@GavinC Ice Axe! That just looks badass. I need to put one in the back of mine. Oh wait, I live in Texas...

@CincyRover THANKS for the video. I now need to buy a new Defender.

 

Installed the BA Tents Rotopax Ladder Mount to carry extra coolant. I typically carry extra fluids (coolant, oil, gear fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid...) when off-roading. I had my extra coolant container inside the Defender and it leaked (factory LR 1-gallon jug)...what a mess.

It was very straight forward install, mount is very sturdy and easy to use. The 2-gallon canister sits just below flush with the ladder...this is great because with the trails I do here in the Northeast USA, I didn't want to add width to my Defender. I can add an additional canister with the Rotopax extension mount when needed. I have read that the Rotopax Locking mount is prone to failing due to the lock being susceptible to dust/corrosion...I found a site that sells 3D printed covers for it to help with that issue...time will tell.

Links to the parts used...Added the Topo Side Window Panel Overlays link as well (I figured someone will ask about it.)

Topo Side Window Panel Overlays:
https://www.stickerfab.com/products/...6SZzRg_GrHgGG9

BA Tents Rotopax Ladder Mount Bracket:
https://badasstents.com/product/land...mount-bracket/

Rotopax 2 Gallon Water GEN2 Black:
https://www.rotopax.com/products/bla...on-water-gen-2

Rotopax Locking LOX Pack Mount:
https://www.rotopax.com/products/lox-pack-mount

Rotopax Locking LOX Pack Mount Cover:
https://www.3doverland.com/shop/p/rotopax-key-cover

BA Tents Rotopax Ladder Mount Bracket Install Videos:

 

I had a Milltek Resonated Cat Back Exhaust installed today. The sound is so good.

 

Today I installed the Ambient Light Extension and Soft Close Tailgate kits from Hunter’s Prestige. The Ambient Light Extension Kit took about 2 hours. The Soft close tailgate about 3 hours. Both weren’t difficult and I used the installation videos on YouTube which were both very informative and thorough. I highly recommend both kits. The lighting kit now allows my footwell lights to match the rest of the ambient lighting and also adds lights to the rear passenger footwells. soft close kit will be helpful for times I park in my driveway which is at about at a fairly steep angle.

 

3D printed a mounting bracket with a magnet for a handheld CB radio.

 

Wow, this is so nice...

I think i may consider installing something like this on mine as well.

Happy Sunday all

 

I haven't seen a Catback exhaust on a Defender before now, this is nice and I can tell how satisfying the deep sound will be ..

 

Congratulations 👏 to you, this is nice with the unique exterior color.. I have a 2023, although I don't see much difference with mine though!

 

Thanks! It’s at the shop still getting matte ppf, wide arches, new wheels, and exhaust. Can’t wait to share pics of the finish product

 

Just installed the Easy Fit Black Skid Plate. Install took about 90 minutes. Super easy to install. I think the Black Skid Plate looks great with the Carpathian and Black body color.

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Not that I’d ever take this off-road, but it looks like it can conquer any mall parking lot.