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grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4785

Nice one, I'm still pleased with the sumo bars on mine 5 years on

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26th Jan 2019 11:00pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17374

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

No trouble getting the drop arm off, I take it?

Mine so far has resisted the might of an SP puller and several attempts, next time I'll be using a cheapo puller to see if it does better !

27th Jan 2019 9:17am

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4785

If in doubt, use a bigger hammer

27th Jan 2019 9:20am

Roy5695

Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 1123

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Indus Silver

blackwolf wrote:
No trouble getting the drop arm off, I take it?

Mine so far has resisted the might of an SP puller and several attempts, next time I'll be using a cheapo puller to see if it does better !

First time with the laser puller from Bearmach. I did soak the splines every day with penetrating fluid for a week.

I’ll pm you. 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html

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Roy

27th Jan 2019 10:42am

Adam17

Member Since: 15 May 2018
Location: Within Bedfordshire
Posts: 1193

Roy5695 wrote:
Sumo bars on initial thoughts are that the steering has a much better feel, no backlash from the wheels when going over potholes and man hole covers. This makes for a nice vibration free steering wheel.

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Certainly looks the part!
Let us know if it reduces the feedback from the road. I understand it reduces the vibration.. But does it take away the feeling from the road? (sorry if it makes no sense... its making no sense reading it back to myself lol... I just cant find the words for the question) Regards
Adam

Loving The Duchess
The Defender 110 TD5 XS

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27th Jan 2019 11:11am

Roy5695

Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 1123

I know what you’re saying, and yes I think it does. The steering wheel is steady and not vibrating as going along. Although this could be more the damper than the bars but I reckon the extra thickness helps to reduce the flex in steering components. 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html

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Roy

27th Jan 2019 11:55am

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4785

I think it greatly enhances the feel.

As they're more solid they'll flex less so transmit more feel. It takes some getting used to but the feel is definitely more predictable and enhanced as you're not feeling it through the flex.

Also it's nice not getting after wobble over potholes etc

27th Jan 2019 12:13pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4785

Thought I'd add I have the identical setup to Roy.

Sumo bars, Disco drop arm and Bilstein damper

27th Jan 2019 12:14pm

Adam17

Member Since: 15 May 2018
Location: Within Bedfordshire
Posts: 1193

Nice, thanks guys. Regards
Adam

Loving The Duchess
The Defender 110 TD5 XS

My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html

27th Jan 2019 1:12pm

Roy5695

Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 1123

So Ive not really done much since the last update.

The Sumo bars are brilliant and the driving experience I feel is much better with a firmer (more connected) feel to the wheels. 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html

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Roy

15th Feb 2019 11:59pm

sweepc

Member Since: 19 Jun 2011
Location: uk
Posts: 568

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

I have been missing off the forum for a little while now, I have just realised why I had to leave for a little bit

Sumo bars now on the list!

16th Feb 2019 8:33am

Roy5695

Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 1123

sorry not sorry! The Sumo bars are brilliant and I'm still loving the feel through the steering wheel!

No further upgrades as of yet, being an adult with a house and stuff sucks sometimes!

Next on the list has got to be stainless brake calliper pistons and a full revamp of wheel bearings and brake pads, discs and Flexi hoses being changed for braided stainless units!

Am seriously considering changing to the later one piece rear shafts too.

Once all that is done ill be back to rear sway bar upgrade and a super pro poly bush kit

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Roy

14th Mar 2019 7:52pm

Zed

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3287

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Which sumo kit did you go for Roy?

So many different ones on Gwyn Lewis site.

14th Mar 2019 8:08pm

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5804

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey

Zed, as per a reply from Gwyn to the same question to him just ten days ago:

“Hi

Most customers go for this kit here https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/defende...ess-steel/

1 x SUMO-SS-DEF-DROP-ARM-CONV-KIT-1135-2TRE £262.20 inc vat

if it is LHD i can do a LHD kit, same price.

if you just want a direct bolt on replacement then these 2 will fit straight on.

HD Steel https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/defende...-740-3tre/

Stainless Steel https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/defende...40-3tre-2/

Gwyn” Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

14th Mar 2019 8:56pm

Zed

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3287

Cheers Grenadier. I've heard mixed reports about Sumo bars but after reading Roy and Grafty's comments may give it a try.

14th Mar 2019 9:05pm

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