Bull bar for new 110 Defender

[Ian1878]

Hi guys,
I've finally bit the bullet and I take delivery of my brand new 7 seater Defender 110 next week. Ordered it with snorkle, MT tyres and rear tow pack as part of the deal.

I'm looking for suggestions on a winch bumper. ARB, TJM etc.

Would like to hear about suppliers, prices different options.

I'm based in WA.

Fire away.

Thanks

Ian

[JayBoRover]

I bought my ARB Deluxe winch bar from Coastal 4x4 in Jandakot. Picked it up in my trailer and fitted it myself. I did get them to fit my Safari Snorkel and they did that well, so if you were to get them to fit the bull-bar I'm pretty confident they'd do a good job with it.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/1556.jpg (http://s229.photobucket.com/user/GaelJohn/media/My%202012%20Defender/P8190005.jpg.html)

[Ian1878]

How much $$$ did the delux bumper set you back ?

[JayBoRover]

How much $$$ did the delux bumper set you back ?
I'll have to dig the receipt out of the cubby next time I'm in the D90. Probably the weekend as I'll be in the S2a tomorrow.

[The Cone of Silence]

Ian

First of all, congratulations. I hope you have years of motoring joy out of it, wherever you choose to take it. Buying a 110 changed my life for the better in no uncertain terms.

My bullbar is the Opposite Lock one - I'm not sure who actually makes them...worth calling and asking Gordon at South Sydney OL. He's a Defender man and suggested to me that the ARB one sits a bit too close to the body for his liking....in case of an animal strike he didn't want to risk having to repair the fenders too.

The cost was about the same and he was doing some other work for me so convenience won the day here for me.

Bobby

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[Ian1878]

...worth calling and asking Gordon at South Sydney OL. He's a Defender man . . . .


Thanks for the info . . . . But Sydney is a bit far as I'm in WA . . .

Ian

[Ian1878]

I've been offered an ARB for $1055 supply only. Are these easy to fit with basic mechanic skills?

Good deal ?. . . . .should I take that ?

Any other suggestions?

Ian

[JayBoRover]

I've been offered an ARB for $1055 supply only. Are these easy to fit with basic mechanic skills?

Good deal ?. . . . .should I take that ?

Any other suggestions?

Ian
I believe that's a very good price. New?
They are a bit of a pollava to fit. There are a couple of big holes to drill in the chassis plate and in the spacer blocks once everything is lined up. You really need a hydraulic jack. I managed to do it on my own, but an extra pair of hands would have been a lot easier.
I'm sure people from here would be happy to help fit it. If you're SOR I can help you out a bit if you're happy to fit it at my place, so I can do other work at the same time. If you want to do this, send me a PM and I'll give you phone number, so we can discuss it, and address details.
Cheers
John B

[bemm52]

toying with bull bar options for my 90........plus winch is the added weight on the front end anything to worry about.

Cheers Paul...................... PS enjoy your 110

[JayBoRover]

toying with bull bar options for my 90........plus winch is the added weight on the front end anything to worry about.

Cheers Paul...................... PS enjoy your 110
I should have measured the wheel distances to the arches before and after, but didn't. What I can say is that I did not notice at all the difference with bullbar and winch on the front and the roof tent on top, as far as the ride "level" goes. The little beast seems to sit exactly the same as it did when new, so if it has squatted at all, it has done it only slightly and evenly.

[AndyK]

Hi there,
is the snorkle a Land Rover one? If so just be aware that it is a raised air intake only.

I used to work at a Land Rover dealer as the accessories fitter and the LR snorkle simply bolts in place of the wing intake. The filter box and any intake tubing are not sealed - indeed the seal between the snorkle and wing wasn't brilliant.

The LR snorkle is not for wading!!

With regards bullbars I fitted one ARB bullbar to a Defender and many to Rangers and loads of OL bullbars to Rangers. In my opinion the ARB's were better in quality and design than the OL bullbars. I fitted a few different makes to Rangers (ARB, OL, TJM, Ironman, ECB and Ford)and ARB was definitely the best design.

I love my 200Tdi 110 but driving the new 110's was a revelation, they drive so well!! I'm very envious.

By the way I found that LR accessories were normally a complete pain to fit compared to aftermarket stuff. I have underbody guards and bodywork chequer plate fitted to my 110 and it was all infinitely easier to fit than genuine LR stuff!

Blimey that all sounds a bit negative doesn't it? If you fancy a bit of good taste bling have a look at the KBX website KBX Upgrades - Land Rover Defender Exterior Upgrades - Replacement Accessories - Land Rover Styling - Facelifts (http://www.kbxupgrades.co.uk/)

Andy

[Ian1878]

Only the rear tow pack and MT tyres are Landrover type. The snorkle is being fitted by ARB.

$1055 for the ARB winch bumper is "new" and is being offered as trade price.

Drilling chasis is not my thing . . . Might have to bite another bullet and get it fitted :(

[Ian1878]

Well after scouring the internet, multiple phone calls and a visit to a variety of 4WD outlets, I've managed to negotiate having the ARB deluxe winch bumper supplied and fitted for $1342.

Fr the sake of a couple of hundred $$$$$ I thought I would leave it to the experts.

Now I just need to have my Defender dealer to have it ready to rock and roll on Wednesday.

Yeee haaaa

Thanks for the info and offers of help guys. Much appreciated.

No doubt we will meet up en route soon.

[Larry]

toying with bull bar options for my 90........plus winch is the added weight on the front end anything to worry about.

Cheers Paul...................... PS enjoy your 110

The front of my 90 dropped 12mm when i fitted my bar & winch (old style ARB & Warn high mount). Will be changing to 130 springs in the front down the track to return to the former ride height. ;)