XLifter Accessories
On this page we would like to offer and share all types of handy accessories that will improve your user experience with the XLifter unit.
We will be expanding on our selection with time, for now, please enjoy some 3D printing models for mounting brackets! Let us know, what you think.
Mounting brackets
We have looked for the most common places for the unit and below are listed 3D models for mounting brackets we thought were practical. The basic idea is to create free (kind of the open source) 3D models, so anyone can 3D print them.
Feel free to 3D print and test it. We would love to hear your feedback on these options, please share your experience or please suggest improvements by sending an email to info@xlifter.com or post a comment on our Facebook!
Defender L663 – Dashboard Bracket
This bracket mounts the XLifter controller on the dashboard, between the steering wheel and the infotainment display. It’s a clean and minimal solution that keeps the controller close to the driver, without obstructing the screen or any controls.
The bracket is inserted behind the dashboard padding and held securely by friction — no drilling, gluing, or taping required. It follows the geometry of the display surround, keeping the controller perfectly vertical and aligned.
Power can be sourced by tapping wires underneath the USB charging port on the opposite side of the infotainment display. Please see the installation manual for details regarding hard wiring 12V. You may also check the complete Dashboard mounting kit in the Xlifter eshop.
Printing: 3D print is simple, with no catches or difficulties. Any 3D printer should print this. Print on the side. The suggested material is PETG; PLA may not withstand summer temperatures.
Discovery 5 (L462) – Center Stack Bracket
This bracket places the Xlifter controller directly below the climate control panel in the Discovery 5, mounted into the side wall of the center stack compartment. The location is ideal for quick access while keeping the controller discreetly positioned and easy to read from the driver’s seat.
The bracket is secured on the side wall with thin double-sided tape. The lower section holds well against the rubber mat in the compartment. Despite the tight fit in the storage area, the controller does not obstruct the climate box doors — thanks to careful tuning of the depth and tilt angle. Power can be conveniently sourced from the 12V socket located within the center console box.
Printing: 3D print should be simple. Bracket must be printed upside-down. There will be some bridging, you may want to tune the settings. The model consists of two parts: two small spacers must be inserted into the main body. The suggested material is PETG; PLA may not withstand summer temperatures.
Discovery 5 (L462) – Center Console Bracket
A sleek and accessible mounting option for your Xlifter controller — this bracket places it just beside the electronic handbrake button, perfectly aligned with the edge of the center console. It sits low, looks clean, and feels integrated into the original interior design.
The controller is mounted using 0.5 mm double-sided tape or Velcro on a flat platform that fills the surrounding recess precisely. The 12V socket is located inside the center console box, so the power cable can be routed discreetly right into it — resulting in a clean and nearly invisible install.
Printing: 3D print is simple, with no catches or difficulties. Any 3D printer should print this. Print upside down. The model consists of two parts: two small spacers must be inserted into the main body. The suggested material is PETG; PLA may not withstand summer temperatures.
Discovery 5 L462 Cigarette lighter socket plug Bracket
This bracket replaces the back half of the Xlifter controller and integrates directly into the 12V socket in your Discovery 5 — located just beneath the center stack with climate controls. It’s a tidy, practical spot, and this design makes it even cleaner.
The angle and placement of this bracket were carefully tuned to ensure the upper center panel can still fully open — including access to the small storage box behind it. The controller remains readable, accessible, and doesn’t block any function of the dash. Functionally, it solves three problems at once: holds the controller securely, provides power directly through the socket and hides the wiring completely
Printing: This is an advanced print — set the layer height to 0.1 mm for best results in the threaded area. Print upside down. The model consists of two parts: a small spacer that must be inserted into the main body. Enabling support for the inner section is likely necessary. PETG is the recommended material for strength and heat resistance.
Installation: As this is a full backside replacement including power, you need to take a few additional steps. The procedure is the same as for the other cigarette lighter plugs, please study Discovery 3 on this page. . You need to disconnect the power cable, push it true a printed bracket, fold or shorten the cable and screw it all together.
Range Rover Sport L494 – Center Console Box Spacer
This spacer is designed to hold the Xlifter controller inside the center console storage box — right above the 12V socket. It’s a minimalistic drop-in support, not a full enclosure, but it keeps the controller steady and well-positioned for use.
The bottom of the spacer is inclined at 8°, which levels the controller so that its top surface sits flat — making the display easy to read and operate even inside the sloped console box. The lid can still be closed, keeping the controller fully hidden and protected when not in use — ideal for a stealthy, clean interior look.
The spacer fits snugly between the walls of the console and allows the cable to drop directly into the socket beneath, without tension or twisting. It’s also a good idea to tap the 12V power from the adjacent socket inside the console box, allowing for a clean, hidden installation with no visible wiring.
