Dan_W wrote:

some diy brackets for some knockoff maxtrax

ronp wrote:

Dan_W wrote:

I am not so impressed with the Terafirma/Mantec snorkel,it certainly seems to be more for show than function as it does not seem to create a waterproof seal between the intake and snorkel. I have added some additional seal between the body panel and the snorkel itself but feel like i need to do something to improve the seal between the air intake and the body pannel as there is a clear gap water could get between if coming up the inside. I am not planning on any serious water crossings where is will be submerged for any prolonged period of time but if a job is worth doing and all that

It's not a Snorkel, it's a Raised Air Intake.
For a snorkel you would've been best off with a Safari snorkel.
https://www.safari4x4.com.au/products/land-rover/discovery-4
Some have made the RAI watertight (and therefore a snorkel), but I believe it involves some considerable work.
But then you have to factor in - if the water is that high, then chances are it would've penetrated the electronics.

Kelvo wrote:

Dan_W wrote:

some diy brackets for some knockoff maxtrax

I would suggest using wingnuts instead of normal nuts. You don’t want to be messing about with a spanner to get the tracks off and on.

I would also suggest you only have the tracks on the roof when you will be going Offroad, not all the time.

I did think about wing nuts but I had these knocking about and always take a set of spanners with me when out. They also only take a turn or 2 with the spanner then all good by hand as I chased the treads with a die (or is it a tap )

As you say I only intend to put them on when going out offroad, the padlock just added a little piece of mind if leaving for a short period of time or if preparing the night before. I added a shovel mount the other day also so the same applies for that also.

Iguana wrote:

Great work on everything, the black pieces (Rack, RAI etc), really go well with the Disco colour

Thnaks, its makes a massive difference. Just need to get the remaining side grill and badges painted with platidip in the next few days.

Some rock and tree sliders will also be on route soon and then paint the wheels black once i have AT tyres to go on also.

Should look ace

Dan_W wrote:

Finished up the last touches to the boot rack yesterday

pwheeldon wrote:

Hi, I'd also be interested in how you made the ceiling rack in the boot area. Are tge 3rd seats still usable? Cheers Paul

Sorry Paul yep the rear seats are still usable, I haven’t had an adult in the back (not that you could prob get in anyway ) but my 13 yr old son can sit in there without hitting his head.

Dan_W wrote:

Thanks guys, it’s all made pretty simply really just a sheet a perforated steel from B&Q then steel box section welded to the same size, I added in some door latches to hold the drop down section in, I then used some larger angle iron for the sides which bolt to the holes for the handles.

One thing I would change is beefing up the sides, they are made from roughly 2mm steel and with the shape I cut them have lost some of their lateral strength so can wobble a bit but nothing that can’t be fixed.

I will grab a few more pictures tomorrow. I have a few more pictures to get after adding rock sliders, Goodyear duratrac’s, wheel spacers and painting the wheels black. I’m over the moon with it now!!