven strongest universal joint? |
| Thank you. Please do you know the part number for the Land Rover UJ, and I will try to get one from a site sponsor. |
| Heavy Duty Steel Wheels (Wolf) |
BigWheels
15th Oct 2016 12:30pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 237 · Views: 228757 · Subject: Heavy Duty Steel Wheels (Wolf) |
Hello DorsetSmith, great post.
My Defender uses modulars at present with cheap spacers, bolts too short for my garage's liking.
Would authentic Wolves take 255 85 tyres and give a better turning ... |
| New General Grabber AT3 announced |
BigWheels
15th Oct 2016 12:20pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 30 · Views: 26820 · Subject: New General Grabber AT3 announced |
Too late for me. Recently bought a set of TRs for my Series 3.
Be interested to see what rating for wet surfaces/braking the new GGs will have. My TRs are C.
I would buy any new if in 255 85 si ... |
| Proven strongest universal joint? |
BigWheels
8th Oct 2016 9:36pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 3 · Views: 2117 · Subject: Proven strongest universal joint? |
| I am aware certain brand names have been bought by makers of poor quality UJs. Can anyone recommend a current make of UJ that is strong and will not break under heavy usage? |
| Your 'Puma' 10 years from now... will it even be a TDCi ? |
BigWheels
8th Oct 2016 9:30pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 30 · Views: 16295 · Subject: Your 'Puma' 10 years from now... will it even be a TDCi ? |
Motor will be, but may be re-mapped. Also may have an auto box by then  |
| 255/85r16 options |
BigWheels
1st Oct 2016 10:32pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 64 · Views: 65047 · Subject: 255/85r16 options |
Are people going above 235 purely for the look?
In my case it's extra height, the tallest tyre you can fit without suspension mod. Also narrower is better in mud.
I use the sadly discontinued Co ... |
| Cooper tyres supply issues? |
BigWheels
1st Oct 2016 10:17pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 12 · Views: 9173 · Subject: Cooper tyres supply issues? |
Get my rubber from Camskill usually. They will order from Europe if none in their UK stock.
eBay worth trying for new too. |
| Going from truck cab to full tilt |
BigWheels
11th Sep 2016 1:29pm
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Forum: Series Land Rovers · Replies: 2 · Views: 2902 · Subject: Going from truck cab to full tilt |
| Partly because ET make a full canvas in camouflauge, and partly because my cab roof has holes in it, I am considering going to full hood. Has anyone done this backwards change? Expensive as I will ne ... |
| just bought a little series III |
BigWheels
11th Sep 2016 1:16pm
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Forum: Series Land Rovers · Replies: 24 · Views: 12956 · Subject: just bought a little series III |
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