The Land Rover Defender is one vehicle make and model that is synonymous with overlanding. Despite its iconic status, ‘Landy’ owners know the real deal, with the Defender far from the top of their list of best overlanding vehicles. What the Defender is however, is a great base for bigger and better things, with the right upgrades transforming the cumbersome and rather uncomfortable setup as ECD Automotive Design explains:
“The Defender is the perfect overlander base because it was already built to conquer dirt roads, trails, and rugged paths the world over. The Defender relies on a simple design born from war-time utility and decades of 4×4 engineering. The Defender’s history is rugged, brutal, and pragmatic. For all these reasons and more, the capabilities of an overland Defender are not to be questioned.”
We stock overlanding parts and accessories for many 4WD makes and models, including the Land Rover Defender. Read on to discover the upgrades to make to your Land Rover Defender 90 (1990-2016) to prep for any overland adventure.
Pedders Air Bags
Give your Defender the lift it needs to take on lots of different terrains – even when fully laden with cargo or upgrades – by fitting Pedders Air Bags. These high quality air bags may not be a replacement for a full suspension upgrade but they do provide the inflation required to raise the rear of your vehicle back to standard height when load carrying or towing.
They come to you from Pedders, the oldest, premium suspension brand in Australia, and their experience certainly shows. Working in partnership with Airbag Man, this airbag kit – with optional air compressor – is high grade, durable and useful, especially if you carry widely varying loads when overlanding.
Red Booster Servo Assist Clutch
Improving your clutch pedal feel has never been so simple with our Red Booster Servo Assist Clutch Kit. It can be added to your Defender 90 to make a big difference to your driving experience. This high-grade servo will also dramatically reduce the amount of effort it takes to operate your clutch to make those long overlanding trips even easier to enjoy.
ARB Outback Modular Drawers
For storage that is in tune with your unique requirements, choose this ARB Outback Modular Drawer System. It’s custom to the Land Rover Defender 1990-2016, and provides a buildable, configurable, hard-wearing base that’s ideal for adventure and commercial use.
The drawer system was designed with premium quality and easy access in mind, and comes complete with runners crafted using precision-folded stainless steel and supported on roller bearings for smooth and quiet operation every time. Vehicle-specific hardware makes fitting super simple too!
Front Runner Spare Wheel Carrier
Free up space inside your Defender by incorporating the Front Runner Spare Wheel Carrier into your overland setup. This handy carrier keeps the spare wheel you might need to call upon during your adventure safe, secure and accessible.
Looking for more overlanding must-haves for your Defender?
You can browse premium parts and accessories right here at 4×4 Works, and even search for upgrades specifically for your vehicle make and model. Shop our Land Rover Defender 90 (1990-2016) range to get started.