Land Rover Defender 2020 Rear Bumper removal + Fitting Off Road Recovery Tow Hoops ( Defender X )

In this video we remove the rear bumper from our new Land Rover Defender 110 2020 and upgrade the rear tow hook points to the larger recovery tow hoops - these may come in handy if you use your vehicle off road etc. These tow hooks were fitted to the Defender X models

[@alantd44]

Completed! Rear end successfully removed and towing eyes fitted (complete with PowerfulUK inserts). A couple of revisions to your instructions if I can be so bold: 1) The wheel arch flares can be delicately removed and don’t need to be ripped off with consequent loss of those little white clips. With the wheel arch liner folded back, you can reach inside, squeeze the back of the white clips and gently remove the plastic trim. 2) Beware above: If you have the extended wheel arches (explorer pack etc), they are also attached with sticky foam on the leading edge - which you don’t want to be pulling off. Just release the white clips as above and the rear edge will free up enough to release the bumper. 3) The bolt pattern for the heat shield shown in this video obviously varies depending on whether you have a tow bar but also if you have a Diesel vs Petrol engine. Hence the asymmetry. Fewer 8mm bolts with the Diesel. Also, the rear crossmember with a tow bar looks COMPLETELY DIFFERENT! Lots more going on. 4) If you have rear mud flaps, these are also bolted through the plastic bodywork. You’ll need to remove the top 2 nuts + washers (captive bolts) to remove the bumper (to which the mud flaps remain attached). 5) I’m not sure what torque the towing eye bolts are done up to but I’d approximate >200Nm (I had to put all my weight on them to release them). Finally - you don’t need ramps, just raise the rear suspension up and lie on your back with a head torch. The instructions in this video are super-helpful and the whole job took me just over an hour (including some diagnostic for the rear mud flaps). The PowerfulUK inserts complete the look and make all the difference.

[@L663]

All good comments... happy for people to "refine" our initial attempt - i will pin your comment to the top to help others. Did your insets fit OK - another guy with a tow bar found them to be a little too thick at the out edge of the tow hook.

[@alantd44]

The inserts fitted perfectly - although I had to install them in alternate orientations. It suggests to me that the towing eyes are forged consistently but not entirely square. Consequently, as you rotate one of them to fit on the LHS vs RHS, they point slightly up on one side and down on the other. Fortunately your inserts also have a thick edge and a thin edge so I just rotated them to fit the gap - I guess you found the same. A perfectionist would worry that the resultant border is different on each side but you’d have to be inspecting pretty carefully in my opinion. Thanks again for the video and for supplying the inserts

[@L663]

@@alantd44 Excellent - the finishers are a product we made quickly on the laser - Land Rover should have made something to cover over the gap !

[@ubonfante]

I installed them today myself, thanks again for the great video. I have a P400 engine and the screws/bolts pattern and location was pretty much a carbon copy of Simon's P300. Regarding the optional extended wheel arches (which I have), I found no plastic tongue at all at the rear edge of either arch, therefore I didn't need to release any white clips at all and left both arches alone - the bumper released without issues. Also, because I am always worried about messing around with delicate electrical connectors, I did release the bumper like in the video, but supported the left side with a chair of suitable height to eliminate any strain on the wiring harnesses, leaving the electrical connectors alone and "opening up" the bumper cover like a book from the RH side instead (where I did disconnect the two plastic lines), until I had enough clearance to get to all 8 bolts and replace the tow ring assemblies. That also simplified realigning everything up (especially since I did the job by myself) at the end. Finally, torque for the 8 bolts - per LR workshop manual - should be 170 Nm, equal to 125 ft lb.

[@L663]

@@ubonfante Thanks for the input .. I need to look at the extended arches when i get my car back... a friend has borrowed it for a wedding for a few days !

[@adamwormleighton3333]

