Replaced some hose clips.
Didn't know the bonnet could do that.

I bought off a fellow member in one of the previous incarnations of this forum a set of unused Ranger tyres, back in 2016.

I sold them on in the end, still not used, bought some Rangemasters. Never looked back.

According to my notes, LR dropped the Ranger as a production fit before 1995 model year production due to supply issues. The standard OEM fit for UK moved to Rangemasters (known internally as Ditchfinders...)

It does suggest that these tyres may well be older than possibly anticipated. That said, if they are as good as they look, I'd have no problem fitting on one of my own vehicles, but I would be monitoring them closely for any signs of cracking or bulging. For just an occasional chug about to the pub or the dump, I'd use them happily. Like the XZYs I'm selling, I'd be wary about using them in anger for a transglobal expedition.

Doesn't somebody make a conversion kit? I'm sure I've seen something advertised somewhere.

Regardless of age, they are nice looking tyres, like them a lot.

I have Range Masters on my 109" and they were fitted back in 2004 according to the photos I have of the rebuild. They have been in the dark since then, inflated and holding up the vehicle. Probably covered 500 miles in their life. They are still very soft, flexible, no cracking, and I'm perfectly happy driving around on them.
Not sure I need to replace them simply based on their age.

Craig.

Thanks Wittsend, that's great info I'am sure I can concoct something from that.
Neil

It is possible they are pre 1980.

They are listed in my 1988 parts catalogue, and were one of the standard fitments for Series 3 production.

That is a Series 3 door bracket and the door check rod system is totally different on a Series 2/2A as you have found out.

You could well make up a hybrid system as I can see you wouldn't want to be drilling extra holes in a new bulkhead.

You need some round Bar (B&Q ??) some heat to make a flattened end with a big hammer and cut a 5/16" UNF thread for the Series 2 bulkhead stopper tube plunger.



As you can see I've used a rubber bung as the plunger. But adjusting the nut on the rod you can "squeeze" the bung to give just the right amount of resistance you need for smooth operation of the door check action.




 

This is what is fitted to the door at the moment. As the bulk head is new and not drilled or fitted with captive nuts to take this bracket I was hoping to use the straight check rod (Blanchard)have sold out.
Thanks for the help with the photo loading Craig if anyone can supply dimensions I might have a guy who can make a pair.

Neil

In order to get the options to add photos you need to press the " reply" button which sits at the bottom of this window.

If you type in the empty box at the bottom of the page, you don't get the options to add photos.

Craig.