What have you done to your DEFENDER today?

[javelinadave]

I'm sure somebody in the UK sells them but mine was a custom fabrication.

 

[xplorutah]

This last weekend I installed Garrison Outfitters window channels in the rear windows. Not too bad a job.

 

[LostChord]

This last weekend I installed Garrison Outfitters window channels in the rear windows. Not too bad a job.

Have been thinking about doing this as well...

 

[javelinadave]

Super easy and a great opportunity to replace the plastic tracks if needed and get them tinted while they are disassembled.

 

[LostChord]

Super easy and a great opportunity to replace the plastic tracks if needed and get them tinted while they are disassembled.

Excellent point

 

[FlyersFan76]

ANR's or Wolfs are both classics. I think you are good with either.

Is there a major difference between Welded or Riveted?

 

[javelinadave]

I believe the riveted wheels originally used inner tubes but people now run them with tubeless tires without issue.

 

[mgreenspan]

Is there a major difference between Welded or Riveted?

Some tire shops will refuse to mount or seriously scoff at you without tubes if they are riveted. That said, if you do it and they hold air, you shouldn't have a problem. If they don't hold air then you probably need to do something around the rivets e.g. weld over them or put some sort of sealer.

 

[FlyersFan76]

Gotcha. Thanks

Just curious. I might be tire shopping in 2017 and didn't know if I should change out the rims or not. I was thinking of going aluminum originally but steel seems like a better value anyway.

 

[rocky]

Three days after putting my Land Rover into winter storage, it's out and driving around again.
This happened because a drunk hit my wife's car and total it yesterday morning.

 

[Motorradmark]

Installed a Kats heating pad to my oil pan yesterday. Trying to get things warmed up sooner and help with cold start. Very easy install.
https://www.amazon.com/Kats-24150-W...=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000I8TQD6
Snowing today so I'll update later with pictures.

Did you use any RTV with the install?

Thanks
Mark

 

[rovercolorado]

Did you use any RTV with the install?

Thanks
Mark

Not yet but I plan on adding later. So far no issues around the edges.

 

[rocky]

yanking stuff around

 

[rover4x4]

Replaced ancient magnecors wire with STI's smoother for sure.

 

[FlyersFan76]

Three days after putting my Land Rover into winter storage, it's out and driving around again.
This happened because a drunk hit my wife's car and total it yesterday morning.

That sucks.

Hope everyone is ok.

 

[Virgil]

I took advantage of the balmy Chicago weather, removed the center console and reset the Service Engine Light.

 

[rocky]

Well, Mr Fedex arrived with a few spare ignition parts for my hoarding facility.
As we took a trip to a tow yard to clear out SWMBO's car that was totalled a few days ago.

 

[javelinadave]

Installed Puma seats and the Exmoor acoustic matting.
Seats, easy peasy
Matting, total PITA

 

[LostChord]

Installed Puma seats and the Exmoor acoustic matting.
Seats, easy peasy
Matting, total PITA

Looks great!

My seats weren't as cooperative

 

[javelinadave]

Looks great!

My seats weren't as cooperative

How could they not be cooperative? There are only 4 bolts!!