Thread: PUMA - Bull Bar

These are along the same style as the Equipe 4x4 ones. Last time I looked the Australian site was defunct. It would appear to be back again though: Equipe 4x4

These bars do protrude forward noticeably but in reality no further than the ARB style. They can be short on mounting points for lights and aerial but on the plus side can have good built-in recovery points.

The Mantec winch bumper is also worth a look. This is what dullbird & muddymech have on their Puma with an A-bar made to fit. This bar is also a direct replacement of the bumper so won't foul anything.

What ever you do once you fit a winch put HD Land Rover springs in the front end.

Originally Posted by dm_td5

These are along the same style as the Equipe 4x4 ones. Last time I looked the Australian site was defunct. It would appear to be back again though: Equipe 4x4

These bars do protrude forward noticeably but in reality no further than the ARB style. They can be short on mounting points for lights and aerial but on the plus side can have good built-in recovery points.

The Mantec winch bumper is also worth a look. This is what dullbird & muddymech have on their Puma with an A-bar made to fit. This bar is also a direct replacement of the bumper so won't foul anything.

What ever you do once you fit a winch put HD Land Rover springs in the front end.

actually derek you have jogged my memory...you got the part numbers for them we need to get some new ones before we try out our new shocks

Originally Posted by dullbird

actually derek you have jogged my memory...you got the part numbers for them we need to get some new ones before we try out our new shocks

They are:
NRC9448, ID: blue/red, front driver's side
NRC9449, ID: yellow/white, front passenger side

The ones that come out aren't handed and are identical to the passenger side front on previous Defender's.

This is a good site to bookmark: land rover spring specifications

What shocks did you end up getting?

Have you had a look at the dolium bullbar?

they have 2 types. they are selling off the bolt on to the bumper type with winch capability for $500, have fitted one to mine can send you some pics if you like.

Has anyone fitted either the OL or ARB full bar with the integrated side steps and side bars? If so pls post pictures.

I like the all round protection offered, and the side steps look meaty and mounted high.

Originally Posted by MADDOG

Have you had a look at the dolium bullbar?

they have 2 types. they are selling off the bolt on to the bumper type with winch capability for $500, have fitted one to mine can send you some pics if you like.

I had a look on the website to see what you had suggested. If you get a chance to post a pic I would be greatful. Once I get back from interstate, I am going in to Rovacraft for a look as they look like the Equipe 4x4 style Derek informed me about.

Once I know which way to go (or even the custom route), I then have to decide on which winch!

I have no idea on winches so that will come down to what fits on what bar I get. Never owned a winch before, I like the warn brand, want plasma rope, but ouch on the cost vs the usage occasion!!!!!!!!

I think that will make for an interesting post so I'll save it for a new post soon. Did a quick search on winches under Defenders section but didn't find much there yet...

Best value in the Warn range is the XD9000 but the better winch is the Warn 9.5 XDC as it has a better solid state solenoid and a thermal cut out.

As for synthetic rope, buy from the USA, its about half the price including shipping. OKoffroad.com are good to deal with. Make sure you buy an aluminium hawse fairlead to use with it.

Originally Posted by SVX37

Has anyone ever bought one of these?

Hi SVX37,

Sure have! I have had one on my 2004 90 for a few months, loving it so far. I like the look of the ARB bars, but they stick out WAY too far for my liking, they also appear to mount too high on some defenders..

See photo below. The only section that sticks out is the centre winch part, which is only an extra 100mm or so, but it makes the bar look better in my opinion as it adds a bit of shape to the front.