4×4 Winch

At Alton 4×4 some of our clients use their 4×4 for day to day transport, whilst others like to test the full limits of their vehicles off road. There are many ways to modify your vehicle that will allow you to take your off-roading capabilities to the next level and get the full 4×4 experience.
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Wheel Bearing Replacement

This Discovery 3 was booked in for some major works. The front wheel bearings needed replacing, we also changed the timing belt kit and oil pumps, then carried out an auto gearbox mega flush. What is a wheel bearing? The wheel bearing is located in the wheel hub and is a crucial part of the
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Land Rover Re-Spray

There are many reasons you may want to respray your Land Rover. Your vehicle may have been damaged in an accident or perhaps you own a classic car and wish to restore it to prime condition.
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Dodge Ram 3500

This beautiful 3500 mega cab was brought to us from a new client with gear box issues and problems with the front lights. We carried out full service including re-balancing the prop shafts. Dodge Ram 3500 mega cab 5.9 Cummins All vehicles, from Mini Coopers to Dodge Ram’s are powered by the prop shaft. A
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Dodge Ram – Common Repairs

Whilst the Dodge Ram is one of our all-time favourite off roaders and a cult classic, like all popular vehicles there are a number of issues to keep on top of. Overall, the Ram is a robust and reliable truck, yet there are a few common issues which all owners should be aware of to
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Land Rover Chassis Replacement

As part of a rebuild project on this Land Rover G4 TD5 we replaced the chassis with a new galvanised frame.  The original chassis for the Discovery 2 has a weakness to rot near the rear fuel tank and rear axle mounts. Being the load-bearing framework to mount the tyres, axle assemblies, gear box, steering
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ECU Remapping

This Land Rover defender was booked in for an Empire ECU remap. At Alton 4×4 we provide a variety of upgrades including custom car remapping with Empire Tuning.  The process makes the vehicle more driveable, eliminates flat spots and smooths the torque curve out.  Once complete you can expect to increase your BHP which will
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Clutch Replacement Land Rover TD5

A TD5 booked in for a LOF operated Kevlar clutch replacement. At LOF Clutches are designed & engineered as Long Life and High Performance alternatives to the factory-fitted Land Rover clutch for the Defender, Range Rover, Discovery and Series vehicles. Designed specifically for the Tdi TD5 and Tdci Engines, the LOF clutch is designed  to be heavy
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Discovery 3 Off Road Preparation

The Alton 4×4 team love off roading – so we were delighted when this Discovery 3 was booked in for some off road preparation. Three engine variants were developed for the Discovery 3 – 4.4 litre petrol V8, a 2.7 litre TDV6, and the 4.0 litre Cologne V6 petrol (US only). Along with an upgraded
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Land Rover Winch Truck Challenger

Our crew are passionate about what they do – between them they own Defenders, Range Rovers and Discovery’s of all ages.  This winch truck has become a favourite of lead technician Archie and is taken on many of the teams weekend adventures. Starting life as a Land Rover Discovery 2 Td5, this truck was chopped
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