La Aduana: 2004 Disco II, 4.6L Manual

It’s no secret I have a duplicitous relationship with the Land Rover Discovery II. As much as I loathe them, I love them. I liken it to Stockholm Syndrome. Once you’ve been captured by a Discovery II, no gross indignity can turn you away. Knowing it would likely break my heart, and my finances, I would love to own this highly modified Disco. At first blush, the $30,000 asking price seems smirk-worthy, bordering in insulting, but a closer look reveals a list of expensive modifications as long as your arm.

  • 5″ lift . By 3″ Heavy duty springs and 2″ Coil Spacers Suspension Kit
  • 1.5″ Wheel Spacers
  • Cross Member Spacers
  • Shocks Procomp ES9000
  • Front Lower Shock Mounts
  • Rear Spring Retainers Upper and Lower
  • Front and Rear Ventiled Disc Brakes
  • Brake Lines Stainless Steel
  • ABS Extension Cables
  • OLD MANEMU Steering Stabilizer
  • Disconnected Front Sway Bar
  • Adjustable Panhard Rod With Right Heim Joint Chrome Moly
  • Rear Drive Shaft Convert Rotoflex to a U-Joint
  • Front High Angle Double Cardon (CV) Drive Shaft and Flange
  • Transfer Case With Center Differential Lock
  • TD5 R380 Manual Gear Box
  • 4.6L Engine
  • Custom Conversion to Manual Transmission was done by Specialist Mechanic
  • Front And Rear 24 Spline ARB Locker With Heavy Duty Air Line Kit
  • QT Heavy Duty Engine Mounts
  • XD 9000 Self Recovery Winch By WARN
  • ARB Deluxe Bull Bar 
  • HID Lights Installed in High Low And Fog Lights
  • Two IPF Xtreme Series Fog Lights
  • Four Light Force 240 Blitz
  • Safari Expedition Roof Rack
  • Viair 550 C Air Compressor
  • Hella Rear Light
  • Safari Snorkel
  • Heavy Duty Rear Bumper
  • Heavy Duty Rock Sliders
  • Nitto Mud Grappler Tires 33×12.50xR18LT
  • 4- 3.5Ton Gross Tow Dixon-Bate
  • 2.5″ Exhaust MagnaFlow Mufflers
  • Dual Optima Batteries
  • Alpine CDA-9857 Cd Player
  • Alpine V-Power 4 Channel Amplifier

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Christophe Noel is a journalist from Prescott, Arizona. Born into a family of backcountry enthusiasts, Christophe grew up backpacking the mountains and deserts of the American West. An avid cyclist and bikepacker, he also has a passion for motorcycles, travel, food and overlanding.