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| lrmaniac Member Since: 04 Feb 2010 Location: Lisboa Posts: 762   
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Hi
Searched and could not find an answer so here it goes ... I want ot fit an A Bar on my 110. But I allready have a Terrafirma winchbumper, (the rectangular one, not the tubular) and I also have AC  Click image to enlarge found two, on extreme4x4 and simmonites, but sent emails (3 times for each) and I'm still waiting for a reply from any of them... 
Do you know some place else where I can buy one ? I want to fit a set of 2 headlights after .... Here in Portugal the cheapest I get is over 200€ ... lots of money ... If you came across any link or webpage please let me know...  Regards
Joao '10 Land Rover Defender 110 CC '08 BMW F800GS '64 SIIA Forward Control '69 SIIA 109 ZA CKD _____________________________________________ You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you. |
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15th Jun 2011 3:01pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5024  
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Your UK problem is they are illegal (thought it might apply to europe to)
Try paddocks, the basic design is the same Mike |
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15th Jun 2011 5:51pm |
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| lrmaniac Member Since: 04 Feb 2010 Location: Lisboa Posts: 762
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well, but they advertise it on their website ... the least they could do was answer my email ... 
And will it fit ? As I have aircon ... Don't you have any old pics with it fitted ? as for postage I'll reimburse you ! And you're Always welcome around here! Just have to warn me with a couple of weeks notice so that I can make sure I'm around here too !  Regards
Joao '10 Land Rover Defender 110 CC '08 BMW F800GS '64 SIIA Forward Control '69 SIIA 109 ZA CKD _____________________________________________ You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you. |
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16th Jun 2011 11:57am |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015  
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I have no pictures as it was never fitted (due to new bumper).
It is this style of A-Bar: Click image to enlarge As you can see, there are 2 bolt holes at the back which on Non-A/C was for the bumper bolts, and then a hole at the front to drill a hole in the bumper and put a nut and bolt on. My plan was to just drill all 3 holes in the bumper (nice flat surface on yours) which will allow you to have the A-bar mounted about 1-2 inches forward to match the A/C grill  ....... Hope that makes sense?
Glyn   |
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16th Jun 2011 3:49pm |
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| lrmaniac Member Since: 04 Feb 2010 Location: Lisboa Posts: 762
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Bought! Want it!
Exactly what I want ...
I'll Pm you soon ! Regards Joao '10 Land Rover Defender 110 CC '08 BMW F800GS '64 SIIA Forward Control '69 SIIA 109 ZA CKD _____________________________________________ You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you. |
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16th Jun 2011 5:04pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5024
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Yes because they may have stock, which they can still fit and sell to older cars. Anyway - somthing on a website doesnt make it legal Mike |
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16th Jun 2011 5:45pm |
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| nicks Member Since: 21 Aug 2008 Location: south coast Posts: 469 
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They are not illegal at all. I have genuine LR one fitted to my 08 Defender, insurance knows and had it's 1st mot also. Bloody E.U laws stop franchise dealers from fitting.
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16th Jun 2011 9:59pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5024
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They are illegal - what was the part number of yours - i cant see a genuine solid a-bar listed for years? Mike |
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17th Jun 2011 12:00am |
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| nicks Member Since: 21 Aug 2008 Location: south coast Posts: 469
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mine is ac so the bar part number is STC50478 - the non ac is STC8476
still available 
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17th Jun 2011 11:06am |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5024
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Thats a 1987 - 2006 Defender A-bar - historic back stock only, not legal for any car 2006 onwards - Cant believe it £207 though Mike
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17th Jun 2011 2:12pm |
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| nicks Member Since: 21 Aug 2008 Location: south coast Posts: 469
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They are still listed for 07 >Defenders as well as steel bard for D4, Freelander & RR
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19th Jun 2011 4:40am |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5024
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Ive checked the absolute latest - and its clearly listed as above - this is the June 2011 stock
They were definately not listed before - which fits them conitnuing not to be listed, which would also fit the legislation Mike |
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19th Jun 2011 2:37pm |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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There's always a debate when this comes up. Has anyone actually ever been stopped and questioned about a bull bar or an A bar?
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19th Jun 2011 2:57pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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I mentioned before...there is more than one way to skin a cat and the insurance companies legislation or not have got it well sown up, and the evidence speaks for itself... As an example use any insurance comparison site put the details of your Defender in and do a search.... Go back add an A-bar and do the same search and see how many companies drop off the list and refuse to insure....... It both amazed and irritated me! If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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19th Jun 2011 3:16pm |
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