Thank you for these videos, they really help inspire people to take things apart on these newer cars where there's hidden clips etc as the fragility of them is a bit of a worry. Squeezing the white clips at the back of the wheel arch trim makes those come out easily. I did this on my MY21 D300 at the weekend , it has an electric tow bar fitted and there's lots of differences to yours, it certainly didn't take 20 minutes! For other D300 owners or tow bar owners the main differences seem to be the positioning and number of fixings holding the bumper in place. I questioned if the mud flaps needed removing first, they absolutely do. Once all the fixings were off, pulling off the bumper assembly was simple and I did this all on my own. I lowered the bumper down onto a big box covered in soft non scratching material till I was sure it would completely fall away. The biggest issue I found on reassembly was that the rear camera wash pipe is so damned short! Why Land Rover WHY? The way it goes together is rubbish, it wants to fall apart and then there's the fiddliest tiny U clamp clip to hold it together. Even with the rear wheel removed it was really hard as the pipe has no length to it. If they'd added 3-6 inches more it would have been much easier - Designers don't think about re-assembly! The other issue is the myriad of fixing types, you pointed out some but I found more on mine - Hex Head 8mm, pan head phillips screws, and also tiny torx star bit screws too. Seriously Land Rover, WHY? Why have 3 completely different heads all with the same length and size doing the same job in the space of 10 inches of bodywork. It's absolutely mental. All of these are right behind the wheel, where they will get pounded by mud and water, the heads will fill, corrode and they will prove impossible to remove in the future. I am amazed that even on the very latest designs, with the most technologically advanced and efficient production lines they think this variation is good! Thanks for your products and videos!

[@gregg1009]

Completed! Thank you powerfulukltd! Alan Davies feedback is all very good. I was also able to carefully remove the fender flares just enough without popping any clips. There is an adhesive you don’t want to tear as well. I experimented with removal torques and in U.S. I think the rear bolts for the tow hook receivers are around 80 ft/lbs. That is around the torque where they consistently released, so I used that to reapply. I think the threading is steel, but its important to not crush the aluminum bumper.

[@TheTaxer-fz2sq]

`` Did my Defender 90 hardtop with the red/orange hoops today took me around 4 hours start to finish. Video very useful - couldn't have done it without it. The diesel models or my model only had the heat shield on one side. It does take a leap of faith to finally pull the bumper off as its tightly fitted at the top on the clips - you have to give it a good tug ! Thanks gents.

[@L663]

Well done - its a big job to do on your new shiny car but once you have done it you realise that as long as you take your time and do things a step at a time nothing on a car is that complex.

[@kylehendrix3531]

Just wanted to say thank you to you guys. I used your video to install my recovery points on 2020 defender. I did have a extra screw behind the wheel arch lining on each side I had to remove that I didn’t see in the video but they were pretty easy to spot. Maybe that was just in the USA models? Mud flaps do have to be removed if you have those fitted. I was able to disconnect the 2 wiring harnesses and the washer hose before pulling the bumper cover off. Also I have a towing hitch on mine so I had to remove the tow hitch cover so it would clear the hitch. I was able to gently remove the wheel arch trim without any damage by pushing the two white clips out from the backside. Your video was a great help!!! Only thing i was unsure about was how tight to torque the recovery eyes on. I guessed by how they felt when I took the bolts out for the original screw in type that was on there. I torqued them down to 70 ft-lb’s. I hope that’s close. Thank you!! I ordered some of the trim finishers from you and I’m looking forward to getting them. Still hoping you all will make a new front tow eye cover that leaves the tow eye exposed with out installing the entire Land Rover kit. Just one that fits the same as the factory cover but with a proper cut out that gives you access to the recovery point. That’s the number one thing I’m wanting right now. Thanks much. I appreciate all your videos and products. I see now that somebody posted the specs from Land Rover they are 125 ft-lb’s. I went back and corrected my mistake. Thanks to whoever posted that.

[@johnwalker9377]

Simon, I just ordered your tow hook kit, delivered in 4 days. Thank you. My dealer was impressed. They indicated that the bolts for the tow hooks need to be upgraded because the existing bolts are not capable of towing 7 tons. They have ordered new bolts at $110.00 Cdn. Thought you should know. I thought the existing bolts would be fine but apparently not according to Land Rover. I forwarded your You Tube link so they can learn how to do it. There is a marketing opportunity here for you with Land Rover dealers especially outside the UK. Most dealers are having trouble getting parts, you seem to have ample supply for most things. Cheers John

[@L663]

Hi John The Land Rover tow bar fitting instructions say you retain the original bolts that hold on the tow hook / recovery hook plates so I am confused You car will have the hidden recovery point plates if it does not have the exposed tow hooks and these are still rated recovery points. accessories-instructions.landrover.com/enUSA/new-defender/G2422814

[@cannondaleit]

It’s worth noting that if you wish to remove the aluminium crash bar to fit the full Towbar, then there are 6 more bolts going up vertically above the exhaust. You can just drop the exhaust enough off it’s mounts to get them out. The new Towbar comes with 2 extra new bolts, so has 16 bolts holding it on in total.

[@jaydeepark2851]

Came back to the video to tell you I just ordered the red set from the U.S. Thanks for listening to your customers and providing the requested colors.

