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JWL



Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
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England 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
Have you done the wing mirrors? You could get a bit in behind the glass. Make some earplugs out of what's left in case you find a new noise!
Post #338754 17th Jun 2014 3:45pm
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JWL



Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
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England 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
After thinking about it for over a year I made a start on making a set of rock/tree sliders for my 110 There's big ideas to incorporate mud flap extensions and brackets to fit the existing fold up steps after they've been modified. Got to straighten them first but the idea is that they can be unclipped when going off the tarmac and chucked in the back out of harms way.
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Green Machine



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Location: North Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Tonga Green
Drove back from a long weekend away in the Lakes. Cracking weather and a very enjoyable short break away with some great walks. The truck always looks right at home in the Lake District and didn't miss a beat. The drive over Wrynose Pass to Dunnerdale was a particular highlight. Called in at Twisted Performance in Thirsk on the way up on Saturday for their open day, which was well worth a look. Some great looking vehicles, and they do have some very nice attention-to-detail. 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green
Post #338776 17th Jun 2014 5:48pm
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kipperthedog



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JWL wrote:
After thinking about it for over a year I made a start on making a set of rock/tree sliders for my 110 There's big ideas to incorporate mud flap extensions and brackets to fit the existing fold up steps after they've been modified. Got to straighten them first but the idea is that they can be unclipped when going off the tarmac and chucked in the back out of harms way.


....you are going to take pictures as you go? Whistle
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JWL



Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Hereford
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England 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
"....you are going to take pictures as you go?

Might do Rolling Eyes It's all starting from this, two pieces of 100mmx50mm 3mm channel approximately 73" long on the top edge.



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The reason for this steel is that I've had it knocking around for a few years, they were offcuts from a job I did so in effect "free" as they were costed in that job. Progress will be spasmodic, apart from the fact I'm making it up as I go along with whatever steel I have to hand, there's little things like the rest of life to contend with! The standoff bars that act as tree sliders will be 50mm box, I haven't got the facilities to bend tube consistantly and I've got a few lengths of box anyway, plus working with something square helps keep things square.
Post #338819 17th Jun 2014 7:29pm
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g-mack



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made this


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look like this


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SkyFallSilver



Member Since: 06 Apr 2013
Location: Kuwait
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Kuwait 
Adjusted my Spot lights 2016 Defender 90 Adventure Edition
Post #338854 17th Jun 2014 9:06pm
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cornish rattler



Member Since: 31 Aug 2013
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United Kingdom 1988 Defender 90 200 Tdi CSW Bronze Green
g-mack wrote:
made this


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look like this


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Very nice indeed, forgive me for asking but are they really asentual for off roading i am in two minds about getting one that's all as i know they are quite heavy Smile Graham

1988 Defender 90 county 200tdi ( Beast )

Paul Walker 1973-2013
( I Almost Had You )
Post #338888 17th Jun 2014 11:45pm
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GUM97



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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey
^^Well, they certainly serve a purpose! Would you want to risk your steering components? An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"
Post #338903 18th Jun 2014 5:55am
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g-mack



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^^^plus the this one has recovery points which i didnt have on the front! i think they are useful, not just for off roading! trundling down the county roads down here its really easy to contribute to road kill!!! rather a pheasant hit the guard than steering bars at 60mph!!!! lol plus and this is the decideing factor is.......
They look COOL Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter My 109 thread

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Post #338934 18th Jun 2014 9:24am
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kipperthedog



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Seen this JWL?

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutoria...pinch.html
Post #338946 18th Jun 2014 11:37am
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mk1collector



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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
Fitted a new cam cover gasket and my new rear badge (Father's Day present) in the baking sun.
Post #338977 18th Jun 2014 3:01pm
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JWL



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England 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
Cheers for that kipperthedog, that gives me a bit more inspiration Thumbs Up It's certainly shown me the way to go for the mounting points to the rear as I haven't taken the cills off yet. That chaps welding is a damn site better than mine, when it comes to welding up the tree lider bars I think I might just tack them in place and take them to a mates workshop and use his mig welder, my poor old Sip stick welder gets a little temperamental and keeps tripping the internal trip. It does give you time for a bit more cutting, have a smoke and make a coffee.
Post #338988 18th Jun 2014 4:05pm
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Force64



Member Since: 02 Jan 2014
Location: Gatwick
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 SW Tonga Green
Not just today but over the last few days.

Wired in two 12v sockets via Blue Sea fuse box (supplied by Tim at mobile centre) into FCX cubby box.

Fitted Cobra 75 CB radio (supplied by 4x4cb)

Fitted exmoor trim canvas seat covers to front seats.

Andy Defender Td5 XS90
Post #339048 18th Jun 2014 7:27pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
cornish rattler wrote:

Very nice indeed, forgive me for asking but are they really asentual for off roading i am in two minds about getting one that's all as i know they are quite heavy Smile


No, far from essential. Some people swear by them, some swear at them. Like so many things there are two polarised views, and most are probably fitted for cosmetic reasons.
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