Sometimes it's not about the money....vehicles move you. It's a connection. Looks like your building this right. Looks real good.

I am probably the rare person here that is a Land Cruiser guy who owned a Discovery along the way. It was a 5speed Discovery I with a 4.6 conversion. I lived just up the hill there in Evergreen and still had my nicely built 80 Series that I owned for 20 years. The only issue I ever had in that Disco was related to bad gas that had water in it. I travelled all across the country and the southwestern backcountry in it. No, it wasn’t as well built as the 80, but it was more enjoyable to drive. It was more nimble, had a better ride, and more character to it. Getting back into the 80 always felt like a lethargic Camry. The D1’s were mechanically pretty much a stretched D90 with nicer appointments. It was a great rig, yes it had some leaks, no it never left me stranded. In the end though, I ended up keeping the 80 and not the Disco. Even being more boring, it was the one I wanted to own long term. That being said, with used values of both, I think if you found a nice early D1 that was well kept, it would be a better buy dollar for dollar. Especially if it had some of the known issues addressed. Case, those wheels and tires look amazing in that thing with the lift. In a world of really tasteless modified off-road vehicles that thing is so clean and simple. Keep it up!

I love what you've done to the disco, it has the perfect stance with that lift/wheel/tire combo.

Happy New.Year! The truck looks great! I hope the engine change helps you enjoy it even more.

Kase and Brennan's videos tend to be my favorites. I do miss the Corvette, but that didn't require nearly as much work as this will, so this will definitely be a more interesting series in the long run.

Love that a few of you guys have these. Lets see a video you three taking them on a trail!

I'm really enjoying the progress of your build. Keep going, ignore the negative comments, it's your baby.

Very interested to see how you progress. Rovers have been very successful in the past with small diesels. I really hope you guys do an epic off road challenge with all of the land rovers, perhaps with snow involved. Happy New Year

So far I think your build is coming along great!! The lift and tires look proportionate now and very tasteful, yet very functional. Looking forward to seeing the bumper and wrap. People get way too judgmental about others vehicles, if you like it than that’s all that matters! Another great video guys!

Cool truck, and it would be cool to see you document some of the tasks you do yourself. I’m especially interested in how you tackle the wrap if you are diying it

Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

Nice build. It's lovely to build that connection with a vehicle you truly connect with and love!

Love to see how the Disco is coming along. Unique and cool vehicles for sure. I've got an lr3 and now I want a Disco 2 to go aloing with it 😅.

Having bought a discovery 2 a year ago with a blown head gasket, I've rebuilt the engine twice before LS swapping it...they say rovers make mechanics and that couldn't be more true with me. the disco community is so knowledgeable and helpful. Excited to see more of this build!

Looks so much better with the lift and tires. Thanks for sharing.

Great video Kase/Brendan your process of each vehicle group is a great approach to outfitting your Disco once you install the rear HD driveshaft and the cable to enable the rear diff lock it will be 90% as capable as anything else on the trails or more these have bar none the best traction control systems on the market and will work to your extreme advantage, when you get the the rear diff lock cable installed could you include it in a future video, just a camera view of it from the underbody app New Year 👍

When you are ready to do the engine take a look at marks4wd in Australia, they have adaptors for LS1 and or 6l80e. As long as you give the BCM the crank sensor you can keep the security stuff happy.

Looking good. The ignition coils are a PITA, but the immense pleasure of driving the Discovery is well worth it!

I dig the look of this thing now.

Great video. The Land Rover looks great. If you have money to throw away, I say have a ball. Just remember that's probably what you're doing with this vehicle. If you need someone to tell you to stop, STOP! I hope you enjoy. Have a great new year

Happy New Year Mister from Dubai ❤ - It IS amazing though, that you were even able to do a vid! Wow! How long did it take to PLOW through that massive snow drift ?? Enjoying the near 70° weather there eh? So my mother tells me. My flyn buds tell me Casper, WY was hit w/18 real not online inches. 😂

love this series of Discovery Land Rovers.... Looks great as is... can't wait to see the finished product. good luck

That is a good looking disco, for sure! I kindof like the underdog builds. I put OME suspension, JK wrangler takeoff wheels, and an ARB front end and winch on my 2004 WJ and I just dig it. Much like this disco, it is simple and offers a timeless uncluttered style that you don't see very often these days with the overland crowd.

