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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 907  
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I have recently fitted one of these to my 2014 2.2 110 van following the good advice offered in another topic on here:
http://www.alivetuning.com/product/defende...l-bar-kit/ Having driven around with it on for a couple of weeks, I thought I ought to post my experiences. It took about 45 minutes to fit, with no need to jack the van up, and if it wasn't for my own upgraded rear mudflaps which have brackets onto the ARB body mounts, it would probably have only taken half an hour. You need to use the lube supplied with the new bushes to help them onto the bar and re-fit the clamps, and take care to get the two big drop link bolts and washers back together in the right order. But that's as difficult as it gets. And what a great difference it's made to the way the van corners. It's still not a go-kart, but I've been approaching familiar bends and slowing down to my usual speed, only to find that I didn't need to any longer. It even makes it feel more planted simply turning into my road. My wife reckons the whole van feels better from the passenger seat too. The steering seems to be more precise as well. I believe that if you're into off-roading, it affects the axle articulation so you probably won't want one, but if, like me, you spend all your time on the tarmac, I reckon it's the best mod I've made to the van apart from the BAS tune. If you can afford one, get yourself an early Christmas present. |
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2nd Dec 2019 7:09am |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795  
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I am with both of you having fitted one also
 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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2nd Dec 2019 10:37am |
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| Roy5695 Member Since: 15 Feb 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1123 
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I also echo your comments. Absolutely love mine. Perfect for the twisty Cornish lanes
 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html
Instagram - @r22oyp Roy |
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2nd Dec 2019 7:17pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3676 
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For f*cks sake! When will it end?! You lot cost me a fortune!
How does it handle over speed bumps etc, any better/worse? Same goes for pot holes. I’m after comfort rather than cornering speed. |
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2nd Dec 2019 7:54pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795
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Co1
 it never ends.
From a comfort perspective I felt it was a nice improvement and would recommended it. 2015 HT XS 90 2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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2nd Dec 2019 8:15pm |
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| Roy5695 Member Since: 15 Feb 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1123
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It will help with comfort around corners as the vehicle leans less, going fast or slow.
Anti roll bar won’t make much difference over bumps and pot holes though, that’s all down to springs/shocks 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html Instagram - @r22oyp Roy |
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2nd Dec 2019 8:45pm |
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| Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2638  
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Does this restrict articulation when off-road? --
2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged 
Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9 Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ |
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3rd Dec 2019 5:46am |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3641 
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Yes will lift a wheel sooner when in a cross axle situation DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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3rd Dec 2019 6:40am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906 
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Good to hear the feedback! Thank you.
Must get mine fitted  James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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3rd Dec 2019 2:31pm |
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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 907
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It won't take you long and you'll be very pleased that you did.
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3rd Dec 2019 4:51pm |
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