Thread: Accessorising my 90

Hi Chris,
With a winch and bulbar your front end will drop considerably,about 40mm.I've recently replaced all the springs with Lovells raised height springs. Front-RFR-26 and rear RRR-27.Front has lifted @ 30mm above standard and the rear @55mm above standard. Shocks are Bilsteins. Suspension is firm but comfortable and handling is exceptional. If you stay away from the HD units (not saying there's anything wrong with them) the ride will remain comfortable and you won't need a DC propshaft as the HD will raise the front above 50mm.

I have an OME winch and winch bar with standard springs. No issues with front suspension. I do not have a bullbar.

As for shovel etc on the front, they would be illegal under current design rules. If you fit them then you are knowingly making your vehicle un-roadworthy. This will have significant implications for your insurance (you are required to keep your vehicle in a roadworthy condition).

Cheers
KarlB

Originally Posted by RoverChris

.........Also I have seen a couple of defenders around with round steel snorkels and like the aesthetics of them, does anyone know who makes them and if they are a good product?

Cheers

Like this??
Mantec | Quality Land Rover Accessories

I had one of these on my Td5 110. Very solid & did a good job.

Is the APT perentie 4" tube snorkel compatible with civvie defenders?
Now that is a tough looking snorkel.

Originally Posted by Toxic_Avenger

Is the APT perentie 4" tube snorkel compatible with civvie defenders?
Now that is a tough looking snorkel.

I've wondered the same thing, however I'm pretty sure the Pentirtes air intake point is the vent on top of the wing not the side like the Puma.

I wonder if Ben would consider doing a Puma specific run

Originally Posted by GypsySamuraiAnt

I've wondered the same thing, however I'm pretty sure the Pentirtes air intake point is the vent on top of the wing not the side like the Puma.

I wonder if Ben would consider doing a Puma specific run

Unless the wing top vent position and windscreen angle is different on the puma (compared to the perentie), the only concern would be plumbing the snorkel into the puma airbox, which would not be a huge issue with some creative plumbing.
I'm thinking PVC drain pipe and heat, mould it into the right shape to go over the guard, and silicone couplers to match both ends.

Originally Posted by Toxic_Avenger

Unless the wing top vent position and windscreen angle is different on the puma (compared to the perentie), the only concern would be plumbing the snorkel into the puma airbox, which would not be a huge issue with some creative plumbing.
I'm thinking PVC drain pipe and heat, mould it into the right shape to go over the guard, and silicone couplers to match both ends.

Not a bad idea mate. I have the Nugget Stuff Defender sealed airbox system which has flexible hose. Maybe it would be an easier prospect than PVC and you are all but guaranteed against water ingress

Sorry to the OP, here are the snorkels we're referring to