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thanks for the input. I might have to try that. I think I'll first make sure I trim any of the hanging plastic off. Then I'll adjust the springs (if they are already on their lowest point). If that's not enough, I may try just the one 2x6 I had before under the ramp where the tires drive up. If that doesn't work, I'll either bite the bullet on the battle armor or try the ramp you are talking about. I'll probably lean more towards the bracket lift as having higher clearance all the time can only help and then I won't have to carry around the wooden ramps. Do you have stock size tires? if not, does any calibration need to be done with the computer if someone were to go up slightly in size? For me that is a ways down the road, but thought I'd ask.

Thanks for the input. I just saw some discussion across the internet today about adjusting the stiffness of the springs. I may try that first. 2x6s under the ramp didn't help. I didn't think about putting them up on the deck. I did think about trying 2x4s under the ramp. I will hopefully have some time this evening to test a few things out. Rock sliders would be nice. I'm guessing they sit below the edge, which would require more clearance. The Battle armor bracket is on sale right now for 99.99. I wasn't sure if I should just jump on that or if I should mess with the springs first.

I will need tires as some point in the near future...another cost I don't have money for, but might try to go slightly bigger than stock just to help with clearance while loading and unloading. I'm currently scraping on the back edge of the trailer. I've been researching 2" lift brackets, but some say wheel spacers are needed in the back to keep the springs from rubbing on tires when compressed. I just read today that tightening the springs on the shocks can lift a little. Not sure what the best course of action would be.

Definitely want those. I have a half windshield that came on it. I'd like a folding one. Roof would be awesome. Out of my budget, so I'm researching DIY options now. by brother has a 2018 HD8 max. He made one out of black ABS plastic and u-bolted it on.

I have a 2019 HD8 max (xt?)...its the base model 2 row machine. I had to put my leaf springs of my trailer on top of the axle to get enough clearance for it to back up my driveway...now I have clearance issues loading and unloading the machine. It scrapes on the back edge of the trailer. It is a used machine from a rental place and there is some plastic that's hanging down that has been mangled from previous users. Its from where the plastic wraps around the edges and goes underneath where people enter and exit. I will cut that and that should help, but I don't like being so close and scraping. I tried a suggestion of putting 2x6 pieces under the gate to slightly change the angle. It wasn't enough. I was thinking of 2" lift brackets like the ones battle armor makes. I've read mixed statements about needs rear wheel spacers so the springs don't rub on the inside of the tires when compressed. I don't want to have to buy spacers too. I've read something today about just adjusting the shocks to raise it up slightly. I hadn't seen anyone say anything about that before. I'm looking for a general consensus on recommendations. I will use the machine mainly for hunting and family rides on mountain trails. My wife has taken it a couple times to pick up the kids from school (street riding, its street legal) just because its fun and new. I don't know there will be too much pavement riding overall though. So: should I go 2" brackets? Will I be find without spacers? I have stock tires...should I just replace with slightly bigger tires when they wear out? will that require any other adjustments or mods? Should I do something to the springs? What are your thoughts?

I've seen people talk about this and say that one that is needed is 1" of 1/4 fuel line. I've reached out to the people that posted about the tubing to find out what it is for. I haven't heard back. Any ideas?

I'm having a hard time finding those parts. Where did you order them from?

Hey guys. Just picked up a 2019 Defender Max HD8. It came from a rental place selling off machines at the end of the season. Needs some TLC and some mods. Pretty basic. Been looking at DIY roof options as I don't have the money to spend on the nice stuff. Just wondering what other mods are recommended to get started.

also curious if you have this still

what was the rough cost for materials?

Thanks so much. With nothing to reference as a good example I was pretty worried. I want to learn this machine as I have others in the past. I appreciate the help

Hi guys...new defender owner here. Not of a new defender, but the defender is new to me. Just picked the machine up from a rental place selling off machines at the end of the season. My brother bought one from them a couple years ago and had a great experience so i decided to give it a try. So far, not so good. It's a 2019 hd8 max. Due to covid and people not traveling, they've ventured to the outdoors and the place said their machines had 2 seasons worth of use just this summer. It's been used for sure. Found a bent tie rod that has created a number of other issues. My big question is about things that seem out of place in the back. I cant find a good picture online of how things are supposed to look but I see a lot of zip ties. There is a black hose above the airbox not connected to anything. Looks warped too. See pic. Also found tubing behind it that looks like it's supposed to be sitting in grooves but is zip tied and one tube dangling with a connector and a tube nearly just dangling. (See pic) do these connect together? What do they go to? Should I be worried the machines been running like this? I'm concerned there are likely other problems I dont even know about or know what to look for as this is the first time I'm seeing it and dont know what its actually supposed to look like.