“This exhaustive restoration represents Method SV’s most meticulously built Defender to date with over 1500 hours logged in the process. Our mission was to infuse modern drivability while retaining the nostalgia and off-pavement prowess that established the Defender as an automotive icon. The engine bay packs a potent 403HP 6.2L L92 crate engine mated to a 6-speed automatic. The body sits atop a galvanized and powder-coated chassis replete with powder-coated suspension components and zinc-plated hardware. The interior has been updated to include a modern Puma dash and 7 passenger leather seating.” – Method SV

DRIVETRAIN:

• 403HP 6.2L GM L92 crate engine
• GM 6L80E 6 speed automatic transmission
• Custom dyno-tuned engine and transmission
• Ceramic coated 4” aluminum intake
• Ceramic coated exhaust headers
• Stainless steel 3” exhaust with stainless MagnaFlow muffler
• Transmission and steering cooler
• Hydroboost braking system
• Ron Davis Racing aluminum radiator
• Salisbury rear axle with Detroit Truetrac limited-slip differential and 300M HD axle shafts
• Updated front axle with Ashcroft ATB limited-slip differential and 300M HD axle shafts
• LT230 transfer case with Ashcroft ATB limited-slip differential
• HD front and rear prop shafts

CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION:

• Galvanized and powder coated chassis
• Powder-coated axles, suspension and steering components, bumpers, brackets, etc.
• New zinc-plated undercarriage hardware
• 4-wheel disc brakes with EBC pads and rotors
• Braided stainless steel brake lines
• OME 2” lift springs and shocks
• 18×8” alloy wheels
• 295/65 R18 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac Tires, load range E, snow rated

CONVENIENCE:

• Power door locks with central locking
• Power windows
• Alarm/keyless entry with remote start
• Reverse camera

EXTERIOR:

• Two-stage Fuji white paint
• Safety Devices roll cage
• Black nitrocarburized steel and stainless-steel hardware and lug nuts
• LED projector headlights with temperature triggered lens heating elements
• LED marker lamps

INTERIOR:

• Updated Puma dash assembly
• Updated factory Land Rover air conditioning
• Factory leather 7 passenger seating with hi-back folding jump seats
• Heated front seats
• MOMO leather steering wheel
• Black anodized billet transmission and transfer case shift knobs
• Custom, fully functional gauge display
• Alcantara effect headliner

AUDIO/VISUAL:

• Alpine 7″ touch screen stereo with navigation, Bluetooth, back-up camera, Sirius, Pandora, Apple Car Play, etc.
• Polk Audio speakers
• Alpine HDMI and USB infotainment ports

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

• Equipe 4X4 Modular front bumper with skid plate
• Warn 8,000lb winch with Factor 55 billet fairlead and thimble
• Rigid Industries LED fog lamps
• Dash-mounted temperature and compass
• Towing package
• Factory headlight adjusters
• Tinted windows
• Child seat anchors

BUILD QUALITY:

• 1500+ hours expended in exhaustive restoration
• Hot-dip galvanized chassis subjected to a three-day sanding process to smooth zinc material before etching and powder coating
• New factory chassis hardware plated in yellow zinc chromate for additional corrosion resistance
• Axle assemblies, differential housings, suspension, and steering components completely stripped, powder-coated, and re-assembled with all new internals, seals, bearings, and bushings.
• Custom gauge face displays only relevant icons, no dormant icons (i.e., glow plug, etc.)
• New factory wiring harnesses, fuse blocks, relays, and control modules
• LS conversion and aftermarket circuitry integrated into factory fuse boxes
• Molex electrical connectors, cross-linked TXL wiring, braided sleeving, heat-shrink terminals, and Fer 1 wiring methodologies employed to ensure electrical robustness and longevity.
• Heavy-metal, stainless steel catalytic converters
• Phenix Industries black anodized AN fittings constructed of aircraft grade aluminum
• Phenix Industries black stainless reinforced braided hose (600psi average strength versus 200-300psi from conventional braided hose)
• Body painted pre-assembly and properly cured
• Sound deadening and thermal insulating material applied throughout the body and doors