SmokinV10:

I am planning to use the JLR tray (unless someone else makes one?). But, if so I do NOT see the necessity in my United States, small-town, Southern mountains to stop my easy access to the winch by installing either a bull bar or the upside down Ubar thing. Instead, like every other vehicle with a winch I know of driving around here, I will expose the front of the tray and not have to bother with the cut-outs they want me to make into a perfectly good front bumper facia.

I am thinking it should not look horrible NOT being hidden (I did not buy the defender for its looks, in any case) -- cause a hidden winch is a strange usability approach to me.

If I am wrong I can add the bull bar, later. At least these are my thoughts, today.

 

I just placed my order and requested a port install per your message. My salesman said its not able to be installed as a port install. It costs over $800 to have the dealer install. Was curious if you have any thing that I could use to show that a port install is possible?

 

I don't; I have the build sheet quoting it at USD1000 (installed) -- but it doesn't say port or anything useful there I'm afraid...

 

@Moretti - just got sent a list of what's 'port install available' today, at least according to my dealer. Attached.

 

Thanks. That is very helpful!

 

Excellent. Happy to be of assistance, mate.

 

Just an FYI ...

PowerfulUKLtd just received more OEM Front Undershields. I just ordered one. (was happy to pay the 20% price/ship premium to the U.S. to fund their continuing video work.)

I will install once the weather warms up !!

 

Just had mine installed after being back ordered. Very happy with the improved functionality and look.

 

I bought mine with an underbody protection option and although port install wasn't available the price was the same as if it was. Ditto my winch & roof rack.

 

The front undershield VPLEP0436 says it is for 2020-2023. Does it also fit 2024 or is there a new part?