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familymad



Member Since: 13 Dec 2011
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 2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
LR soft A Bar
I am looking around for one of these and just wondering about spec. The genuine A bar, is it air con specific or just winch specific? Also, would one from a TD5 fit a TDCI?

Cheers 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI
Post #263472 3rd Sep 2013 6:14pm
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JeremyJ



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We always put winch ones on the demos, they don't have the lower bar and are better looking than the non-winch, in my opinion!
Post #263475 3rd Sep 2013 6:19pm
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ericvv



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Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Agree with Jeremy. My dealer did the same thing when I bought the SVX new and wanted a A-bar from the start. I had no idea there were winch and non winch versions at that time.. You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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Post #263477 3rd Sep 2013 6:21pm
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familymad



Member Since: 13 Dec 2011
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 2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
Ahhh, I see that now and agree. You are not just average but good or even very good ..... Whistle 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI
Post #263478 3rd Sep 2013 6:23pm
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dondiddy



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Scotland 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi ST Nato Green
Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong but I believe that the latest A bars from Land Rover no longer have the bottom bar for the spotlights regardless of whether it is the winch or non winch version. The difference(other than the price!) is the fact that the winch version is cutaway at the back to clear the shaped part on the bumper for the winch mounting. Also worth of note that the winch version is only guaranteed to fit the genuine Land Rover winch bumper. If you have an aftermarket bumper then the A bar might not fit. I had one recently but sold it on as I decided that I wanted a steel A bar instead. Smile
Post #263483 3rd Sep 2013 6:37pm
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dondiddy



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Scotland 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi ST Nato Green
Duplicate post for some reason! Not able to delete so i`ve changed it! Sold my almost £500 Soft A bar and bought A S/H Nudge bar from Ebay for £20. Cut the ends off which left me with the A bit. Got it galvanised and powder coated along with a genuine winch bumper all for £150.Very pleased with the results but again have heard so many differing stories about whats legal and whats not. Perhaps a forum sponsor who sells them might have an idea about legality! Smile

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Post #263484 3rd Sep 2013 6:37pm
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gprich



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Wales 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
Anyone know what the law states about A bars now? I've been told so many conflicting stories re: Steel is only allowed upto a certain date of vehicle / they are not allowed at all unless you can prove why you need one etc etc etc.... Question
Post #263491 3rd Sep 2013 6:53pm
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ericvv



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Post #263501 3rd Sep 2013 7:02pm
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Johnnyb0



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Hello, just read this thread, I have a genuine LR A bar fitted to my Not new to me (second hand lol) 90. What' the difference between Air Con and non Air Con A bars?

Thanks, Johnnyb0
Post #283391 18th Nov 2013 11:33pm
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