How The Process Works

The drive-line which includes the engine, transmission and axles are generally replaced with upgraded items which will allow us to add modern luxuries such as Air Conditioning and interior electronic luxuries that the original lower powered engines would have been unable to support.

Of course, if a truly original vehicle is required we can rebuild and restore the original components. If the original engine is required we strip down and fully rebuild everything including pistons, heads, valves, seals, gaskets and install a rebuilt or new carburetor or diesel injection system.

The preferred route for the majority of customers is replacing with a Land Rover 4.0 V8 as fitted to the US spec Defenders or one of the new GM crate motors (LT1 or LT4 which replaces the LS3 as used by so many other reputable installers).

Xerbera Automotive is well staffed to professionally install any drive train option chosen by a customer. We start the process by defining how your Defender will be used and then suggest a proper engine to your unique lifestyle.

We’ve successfully installed several different GM crate engines in our builds – LS3, LT1, LT4, LC9, LV3 to name a few. Additionally, for customers with a desire for greater torque and MPG, we also offer Diesel powered motors such as Cummins R2.8 or our own 3.0 V6Td crate motor paired with ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic transmission.

Any Defender built by Xerbera Automotive will have more than enough power to take you anywhere you wish and enough attitude to have fun anywhere in your adventures. All our Defenders are built to effortlessly take on anything that lies ahead in your adventures.

From a classic original factory Defender to a custom LT1 or LT4 powered SPECTRE 007 Edition we can create anything you require. If you need us to supply the base Defender we will happily support you with a Texas Registered fully legal imported D110 or D90 Defender. Our Signature LT4 Experience is available either completely or in pieces as part of a different package for the most discerning of customers.

With years of experience in managing a successful and one of the largest classic car restoration shops in Dallas Texas and as one of the only installers globally to shoehorn the new GM LT1 engine into a C3 Corvette (as well as numerous LS upgrades into the same platform) we are very well positioned to upgrade your Defender with just about any performance package you could desire. We believe Xerbera Automotive was the first Defender Restoration shop to have installed the new GM LT4 into a classic Defender. Of course the LT4 was developed as a demonstration of capability. We also use the LT1 Engine (The replacement for the older LS3 Unit) to give an equally wonderful experience in a more manageable package.

To complement our exterior and performance upgrades we have a vast range of suspension kits for the Defender.

We can advise and guide you on how to get the best out of your Defender and for your specific requirements, be it for city/highway use or off-road use.

With the proper suspension kit, it will be so much fun behind the wheel of your Defender and enhance the Defender’s behavior on the road.

Our kits utilize comfort springs, a selection of Bilstein, Terrafirma, Fox or Koni dampers and anti-rolls bars.

We also offer Fast Road suspensions by Bowler.

These upgrades transform handling through greatly reduced body roll and much improved damping, resulting in increased comfort.

Additionally, the lowering springs kits are available and will offer improved visual looks and handling for both the D90 and D110 models.

We install lift kits for customers who wish to heighten their Defenders for use with larger wheel and tire combination or off-road use.

BENEFITS

• Constant ride height
• Better drivability, increased stability and improved comfort
• Enhanced passenger comfort
• Less wear on tires and brakes
• Custom designed and manufactured specifically for the Land Rover Defender
• Raised to its maximum +50mm setting. It can also be lowered to -110mm with a number of pre-sets accessible from the remote control unit
• Controlled by a hand-set within the cab where you can adjust the ride height, select off road for more challenging surfaces or select car park to drop the vehicle to near its bump stomps for loading and passenger access.

We offer a vast range of exterior modifications and upgrades for Defenders. We have an endless list of options, enabling you to fully customize your Defender, be it for city/highway use or off-road.

Exterior aesthetics are usually top of the list when starting any customization. From wide body panels, wheels and bumper upgrades, to grille and facelift styling, to paint colors or LINE-X sprays, we can offer a truly custom solution to your vision, offering our expert advice and the highest quality products available on the market.

Xerbera Automotive provide you with a rare and rewarding opportunity, to own a vehicle that is truly focused and customized to your preferences .

All the bells and whistles on the outside? Why not get that interior matching… From different stitch patterns, different colors and designs – you come to us with an idea, we’ll make that happen for you.

The Defender interior can be transformed with a wide range of interior upgrades. Whether you fancy a set of bucket seats, a smaller and more manageable Momo racing steering wheel or a full custom designed luxury interior – we can help.

We can customize every part of a Defender interior, from seats and custom center console, to steering wheels and dashboards, to door cards and trims.

A custom tailored interior is always the final touch of any upgraded vehicle and it gives you the chance to put your personal touch and add a luxury feel to your Defender.

As our interiors are fully custom tailored to customer specifications, allowing you to choose every aspect from the colors, styles and patterns – we are able to offer further personalized touches such as company logos embroidery into seats, headrests or mats.

The options are endless! We have sourced the finest materials, and use some of the best craftsmen in the business to bring you unsurpassed quality.