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Def-00 Member Since: 11 May 2011 Location: Sharjah Posts: 236 |
Was thinking of ordering the ARB bumper. Has anyone fitted this? Opinions good or bad, as well can the front standard suspension handle the extra weight?
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8th Apr 2012 8:57am |
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Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013 |
Meant to be very good, a few on here have them incuding Glynparry 25
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8th Apr 2012 9:06am |
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BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785 |
I think they look fantastic
Yes one is on the list, not sure where Russell 2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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8th Apr 2012 10:18am |
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Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478 |
a grey 110 at work had one looked so nice really good quality
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8th Apr 2012 11:20am |
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The Musketeer Member Since: 07 Feb 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 193 |
My best mate has one on his Hi-Lux. He bought it second hand for around the £250 mark and about a month later hit a red deer hind doing 50... no damage to the vehicle at all, just a bit of pressure washing! I think they are fantastic. Good things come to the wild and free
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8th Apr 2012 1:55pm |
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Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478 |
true kona
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8th Apr 2012 2:49pm |
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wslr Member Since: 18 Jul 2010 Location: Wellington, Somerset Posts: 581 |
I've got a Douglas Motors one on the front of mine with the Land Rover Warn, and I had to replace the standard yellow duty springs for the HD 110/130 springs. Best factor this into the cost, although they are cheap enough from Land Rover.
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8th Apr 2012 3:00pm |
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Def-00 Member Since: 11 May 2011 Location: Sharjah Posts: 236 |
Not sure when I'll be getting a winch probably later on. Hopefully the suspension can handle the bumper alone.The ARB is a bit pricey and takes 90 days for delivery so if possible to pay in 2 or 3 payments I'd get it earlier then putting down the full payment 2012 Fuji White 110 Flattened
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8th Apr 2012 6:00pm |
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Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013 |
Do you know how much it weighs? Do ARB say!
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8th Apr 2012 6:13pm |
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bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 |
'kin heavy and make the land rover look like a shogun (IMHO) no offence - each to their own |
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8th Apr 2012 7:35pm |
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Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013 |
I think it helps if you have a roll cage etc to balance the look out Would look more natural on it's own on the front if you were in Oz, you don't want a roo sitting on your lap
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8th Apr 2012 8:32pm |
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SGH Member Since: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Hellingly-Sussex Posts: 1527 |
Looks great with bull bar the ones available here without look a bit odd had thought of one for my 130. 993 Varioram - Guards Red
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8th Apr 2012 8:38pm |
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diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6092 |
I have a BRB version on my 110:
As strong as it is, it's 'kin heavy (with a winch fitted).... I have 90 HD rear springs on the front which give enough support that you don't smack the bump stops over every pothole. normal 90 rears/110 HD front still leave you hitting the bumpstops. Trouble is, with the HD rears on the front, a) you have a little bit of lift (ok if you want that, but if you want standard height then not so good) but b) the steering seems a bit vague; handling isn't too bad, but not as nice as standard. Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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8th Apr 2012 8:48pm |
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Def-00 Member Since: 11 May 2011 Location: Sharjah Posts: 236 |
Other alternative was the DMC defender, always loved the look, when you see their prices... F ing
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8th Apr 2012 11:57pm |
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