[@L663]

Hi - thanks for the order. We are getting these powder coated in some new colours also.... look out for our jacking point location plates coming soon ....

[@jaydeepark2851]

@@L663 BTW. Is there anyway you can get your hands on the side mount ladder? I would love to be able to purchase it and get it delivered to the U.S. as it appears getting parts in U.S. is pretty difficult at this time. TY.

[@L663]

@@jaydeepark2851 Yes i have the side box and ladder to install ! shipping to the US should not be a problem !

[@jaydeepark2851]

@@L663 yikes! very sorry. my dealer just called. they found 1 ladder with a restricted sale in the U.S. and just got it for me. I'll keep the dialog open with you to purchase other parts as needed. sorry, and thanks again.

[@L663]

@@jaydeepark2851 No problem.. let me know any parts you cant get .. right now we are shipping a lot of new Defender parts to the US... !

[@davidyeates5525]

Looks so much better with these recovery hooks, but needs a little finisher 👍

[@L663]

Yeah I agree

[@mikeclark4416]

Not quite the Defender of old is it . Watching this video as Simon pulls his car apart ! - Stunned !

[@livinagoodlife]

tbf theyve done a great job of appealing to a wide range of people who wouldnt have been attracted to the Defender brand previously and even those who already are Defender fans should appreciate the new Defender (tho many have their heads stuck too far up their own a**** to consider it)

[@alhit007]

Love the channel 👍 I actually drive a BMW X5 but now want to sell it and get a disco to be part of your gang. 😂 excellent as usual..

[@L663]

Do it.... but it will be a roller coaster !!

[@alantd44]

I can see I'm going to have set up an account with your website! Additional things I'd like you to solve: 1) A curry hook attachment for the front passenger footwell. I looked at installing the plastic ones from Mudstuff, using the torx bolts. Would fit nicely but I think it would catch your leg. 2) Some form of enclosed storage for the front (you'd maybe need different version for 'walk though' and 'console'). I have the console but the enclosed cubby is a fridge. Great for keeping your water cool but no good for all those cables and bits of tat that float around in the front. A nice canvas bag that fits on the floor area and is accessible from the top would be good. 3) Device mounts that use the front rail to attach (the bar running along the top of the dash in front of the passenger that looks deceptively like a series of grab handles but isn't quite). Could mount phones, cameras, dash cams... Do RAM make them - might have to look into it? 4) Towing mirrors. This always seems to be a miss by manufacturers. The D5 is the worst - most commercial mirrors slide off their sloping flanks, The Defender is OK but a proper, robust solution would be ace (why they don't sell them as a factory designed accessory - possibly with a captive track pre-mounted on the mirror - is beyond me). Keep the videos coming and I look forward to your website incorporating more solutions 👍

[@ivanwall4674]

Just fitted my recovery eyes with your red inserts this morning. Look great. And thanks for the video - most helpful. I make two observations: 1. I have the towbar fitted. Across the top of the towbar crossmember there are three steel plates - one centrally, and one vertically above each recovery eye. With the bumper refitted they lie about 1\4" below the bumper, and effectively provide three strong 'tread points' on the rear bumper that will hold your weight. (You can see them on step 20 of the towbar fitting instructions.) The top surface of the rear armature may add similar tread strength to the rear bumper for non-towbar cars. 2. My defender has a raised rear diff breather! I noticed a small open-ended black plastic pipe terminating near the fuel filler, up inside the RHS rear wheel arch, visible with the wheel arch liner removed. I traced this down to the top of the rear diff. The height of the breather is approx. 1100mm above the ground in off-road height. This is good to see! I have not checked to see if the front diff has similar. Anyone know?

[@L663]

Thanks for these comments I just looked on the parts manual and yes the diffs do both have breathers which is good ! One thing to note about the rear towbar is that they have been known to get the motors damaged and they are not available from LR - the motors are very exposed at the rear - we are looking at making a guard for these.

[@ivanwall4674]

@@L663 Thanks for the feedback. Agreed - a small bump to the rear could damage the motor. I’d be interested in a guard if you made one available. Also, I’m a little nervous about the aluminium rear differential housing which seems a little vulnerable off roading. I cane across a reference to a diff guard (and diagram) somewhere in the workshop manual. I don’t have access to the parts catalogue (yet) to investigate this, but I shall be fitting a diff guard if my dealer can order.

