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Figments and Phragmites

Upgrading the disco

Going in Reverse

23/5/2020

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Sometime ago I mentioned in a post about removing the stock reversing lights on my Disco and replacing them with individual LED lights. While they did work well, I was never 100% happy with the outcome due to the huge holes left in the steel expedition bumper where the reversing and fog lights were.

Trolling ebay UK I found a nice set of "lower light guards" for the rear fog/reversing lights and ordered them. A little bulkier than most, they hide the holes in the bumper well. They also give the lights a lot of protection from errant parkers and backing up into my trailers.
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With them ordered and the holes drilled to mount them, it was time to move in. Out came the 2.5" 800 lumen lights, the 7-way trailer receptacle, and the rear fog. In went slightly small 2 inch 900 Lumin lights. 1@ 130 degrees, 2@ 65 degrees and 2@ 30 degrees for a nice wide spread across the back. I also added to smaller flush mount lights to the sides of the bumper. Nobody will ever have an excuse to hit me in the rear again when I am in reverse. All told 6300 lumens of light!
Yes, the bumper needs some touching up and my truck needs a bath. I should also put the filler piece back in on the corner above the bumper. Someday...
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    I brought home my Disco over 4 years ago when I bought my SeaSprite 23. I needed a vehicle that was not a pickup for both towing and daily driving duties. The fact that I did not want an American SUV led me to either a BMW X5 or a Land Rover. I could not afford the 5er, so this lovely red Disco it was.
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