The Dro
Illustrious
Time for someone else to enjoy the truck.
I’ve owned this truck for over 4 years and done all the work myself, with the exception of the engine swap.
The truck has a good running 2.5TD aka 19j engine. Don’t know the actual mileage of the engine. The engine will always start on the first crank. It blows the usual smoke when cold. The LT77 shifts as it should, no know issues that I know of. It has 33" tires on 15" steelies.
The work/parts done are… (All parts new)
Engine/Transmission parts replaced:
Thermostat 74C
Engine mounts
Fan/Alternator Belt
Water Pump Bypass Hose
Top Radiator Hose
Bottom Radiator Hose
Engine Feed and Return Hose
Pipe to Heater Hose
Clutch Kit - Heavy Duty
Clutch Fork HD
Clutch Push Rod
Pivot Plate
Clutch Clip Release
Clutch Slave Master Plate
LT77 Retention Bearing Clutch Release
Clutch Release Lever Slipper
SeriesDefender Dorman Clutch Master Cylinder Kit
SS Clutch Hydraulic Hose
Power Steering Belt
Electric Fan
Electric Fan Controller
Radiator
Interior parts replaced:
Lower Dash Trim
Recovered upper crash pad
Recovered wiper Cover
Gear Shift Knob
Transfer Case Knob
Costco Floor Mats
Raptor Engineering Deluxe Binnacle with Silver Bezel
Raptor Engineering Defender Binnacle Mount
Electrical part replaced:
All lamps
Blue Sea Fuse Blocks
Suspension parts replaced:
TerraFirma Shock & Spring Kit: Medium Load - TF202
TerraFirma Heavy Duty Shocks Towers - TF504
Front Isolator Spring - RBC100111
Front Shock Polybushing Kit
Rear Shock Polybushing Kit
Steering parts replaced:
Heavy Duty Track Rod and Drag Link - RNE448HD
TerraFirma Steering Damper - TF832
Steering Damper Black Boot
Body parts:
Windshield and Seal
Headlamp Finishers
Front Grill
Rear Spare Tire Carrier
Military Canvas
Black Wing Top Diamond Plate Cover
Black Rear Quarter Panel Diamond Plate Cover
Rear Swing Away Tire Carrier
License Light CB Antenna Mount
Hand Brake replaced:
Handbrake cylinder, springs, pads
The passenger side footwell needs replacement. I have the new panel.
Swivel balls and seals replaced.
The rear crossmember has some rust areas, nothing major. The rest of the bulkhead and frame are fine. The paint is faded but doesn’t look that bad. The rear cargo area is rough… not bad, but rough. I was planning of lining it but never got around it. I just did the tunnel covers and floor panels. It has a few holes on the back panels.
I converted the fuse block from the Lucas to Blue Sea ST Blade Fuse Blocks.
The spare is an alloy. I flipped it to fit store the GTT
You’re welcome to come see it for yourself. I'm not in a hurry to sell.
Truck Only!!! $19.5k OBRO
I’ve owned this truck for over 4 years and done all the work myself, with the exception of the engine swap.
The truck has a good running 2.5TD aka 19j engine. Don’t know the actual mileage of the engine. The engine will always start on the first crank. It blows the usual smoke when cold. The LT77 shifts as it should, no know issues that I know of. It has 33" tires on 15" steelies.
The work/parts done are… (All parts new)
Engine/Transmission parts replaced:
Thermostat 74C
Engine mounts
Fan/Alternator Belt
Water Pump Bypass Hose
Top Radiator Hose
Bottom Radiator Hose
Engine Feed and Return Hose
Pipe to Heater Hose
Clutch Kit - Heavy Duty
Clutch Fork HD
Clutch Push Rod
Pivot Plate
Clutch Clip Release
Clutch Slave Master Plate
LT77 Retention Bearing Clutch Release
Clutch Release Lever Slipper
SeriesDefender Dorman Clutch Master Cylinder Kit
SS Clutch Hydraulic Hose
Power Steering Belt
Electric Fan
Electric Fan Controller
Radiator
Interior parts replaced:
Lower Dash Trim
Recovered upper crash pad
Recovered wiper Cover
Gear Shift Knob
Transfer Case Knob
Costco Floor Mats
Raptor Engineering Deluxe Binnacle with Silver Bezel
Raptor Engineering Defender Binnacle Mount
Electrical part replaced:
All lamps
Blue Sea Fuse Blocks
Suspension parts replaced:
TerraFirma Shock & Spring Kit: Medium Load - TF202
TerraFirma Heavy Duty Shocks Towers - TF504
Front Isolator Spring - RBC100111
Front Shock Polybushing Kit
Rear Shock Polybushing Kit
Steering parts replaced:
Heavy Duty Track Rod and Drag Link - RNE448HD
TerraFirma Steering Damper - TF832
Steering Damper Black Boot
Body parts:
Windshield and Seal
Headlamp Finishers
Front Grill
Rear Spare Tire Carrier
Military Canvas
Black Wing Top Diamond Plate Cover
Black Rear Quarter Panel Diamond Plate Cover
Rear Swing Away Tire Carrier
License Light CB Antenna Mount
Hand Brake replaced:
Handbrake cylinder, springs, pads
The passenger side footwell needs replacement. I have the new panel.
Swivel balls and seals replaced.
The rear crossmember has some rust areas, nothing major. The rest of the bulkhead and frame are fine. The paint is faded but doesn’t look that bad. The rear cargo area is rough… not bad, but rough. I was planning of lining it but never got around it. I just did the tunnel covers and floor panels. It has a few holes on the back panels.
I converted the fuse block from the Lucas to Blue Sea ST Blade Fuse Blocks.
The spare is an alloy. I flipped it to fit store the GTT
You’re welcome to come see it for yourself. I'm not in a hurry to sell.
Truck Only!!! $19.5k OBRO
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