The new earth cable arrived in the post today from Devon 4x4. It was a large and quite heavy parcel for a small item, but this was due to the large catalogue that they posted with the cable! I fitted it but the chassis earth didn’t have any identifiable earth point to fix it to so that’s another...

Pics please! It’s the rules!😁

The list keeps growing…

Bit harsh to use the dog!

Got a new negative earth lead for the battery to chassis and gearbox. Just need to fit it now.

Take a look at companies like Foleys who build expedition vehicles for some ideas. Simple upgrades like seat risers give more legroom. A cubby box with a safe is a good idea. Internal window grills for the rear windows. A roof tent if you want to sleep with the vehicle. Sound proofing will make...

Galvanised chassis are not uncommon but they weren’t fitted from new so it will be a replacement chassis unless someone has had the original chassis galvanised, which isn’t likely. The sills are aluminium if original, but chequerplate can hide a myriad of issues. You will pay a premium for a...

Nice tidy looking rangie! 😎

Would look good behind the 90!

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Some good advice above. Standard parts will be easier to source over expensive upgrades when abroad. Keep to steel wheels over alloys as these are stronger and can be repaired or replaced much more easily. The more standard it looks, the less attention it will get. Mechanical condition is more...

They don’t look right on a defender (not the new type!) They look too much like the old steel wheels you’d have on a normal car from the 90’s to me.

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Make sure you do your research on who you’re using and don’t just go with the cheapest… https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/landrover-scam-5-sunbeam-street-wolverhampton-ebay-smart-reconditioning.339591/

Have you considered the military screw on lights? They’re more expensive but don’t seem to have the same problems as the standard lights.

They’ll impose that in addition to VED!

Hi and welcome! Very nice defender! Make sure you invest in lots of good security measures too. Defenders are very popular with thieves, especially the later models.

Sorry to hear about this.

Hi and welcome! Isn’t your avatar a disco 3? Don’t forget to post a picture of the defender if you have one. We like pics!

I had the P-gasket fail on my 300Tdi. It’s between the water pump and engine block. The new gasket is an upgraded one which shouldn’t fail.