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Defcon20

Member Since: 28 Nov 2020
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 8

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Yulong White

Headlight and Upgraded suspension modifications

Hi there - I am new to the forum.

I am considering the following upgrades to a 2016 D90.
Landrover Suspension Upgrade: LRDSKIT90.

Headlights swapped for LR LED. LR069118

My questions:
1 Any idea on the cost of fitting the full suspension upgrade kit?
2. Is there a cheaper way of purchasing the headlights than £1000 each?

I know that there are less costly and equally performing alternatives, but would be interested in using LR OEM product if possible.

Many thanks.

3rd Dec 2020 12:08am

DSC-off

Member Since: 16 Oct 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 1399

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

Hi,
LED lights. Top brand aftermarket LED lights from Trucklite or Nolden will be around £500 to £600 a pair. I believe the LR kit is Nolden lights.
Consider lamps with a heated lens if you expect to drive it in snow. Unheated LEDs aren't hot enough to melt the snow and it builds up on the surface of the light.

The LR suspension upgrade will also be eyewateringly expensive when compared to top brand parts - again probably the same ones - from a different supplier.

3rd Dec 2020 12:52am

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3639

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

firstly welcome to the forum

there are loads of threads on here about both the subjects you are interested in

if you are looking for someone to do the work for you then you are close to IRB it may be worth trying to contact Ian, he is big on Facebook and also has an Instagram presence, DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

3rd Dec 2020 6:35am

Defcon20

Member Since: 28 Nov 2020
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 8

Thank you for the replies... I appreciate that the LE route is more expensive. You are correct that the LR headlights were made by Nolden and I had reviewed them, JW and Trucklite but wanted to review whether there was a more cost effective way of getting a pair of the LT units.

Thanks re note of IRB... is that a persons tag or a business? Thanks.

3rd Dec 2020 7:43am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8007

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

https://irbdevelopments.com/

Ian business. Very knowledgeable and been around doing his thing for a long time with many a happy customer. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

3rd Dec 2020 8:00am

Defcon20

Member Since: 28 Nov 2020
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 8

Many thanks - really appreciate everyone’s advice.

3rd Dec 2020 9:02am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

Defcon20 wrote:
Thank you for the replies... I appreciate that the LE route is more expensive. You are correct that the LR headlights were made by Nolden and I had reviewed them, JW and Trucklite but wanted to review whether there was a more cost effective way of getting a pair of the LT units.

I seem to remember that the Nolden lights were supplied to LR by 4x4 Overlander. Take a look here:

https://www.4x4overlander.com/?s=nolden&am...pe=product Darren

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3rd Dec 2020 2:49pm

X4CAC

Member Since: 30 Apr 2018
Location: Midlands
Posts: 212

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

You may struggle to get the first generation Nolden's that were used, I'm not sure they are readily available any more. I went for the 2nd gen ones and the cheapest were from Urban Automotive who give a small discount if you quote Angry Pumas.

Another vote for Ian @ IRB, he's based not far from Brum airport and has done all my modifications including his IRB SVE suspension kit which has given the best ride I've personally tried on a 90

3rd Dec 2020 4:44pm

Defcon20

Member Since: 28 Nov 2020
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 8

Many thanks all. The 2md gen Noldens look like a good option with the DRL. Are they plug and play?

6th Dec 2020 11:28pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20299

I have the 1st Gen Noldens with sidelight, couldn’t fault them.
I actually prefer the 1st Gen design but the 2nd Gen no doubt are just as good.

The main sticking point is they are significantly expensive, but considerable perhaps to many as an Xmas present like I did a few years ago.
I’ve had them 4 or 5 years now without a single issue with them. ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️

7th Dec 2020 12:10am

X4CAC

Member Since: 30 Apr 2018
Location: Midlands
Posts: 212

Defcon20 wrote:
Many thanks all. The 2md gen Noldens look like a good option with the DRL. Are they plug and play?

They do have the same connector as your current Puma headlights but they're not quite what you'd call plug and play. The DRL will need to be wired in separately... with mine I already had a control unit fitted for the DRL's in the bumper so I linked in to that.

(I had someone more competent than me fit mine... I don't like fiddling with anything electric!)

7th Dec 2020 10:21am

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