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| Snowy90 Member Since: 23 Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 482   
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Also a few pics from the rear suspension
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11th Mar 2015 12:53pm |
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| Jimbob Member Since: 17 Mar 2011 Location: Gower Posts: 68  
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For some reason you don't have them your correct, they should look like this:
Click image to enlarge Although not orange as these are aftermarket uprated ones but Orange makes them clearer for you to see in this instance 😊👍 They bolt to those large flat plates you can see in your picture on the chassis rails 2009 Defender County Hard Top (gone 😞) 1990 200tdi defender off roader 2015 Defender XS Hard Top (awaiting delivery 😄) |
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11th Mar 2015 12:58pm |
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| Snowy90 Member Since: 23 Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 482
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Hmmm yep mine are missing alright thanks for the picture that's very clear.
certainly on the front I just have empty brackets.Did your upgrade kit come with bushes clips and drop link? |
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11th Mar 2015 1:15pm |
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| Jimbob Member Since: 17 Mar 2011 Location: Gower Posts: 68
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You do on the rear too you can see them they are at a different angle to the front ones up by the fuel tank (can just see them at the top of your last but one photo) and come down to the two empty tabs on the back of the axle, sorry that's just an image off google not my defender unfortunately but I believe the website was called xtreme 4x4 that sold that kit if you want to look and see what it comes with
 2009 Defender County Hard Top (gone 😞)
1990 200tdi defender off roader 2015 Defender XS Hard Top (awaiting delivery 😄) |
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11th Mar 2015 1:21pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17367 
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County spec didn't specifically include ARBs - my County-spec 2007 double cab doesn't have them.
I am not sure if it is/was the model type or the spec level which determined whether or not they were fitted. I think that the vehicles which are essentially more "commercial" don't have them (pickups, hardtops, double cabs) whilst those which are more passenger-vehicle-like do have them (station wagons). I am sure that someone with the answer will be along. Retrofitting ARBs is easy under normal circumstances. |
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11th Mar 2015 1:27pm |
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| Snowy90 Member Since: 23 Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 482
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Sorry are you saying you can see the rears? Just looked at the extreme website
Click image to enlarge mine has the empty brackets on the axle but its not clear where they attach below/beside the fuel tank. Either way looks like I need to get some! |
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11th Mar 2015 1:32pm |
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| Snowy90 Member Since: 23 Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 482
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Thanks Blackwolf, I suspect being a RAF county it was paired right back to what was essential it looks like it has the bracket but none of the hoops or drop links
So at least it looks like they haven't been removed. Will need to track down the parts it would be good to fit an upgraded bar rather than standard |
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11th Mar 2015 1:39pm |
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| derbywill Member Since: 25 Mar 2010 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 556  
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I don't think you got arb's unless it's an XS that came standard with alloys or specced alloy wheels, strange that the alloy wheel option also came with ARB's
Regards Will 2005 90 XS 1954 86'' Series 1 tilt 1968 88” 2A 200tdi 2002 110 Hardtop |
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11th Mar 2015 7:17pm |
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| apt100 Member Since: 05 Mar 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1547 
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Click image to enlarge Ah..that makes sense now. Browsing the brochure recently I had noticed that the Style Pack includes ARB as well as alloys. This was the only place i noticed any mention of ARB and wondered why it came with a "style" package rather than "performance" or "safety" etc. Interestingly the Style pack is not an option on the SW - so this means the current SW base model already has ARB (even with steel wheels) or the ARB is included when upgrading to alloys but the brochure doesn't mention it? |
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11th Mar 2015 7:48pm |
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| barbel jim Member Since: 12 Dec 2012 Location: Northants Posts: 1423 
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Just fitting standard roll bars will be a BIG improvement !!! I bought mine from a fellow forum member for a few , Once fitted didn't see the need for anything more. Standard rears are easily available, and they are advertised on here regulary. Put up a Wanted thread, I'm sure someone will oblige you
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11th Mar 2015 7:57pm |
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| Fifth Horseman Member Since: 08 Mar 2011 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 322 
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That may be correct re the "commercial" variants, my old '07 XS double cab didn't have them either. |
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11th Mar 2015 8:34pm |
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| NickH Member Since: 01 Nov 2014 Location: Halifax Posts: 204 
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The picture of the rear orange arb shows it fitted wrongly.
The knuckles on the rear axle are the wrong way up, they are hanging below the axle and need rotating......just in case you are intrested......never mind......I will get my coat  2003 Td5 90
2013 sport hse 2012 700 raptor quad 2012 siromer 4x4 tractor |
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11th Mar 2015 8:44pm |
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| YOLO110 Member Since: 14 Feb 2015 Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK Posts: 1642 
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... but if you are doing a lot of off-roading, having the ARB's off does give you better axle articulation. YOLO... You Only Live Once...
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11th Mar 2015 9:42pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Something must have changed later then as my MY13 XS double cab (with HD steel wheels) does have then front & rear, and I didn't especially spec them. Included on Build Configuration Sheet as: Anti Roll Bars : Front & Rear Anti-Roll Bar [027BD] |
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12th Mar 2015 11:47am |
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