[@mvirdi2333]

Hi 👋 Looks much better with new tow hooks I think 🤔 is a more strong 💪 better than the 🧵 hooks and you can make/ use a cover for drain in future. Not to loose parts/tools.very good video. I have ordered 🦶 footwell lights and I am awaiting . Thanks 🙏 🙏

[@peterbullen3347]

These defender videos are interesting, so far I have seen several items that alarm me. 1, error on the way home from collecting it, 2, smaller cargo area than Discovery 4/3, 3. Plastic area on bonnet and A pillar cover, 4. Lots of plastic in places that an off road vehicle should not have.. I love my disco 3 but really not driving me towards defender purchase that I was thinking about.

[@GS-gk9wu]

Any chance LR will sell the anodized aluminum front and rear bummer from the X line?

[@10beerman]

Hey Simon, at 17:11, I almost pi55ed myself laughing. That's my kinda luck.. When Tyler removes removes the bumper to put some no-crode between the steel eye and the Ali crash structure bet he doesn't loose the clip..

[@timoliver8940]

Simon, which tyres are you running on? They don’t look like what the car comes with

[@nicholascohen852]

I really love your videos. Very easy to follow and no superfluous crap.... Can I just ask: I notice you have what looks to be Goodyear Duratrac tyres fitted. I have the same vehicle in Australia, but it arrived with Michelin tyres that may be great on bitumen, but would be pretty useless on the dirt roads we have here. My question: how noisy are the Goodyears? I had them on my Ford Ranger, and everything about them was great except for the road noise, which was pretty severe.

[@alanottley]

Well done!

[@richardhester7869]

Got mine put on last week!

[@L663]

Excellent ! They have been hard for us to get hold of..

[@not_the_stig]

Done. Thank you for posting this video!

[@L663]

Well done hope the video helped !

[@not_the_stig]

@@L663 it did, and I just ordered the inserts.

[@nickrhodes8260]

What is to stop galvanic corrosion where aluminium, steel and cast iron are all bolted together ?

[@hokuptysan]

Excellent videos. Have already looked at several of them! Any chance you will do one on the tow bar?

[@TheBodycentreLtdNorwichUK]

Morning guys sorry to hassle you again... where can I buy these from?

[@channadevassgunawardena4162]

@powerfulukltd When will you have the hooks and the inserts back in stock? I ordered a set of hooks from LR here in Rochester/NY about 8 weeks ago and it is still on back order. Thanks

[@andrewmiddlemiss1508]

Simon quick thank you. Ordered parts Thursday night. Emailed Friday to say picked and waiting for courier. Arrived Monday. Used the video as a guide, some difference between models but 99% same. Didn't unclip any of the wires or water pipe just moved the bumper out of the way. Followed up someone's comments on the extended wheel arch clips and it worked just squeeze at back and push moves enough to get the tongue out. 👅 job done.

[@simonjefferson]

Great to see people adding extra tips and it helping others - the Defender definitely has a great community around it ! Just seen 33K people watched this video !

[@Mr_Sheriff]

Nice video! But can you please specify a part number of these tow hoops?

[@bobbyl7571]

Why don't I want to use the two screw in tow hoops? I know they only give you one, but I get a second, is that not sufficient? Especially with my tow package and using a hoop fit into that sleeve too?

[@jackturtle131]

You will make a good boat captain telling people what to do

[@L663]

Thanks.... Tyler is an ex navy guy....

[@TheCllve]

Does anyone know how to remove spare wheel holder?

[@oldcargeezer]

This is a really useful video but having done this job l would like to add a couple of things. The wheel arch trims, the first and second clips will survive if you pull the trim off. However be careful as the third and fourth clips are a different type and they DO break if you pull the trim off too far round. When refitting everything, leave the wheel arch trim until everything else is done. lt will slot back in, locate the tab in the bumper end then line up the clips and press to secure. Reason for this is, the wheel arch liner locates between the wheel arch trim and the bodywork. lf you've refitted the trim, you'll not get the liner to locate in the space between trim and bodywork. lf you've got a towball, the bumper can be rested on that while you fit the recovery eyes, meaning you don't have to completely disconnect everything. AND, if you've got rear mud flaps fitted....be afraid, be very afraid. They have to be removed in order to take off the bumper. They are secured by four bolts. The upper two are captive in the mud flap, easy to access with a 10mm socket and come off easily. The lower two bolts are NOT captive in the mud flap and there's not enough space to get a socket on, so you need two spanners. The easy way forward is to remove the wheel. lt's possible without, but anyone in the vicinity is likely to hear some words they don't want their kids to use.

[@seychelles44]

At 19:42, Video shows a plastic clip. Do you think a mini R clip would fit to hold that in place?

