Bronco vs Defender

[Hunger&SharkTooth]

I dont think we actually have any side by side except for my profile pic when I first got it. But we took hers to Windrock a few months ago, and then mine in the driveway.

I like the head and grill lights you got on the defender, which brand did you go with?

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[fallguy]

I like the head and grill lights you got on the defender, which brand did you go with?

https://lucky8llc.com/collections/defender-2-body-exterior/products/defender-grill-led-kit

https://lucky8llc.com/collections/defender-2-body-exterior/products/defender-grill-led-kit

Those are probably our two favorite ones. Lucky8 also has plenty of installation videos on YouTube. We also have their back bumper led light which adds a lot to it also, doubles as another blinker.

 

[DryYourTears]

Sorry, it’s obligatory that someone posts this here…

I don't mind the gif as much since those clickbait yahoos aren't making any money off of it. Who would have thought a tire that specifies 60psi would have a problem at 20? But hey, makes for good video if you don't realize how fabricated the whole thing was.

Like many Bronco owners, I changed the factory tires on my Defender and am much happier. Falken Wildpeaks are great and I'd probably put them on any other off-road vehicle I get. I actually like them better than KO2's.

 

[Quick]

I also have a Defender V8 and a Braptor. They are simply different trucks. The Defender being far more luxurious (and my daily driver) while the Braptor is more like a giant toy. If I had to limit myself to one, it would be the Defender for practical purposes (better cameras, better infotainment, better ride, better drive, quieter, etc, etc.)

Given my Bronco FE was bought back from the dealer, and my Raptor R has 4 recalls on it already, I think the myth of LandRover reliability is simply a thing of the past. Have had 4 of them and all have been more reliable than my Fords, unfortunately.

The other benefit of the Defender is towing capability.

Mine is on 22’s (as with the Braptor I didn’t want to go wild) with 33” tires. I love it.

 

[Hunger&SharkTooth]

https://lucky8llc.com/collections/defender-2-body-exterior/products/defender-grill-led-kit

https://lucky8llc.com/collections/defender-2-body-exterior/products/defender-grill-led-kit

Those are probably our two favorite ones. Lucky8 also has plenty of installation videos on YouTube. We also have their back bumper led light which adds a lot to it also, doubles as another blinker.

Same two links? Was one a mistake?

 

[Nzoreo]

my girlfriend has the defender. great ride, nice and much more quiet compared to my 2 door

 

[fallguy]

Same two links? Was one a mistake?

Yep, sorry. On my phone, messed up. Here is the headlight grill guards.

https://newdefendermods.com/collect...defender-stainless-steel-headlight-protectors

 

[PrepVet]

I think we covered this once before. I looked at the Defender before I ordered my 21 Bronco. I liked it but I felt it was more comparable to my Expedition than a Bronco. Now that my Expy is dead I briefly revived the idea but the kind of money they are asking for them is not what I want to drop on them. But I would feel more comfortable/better/justified in dropping $80g on a mid range Defender than a mid range Expedition. Yikes.

 

[Hunger&SharkTooth]

I think we covered this once before. I looked at the Defender before I ordered my 21 Bronco. I liked it but I felt it was more comparable to my Expedition than a Bronco. Now that my Expy is dead I briefly revived the idea but the kind of money they are asking for them is not what I want to drop on them. But I would feel more comfortable/better/justified in dropping $80g on a mid range Defender than a mid range Expedition. Yikes.

Explorer is not ever something that I have owned or had in my radar. Don’t think I could compare a defender with an Explorer unless your thinking about the 130 base

 

[PrepVet]

Explorer is not ever something that I have owned or had in my radar. Don’t think I could compare a defender with an Explorer unless your thinking about the 130 base

No one is comparing anything to an Explorer.

 

[JeffL]

i would have bought a defender 90 with the v8 if money or reliability didn't matter to me.

 

[Hunger&SharkTooth]

No one is comparing anything to an Explorer.

Explorer / expedition same thing to me one is just bigger

 

[Hunger&SharkTooth]

i would have bought a defender 90 with the v8 if money or reliability didn't matter to me.

Think they worked out a lot of the reliability issues in this version of it.

Anyways love my bronco, but the defender is a defender quality and class of car.

 

[PrepVet]

Explorer / expedition same thing to me one is just bigger

Then you have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about.

 

[Dialtone]

I’ve done a Frontrunner roof rack and lightbar. in the summer we run a roofnest.

have the metal oem cargo barrier for the pups.

just put 33’s on it.

Will do running boards or rocksliders at some point.

now that we have the Bronco, I don’t plan to go crazy with the defender.

Definitely places to drop some cash.
Parts are a lot pricier than for the Bronco of course.

check out
https://lucky8llc.com/

https://www.sarekautowerke.com/new-defender-outfitting

https://www.powerfuluk.com/

https://newdefendermods.com/

Powerful kid's videos a very useful. We have an older '11 RRS so I've watched a good number of them. Remarkably easy to work on especially if you're not under it. That's where they get expensive and complicated.

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