Printing: 3D print is simple, with no catches or difficulties. Any 3D printer should print this. The suggested material is PETG; PLA may not withstand summer temperatures.
Range Rover Sport L494 – Center Console Bracket
This bracket mounts the Xlifter controller just next to the electronic handbrake button — a clean and ergonomic spot right in front of the center console compartment, where is also 12V socket. It’s low-profile, perfectly angled for visibility, and feels like it belongs there from the factory.
Printing: 3D print should be simple. Bracket must be printed upside-down. There will be some bridging, you may want to tune the settings. The suggested material is PETG; PLA may not withstand summer temperatures. The “Pancer-Grey” is suggested color as it matches dashboard color, but choice is yours. Don’t forget to print 2 pieces of “part B” and insert them into protrusions in main part.
🛠️ Installation tip:
Clean the surface with alcohol before applying tape to ensure long-term adhesion. The bracket is designed for 0.5mm thin double sided tape.
Range Rover L405 & RR Sport L494 Dashboard bracket
This bracket is designed to mount the Xlifter controller on the dashboard next to the central screen — a clean and visible location that feels OEM and keeps the controller within easy reach. The bracket is shaped to match the dashboard’s curved profile. It mounts using 0.5mm thick double-sided tape, making the install quick and non-invasive. The result is a firm hold, tidy cable routing, and a look that blends right into the interior.
Printing: 3D print is simple, with no catches or difficulties. Any 3D printer should print this. The suggested material is PETG; PLA may not withstand summer temperatures. The “Pancer-Grey” is suggested color as it matches dashboard color, but choice is yours. Don’t forget to print 2 pieces of “part B” and insert them into protrusions in main part.
🛠️ Installation tip:
Before sticking, clean the surface with alcohol to ensure maximum adhesion. Cable can be routed underneath or alongside the bracket, depending on your setup.
Range Rover L405 Cigarette lighter socket plug
This is a “bracket” for after-facelift Discovery 4. Two cigarette lighter plugs are nicely located right next to original air suspension and terrain response controls, making it absolutely logical fitting place! The bracket is a full controller backside replacement with an integrated power plug. It will fix the controller in place, delivers the power, and eliminates ugly wiring at once.
Printing: This is a bit more advanced print – It is crucial to set the layer step to 0.1 mm for the thread area. Print upside down, as in pictures. There are two model parts, the small spacer needs to be inserted into the big one. Enabling support for inner part will be probably necessary. PETG is the favorite material.
Installation: As this is a full backside replacement including power, you need to take a few additional steps. The procedure is the same as for the “Discovery 3 or 4, please check it there. You need to disconnect the power cable, push it true a printed bracket, and screw it all together. The power cable should fold inside the connector.
Discovery 4 (LR4) “dashboard” bracket
Same as in Discovery 3, this location is one of the favorites for most – cozy space next to the steering wheel. Many XLifters are mounted here – just firmly squeezed in. The bracket carefully follows the dash curvature and is designed to “snap in”.
The small downwards pointing flaps hold the bottom, the top is held by the dash itself. Mind the RHD/LHD version – flaps are different!. The upper half part of the rectangular cut is for velcro or double-sided tape, but that is not really necessary – XLifter holds well by the dash – just push it into the place.
Printing: 3D print should be simple. The model needs to be side-oriented, with cable-cutouts facing up. Support is required. When printed, cut off two small supporting bridges. The suggested material is PETG.
Discovery 4 (LR4) “Key box” bracket
The “key box” placed next to the gear shift knob/stick is an excellent spot. Some people have the XLifter controller just there. The 12V plug is right next, making potential hard-wiring of the power wire easy. The bracket fills a whole “key box” around the edges, no small stuff falling beneath anymore. And there is a slot for 2 coins 😉
There are left and right versions of this bracket. The bracket “foot” height is about 2 centimeters, making the controller top surface align with the console (so the bracket is about 1 cm buried). The final result is a clean-looking and tidy install.
There are 2 options. You can do a base only – replace only the backside part of the controller’s case. Alternatively, you can also print the cover part and replace the whole controller case. In either variant, the bracket is designed to align the top plane of the controller with the rest of the vehicle console. Both look very nice, the final choice is up to you.
Printing: 3D print is simple. The base is a two parts model. Print the main part upside down as in pictures. The model is designed to be printed without any support. When printed, remove the red supporting ring (small pliers will do) from the main part. Place the small part – blue in the picture – into the main one, is it a controller circuit board. The cover is one part model, print it upside down. PETG is my favorite material.
Installation: This is a “full backside” bracket, designed to replace the controller’s backside (base variant) or full case replacement (the base + cover variant). Unscrew 4 screws, remove the backside (or whole case), push the power plug through the bracket’s hole and screw the controller directly on the base part or insert the controller into the base+cover and screw it all together. Finally, it is optimal to have the 12V power cable hard-wired under the console – check the oval bracket and Mark’s install video!
