Rock Crawler Build - E53 3.0L

[Sarek]

It's a 03 range rover rear subframe. Designed and built by bmw. Similar to original, just more beef. Uses same traction control sensors too! No abs or dsc lights on. Also using my original diff. I am using the front suspension from the rover also. Same bolt pattern. Has some really cool plunging ball spline cv axles

[Fidhle007]

Are the pickup points the same or did you have to modify the body at all?

[Sarek]

Still using x5 front subframe. Rear mounts had to be modified. Body had to be modified

[Sarek]

Here are some pics of the mods on the rear. The 1st is the original subframe. The 2nd is the L322 one. The 3rd is how I chose to modify the subframe. 4th is the mod to the body where the subframe mounts.

[Sarek]

Definitely has way more flex than the original suspension.

[Sarek]

Just finishing the swap now. Has not been tested yet.....lol! It is very tall now. I have 19"of clearance to the rockers.

[bcredliner]

Great job!

[g300d]

I just re-read this from the beginning, very cool!

What else do you look on improving at this point?

[admranger]

Looks like a lot of fun!

Great work with the mods! Clever.

[Fidhle007]

In the beginning when you were just using Range Rover struts, what specific model and year were they out of and how much front end lift did you get? I have a largely stock e53 but I'd like to lift it a little bit and possibly gain some suspension travel. I'm wondering if this is a viable option. I know I'll have to think outside the box for the rear, I love you are set up but I'm not sure if I'm ready for that level of commitment!