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FITTING NEW DEFENDER STEERING WHEEL BOSS & OPTIMILL SWIVEL LOCK... STOP THIEVES!

Rob The Defender

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Owning a Land Rover Defender there's always that worry of where to park your DEFENDER and where to leave it.... will it be there when you get back As you know So many of them do get stolen! So that in mind I thought what can I do to make my Defender just that little bit more secure right ok... Let's fit a new steering wheel boss and a swivel lock from Optimill

I've been waiting to fit this for some time and I can say I'm very happy with the Result...

As you know if you've been watching any of my videos On my YouTube channel I do like optimal products as I have got quite a few Different Accessories Fitted to my Defender from Optimill so it made sense to get one of these kits

Optimill Swivel Lock for the Land Rover Defender – a pinnacle of security and style. Designed to fit seamlessly over an Optimill Quick Release Boss, this lock is an essential upgrade for any Defender owner prioritising security of their pride and joy!

• Exceptional Security: High-security anti-pick lock, unique to Optimill.
• British Engineering: Manufactured in the UK from premium billet aluminium

To find out more Visit Optimill
www.optimill-uk.com

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20 Comments

@AapVanDieKaap 2 years ago

That's nice and secure. Without the cap you could use a vice grip to steer. That's what thieves in South Africa do. I had a mate who's car was stolen so many times that he used to take the spark plugs out at night.

@davidandrewmitchell5590 2 years ago (edited)

One of the best modifications you can do, I've the same set up. Nice job

@kev5011 2 years ago

Nice set up, Rob. Excellent video ! I have the same, and I use it all the time.

@overlandready 2 years ago

On initial inspection of the Optimill "swivel lock", it appears really easy to bypass, it's 3-4 grinder cuts and you can bypass it. So that would be about 3-4 minutes, yes it will slow a thief, but that's in reality it. slow, by about 4 minutes. Also to consider, the removable steering wheel is not road legal in the UK, as it can be removed while the vehicle is in motion - that makes it insecure. If it were to have a lock to it, then it would be able to be type approved, it's not so again, cannot be legal on UK roads. TA is required for any vehicle after 98.

@K2AAB 1 year ago

Great vid, just fitted mine. Also ordered a MOMO from optimill. The wheel came with leaflet on how to check if your wheel is genuine, basically it has a NFR tag inserted in the wheel you can read with your phone.

@2702simmo 2 years ago

Another good video
Looks a good bit of kit that

@Jabber-ig3iw 2 years ago

I’ve found optimil stuff a bit hit and miss, their door handles are complete garbage, but the quick release boss and swivel lock are great.

@jaywhite2759 2 years ago

Just fitted one to mine 👍

@2702simmo 1 year ago

Just got mine today so watched this again to help with fitting 👍

@jonnysnakes5417 2 years ago

Nice vid
Does the wheel end up closer to you or does a wheel with no dish kinda cancel that out (besides it being a smaller wheel)

@TriumphT100T 1 year ago

Should be well made for the price… : )

@marcusp905 1 year ago

Just got one in post this morning 🌄 fitting in the min 😅

@superkahuna 1 year ago

Hey rob, could you upload the links! Bdw what are the platinum parts on the sidelights commands, custom parts?

@YT-hv3ln 2 years ago

People can cut keys off a photo of the keys FYI

@richardoldham6756 2 years ago

Nice video Rob.
I did the same about six months ago and am well chuffed.
Only one problem.... getting the dammed steering wheel off! On an 18 Yr old 90 I've had from new, I knew it hadn't been off😂
Another great product from Optimil.... they really are the Dog's bo##ocks!