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Soulrider911



Member Since: 04 Jul 2022
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United States 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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Soulrider911



Member Since: 04 Jul 2022
Location: California
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United States 1989 Defender 90 2.5 TD SW Chawton White
Apologies the answer was right under my nose on YouTube. Yes drill holes you must 1989 Defender 90
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LandRoverAnorak



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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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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
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