1996 Land Rover Discovery 1 - Land Rover Owner International Magazine
I originally started modifying my Discovery 1 more than a decade ago, around the time the LR3 (the US name for the Discovery 3) was announced. The Discovery 2 prices plummeted and Discovery 1s, taking an even steeper nosedive, became a dime a dozen. This meant custom-building suspension elements, as there was nothing suiting such a set up. I started with a 1in Rovertym aluminium body lift before upgrading the axles. I opted for US specialist Great Basin Rovers' heavy-duty shafts and Tom Woods long-travel driveshafts. I run an ARB diff locker up front and a Detroit Locker in the back. I was pretty happy with the set up and kept it for a while, but later I completely rethought the use of the Disco and chopped off all the (non-structural) roof and doors. A grinder frenzy session later, and it'd lost its roof and front doors. I then built a roll cage, which would act as a frame for the soft top. To make room for the spare wheel, I took the rear bench seat out and installed salvaged Discovery 2 jump seats - they even match the front tan leather ones. Land Rover nuts will notice the Discovery 2 headlights, clear indicators and side repeaters, modified. Source: www.lro.com