[@gasgasman230]

The new Defenders now come with a finisher around the tow hook opening. No part # yet.

[@L663]

I can see there are some new part numbers on the system so i have ordered 1 of each part number to see what the deal is Thanks for the heads up !

[@johnny_w]

Nice tow hooks ! They should have been standard on a defender 😉 Do you have the same tow hooks at the front of the car ? Why haven't you mounted a tow-bar at the back ?

[@rd.7732]

Hi whats the LR part# ? Thanks

[@keithcooper6905]

Any thoughts as to whether removal of already installed wheel arch extenders would be a problem for taking off the bumper to install the tow hooks? I was worried that the adhesive may prevent the wheel arches from popping off like the smaller factory originals.. I saw a reference to someone's comment successfully doing this, but couldn't find it. thanks!

[@L663]

Hi this is the comment you were looking for .. A couple of revisions to your instructions if I can be so bold: 1) The wheel arch flares can be delicately removed and don’t need to be ripped off with consequent loss of those little white clips. With the wheel arch liner folded back, you can reach inside, squeeze the back of the white clips and gently remove the plastic trim. 2) Beware above: If you have the extended wheel arches (explorer pack etc), they are also attached with sticky foam on the leading edge - which you don’t want to be pulling off. Just release the white clips as above and the rear edge will free up enough to release the bumper.

[@peterbullen3347]

I wonder if the the Powerful UK website will also be stocking after market items for the new Grenadier when it comes to market, ?

[@L663]

If / when it comes to market..... i hear it will be made in France now ??

[@steve45678]

Does the metal tow hooks affect the calibration of the rear parking sensors?. Great vlog as usual.

[@L663]

Hi I hope not - its kinda close !

[@martingump]

The more I learn about the new Defender, the happier I am that I have an original.... 😁

[@Wilbargosh]

I could be wrong but your recovery tow hook looks stronger than the aluminum crush can bumper frame you bolted it too. When you dynamic load the hook will it not stretch and deform the aluminum?

[@L663]

The land rover press release says these can take 9 tonnes ! it is a pretty hence bit of ali !

[@Wilbargosh]

powerfulukltd, oh okay. The hook might be rated. I would be interested to see if you get any plastic deformation in the aluminum. I usually use a rated shackle though a solid square section of steel replacing the tow hitch for winching or snatching. Look forward to seeing the tug of war!

[@Gips663]

Hi powerful team tanks for delivery, maybe you now it already but I noticed that the Defender 2023 are slightly different

[@L663]

No we are not aware of any changes - only on the Model X - what is the difference ?

[@gertjanhageman6550]

Thanks for your nice videos. Enjoying them thoroughly . After 17 years in my 110 TD5 it is time for the next generation Defender. Although used to the unreliability with LR, by now I am a little scared with these tons of electronics. How is yours doing until now? Any information anybody? Enjoy your adventures! Gert Jan Hageman, 🇳🇱

[@L663]

Hi - after the initial problems its been 100% reliable and believe me i am trying to break it ! One issue over the weekend is that it has downloaded a softwae update but seems to be having trouble installing it... I will try again this morning

[@gertjanhageman6550]

@@L663 thanks, very happy!

[@alanlobley6497]

Tyler I think your dad was very mean in not washing the rear before you started. Have really enjoyed this as new Defender owner in Australia and I think for the cost land cover should have them as standard fittings Alan

[@L663]

I am not Tylers dad... George is my son but Tyler is one of our staff !

[@HughSmith]

Quick question.... Are you planning on adding dual batteries, lift kits etc

[@L663]

The lift on the car is pretty good - not sure what mods to do yet..

[@antonyborgese394]

Hi Simon, Love your KZbin channel. Are these tow hooks genuine LR or other manufactory? If not LR are they rated to the same? Cheers Antony

[@L663]

The ones we sell are genuine Land Rover items.

[@PaletoB]

1: Anyone else think modern cars looks better without the bumpers? 2: That's some beefy recovery points 😯 3: FOCUS DAM CAMERA! 😂

[@L663]

1 - I am a "bumpers on" kinda of a guy ! 2 - According to Land Rover press release ... The Defender is truly capable of great things and the front and rear recovery points can withstand up to 10 and nine tons of pull respectively

[@aaronmacy9134]

I agree with PaletoB! I’ve got a Lexus GX470 (Land Cruiser Prado) that I’m doing an overland build on and I love how it looks without the plastic rear bumper cover on. Gives it more of an industrial look.

[@monsride]

Is there a cover that covers the exhaust box for the rear similar to the front skid plate?

