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babbolla



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1985 Defender 110 300 Tdi USW Baltic Blue
Newbie Landrover Owner - anti Roll Bars
Hi All,

Although all my work landies have been fitted with ARB, I have recently bought my own one and it doesn;t have one. My quetions are these?

1. What purpose does the ARB serve if it reduces the off-road capability of and off-road vehicle?

2. Would it be wise to fit one if the landy was going to be used for greenlaning only and not full off-roading?

Any help or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Bow down

Cheers

Babbs
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Tazz



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Re: Newbie Landrover Owner - anti Roll Bars
babbolla wrote:
Hi All,

Although all my work landies have been fitted with ARB, I have recently bought my own one and it doesn;t have one. My quetions are these?

1. What purpose does the ARB serve if it reduces the off-road capability of and off-road vehicle?

2. Would it be wise to fit one if the landy was going to be used for greenlaning only and not full off-roading?

Any help or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Bow down

Cheers

Babbs


Yes, whilst they can reduce the off road capability, their main purpose is to improve on road stability.

If your landy is going to be primarily a road car and non-aggressive off roading, it may be worthwhile fitting them.
Post #95368 21st Oct 2011 9:20am
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df1



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Which ARB's would be the best to aid on road stability ?

Was thinking of the kits Paddocks do but I've had bad experiences with Britpart stuff before.
Post #95489 21st Oct 2011 6:06pm
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leeds



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The anti roll bar broke on our 300 TDi so was removed and never replaced. That was about 5 years ago.

Our 09 plate TDCi USW has anti roll bar in place.

I have never really noticed a difference between the two vehicles in handling. There again I do not throw the 110's into the corners. It has been commented that the body moves more on the 300 TDi by people following me.

I am not rushing into replacing the ARB on the 300TDi, well it has been 5 years+

Brendan

PS No problems with MOTs either!
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bm52



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana
The ARBs have'nt stopped me so far, been told i sometimes have a corner off the ground but the traction control and diff lock has done it's stuff without drama, even on slippery gloopy surfaces Bow down BM52
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Dave-H



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I fitted genuine front and rear ARB's to mine a couple of years ago, amazing difference in stability on the highway. Far less body roll. Wouldnt go back on non fitment again Cool

Still greenlane as much [and enthusiasticly] as i never did, not caused me any problem so far Wink Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant.
Post #95510 21st Oct 2011 8:28pm
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stevie d



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I have a TD5 without any ARB's.

Never had an issue with it, may be more of an issue if carrying a lot of wieght?

Steve Thumbs Up Defender 90 TD5 Station Wagon
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Post #95529 21st Oct 2011 9:42pm
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babbolla



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Thanks, but it seems to be a 50/50 split!

My landy is a little top heavy at the moment whilst fitted with a roof-rack. However, I am planning to line the back with ply to improve insulation.

Are genuine ARB better than other makes?

Cheers Thumbs Up
Post #95532 21st Oct 2011 10:06pm
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leeds



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Basic rule is to keep weight as low as possible and preferably between axles.

Insulation? Close cell foam is probably a better insulator and also lighter then plywood.

Brendan
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JSG



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leeds wrote:
Basic rule is to keep weight as low as possible and preferably between axles.


That's why I haven't fitted Mudrails to mine Rolling with laughter John

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