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Location: Kent
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I’ve just finished making these. The ramp part comes off so only left with the stand
2nd May 2020 3:12 pm
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They look good I was thinking about using railway sleepers like how yours link together then the ramp can be removed Welsh Collie Chauffeur Service To Barney & Rooney.
2nd May 2020 4:30 pm
a.pinkerton
Member Since: 22 Sep 2019
Location: Portstewart
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If you can find an ok cheap set, then maybe just take them to a local welder and see if he can reinforce them. My father gave me a set from his old rallying days (mk 2 escorts - bit of a weight difference) and I took them to an Indy welder, who coincidentally does all the welding on local farmers defenders, and he reinforced them for £30.
They weigh a ton now but I definitely feel safer underneath them than I wouldve as they were.
That's the biggest thing I've noticed since getting the D3, they are a seriously heavy vehicle compared to working on anything else I ever have, can't take any chances.
17th May 2020 7:42 am
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
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I have a set simular to these and tgere a godsend.
Mine are the 3.5t versions
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Location: Bedford
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I just did my first bit of maintenance - oil, filter, fuel filter etc at the weekend, before I'd read this today. Considered using the ramps I have but opted for some sleeper offcuts in the end. Thought I was being sensible since I didn't know the strength of the ramps (old). It's also fairly new sleepers and been kept in the garage dry. Glad it's not just me.
I didn't bother with the slope for the sleepers - it's an offroader!!!! 2007 Discovery 3 HSE Lugano Teal
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I was thinking about using railway sleepers like how yours link together then the ramp can be removed 