[@L663]

Not that i have seen but sounds like a good idea

[@stevewinterton2598]

So when is the tug of war? And I would like to see how a tow bar is fitted. Great Video. Thanks.

[@L663]

Try to sort this out for this week.... we have the hooks.... we have a new rope...we have the drone... George has finished school.... so the stars should align. I have a motorbike test tomorrow !

[@smt2900]

Giving the part number would be helpful when you do these videos. Do you have any plans to add a tow hitch?

[@L663]

Hi Shannon its a fair point but we do sell the items so prefer people to buy from us so dont publish the part number in the hope people buy from us.... sorry about that ! Yes I am thinking about fitting a US style tow hitch ! ( even though I am in the UK )

[@TheBodycentreLtdNorwichUK]

Have you got a part number for these tow hoops or a website to buy them from? Many thanks

[@dartmoordave]

I'd have thought they are on the LR parts mans computer, if you can get near enough. Usually in accessories.

[@TheBodycentreLtdNorwichUK]

@@dartmoordave I've tried that, it only brings up the screw in tow eye loops.

[@akordz]

Black ones: LR139442. Not sure what part number is for the red ones.

[@dartmoordave]

You guys not got an battery impact/driver? You'll be there all day. Oh, you were. I guess you found those tow eyes in the parts list on the LR Parts computer?

[@GS-gk9wu]

I noticed you added them to your website but they are “out of stock”. Did they sell out instantly?

[@GS-gk9wu]

Just ordered a set! Thanks.

[@nacholibre242]

Hey Simon, do you have a link to the bumper removal instructions? Thanks in advance

[@L663]

Sorry but Land Rover do not publish them and i cannot share them ( copyright ) But they have a bit of it here accessories-instructions.landrover.com/enUSA/new-defender/G2422814

[@adrianmadley6830]

Hi do I have to remove the bumper in order to replace the fog lamp ? If no , do you know of the best way to replace the rear fog lamps ?

[@L663]

I am not sure if the screws are accessible from the wheel arch... you can check out this part of the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHzLn6lvnMZ_bqM

[@not_the_stig]

I'm interested to see the part availability for these. Thanks for doing the video. This is on my to do list.

[@L663]

We have some on order and may also paint them prior to sale. Also we plan to make a cover to make them look neater when fitted...

[@not_the_stig]

Part number should be LR139442

[@StefanEisenbach]

Hi and thanks mates for your interesting stuff! Do you know, would it be possible to install tow hooks on "normal" Defenders / non-X model???

[@L663]

Yes - this is what we did in this video - our car is a basic S model !

[@StefanEisenbach]

@@L663 thanks ... awesome ... so no hindrance to buy a basic model ;)

[@suhelinamdar331]

Please can you make another video where you can disassemble the Rear Bumper completely. I'd like to see how all the Rear Bumper parts fix together. Along with the body mounted brackets. Like a detail video on how to disassemble part by part of Rear Bumper. Please. 🙏🙂

[@smt2900]

Myself as well as I plan to add a tow hitch

[@not_the_stig]

What's the torque spec for those bolts?

[@iamsailingau]

From LR manual Torque: 170 Nm

[@erosone377]

Is that hose in the end of the video connected to anything else besides the bumper??

[@L663]

That hose goes to the rear camera wash nozzle.

[@khalidaldosari809]

Can I fix RR wheels on the new Defender ?

[@L663]

Yes sure can mine wheels are 2012 Range Rover Sport alloys !

[@rusplanet_4534]

are you going to the serious off road?

[@daivv]

Interesting...

[@peterbullen3347]

Had a drive in the new defender today, it was OK, certainly has some good performance statistics.... But it feels small inside, the D3 and 4 seem larger inside...? I will be keeping my D 3, I did not leave the dealer thinking ' I must have one'

[@L663]

D3 / D4 is fantastic vehicle for sure.

[@peterbullen3347]

@@L663 I am going to order the D3 bonnet decal though, makes it stand out....

[@tsv83]

Simon, do you know anything about towing bar? Is it possible to fit it in garage, or it must be ordered with the car from factory? Employees at local dealer can’t answer me this question. Thank you in advance.

[@L663]

Hi Sergey - you can fit yourself - or get it done at the garage Here are the fitting instructions accessories-instructions.landrover.com/enUSA/new-defender/G2422814

[@tsv83]

@@L663 thank you very much

[@ChristianThunder]

Do you sell the inserts only? I need a set if you can provide a link please.

