whats the best year for a disco II ?

[jimmybuffett]

I WAS HOPING SOMEONE COULD GIVE SOME ADVICE, I HAVE A 95 RRC SWB, I WAS THINKING ABOUT UPGRADING TO A DISCO II. I WAS WONDERING WHAT IS THE BEST YEAR(S) AND WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN PURCHASING ONE -- THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.

[KevinNY]

2004 no doubt, and I'm not just saying that because my '04 is for sale in the classified section(hint ). 4.6 engine, latest style headlight assemblies, silky CDL lever.

[BackInA88]

04's do look the best!
But whatever you do make sure the t-case has the CDL nipple if you are going to really use the rig and not just pick the kids up from soccer.
99's 00's and early 01's have the nipple and it is just a matter of figuring out how you want to hook it up.
Home made linkage
D1 shifter
04 D2 shifter

I lave also heard some late 03's have the CDL nipple and some even the correct shifter but I have never seen one.

Steve

[Tom]

Most definitely the 2004.

[jimmybuffett]

thanks for the quick replies- i plan on using it as a daily driver and some off road-thanks again

[cbwhitley]

04

I just got one this weekend. 49k miles..interesting color of green. it sat on the lot so long that the battery is weak. I still have a 96 Disco I and love it. The 04 has tons more power and a lot of creature comforts that the Disco I doesnt have. Just hope it is as reliable as my 96.

[dcwhybrew]

I just got one this weekend. 49k miles..interesting color of green. it sat on the lot so long that the battery is weak. I still have a 96 Disco I and love it. The 04 has tons more power and a lot of creature comforts that the Disco I doesnt have. Just hope it is as reliable as my 96.

It will be more reliable.

[El hefe de Bombaros]

What is a CDL nipple? I've read a couple threads which refer to it, but no explination.

[stu454]

El hefe,

The 'cdl nipple' refers to the hex nut style stud on top of the transfer case that interfaces with the rest of the cdl linkage that ends up in the console at your Hi-Lo lever.

The first D2 transfer cases had the nipple (up until mid '01 build date) and the '04 D2 has the whole cdl ready to go and wheel.

Hope this helps.

[El hefe de Bombaros]

Thanks.

Thanks. Now I get it.

[stu454]

Anytime!