Thread: new defender options

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Originally Posted by JayBoRover

Hiya Greg. Good thing to ask before you purchase.
I asked similar questions of a friend that also bought a new MY12 D90 before me, so knew not to buy the genuine side-steps.

Agree re the side steps, look up Mulgo, expedition vehicle conversions, recreational vehicle conversions, camper conversions, land rover, toyota - Mulgo Pty Ltd - Australia

If I had my time again I would get sliders from Daniel.

Cheers
Gav

They seem to have changed the genuine side-step/runners. The ones on my 2009 puma were crap (two parallel bars with non slip strips that kept coming off and being replaced on warranty...). The new puma we got just before Christmas came with a far superior product which has aluminum checkerplate which I would recommend.

Having gone slightly overboard with accessories on the 2009 puma (which was our second Defender), I'm going to try to restrain myself this time around. The only factory accessory was the side steps and since then we have fitted aftermarket cruise control and a stereo upgrade.

Some very good ideas there, thanks guys

So far I'm thinking
-front mud flaps OEM and tow bar if he gives me a good price, otherwise I'll go aftermarket hayman reece
-tjm bullbar (prefer the squarer look over the arb)
-roof rack (not sure which one yet, I'm sure there will be plenty of threads on it in here)
-siderails
-aftermarket cruise control (best idea!) - out of interest, which one did you get gng1?

This may seem like (is ) a silly question but what exactly are the benefits of the front mudflaps? Everyone tells me to get them but I cant quite figure out why they're so important...

MR Automotive at Redcliffe fitted the cruise control. The paperwork says it is an "e-cruise" kit. Standard-looking control stalk on the right hand side of the steering wheel column. Works a treat on the Bruce Hwy!

I forgot to say we also had front mudflaps. Our previous puma didn't have them but our first Deefer had them. You should have them. The first advantage is noise: without them you get a lot of noise from stones getting flicked up under the car from the front wheels. Second they stop an awful lot of mud etc being flicked up on to the side steps and under the sills.

I have a 2011 110 wagon to which I have fitted a Front Runner bull bar that will take a winch. I also have a Safari snorkel, Hayman Reece towbar and a Mulgo gas strut for the rear door.
If you can wangle a rear wheel carrier at time of purchase do it. That will go a long way to dust proofing the rear door when the weight of the spare is no longer on it.

So many accessories and so little money :-)

Iglooist.

We are so to release our new range of side steps and rock sliders for all Defender Models, a unique design on some of them too. And best of all Australian made.

Just watch out theres some very naff ones knocking about, people charging top $, for very poor quality parts.

Patriot, hannibal and Frontrunner if you need a rack.

I can also recommend Terrafirma if you are interested..

Originally Posted by gregc

This may seem like (is ) a silly question but what exactly are the benefits of the front mudflaps? Everyone tells me to get them but I cant quite figure out why they're so important...

Stops the sides of your shiny new deefer turning brown when you go through a puddle or along a wet dirt row. Also means you can drive in these situations with the windows down.

I have front mudflaps fitted, but my wheels have an offset that has the tire about 1.5cm outside of the flap.. I didn't think it was a problem but I"ll get mud on the roof (inside) if I drive fast through it with the windows open.