Thread: D2 headlights

Originally Posted by brisbrutale

Does anyone know if the D2 headlights can be interchanged with the D2a?

Has anyone done it?

Do you mean can the upgrade headlights be put in to the older D2s? That can be done but something about extra holes needing drilling as the upgrades are bigger at the back or something

I think Sneigy has dome this. It's not straight forward, but it can be done.

The 'radiator support panel' (all i can think to call the whole front) is different where the lights are, can be modded, there is a PDF floating round, someone will link it in.

Cheers
Will

Good, thanks guys I'll keep a look out

There is thread here somewhere with a step by step photographic guide. Certainly on the web.

I considered it merely for cosmetics but it's seems a little too involved with re-wiring and drilling and re-cutting of the front bar. Plus re-painting and cutting body trim underneath.

I decided to stick with what i have.

This from another forum

Well i have purchased a pair of facelift headlights with plug connectors and wiring.could somebody please tell me what else i need to convert to these whilst i wait for the cd.all help and info appreciated.
Spudd
Howdy!

I have done this modification quite a few times especially on collision damaged D2's

The radiator core support you currently have has flat back panel with a smallish hole to allow bulb access and of course it has the three pillar support arrangements for headlamp mounts and adjustment. The headlamps on the facelift arr' won't directly fit.
Reason--The bulbous nature of the new lamps requires the back panel of the core support to be cut out by a plasma cutter or die grinder.
Equally the top flange of the core support is formed differently so that it will accept the top prism plates (ABS plastic) which engage with the lamps to provide aim adjustment.

Yes again you can fab something up and weld in the modification to accpet the new headlamp adjusters.

Because I own a Pro shop I am expected by my customers to turn out an "as factory alteration" (or for my insurance clients) so I either replace the whole core support or at least the top flange panel all facelift D2 spec'd . Sounds worse than it is!

The next thing is that the lower head lamp eye brows won't fit so you will need facelift headlamp eyebrows. The clips holding the outer section of the eyebow to the fender panel can be easily twisted to accept the pin and screw arr.

The front bumper will have to go and the facelift arrangement installed. Its three piece affair and you paint the outer blades to match the vehicle paint job.
Other than that its fairly easy and gets easier the more times you do it!

and;
Discovery - headlight conversion to 2003 on lights - Land Rover Zone

Lots of wiring, lots of cutting, LOTS more when they break. D2, <$100-, D2a > $400-

yeh but so pretty... must...have...