How to fit Land Rover Defender 2020 front mudflaps VPLEP0387 VPLEP0389 ( unofficial way )
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- Опубликовано: 29 июл 2020
- In this video we take a look at fitting front mudflaps / mudguards to our Land Rover Defender 2020. There are 2 types of front mudflaps to choose from the longer "classics" mudflap VPLEP0387 and the "standard" mudflap VPLEP0389 which is shorter. The both fit in much the same way ! We see if we can take a shortcut to speed things up !
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Thank you for the video and for the very approachable way you lead us through an install. Your videos are a godsend to we who would prefer DIY! I do want to point out a slight error that caught me having to redo the right side front flap- and that is the direction you have installed the metal piece (at 14:33) at the bottom is actually backwards... per the Land Rover instructions, the upward curving edge should be oriented toward the front of the vehicle, and not the rear as you demonstrate it here.
Love your channel and the way you explain things, you seem like a great person to work for. Looking forward to see when the 90 version comes out
Yes I want a 90 but two dealers local to me seen unenthusiastic about keeping me informed. Need to see one in the flesh first for the money.
Back to the start. The first video I watched from Powerful UK was how to fit mudflaps I bought from you to my Freelander 2. That was five years ago, I still have the car, and the flaps are still on.
You'd think mudflaps would come as standard with a defender.
Or at the very least it would just be a matter of screwing into pre-prepared holes or mountings.
Hi 👋 this mud flaps look 👀 nice 👍 in town but I think 🤔 use this vehicle 🚗 as a off road the older big mud flap is more strong 💪. But you are doing a very nice 👍 good upgrade.
Thanks 🙏
It looks like the same sort of black paint finish that was used on the old Defender mud flaps. That thin section will have a very short life, being blasted with water and mud and will corrode to nothing in a round three years or so. I can see a stainless option for that plate appearing on eBay anytime soon.
Do you know the part# (bottom plastic) that connects to part# LR130593? The part I’m referring to is where the front mud flap metal bracket attaches to. The part which requires drilling into from the bottom.
Do you know if you can buy in the UK a US spec 'Tow Hitch Receiver' for the 2021 Defender 90?
Ahhh... the joys of modifying Land Rovers 🤗
Seems like the top of the arch should line up with the top of the sill trim. They appear to be a few mm short. Hopefully they consider extending them in the next production run.
Hi Simon, the tail lights look great! Unfortunately I took my car through the wash earlier today and the left side has started fogging up already. I took pictures and will email you guys the photos in a sec...
Ah ok dont worry...we will arrange a replacement. We are working with the factory to improve these hence why i needed to check them before shipping. Sorry for the inconvenience.
@@L663 ok thank you!
Thanks again for these.
I’ve lived with my mudguards for 2 months now and, surprisingly, I’ve not trashed them off road! I thought I’d catch them dropping into deep ruts and, because they’re stiff, I’d knacker them but they seem to have survived admirably.
They do attract clumps of mud though and take a damn good jet washing to get clean again.
I assume fitting rears is much the same process.
Firstly well done for getting your new car muddier than me ! Do you have the bigger "classics" style or the standard type of mudflaps ?
Rear mudflaps are on the list for this week !
@@L663 I have the classics (the larger ones). They seem to do the job for sure. I think they're particularly effective when the tyres are emptying themselves of all the mud I've picked up. I was expecting to hear an almighty crunch when dropping into ruts because they sit back off the wheel a fair way (not done any crawling over rocks yet) but no issues so far.
Another great video!
For the next one, have you heard of Johnson rods for the New Defender? It's a very small modification that tricks the suspension to make it stand a bit higher. Would be cool to see your take on them...
This is a good idea... Gives the defender a 50mm lift. Only takes 20 minutes
Yes i have seen this on the Range Rover Sport - I would prefer a "software" solution like the IID tool... but so far they are not doing a tool for the new Defender.
It looks like the mudflap is bolted to a plastic part clipped to a metal body part. Would I be right in thinking this might increase the leverage on the clips, such that catching the mud flap on something could pull the trim panel off, leaving trim, mudflap, clips, bolts etc. behind?
Catch on something? Do they have high curbs in Surrey or Chelsea?
@@andicog Cyclists, children, dogs & cats. That sort of thing.
Is everything on the new defender just plastic and stickers?
