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L90Andy



Member Since: 29 May 2014
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
Posts: 717
United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi ST Nato Green
Had a day off work yesterday so cracked on with some LR jobs.

After a failed experiment with some front Dirt D-Fenders stuck on with Sikaflex (page 5) I decided to replace them with the Gwyn Lewis kit which seems to provide a lot more coverage to the body. I wasn't convinced about the looks when researching them, but now fitted I think they look good as they follow the lines of the body. Fitted the crossmember shields at the same time, nice and easy. Due to the glorious October weather they haven't been tested yet!
Oh and I'm going to fit the kit for the rear too sometime.


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Then cracked on and fitted the Nakatanenga V2 Rear Door Strut. Impetus to fit this had grown after the door closed on my ankle whilst on holiday Big Cry
The instructions say you must have a heavy duty rivet gun, I don't, so used self tappers with thread lock. If that doesn't work, at least I can drill the holes out and fit the supplied rivets.
Had the issue where the rear door casing pops off in the bottom corner when closing. Cured that with a heat gun on the casing, not visible at all so no worries about that.
Works really nicely, looks factory and is easy to use - no harder than some hatchbacks. Well recommended


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Next job was to fit the genuine LR towing electrics in the rear crossmember. My OCD has taken a whack by having to mount it so the badge is sideways, but that allows it to fully open so all is well. This is the 7pin version as I'm only going to be using it to power lights on my towball mounted bike carrier. More on this later.


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Found this little USB powered flexi light at Ikea for £3! Useful for map reading and saves the awkward situations when pulling into a random layby and switching the interior light on Whistle


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That's all for now. Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #573760 27th Oct 2016 11:27am
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L110CDL



Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
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Looking good there Andy, that is a good find from Ikea Thumbs Up Will be getting one of those the next time im near one Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #573843 27th Oct 2016 7:38pm
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nidge n



Member Since: 04 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
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MJN110 wrote:
Hi
Andy
After seeing your 110 with the LXV sawtooths I decided I had to have some as well for my Orkney grey 110 and have ordered them.
The problem is I am unable to source any Goodyear Wrangler duratrac 265/75 R16 tyres did anybody find any available anywhere?


Guys, i recently purchased Goodyear Wrangler duratrac 265/75 R16 from these guys in the NW of England http://www.tyrz.co.uk . Great tyre, looks perfect on a 110
Post #573871 27th Oct 2016 9:06pm
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Darcy Fairfax



Member Since: 05 Oct 2014
Location: London
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England 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
Any duratrac pics of them on your truck mate?
Post #573890 27th Oct 2016 10:40pm
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JOW240725



Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
I noticed the other day 4x4tyres had Duratracs available but now out of stock again. These supply issues concern me, should you ever get an unrepairable puncture and need one in a hurry.

Also I note the Duratracs gets an 'E' rating for wet grip/braking performance compared to a 'B' rating for say a KO2, how do you find them?

Darcy Fairfax - lots of photos starting from pg 2! Thumbs Up James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
Post #573939 28th Oct 2016 9:46am
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Bluebay



Member Since: 25 Aug 2015
Location: Sheffield
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1989 Defender 110 200 Tdi CSW Cobar Blue
Great looking truck you have,and bonus find at ikea.
Post #574007 28th Oct 2016 4:22pm
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CarMan



Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
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Not wanting to hijack the thread on this lovely USW in the best colour but the usb lights are also available on eBay at only a very modest premium http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IKEA-JANSJO-FLEX...0BA9X0PwVw Rob

1993 200tdi 90 hard-top
1998 300tdi 90 soft-top
2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold)
Post #574016 28th Oct 2016 5:08pm
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Christian1402



Member Since: 17 Feb 2016
Location: Cumbria
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Indus Silver
L90Andy wrote:

Rear Recovery Swivel Shackle. I wanted something that fitted on the rear crossmember and was compatible with the NAS rear step. Saw this in LRO and gambled that it would fit which it does. It comes with a new shackle, but I've put an old one on temporarily which I'll keep inside the car until its needed.


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Made some good progress on the front auxiliary lighting. No pics yet, will post up the details when its finished. More to follow...


Hi mate,

Could you possibly tell me where you bought this from please?

Thanks Thumbs Up
Post #574045 28th Oct 2016 6:33pm
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L90Andy



Member Since: 29 May 2014
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi ST Nato Green
@ JOW240725 - Yeah I know what you mean about supply issues, you've got to jump on them as soon as there is stock if you want some.
Regarding Wet Grip/Braking Performance, its a scientific/lab test and 'E' is clearly worse than 'B', but without knowing anything about the test its a bit meaningless; what is the test, how is it measured, what's the fidelity of the groups, what's the delta between 'B' and 'E' etc, etc?
Back in the real world, I've done over 10k with them now in all sorts of conditions, its our main family car and have no hesitation in loading everyone in it whatever the weather.
You can pour over spec sheets for ever, but I've made a decision and am happy with it.
BTW, JLR spec the Duratrac on everything from Discovery's to F-Pace's, so that's good enough for me...!

@ Christian1402 - Of course, the rear recovery kit is ebay no: eBay Item No. 252055177147
Didn't come with fixings, so I bought 4x ebay no: eBay Item No. 140694273175
I packed everything with grease on assembly and its all good.

Cheers all. Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #574089 28th Oct 2016 9:40pm
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Tiger



Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Wales
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2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
Thumbs Up Love this 110 Thumbs Up
Post #574099 28th Oct 2016 11:32pm
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Christian1402



Member Since: 17 Feb 2016
Location: Cumbria
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Indus Silver
L90Andy wrote:

@ Christian1402 - Of course, the rear recovery kit is ebay no: eBay Item No. 252055177147
Didn't come with fixings, so I bought 4x ebay no: eBay Item No. 140694273175
I packed everything with grease on assembly and its all good.

Cheers all.


Perfect, thanks Andy! Have you used it in anger yet? I took my tow bar off to coat the chassis and was going to replace with a nas step, but this seems a good enough recovery point to get me through winter without the need for a tow bar/step etc

I love the truck by the way, that scotia grey seems to change a lot depending on the lighting. Makes my silver look a little boring Sad
Post #574142 29th Oct 2016 11:13am
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Tiger



Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Wales
Posts: 2265
2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
L90Andy wrote:
Coming to the end of a fantastic week away in West Wales. Thanks to the advice of Tiger & Gilarion I headed out to christen the machine on some proper LR terrain. .


Shameless plug but if you ever want to go back we have a cottage we rent out with great lanes nearby. Whistle
Post #574153 29th Oct 2016 12:30pm
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mse



Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey
I had this set up on mine, above the NAS step using:


It sometimes got in the way using the step but overall was ok

But one thing someone told me...meaning i never used it in anger was:
Quote:
... simply bolting a jaw & pintle style attachment direct to the rear cross member as so many Defender and Series owners do. In the end I decided against this method also as it easy to damage the rear cross member, even with a backing/spreader plate, during an heavy recovery



Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Mr. Green  Mike
Post #574270 29th Oct 2016 9:14pm
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mk1collector



Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
That pic looks (to me anyway) like it had a d and b slider on it without any braces to the chassis at the bottom, with the two big holes at the top being pushed in. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html
Post #574281 29th Oct 2016 10:19pm
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mse



Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey
That might be true of that picture - but when i fitted this set up on my 08 90 at the time, there was someone showing better damage of that swivel.

I dont know, like i say i had this set up years ago and have played with refitting to the 110...but it makes me think each time Mike
Post #574284 29th Oct 2016 10:35pm
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