Land Rover Defender Modifying Manual - A Practical Guide to Upgrades

Author: Lindsay Porter, ISBN: 9780857330932, 232 pages, published in 2014, Hardcover

The legendary 'classic' Land Rover - the mainstay of the four-wheel-drive market world-wide for over 60 years - was rebranded Defender in 1990, and has upheld Land Rover's reputation for producing rugged workhorses, with unbeatable off-road capability. Land Rover Defender Modifying Manual provides a practical guide to modifications and upgrades for Defender owners who wish to update or improve their vehicles. Coverage includes modifications for recreational off-road use as well as projects to improve comfort and appearance.

With the aid of over 1,600 colour photographs and illustrations, and numerous step-by-step procedures, the down-to-earth text explains:

• Engine - turbochargers, intercoolers, breathing improvements, injection pump tuning, fitment of International 2.8 TGV diesel engine.
• Transmission - automatic transmission, limited-slip differentials, heavy-duty half shafts and flanges.
• Suspension and brakes - springs and shock absorbers, polyurethane suspension bushes, anti-roll bar fitting, steering damper, brake upgrades.
• Bodywork and body electrics - side windows, roll cages, tow brackets, lighting modifications,
• vehicle security, in-car entertainment, central locking, electric windows.
• Interior - alternative instruments, headlining, seat
• heaters, rear seats, acoustic mats, storage boxes.
• Accessories - cruise control, air conditioning, engine pre-heater, diesel space heater, winches.