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Sulisuli



Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Co1 wrote:
Cheers Simon. It’s taken a bit of fettling. The Fox Lower bushes were so Stiff they were preventing proper articulation of the joint. I’ve replaced them with standard LR bushes and it has made a world of difference. There is a still a light clunk at extremes, so whichever bush that was being over-articulated before still needs sorting (once I find it!), but the difference in ride is remarkable.

One thing you will be pleased about is that Liam (LikeOMG on here) came round last night to pick up the old bilstiens and now having looked around his 90 it looks like I’ll be spending a few more quid on mine yet, possible starting with an alcantara head lining! There are now 2 of you to blame for my descending bank balance!


Co1 that’s always the trouble when you see another nice Defender, you think that’s nice I need one of those Rolling with laughter
I have the Alcantara headling in mine too and it’s very nice...... Whistle 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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Joe the Plumber



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2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White
Sulisuli wrote:
Joe you do you really do Rolling with laughter


Get thee behind me, Satan!

Trouble is, I think I want Pete's (BAS) turbo even more.
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Joe the Plumber



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2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White
I've just driven my usual short test route to make sure the new Alive rear ARB is all done up properly and my goodness, it's excellent. The cornering is much more controlled and wallowing greatly reduced.

I've no idea how much more difference new shocks and springs would make, but as a very easy modification that has immediate and noticeable benefits, it ranks alongside my BAS 170 tune as the best one I've done so far.

If you have a 110 and can afford it, I'd get it:

http://www.alivetuning.com/product/defende...l-bar-kit/

Thanks to all who suggested it.
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Sulisuli



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Joe if you think that’s good add the shocks n springs Rolling with laughter 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #802463 16th Nov 2019 5:21pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
I picked up an uprated ARB off here ages ago but have never got round to painting and fitting. This reminds me I must get it done! Thumbs Up James
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Post #802468 16th Nov 2019 5:46pm
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Co1



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Is it the Alive one? If so let me know if you want to sell it!!!
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Yes, it is but sorry not for sale, especially after this thread, sorry. Must get it fitted. James
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MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
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Joe the Plumber



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The only problem I've found with my Alive one is it sits so close to the edge of the metal fuel tank undertray that on my test drive, the powder coating of the bar had rubbed on the undertray.

A quick adjustment of the edges of the tray with a pair of tinsnips produced a slightly larger gap. I tried loosening all the ARB clamp nuts and moving it away, but it didn't make any difference.
Post #802531 17th Nov 2019 7:09am
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hank



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Wales 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
The Alive website says "This kit assumes the vehicle already has standard Anti-Roll bars fitted. Other components for the whole assembly are not supplied, but can be ordered by phone on 01472 812900"

Were ARB's only fitted to later vehicles? As my 2007 doesn't have one!

Keen to get the Alive one fitted!

Thinking I can probably retrofit one with this kit? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Anti-Roll-...4011573088 > 110 XS Double Cab
Post #802536 17th Nov 2019 8:30am
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Zed



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
I'm not sure if/when they were fitted but some folks who off-road remove them as they believe it limits articulation. My 2010 110 came with a rear anti roll bar but like many I replaced it with the stiffer Eibach version which improves road manners. Btw Alive don't actually make an anti-roll bar they just sell the Eibach. WARNING.
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Post #802537 17th Nov 2019 9:36am
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Joe the Plumber



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Eibach don't seem to list an ARB for the Defender on their site:

https://www.eibachshop.co.uk/info-anti-roll-kit

I think Alive had them made specially by Eibach and you can't buy them elsewhere. My Alive one has an Eibach sticker on it and nothing else though.
Post #802541 17th Nov 2019 9:56am
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hank



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Wales 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Have ordered all the bits to fit both front and rear ARB Thumbs Up Should compliment my fox's well and hopefully improve it's road manners Cool > 110 XS Double Cab
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Zed



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
I bought mine from my indy. Most decent Defender specialists will have them.
Twisted, Bowler, Arkonik etc all use the same Eibach items. WARNING.
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Post #802546 17th Nov 2019 10:06am
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