Dan it’s not cheap though
Hi enjoying your mod Videos on your New 2020 Defender, Australia still has another one month before it is released here, I do have a question though, it seems you are put all the Explorer parts on yourself, is this because it is cheaper to buy them after your have purchased the vehicle and install them your self, in England because here in Australia it would be at lease 3 times more expensive. Many thanks Mike
Hi - to be honest i did not compare the price of fitting - i wanted to fit them myself to gain knowledge / look at the parts / see if i can improve / show others / create RUclips content. More accessory fitting coming so keep watching !
Another interesting video on how DIY unfriendly this car is. I like mine (apart from the from-the-dealer electrical faults (no response from the dealer other than "shouldn't be doing that - we gave it a thorough pre-delivery inspection") and annoying squeaking driver's door) but think it really should have branded Discovery Trail or similar as a true description of what it is; it would sell better than the Disco 5. Then buy the Grenadier design as the Defender.
I was approached last week by a guy who asked what the Defender was like as he wanted to replace his current car and indicated a pimped-up RR Sport....JLR marketing seems to be hitting the right targets!
Interesting comments... It is seeming more DIY unfriendly keep watching as i just did the front grille removal on Friday and will publish that over the weekend.
@@L663 Hmmm....assuming it wasn't a few clips like the Disco 3....
The first thing to get ripped off when doing any off roading!! ;-)
Hahaha off roading 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
It's a shame you didn't do one side using the official method and the other using your "cheat" version. It'll be interesting to see how they perform over time and to compare them to your own design should you go ahead and produce one. As always, good video content, especially on a new vehicle, not many would want to attempt what you do on their new pride and joy so well done on having the balls to show everyone what is possible
They eventually did the official way :-)
This is how many modifications they have done to the defender (they look great)
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The top edge doesn't quite fit right - should be a little bit higher. Anyway, good job everything is marked L and R for left and right as you wouldn't want to put your boots on the wrong way round....
BTW we have a new drinking game!!! Tyler = 1 drink, George = 2 drinks....
What about garry ? also if i say "OK" that should be some sort of penalty too !
@@L663 Before I watch every video of yours, I always say “RIGHT!” in my head out of pure instinct before it loads!
It would have been good if Land Rover had predrilled the holes and used plastic poppers that could have been discarded when the mud flaps are fitted. Then there would be no need for drilling or any template, it seems common sense to me as they would sell more if they were easier to fit and a genuine land rover aftermarket product
does it create a lot noise?
Not that i have noticed ! the roof rack is the main source of noise !
The grey(gray) clips almost always brake when removing the panel (the top two clips pictured on the small panel they say to remove). They can be ordered in bags of 10. if you plan on installing the Land Rover accessorie side steps, order 3 bags as the rocker panel cover that needs to be removed uses 12 clips... they usually ALL break.
It is way easier to install these by removing the panel as instructed. You dont actually remove the wheel arch liner, only remove the first three clips shown in the instructions and then just fold the liner up out of the way... don't actually have to remove it.
Your brackets are also backwards. The two holes close together go towards the center of the vehicle and the raised edge faces toward the front.
As far as I know, the center screw is not used because it winds up going through an existing aluminium piece and if the mud flap gets caught while off roading, it ends up causing some decent damage to the rocker panel/lower fender.
Thanks for the comments.... our new resident Jedi ! - I will try and install the other side "by the book" to see how it goes ! The clips breaking worries me... they seem to break a lot on this car when doing stuff...
@@L663 ive done enough that If it wasn't for having to drill holes... I could install most of the accessories with my eyes closed. And if you manage to not break the grey clips, I commend you! I've broken hundreds and have not found a consistent way to remove them without breaking them...
I know I need these, but damn I hate the look of them. Going for the standard just to minimize the mail truck look of the rears.
Still, ya could always put it up on the ramps for better access and views eh ? 🤔💭 must find where them ramps went ? George ??????? 😂🤔💭💭
Those flaps do look a bit big and at a strange angle....Simon..you can make some up much better and easier to fit. I am still worried that everything around the lower parts of the body seem to be plastic held on by “just strong enough” plastic clips....I can see the LR haters grinning at this car...it does not give me a feeling of high quality but more design at a budget price. Argghhh...the very last thing JLR needs.🤔😟😟😟
JLR need to come up a generic name for plastic so my daughter doesn't think this car is going to kill a whole family of whales.
Tell her not to worry, JLR as a company probably won't be around too long by the looks of things ...
Total lack of flexibility, won't last two trips on soft sand. Going backwards will rip them off. A soft version would be great.
Good point ---- well presented.
Thats just ruined any offroad ability it had unless you want them ripped off with bodywork damage.
Say it again, love your vids but these accessories look like pretty low grade yet expensive crap.