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My Ninety
Information about my 90
This page describes what I have modified on my 90, mostly to get more offroad capability. It was not running when I bought it and I had to registrate it again with the new engine.
Modifications Engine Gearbox Together with the engine a ZF 4HP22 automatic gearbox from the same Range Rover was installed. Unfortunately the gearbox was mounted 4cm further back then before, so the propshafts I had was either too long or too short. This was solved with cutting the shafts, inserting a thick-walled pipe machined down to the inner diameter of the propshafts and welded together. I have had no problems with vibrations with this setup.Cubby box To be able to fit the selector for the automatic gearbox, the cubbybox had to be rebuilt. I used aluminium diamond plates for the walls and put a rubber mat on top.Steering wheel Exhaust system 2 inch exhaust with two small free flow mufflers exiting trough the left rear quarter panel. This will probably change to exit through the rear crossmember, since it will interfere with the rear bracing bars of the roll cage.Springs The 90 came with really hard springs installed, about 280lbs/inch in front and 350lbs/inch at the rear. These are way to hard for offroading. I have installed Range Rover police spec rear springs on all four corners. These have a spring rate of 170lbs/inch and will give some inches of lift. I have also fitted ProComp ES9000 +2inch shock absorbers.CB radio To be able to communicate with others on the trails...Tires Steering protection I have a sumobar track rod and the tie-rdo has been sleeved with a pipe. The track rod is also protected by a steel guard. Winch The latest offroading adventures has convinced me that I need a winch. I bought a Superwinch S9000 on Ebay. The winch mount I made is both welded and bolted to the frame. Electrical fans I had a problem with the engine overheating in warm weather. So i changed the original fan for double Kenlowe electrical ones.Megasquirt I have changed the Lucas ECU to Megasquirt to control fuel injection and ignition. It also controls my two electrical fans individually. The engines cabling has been rewired.
Load Guard I need a load guard, because of swedish regulations for light trucks. I had a guard for an old van that I welded to my main hoop on the roll cage.Onboard air The ARB difflock needs air pressure to operate. It's also good to be able to pump up the tires after offroading.Current plans Diff lock I have a rebuilt Range Rover rear axle that will go on the Disco. The I can take the Disco axle, which has a ARB diff lock installed, for the ninety. Then I also get rid of the rear drum brakes.Roll Cage For my own safety I want to have a roll cage. I have bent the main hoop that the load guard is mounted to. I will contonue with the rear bracing bars.Future plans Under body protection I need more protection for the steering and fuel tank. I will also probably fabricate something for the sills.Headers I have got hold of an 2.5inch exhaust system from a Range Rover that I will modify to fit. Snorkel As I have learned with the Disco, a snorkel is a must have when driving in mud.
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