My 1998 D1 has been my daily for almost 24 years and still runs strong at 205k miles now and looks great. It's been and continues to be a really good car.

The LR Disco is lookin' good! Spending your money where it counts. Don't do anything crazy with the wrap. Keep it simple and clean.

Looks great. Keep up the good work.

Clean👍 also like factory head unit. So looks/style is an ‘A’, but being in Colorado the weak horsepower is a Major killer, not on the trails but all the passes?

I am having lunch in my Discovery II watching your video. Looks amazing!

SOOOOOOO much respect for putting in the stock radio head unit!! This thing is looking sick

I'm excited for future videos of this suv. The vision for what's coming is going to be sick!!

Happy New Year!

Very cool ride! We had a Disco 1 with a 5 speed, anemic it's an understatement😂😂. I loved the Rover, but damn, that thing was so slow. It was the best riding vehicle we ever had. I'd like to get another series 1 in the future and do the engine and trans swap.

Yes I love the videos on the personal cars! Also, Brenden I swear to god we need a fleet update

I love this. I've been wanting a Disco 2. I love Land Rovers and Range Rovers.

The V8 is a bit of a let down in these. I had one with the TD5 Diesel here in Aus with just under 400,000km and they were a solid choice. Knew someone with a TD5 and over 1 million KM on the original motor. Shame the US got deprived of it.

I love my 89 bronco, basically mechanically restored now. It's a brick on wheels, but tough as nails. Old vehicles are more fun IMO

I love this project. The Discovery II is such a great looking vehicle. Go all out on it with lockers and a LS swap and you'll have a great looking and great running disco.

Very cool build, will be fun to follow.

Good for you, it’s your vehicle, do whatever you want to with it! You know all the faults and how to fix it. Make it yours and ignore the hater’s! Good luck with it. Can’t wait to see what you do with it next! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌴🌴🌴

Being able to do a lot of the work yourself is a great bonus. Save a lot of money and gain additional pride in ownership.

Do you have a link for the adaptor for the stereo? I want to swap out the aftermarket and put in the original again like you have done 👍🏽 in my Lr Disco 2 Td5 1999

This is great content. I like watching builds like this.

I love it. Have a soft spot for discos. Lets see how she looks on the trails.

Really like how this turned out with the light blue wrap!!!

Would love to see videos detailing all your mods as you are doing them!

Awesome job you guys love you. Angel Kase if your happy I’m happy if you want to get a used Highlander as a backup 🤷‍♂️no one would blame you

Right on with the motor. Only had much power whit the TC in low range. A TC lock is a must, helped a lot with mine. Best rig in snow I've ever had.

Great driveway decoration. I would tow it to a trailhead for a photo shoot 😂😂😂

Nice job and good looking vehicle!

Hey Kase do you still have your 2nd gen cummins? recently found all the old videos yall had on it and absolutely loved that thing

The boxing styling, lift, and white wheels looks great. Think about swapping a diesel in the engine bay.

Do you have a link to the bluetooth module you added to the stereo?

Very nice looking Rover!!

Great ride but where can i find the same steering wheel and thanks in advance , i have disco 2 with kalahari wheels but the steering is 1998 model which it like rrc soft dash wheel

Falken Wildpeak - brilliant selection good value and worn well across all terrain.

The disco looks really great! Don't let him piss you off. Even with this engine. The lift kit works really well, the wheels fit perfectly (steel rims => brilliant!). And all the other technical modifications also have an effect. The interior is also in really great condition. Now I'm looking forward to the ARB Bumper, with Winch. So far, congratulations on the first conversions.

Great Duo and nice rig

He sounds like my buddy who's in a horrible relationship, explaining how much they love each other 😅

That is a really nice looking Disco!

Good lookin rig for sure

First vid of 2024! So far, so good

Casey. Just watched the video. I also have watched the video that Tommy uploaded and he was saying that the most reliable and the best years to get one is L3 between 2004 and 2009. Tommy has also said that you can pick one up for under $ 5,000 dollars. I have been looking at them to use as a vehicle for going up north ( I live in Minnesota) I am going to be purchasing another 4 wheeler and larger trailer. I know that these vehicles are able to tow over 5,000 pounds. What is your thoughts

Where did you source the terrafirma lift and shocks?

Reliable or not, damn that is a handsome vehicle. The white wheels are soooo good looking. Well done.

Good looking Landy!

2:27 it was said on camera too, i think during a TFL fleet update.

