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Soulrider911

Member Since: 04 Jul 2022
Location: California
Posts: 108

1989 Defender 90 2.5 TD SW Chawton White

LED kit drill new holes??

Hey Friends.

So, I got an led kit and I was all ready to start installing them and I noticed something peculiar. On my 89 Defender, the existing lights (not the headlights) are all mounted to the body via 3 screws, and then 2 screws mount the lens to light base.

All the LED kits I am finding the lights mount with only 2 screws. Before I go drilling holes everywhere I thought I would check to ensure I might have the wrong kit... or this is just standard procedure.

Thank you

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2022 Defender 110 SE
DIY’er | Always learning

26th Jul 2022 11:33pm

Soulrider911

Member Since: 04 Jul 2022
Location: California
Posts: 108

Apologies the answer was right under my nose on YouTube. Yes drill holes you must 1989 Defender 90
2022 Defender 110 SE
DIY’er | Always learning

27th Jul 2022 12:55am

LandRoverAnorak

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

As you've found, the earlier ones are different, unfortunately. I think it changed with the introduction of the 300tdi in '94 when they went over to the one piece lamps and Econoseal connectors. Darren

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27th Jul 2022 8:07am

DSC-off

Member Since: 16 Oct 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 1443

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

There are plinths available to fit front NAS type lights, but the 2 types I've found have only 2 holes.
Maybe the plinth could be redrilled to match your holes, instead of drilling the body.
Both aluminium and plastic ones available.

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https://www.optimill-uk.com/front-light-plinth.html

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220727184560

27th Jul 2022 9:07am

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