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davidblythe



Member Since: 27 Apr 2019
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please identify this
Bought this attached to my 110 a year ago and havent seen it elsewhere

anyone identify it and how it works



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Post #824815 12th Apr 2020 3:05pm
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
yes, it's an aftermarket disconnectable anti-roll bar origingally made by X-Engineering (now taken over by Foundry 4x4). The round item in the first photo is actually a freewheeling hub (as used on Series Land-Rovers) configured to release the ARB when disengaged.

The idea is that on the road the ARB is stiffer than a standard one to provide less body roll, but off road it can be disconnected to allow greater axle movement.

They are generally reckoned to be absolutely terrible and you should remove it and give it to me for safe disposal as soon as possible! Rolling with laughter


Actually it is a good thing to have if you do intend to use your Defender heavily laden on-road and also off road where maximum axle travel might be needed. Definitely a plus point on the vehicle.

See https://foundry4x4.co.uk/index.php?route=p...duct_id=77 for more info.
Post #824818 12th Apr 2020 3:11pm
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
Ah, that explains why the lower drop link joint is buggard.
If you've been driving it in circumstances where it would see a lot of axle articulation, without disconnecting the ARB, it will put a lot of stress on the joints.
Post #824822 12th Apr 2020 3:28pm
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davidblythe



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two settings 4*2 and 4*4

any idea which is what
Post #824823 12th Apr 2020 3:34pm
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4 X 2 = Disengaged
4 x 4 = Engaged, ie anti roll bar is connected and working.

As already mentioned it's a freewheeling hub, normally used to disengage front axle drive. Thumbs Up
Post #824825 12th Apr 2020 3:41pm
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