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| Orangesofa Member Since: 10 Oct 2014 Location: Somerset Posts: 214   
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So having owned a 90 without ARBs for nearly 3 years I have decided that the road manners need to be improved just a little. I am not looking for a fast road car nor am I looking to compromise the off road capabilities - I just need it to not hit the bump stops (resulting in occasional oversteer) on two corners in my daily commute.
I'd appreciate the thoughts of other members on the following:
I see you can buy kits which include all the parts you need but they call-out that if you vehicle has never had bars fitted, there are other parts needed. What are these parts and how complex is the addition of the brackets to enable an ARB to be fitted? Thoughts and experiences much appreciated. Phil |
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14th May 2017 8:02am |
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| pj2106 Member Since: 20 Dec 2012 Location: Huntingdon AKA The Shire Posts: 1500 
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I did this to my td5 90 2 years ago and it made a huge improvement
I brought a set of take off standard roll bars of ebay I brought new droplinks and mounting brackets Took me about an hour to fit Standard rear and front are enough but make sure you fit both not just rear otherwise can make vehicle unstable in corners Trust me it's not a fun feeling 🙄🙄 Let me know if you need a hand with a link to parts and I'll try and find them for you Hope this helps PJ 2008 110 2.4 XS Utility (Hagrid) 2002 90 TD5 Hardtop (Sully) Sold 1998 300TDi D1 (Billy) Sold |
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14th May 2017 8:28am |
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If you were looking at a go cart then yes upgrade the back, but I'd be lowering it as well. I run standard with Bilsteins which is more than enough 
You will need the body mounting clamps and droplinks, (x4)| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2270 
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If you don't have the brackets on your axles you will need to buy them from someone like YRM and weld them on.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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14th May 2017 11:50am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17544 
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 How fast do you drive? |
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15th May 2017 11:28am |
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| steve_c3 Member Since: 30 Apr 2015 Location: Hants Posts: 173 
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I'm not sure how close it compares with the handling being a 110 but i fitted ARBs to my TD5 and it helped the road holding and got rid of a lot of the body roll too. I just got a set of new take offs and all the fixing holes were in place. I've got a bit of extra weight up top from the roll cage which didn't help the body roll beforehand but it certainly sits better on the road now.
When you say its hitting the bump stops, mine thumps a bit with a some steering wheel wobble if I catch a certain pot hole going round a corner on the way home from work but its just the play in the steering box! Another round to it! This is a pic taken last year with them fitted and there was still a surprising amount of articulation.  Click image to enlarge 2002 Defender 110 CSW TD5 |
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15th May 2017 1:51pm |
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| Orangesofa Member Since: 10 Oct 2014 Location: Somerset Posts: 214
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The one corner is tree shrouded, gets silt washed onto it and is negative camber so a pretty nasty combination. I go around it at 25mph but try it at 30 and things begin to twitch in both me and the Rover.... Phil |
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16th May 2017 9:29pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3787  
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"Silt/Negative Camber"?...In a Defender, I'd be careful on that combination, no matter WHAT suspension I had!
Pickles. |
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16th May 2017 10:31pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5224
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admit it fella, you are after a bit tripod action 
joke a side, I am looking to do the same, the 90 can be a bit unsettled with the wind on the A19. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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17th May 2017 3:53pm |
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| Orangesofa Member Since: 10 Oct 2014 Location: Somerset Posts: 214
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The latest...
Bought front and rear take-off ARBs from a 2014 Defender and fitted them on Monday. What a transformation! Thanks for the advice - feels a lot safer on my commute. Phil |
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31st May 2017 8:46am |
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| huffhuff Member Since: 05 May 2016 Location: Home Counties Posts: 379 
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Looking to do the same... where are people buying the new take-offs? (sorry to semi-hijack the thread)
Ta TD5 Defender 90 Discovery 3 HSE |
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31st May 2017 9:04am |
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| Orangesofa Member Since: 10 Oct 2014 Location: Somerset Posts: 214
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eBay Phil
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31st May 2017 9:08am |
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| huffhuff Member Since: 05 May 2016 Location: Home Counties Posts: 379
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Ta - will go ebaying now
 TD5 Defender 90
Discovery 3 HSE |
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31st May 2017 11:05am |
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