Looking nice, but have you checked the right side of the transmission to see if it has center locking nub/spline? If it has this, some companies sell a factory looking kit but these are costly. Around $1000 back in the day. The other cheap option is to drill a hole on the right side of the transmission tunnel, make a custom CLD handle. Orther option is make up a push-button electronic activation with a servo motor. Never understood why they never hooked this CLD up for USA Discoveries?

Assuming you are getting the CDL fitted. As it’s an earlier one you may have it in the transfer box and just need linkage 👍

Time for camber corrected radius and trailing arms now. Makes a world of difference when driving on the highway. That 4” lift really screws up the geometry.

Sadly these things are money pits.. My niece had one for a few years and it was constantly breaking even though she took care of it they're just poorly engineered.. run don't walk from buying one of these.

You have to get that CDL lever installed asap! Night and day.

Very cool & a lot of work & $$, "labor of love" & throwaway lines like bad factory driveshaft can kill the transmission tell the true story....

I’m a fan of Kase in front of the screen. Great vid

This makes me miss my 04 D2. Great vehicle wish I still had it.

Did you feel the engine was under-powered before or after you added the giant E rated tires?

The best off road mod for a D2 is a 2" lift with 32's (235/85/16) tires.

Cool build! Why go with the E Load Range tires? Way to heavy.

Looks Great from where I’m sitting

Allot of rover stuff lately I see. Nothing wrong with that, The older rovers are pretty cool.

Does it have lockers stock. ?

Variety is the spice of life that some like others don't. Live and learn what works for you.

Internet makes them sound bad?? Few things i remember on mine, pourous cylinder head meant a new one,rebore and new intectors !! Springs instead of air, front differential went bang, needed a new gearbox all under 70,000 miles. Don't mention the smaller things like brake callipers, brake servo, loads of oil leaks, fuel lines broke, it would sometimes drain the battery flat real quick, immobiliser had a mind of its own so couldn't lock it, sunroof leaked....and for some reason you could only put fuel in it real slow, 15 minutes to fill the tank!! What a hateful expensive heap of a shed it was!!!!

More power to you Kase - get after what you want. When all is said and done, I'd want to know if a well sorted 80 or even a 100 series LC would have been less expensive!

it looks great, I would prefer mud terrains on it but other than that its looking good

This thing looks so good with the white rims. Just having to do plug wire is nothing serious in terms of 'reliability' as those are parts that have a fixed life on any vehicle. 20 year old vehicles have parts wearing out and failing all the time when you actually use them- doesn't matter if its a Toyota, Jeep, or Land Rover.

Curious to see how it runs the same course as you ran stock.

Have owned 3 - 2 Diesel Discovery 2 Land Rovers. Good vehicles if you do the maintenance. Put a 5 cylinder Landrover Disco 2 diesel in and have it remapped for more performance. GREAT OUTCOME for you. Fuel economy better with 13 litres/100 in city driving and 10 litres/100 on the highway. Australia has a greater ratio of diesels to petrol than the USA. Off road performance brilliant and mine is stock standard other than the remap.

I drove a Disco 1 when I lived in HK. It was a decent family hauler, but got bad mileage.

Have you done the t-case Cdl upgrade yet?

If you look a bit deeper into the Disco reliability concerns you are not going to find many cases of people being stranded. While they do have issues they don't actually break down and they give you plenty of warning. Furthermore that old pushrod V8 is dead-nuts simple to work on when the time comes. You can expect head gasket leaks right around the 100k mile mark. Get the valves ground while the heads are off and you're good for another 100k and it doesn't cost a fortune.

Let me know how that Grom Bluetooth adapter treats you, I'd be interested in one. I do like the factory head unit in my old jeep. I've been using a cassette Bluetooth adapter and the quality is not great.

The diesel engines that were available in other markets might be interesting. Now that those models of the truck are coming up on 25 years old, you can import them to the US. Food for thought...

they have aged so well, d2s in good condition are better looking than most 4x4s

Nicely done. How can I have mine done the same/similar way. I'm in Sandton, South Africa. Do u know people here who can assist?

Sweet ride

My guess is the wrap color will be that iconic dark green Land Rover does.

You Rover looks nice parked next to Hillcrest Reservoir😉

First video of 2024 I’ve watched

Are you going to protect this rockers? Always one of my first projects on an off road vehicle.

Need to grab the Golden Rovers center console light switch upgrade!