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Welkman



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Retrofitting headlight motors td5
Hi all, i have a td5 with all the bits to have headlight levelling present and do tow fairly often. Currently the lights point too high with a load in the back so i was wondering what is involved with retrofitting levelling switches. I presume the actual switch, two motors and a different housing? Anyone done it ?
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rallysteve



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I did it to my 2002. Wiring already behind the dash for the switch, just plug one in (switch is specific to the 90 and 110 and discovery one is different again).

You also need the different headlight bowls and a pair of motors. The wiring should be in place for these anyway. Be aware that some people have had issues with LED headlights not fitting the bowls quite right and the motors burning out.

Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread
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Welkman



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Thanks, just what i anted to know. I am not planning on LED just the wipac crystals so I hope I will be ok.


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rallysteve



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green
Yeah same as my setup Thumbs Up 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread
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Funnily enough I was looking at this exact mod yesterday! Where did you source your leveling motors and bowls from? The are some complete bowls motors and lights on eBay for about £70. Seems quite good value Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
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Welkman



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Yes I went ebay for these as I have a week off next the week after next and want everything ready to go to complete the rewire !
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