Is anyone using one of these on their 2020+ Defender? Looking for thoughts and resources specific to the Defender to see if this is a good option. I can always figure it out on my own but figured I would see if others have already done it and solved issues such as module placement.

 

If it works.., untill it won't

https://expeditionportal.com/arb-lin...g-term-review/

 

Outside of LINX what is being used? I have looked at several trigger set ups and remote switch options. I tried searching on here but was not finding anything. Looking for recommendation and to see what others are using to control their accessories.

 

I use the Switch-Pros AP-9100 panel to control my accessories (light and air compressor...so far)

Saltek Motorsports makes an perfect mount for our Defenders, very high quality super sturdy, simple/clean install, and the cubby is still usable.

Switch-Pros SP-9100

https://store.switchpros.com/sp9100-switch-panel-power-system/

Switch-Pros SP-9100 RCR-Touch 8

https://store.switchpros.com/rcr-touch-8/

 

Thanks for the reply and pictures. I really like your roo bar setup. I am installing the Lucky8 stealth winch Mount in hopes they release their bull bar soon. The stealth Mount is required to Mount the bull bar. I want to add a light bar to it same as you have. My ditch lights will be here next week so need to decide what I am doing. Switch pros looks nice though I have really been leaning towards wireless just so I don’t have to run a wire through the firewall. It in the end I want a great setup so if I need to run a wire for the controller I will.

I also like your back up light addition. Or at least I think that is what I am seeing? Can you provide further information on those?

 

Thanks, I installed the AU Bullbar and winch myself and did all of the electrical, I really enjoy modifying vehicles.


My Auxiliary Lighting Setup:



I used Lucky8’s method of running wires in the cabin (link below).



https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/21...f?v=1630502139



Switch Panel



Switch-Pros SP9100 8 Switch Panel

https://store.switchpros.com/sp9100-...-power-system/



Saltek SP9100 Installation Brackets

https://saltekmotorsports.com/produc...pressor-mount/



Rigid Industries:



x1: SR-Series Pro 20” Spot/Drive - Mounted on Bullbar

https://www.rigidindustries.com/sr-s...bo-921314.html



Stedi Vice Bull Bar Clamps 60mm

https://www.stedi.com.au/vice-bull-b...-clamps-r.html



x2: D-Series Pro Specter Driving - Mounted on AU Bullbar

https://www.rigidindustries.com/d-se...ts-502313.html



Stedi Hex Bullbar Bracket 60mm

https://www.stedi.com.au/hex-bull-ba...-brackets.html



x2: D-SS Pro Flood - Mounted on the hood for Ditch Lights

https://www.rigidindustries.com/d-ss...ck-262113.html



Saltek Ditch Light Brackets

https://saltekmotorsports.com/produc...ight-brackets/



x2: SR- Series SAE Fog Lights - Mounted near factory fog lights w/yellow lens covers

https://www.rigidindustries.com/sr-m...ir-902533.html



KC Hilites:



x2: Cyclone V2 Flood - Under Hood Light

https://www.kchilites.com/cyclone-le...it-kc-355.html



x2: C-Series C2 Flood Light - Rear/Reverse Lights

https://www.kchilites.com/2-c-series...fault_products



x8: Cyclone V2 Flood Light - Rock Lights

https://www.kchilites.com/cyclone-2-...lenscolor=5730



https://www.kchilites.com/cyclone-v2...pim_psize=6128



Under hood lights:



KC under hood light kit with a bracket I modified to hold the switch that utilizes the radiator shroud clip for retention.



Under hood lights:



KC under hood light kit with a bracket I modified to hold the switch that utilizes the radiator shroud clip for retention.



I secured the lights with large Stainless Steel fender washers and bolts with nylon locking nuts. I did have to poke holes in the liner to attach the lights…basically sandwiched the liner in between two fender washers.



I ran the wires under the hood liner (secured with heat resistant ducking tape) to the battery terminal under the hood, grounded at a factory underhood location.



Lights:



https://www.kchilites.com/cyclone-le...it-kc-355.html



Switch bracket I modified:



https://a.co/d/9LSEQVk

 

Nice work. Thank you for sharing all that has given me some ideas for sure.

 

Made a decision now I just need to get it all installed. Went with the sPOD Bantamx touch screen model. After all the reading and looking decided the Bluetooth only options are not reliable enough. So I will be doing a standard through the firewall control wire. It arrived today and looks very nice. Will see how it is once fitted.

 

The install is done. Ditch lights hooked up and working. Will add other lights as projects move along. As stated before I decided to go with the sPOD Bantamx with the touch screen controller. I considered several mounting option but in the end decided to use the Saltek switch pros Mount. I figure I could modify it some and make it work. In the end it worked great. Had to modify both mounts in the kit. Not perfect but it doesn’t show so it doesn’t matter. Wiring lights to the Bantamx is a little tight but once they are all done I don’t anticipate meeting in it all the time so tight isn’t a huge deal.