Discovery 4 (LR4) “Oval box” bracket
First-generation of D4 – all of them have them. The almost ideal space for the Xlifter controller, just next to the terrain response knob, right? Xlifter fits there nicely holding by its corners, but would not be nice having a sleek bracket? This 3D model creates a beautiful enclosure while keeping its simplicity.
This “bracket” is the full controller box replacement. You need to open the original controller box (4 screws) and move the whole circuit board to the printed box. The new enclosure just fits into the oval box at the center console. No screws, no velcro. It just holds. And the power cable can be routed beneath down thru the console and hardwired eventually, making the installation flawless.
Printing: 3D print is simple, of course, printed upside-down – the top side facing the printing plate. An excellent surface look can be achieved using the powder-coated Prusa printer plates. The suggested material is PETG.
Installing: Update on hard-wiring the power cable: Well-known traveler and explorer Mark Wallas aka Shifty Drifty made an excellent installation video. Make sure to check it out!! Thank you, Mark!
Discovery 4 (LR4) Cigarette lighter socket plug
This is a “bracket” for after-facelift Discovery 4. Two cigarette lighter plugs are nicely located right next to original air suspension and terrain response controls, making it absolutely logical fitting place! The bracket is a full controller backside replacement with an integrated power plug. It will fix the controller in place, delivers the power, and eliminates ugly wiring at once.
Printing: This is a bit more advanced print – It is crucial to set the layer step to 0.1 mm for the thread area. Print upside down, as in pictures. There are two model parts, the small spacer needs to be inserted into the big one. The red support ring must be removed (any small plyers will do). There are 2 versions of XLifter cigarette plugs – 16 and 17mm thread – measure yours and select the appropriate model. PETG is the favorite material.
Installation: As this is a full backside replacement including power, you need to take a few additional steps. The procedure is the same as for the “Discovery 3 Cigarette lighter socket plug”, please check it there. You need to disconnect the power cable, push it true a printed bracket, and screw it all together. The power cable should fold inside the connector, no shortening/resoldering should be necessary.
Discovery 3 (LR3) “dashboard” bracket
This location is probably the favorite for most of the users – cozy space next to the steering wheel. We saw many XLifters mounted there – just held in place by Velcro – not ideal, little wobbly at least. The bracket carefully follows the dash curvature and should just snap in into the place.
The bracket is designed to “snap in”. The small downwards pointing “wings” hold the bottom, while the top is held by the dash itself. Mind the RHD/LHD version – wings are different!. The rectangular cut is for velcro or double-sided tape. Alternatively, you can screw the 4 XLifter controller screws thru the bracket.
Printing: 3D print should be simple for this one too. The model needs to be side-oriented. Place the thicker wing side to the printing bed. Supports are not required. When printed, cut off the small supporting bridge. The suggested material is PETG.
Discovery 3 (LR3) “hand brake” bracket
This piece in the mounting brackets series is a simple frame fitted next to the D3 handbrake handle. It is a very simple design – easy to print, easy to install.
The bracket just goes on top of the original enclosure. The two rectangular cuts in the middle are for double-sided tape or velcro, which will hold all in place nicely. A small drop of glue is an alternative – feel free to experiment. And if you hard-wire the power below the central console, you’ll get a nice clean install.
Printing: 3D print is simple, with no catches or difficulties. Any 3D printer should print this. The suggested material is PETG; PLA may not withstand summer temperatures.
Discovery 3 (LR3) Cigarette lighter socket plug
This is a whole Xlifter controller case back side replacement, with an integrated power plug. The beauty of this bulky-looking thing is that it solves 3 problems at once – holds the controller in place, delivers the power, and eliminates ugly wiring.
Printing: It is crucial to set the layer step to 0.1 mm for the thread area. It is not necessary for a whole print, the thread area is just fine. If your slicer does not supports variable layers height, print the whole thing in 0.1 mm. Print without support is possible and preferred. There are two model parts, the small spacer needs to be inserted into the big one. Finally, there are 2 versions of XLifter cigarette plugs – 16 and 17mm thread – measure yours and select the appropriate model. PETG is the favorite material.
Installation: When printed, there are few more steps:
- Remove the controller backside (undo 4 screws).
- Disconnect the power cable. You will need small pliers and a pen. Push the connector pin and simultaneously pull out the wire. Keep toggling between wires, pull each one a few millimeters, until disconnected.
- Maneuver the cable out from the controller circuit board.
- Unscrew the top of the original 12V plug, remove the round plastic sleeve from the cable. Just keep the top pin (+ pole) and metal contact (- pole).
- Pull the disconnected end of the cable via the printed backside. Place the metal contact inside the “neck” part, and screw on the top pin (+ pole).
- Fold the cable into the backside connector cavity. Screw it all together with 4 screws from step 1.