Felix Posted May 30, 2020 Member ID: 453 Content Count: 22 Reputation: 0 Joined: 05/22/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 3, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I have a 2020 defender crew max xt and cannot figure out how to open the front hood to the tool kit. Salesman showed me everything but how to open it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted May 31, 2020 Member ID: 274 Content Count: 639 Reputation: 112 Joined: 11/22/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 12 Share Posted May 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Felix said: I have a 2020 defender crew max xt and cannot figure out how to open the front hood to the tool kit. Salesman showed me everything but how to open it You will need to tug fairly FIRMLY on both corners of the hood forward.... get some silicone and lube the little rubber grommets that hold it in place then flip until it clicks up... took me a bit to figure out also.... Hopefully that helps... I see you decided on the XT... Love mine... Bear is a two door... But thats all I need... For now anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted May 31, 2020 Member ID: 274 Content Count: 639 Reputation: 112 Joined: 11/22/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 12 Share Posted May 31, 2020 But know this.... That CHEESY little rubber snubber is gonna dry out and crack within' a year.... Put your WAHAA JOKE tool kit somewhere else. I put mine in with my winch gear ammo box along with other tools... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hkb82 Posted May 31, 2020 Member ID: 166 Content Count: 171 Reputation: 41 Joined: 06/18/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 30, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2020 My rubber also has dried out pretty bad and looks like she is going to blow. I think the kit would probably stay there regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted May 31, 2020 Member ID: 274 Content Count: 639 Reputation: 112 Joined: 11/22/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 12 Share Posted May 31, 2020 3 hours ago, Hkb82 said: My rubber also has dried out pretty bad and looks like she is going to blow. I think the kit would probably stay there regardless Not where I take Bear... Besides, I like having ALL my tools in one spot and I'm pretty sure the rest of my tools (snatch blocks, turn buckles, jack, and real hand tools) won't fit under the hood. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hkb82 Posted May 31, 2020 Member ID: 166 Content Count: 171 Reputation: 41 Joined: 06/18/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 30, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2020 9 hours ago, A hunt 2 remember said: Not where I take Bear... Besides, I like having ALL my tools in one spot and I'm pretty sure the rest of my tools (snatch blocks, turn buckles, jack, and real hand tools) won't fit under the hood. 😉 I don’t ever use the tool kits that come with these things but I’m sure when the band breaks I could wrap a rag or towel around it and it would stay put. I have that plus the winch controller in front hood compartment that’s it. I’ve also had my defender in some pretty crazy places but nothing so violent that it would shake that loose. Guess it’s in the driving😉 I also carry my REAL tools and winching stuff in a truck box I made to fit it the defenders box slots. Works great plus water proof unless you go right under and it also locks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 31, 2020 Member ID: 232 Content Count: 50 Reputation: 5 Joined: 10/05/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 25, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2020 That side box is a great idea. I like that mount you built. Does it just lift up and out when you want to use your full bed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hkb82 Posted May 31, 2020 Member ID: 166 Content Count: 171 Reputation: 41 Joined: 06/18/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 30, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Yup lifts out no probs depending on what’s inside. I was going to secure it also from the inside so when it’s locked you can’t just lift it off but I take it on and off often and just didn’t want to add another step. Besides if a thief wants in bad enough they’ll just break in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted May 31, 2020 Member ID: 453 Content Count: 22 Reputation: 0 Joined: 05/22/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 19 hours ago, A hunt 2 remember said: You will need to tug fairly FIRMLY on both corners of the hood forward.... get some silicone and lube the little rubber grommets that hold it in place then flip until it clicks up... took me a bit to figure out also.... Hopefully that helps... I see you decided on the XT... Love mine... Bear is a two door... But thats all I need... For now anyway... Thanks for all the good info you’ve been giving me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted May 31, 2020 Member ID: 274 Content Count: 639 Reputation: 112 Joined: 11/22/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 12 Share Posted May 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Felix said: Thanks for all the good info you’ve been giving me. Just hookin' a brutha up!! The only dumb question is a question not asked!! If you need anything!!! I'll do my best to help!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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