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boxoftricks

Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Home Counties
Posts: 745

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver

Introducing the family wagon

I thought I'd start a post on our new family wagon that we've had for a few weeks now. Share progress as we refine and make a few modifications along the way. Also hoping if I make any howlers as I tackle the mechanics someone will be kind enough to point them out.....

I went for a 2010 that spent the first 8 years of its life in Sydney before it's original owner returned it to the UK. Having spent the first part of it's life in the sunshine it's in great condition with the original chassis all in place..... planning on waxoil or similar over the summer.

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Decided to remove the rack that now been sold as it would not fit under the car park barrier in the village. Kids upset to lose the ladder but should improve MPG.....not that that really matters.

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The first job done was to replace the bearings and brakes. Brakes needed changing so as preventive maintenance decided to do the bearings as they had done 100,000 miles. Went for a kit from Maltings including new calibres. Also added wheel spacers.

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25th Feb 2019 12:03pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Very nice! Australian life explains the Roobar! Enjoy! 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
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25th Feb 2019 4:28pm

Alitaff

Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: N-Wales
Posts: 112

Good looking Landy 👍

25th Feb 2019 4:54pm

boxoftricks

Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Home Counties
Posts: 745

JOW240725 wrote:
Very nice! Australian life explains the Roobar! Enjoy!

As soon as I've saved up a few pennies they are coming off as god knows how much they weight. It's a hardcore winch bumper that I don't need.

If anyone has any idea what it's worth I'd love to know and stick in the for sales section on here as I'm sure a more serious off-roader would get value from it.

25th Feb 2019 5:02pm

Procta

Member Since: 04 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 4932

Nice landy! id keep the roobar, makes people think twice on pulling out on you at the last moment

Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

25th Feb 2019 5:33pm

Welshsurferdude

Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
Location: Newport
Posts: 2310

If thats a genuine ARB I might be interested if you fancy a nice low key D44 winch bumper with tapered ends?

Click image to enlarge 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)

2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS

2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold)

2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)

25th Feb 2019 7:45pm

boxoftricks

Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Home Counties
Posts: 745

I believe they are ARB bull bars. No markings on them but found identical looking ones on the net. They are super solid. Some of the power coating has come off but with a bit of TLC as good as new. Thanks for the offer of another bumper but I’m going back to an original style number but with spots in it. Happy for you to make me an offer.

25th Feb 2019 8:54pm

Welshsurferdude

Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
Location: Newport
Posts: 2310

looking at the ARB website, its a copy of it not the genuine article alas. 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)

2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS

2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold)

2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)

25th Feb 2019 8:58pm

boxoftricks

Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Home Counties
Posts: 745

Had a look and they are made by Outback Accessories Australia.

25th Feb 2019 9:32pm

boxoftricks

Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Home Counties
Posts: 745

Some better pics of the bull bars. The number plate is currently covering the winch slot.

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25th Feb 2019 9:41pm

Zed

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3009

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Proper Mad Max that.

Nice motor BTW. Congratulations.

25th Feb 2019 9:54pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10478

Welcome to the forum

Nice landy and great roo bar

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.

Clayton.

25th Feb 2019 11:28pm

boxoftricks

Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Home Counties
Posts: 745

Quick shift and rear wheel lock fitted.

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I need to respray my centre caps so will give this a spray in due course to match the wheels. A can of paint is on order.

Really pleased with the quick shift, it makes the box feel so much sharper. Highly recommend anyone thinking about it.

I also decided it was about time the lad earned his supper..... New air filter going in.

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26th Feb 2019 6:36pm

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