[@L663]

www.powerfuluk.com/catalogsearch/result?q=LSR438-Insert

[@HughSmith]

Seems unless I am blind there are no parts for the new defender on your site (110 Decal is an exception) Will these be made available?

[@L663]

Yes we will get more parts up next week...need to jiggle the website about a bit too..

[@HughSmith]

@@L663 ok looking forward to placing orders for Australia. Do you have a distributor here ?

[@andrewmiddlemiss1508]

If you have extended wheel arches and pull them out will all the clips break and need to replace the whole arch? They are not cheap.

[@L663]

Yes there would be a chance of this happening... also not sure if you can buy these as spare parts.. or need to buy a whole set !

[@andrewmiddlemiss1508]

@@L663 thanks mine has been ordered with the arches so that could be costly to fit the recovery loops at a later date. Shame I will want to do that at some point. Unless you can get the bumper off without pulling the arch off will it not pull out from the little tongue on the arch without disturbing it?

[@L663]

@@andrewmiddlemiss1508 If you read some comments below you will see that some people have managed it without damaging the rear arch...I just followed the instructions... but it seems it is possible without removing the arch

[@HQBProductions]

Hmmm...there are a lot of plastic bits that look to be “just about strong enough” and plenty of electrical connectors in places where mud and rocks might fly...it just seems a little designed to look the part but is marginal and works if untouched. Weight saving I guess!! 🤭🧐😐😐😀

[@UporaFilms]

i have a 2022 and no matter how hard i pull on the bumper its just wont come off, and i'm not about to do something that might break it. is it confirmed that the 2022s are exactly the same?

[@L663]

Hi - to my knowledge the bumpers are the same

[@UporaFilms]

@@L663 no its all good, i just had to give it a great big tug. I thought I was gonna break something but no, everythings all good!

[@L663]

@@UporaFilms Glad it is all sorted ! you need to eat more spinach !

[@UporaFilms]

@@L663 Yeah I can't do that, my gout. hahaha

[@jongrall]

Great video! Do you by chance have a link to the official Land Rover instructions for this installation?

[@L663]

Hi - i do not believe there is one for the rear hook install They do instructions for the rear tow bar accessories-instructions.landrover.com/enUSA/new-defender/G2422814

[@jongrall]

@@L663 Thanks for the link! Unfortunately the part I was hoping for just says "refer to Workshop Manual. Rear Bumper (501-19)." I guess that's where Land Rover holds the keys to the kingdom with those workshop manuals.

[@jameslindley924]

Hows about a video on fitting a Fixed Tow Ball/Jaw pintle and Electrics

[@L663]

That could be interesting..

[@AivRocks27]

Where is that copart range rover, will it feature on channel again?

[@L663]

Yes need to get back on the red range rover sport ? or did you mean the grey supercharged L494 ? they will all be featured again . We are struggling with workshop time at the moment.... its mostly just me in the workshop !

[@AivRocks27]

Yes the supercharged and the red one

[@jaydeepark6445]

Is there a link to where we can buy the tow hoops?

[@L663]

Hi - we will get these added to the website soon.... need to take pics? what would be your colour preference ?

[@GS-gk9wu]

powerfulukltd British racing green.

[@jaydeepark6445]

@@L663 I planned on painting them Red for my eiger grey defender. Black looks very OEM like as well. Btw, have you thought about painting the rear and front diffusers black?

[@L663]

Here is the link if anyone needs it - we have them in RED now too ! www.powerfuluk.com/catalogsearch/result?q=tow438

[@SydMachine]

powerfulukltd sweet! Just ordered them from you!!

[@olahansen]

What's his name?

[@nnoddy8161]

Oh Ineos Grenadier....I cannot wait.

[@big500]

Rather than make a finisher, why not just dremil a slot in the original blank?

[@L663]

I cannot buy these.. they are out of stock at Land Rover.... but yes you can indeed Dremel out the originals but i think the hoop may be set back slightly so you may cover part of the circle.

[@adammcelhatton6427]

When will you have them back in stock please

[@L663]

Hi - I wish I could tell you - I am chasing the supplier every day for these... last batch we had in sold out in 24hrs ! Sorry - believe me i would love to sell them to you !

[@adammcelhatton6427]

Do you have back in stock yet? Thanks

[@L663]

@@adammcelhatton6427 We are finding it harder to get hold of these - put your name into our website and you will be notified as soon as we get some !

