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YOLO110

Member Since: 14 Feb 2015
Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK
Posts: 1642

Front bumper 'A' Bar...

Hi All,

Just seeking recommendations on where I can buy a front bumper 'A' bar please?

Looking for a black one that I can mount some spots on, so complete with those 'tags'.

I have had a look on the net of course but knowledge is a good thing!

Many thanks,

Peter.

YOLO... You Only Live Once...

28th Apr 2015 4:25pm

rallysteve

Member Since: 10 Feb 2014
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 2227

2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green

Flatdog ones are pretty good. The paint finish is good and there is plenty of room for big lamps on them! 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread

28th Apr 2015 4:40pm

nitram17

Member Since: 08 Jun 2014
Location: newcastle
Posts: 2261

Re: Front bumper 'A' Bar...

YOLO110 wrote:
Hi All,

Just seeking recommendations on where I can buy a front bumper 'A' bar please?

Looking for a black one that I can mount some spots on, so complete with those 'tags'.

I have had a look on the net of course but knowledge is a good thing!

Many thanks,

Peter.

Having caused a bit of a stir on here when i asked about the legality of non EU approved a bars( i wanted one) ..i plumped for the approved nudge bar from LR from dan at Duckworths ..........i did want some meaty metal a bar but following some research it appears that your driving a puma your choice of a bar is limited to the plastic very overpricewd nudge bar from LR or copies of!..........

One caveat and this is a very grey area and really needs to be tested but if you have a winch bumber and a a bar attached ( and a demonstratable need for such)you can get away with this................however i think the biggest hurdle to delving into this grey area is you insurer and if they are informed you may be ok (I say may).

I think many people drive Pumas with metal a bars attached and good luck to them they will only know the true meaning of the law if they have to claim and they are not insured properly.

For those driving pre pumas thay can fit what they like!as long they can get it insured!Pleae dont let this be another long discusion on the law and a bars as its been done before and no concrete conclusion was reached about the grey area of the law that some used to justify their position on both sides of the debate.

I will personally not comment again on this subject! as i have done my bit to warn a fellow member of potential problems with a bar choice!

Please ignore the above as i have just noticed your australian...i think your allowed to mount 20mm cannons on your defenders so a bit of metal at the front will be no bother!Are you not limited to aussie manufacturers given the cost of transport?

Last edited by nitram17 on 28th Apr 2015 5:32pm. Edited 1 time in total

28th Apr 2015 5:24pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

He's in Australia so he should be ok Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

28th Apr 2015 5:32pm

nitram17

Member Since: 08 Jun 2014
Location: newcastle
Posts: 2261

the time delay i was typing the edit than your post appeared!

28th Apr 2015 5:34pm

YOLO110

Member Since: 14 Feb 2015
Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK
Posts: 1642

mk1collector wrote:
He's in Australia so he should be ok

Well, I am here too! But the 'bar' would indeed be for OZ!

More stuff to go in the 'suitcase'!!!

In OZ, BullBars are all the rage... I don't really want to fit a 'BullBar'... I think they ruin the look of the Defender! So the 'A' bar would be perfect for Spot Lights that ARE very useful on really deserted roads at night!

Appreciate the replies!

Cheers,

Pete

YOLO... You Only Live Once...

28th Apr 2015 5:40pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

That's going to be one heavy suitcase on the next trip back

Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

28th Apr 2015 5:42pm

YOLO110

Member Since: 14 Feb 2015
Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK
Posts: 1642

My other half flies business class... so she takes the heavy stuff!

Emirates have great baggage allowances on the A380!

Seats and lights this time for her! And an 'A' bar would fit nicely in the large suitcase too!

YOLO... You Only Live Once...

28th Apr 2015 5:48pm

fixit

Member Since: 15 Mar 2012
Location: Sunny devon
Posts: 66

Hi when I done mine I bought the stainless steel one from rebel 4x4
At the time they had the parts flat pack and I'm luck enough to be able to tig weld so put it together myself.
It was as cheap as a black one and won't rust you could always spray the stainless one if you prefer black and it will last much better

30th Apr 2015 7:53am

tomatoes4all

Member Since: 15 Feb 2015
Location: NSW
Posts: 1

Hi YOLO,

Try Gumtree.au, there was an A-bar still available in Sydney last week.

Good luck, Cheers, Erik,

30th Apr 2015 8:33am

gilarion

Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
Posts: 5110

2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green

As far as I am aware it is perfectly legal to have an 'A' bar fitted, providing that you have driving or spotlights fitted to the 'A' bar as it then becomes a light bar. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1

30th Apr 2015 10:35am

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2665

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

I have the Flatdog one:

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No aircon on my truck - you would have to extend the mounts slightly with AC I think... Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

30th Apr 2015 10:37am

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

I have a standard A-Bar and if you know any fabricators it is easy to get spotlight brackets made to suit your lights that 'pick up' on the upper securing bolts or indeed brackets that will fit to any A-Bar if the fabricator is talented enough and has the tooling.

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Click image to enlarge If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

30th Apr 2015 12:04pm

nitram17

Member Since: 08 Jun 2014
Location: newcastle
Posts: 2261

gilarion wrote:
As far as I am aware it is perfectly legal to have an 'A' bar fitted, providing that you have driving or spotlights fitted to the 'A' bar as it then becomes a light bar.

Consider the can of worms opened!

30th Apr 2015 2:18pm

shaggydog

Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3347

1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue

To be honest I don't think you can go far wrong with the ARB style bar, they look fantastic on Australian Defenders and I'm not sure you can get a more solid bit of kit for your defender! Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter

30th Apr 2015 2:52pm

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