[@adammcelhatton6427]

@@L663 will do thank you Do you have anything in the pipeline for a rear roof spoiler and front roof pod, just can't bring myself to spend £2800!!! From Urban for the two

[@adammcelhatton6427]

@@L663 perfect worked a treat just ordered some tonight 👌

[@peterbullen3347]

My disco 3 has the points already on it..

[@shinsinkitchen]

I wish there is s garage do it for me in UAE

[@jameslindley924]

Think you need a Set of Ratchet Spanners😃

[@L663]

On the xmas list !

[@Gips663]

I have sent some photos via the main email address from the Defender 2023

[@simonjefferson]

Hi - it looks much the same - a little different as you have the tow bar etc but thanks for the pics

[@JeffMaf]

Did you design the trim for around the tow kit? I would like to purchase that as LR missed this on the factory spec. Thank you!!! @powerfulukltd

[@JeffMaf]

Strike that, I just purchased! Does the kit include tape or should I purchase separately? Love the videos! Keep them coming! New Model X coming in 2 weeks!! So excited!

[@L663]

Yes it comes with a bit of tape at the corners.... you should be all set to go. Still puzzled why they missed these trim on such a top end motor..... lucky you with an X.....

[@JeffMaf]

@@L663 Thank you. Looking forward to receiving it. Not sure how much of a difference there will be between and X and a HSE. I will putting up a comparison up on my KZbin once I receive the vehicle if you are interested! Again, love your videos, I especially love calling my LR dealer knowing more about disassembling something more than their own guys. haha. Great content!!

[@Cous1nJack]

9:10 ratchet spanner time. 10:06 even more so

[@danielh4032]

What a faff! Why didn't they simply make the cover plate large enough to put the tow hoops through and screw them in, with a replacement cover plate with a hole in it for the loops to protrude through. I like my Defender (apart from the low battery warning after 2 days and CarPlay only working intermittently) but it is far too cosmetically over designed and I wonder how much (little) input they had from those who might want to use it off-road. Taking a bumper off should be no more 5 or 6 easily accessible bolts and one cable plug. If a vehicle is not designed for easy DIY it is not meant for real off-roading, farmers, etc.

[@underthelibertytree712]

What an absolute disappointment the new Pretender is. This is a Discovery not a Defender.

[@wolvoman1]

Sorry but i cannot see the point, why not just screw the standard tow eyes in ?

[@kevterseasta]

Mike P not rated for recovery, only towing

[@L663]

Because they look cool and i can leave them permanently fitted... also there was only 1 tow eye supplied and i want to do a tug of war with my mate and his 110 old school Defender.

[@peterbullen3347]

Just saw the part of this video where you remove the last bolt, the exhaust silencer box is too close to the rear bumper, there is no way this Defender would last offroad, any drop into a hole would rip that off, compare it to the D3 or D4,.. I like the look of this car but feel it has become an SUV and not an Off road king or Farmers utility

[@donxz2555]

Sorry, the amount of flimsy plastic makes me want to wait a bit longer to buy the Ineos Grenadier which seems to offer a lot more than the new Defender Land Rover addition to the Chelsea tractor set, in the meantime, I will go back to the FC101 and wait.

[@Kiwiadventurerandoverlander]

Mate, the new upcoming ford bronco seems well placed to blow the new defender out of the water

[@XLRating_V]

Nobody that wants a Defender even looks at a ford lol

[@oldcargeezer]

Here in the U.K. we can't, the Bronco isn't even available. Looks a great truck though.

[@kaibublitz5645]

Unfortunately, the rear bumper cannot be removed as easily as in the video. I tried in vain to pull the bumper off after loosening all the screws. Here I would like to show more precisely how the bumper is removed from the upper docks in the Video. In the end a Landrover Car service had to do it for me.

[@L663]

Sorry to hear you had problems - the method we used was the first time we had done this - most people in the comments have not had a problem. Glad you got sorted in the end.

[@Matt-wz5bc]

It took me just under an hour to remove the bumper, fit the hooks and then put the bumper back on. I must say it’s a pleasure to work on compared to many other new cars.

[@Treeburnify]

its a Land Rover... more likely to need them for a recovery truck....too many ECUs

[@peterbullen3347]

Watching this video has put me off buy a new defender guys, too much plastic, and why do you need to do all this to fit recovery points to an off road designed vehicle? Very disappointing to see this,

[@L663]

To be fair to LR you can just screw in the tow eye provided....

[@peterbullen3347]

@@L663 true, thanks, still lots of plastic on it.

[@carlosorlandochamorro2109]

Bla bla bla bla bla

[@L663]

yes yes yes

[@GutoFontana]

What a cheap plastic bumper this is.