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Stiff1



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Great ideas there, can't wait to see it all trimmed up.

On a side note, while you were welding in the spot, did you see a way of adapting the mechanism so that the standard seats could recline more (for those essential naps)?

Thanks in advance.
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Badger110



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue
Unfortunately it isn't really possible as you will need to remove the part ( shown in green ) which hits the locking pin ( in blue ). The part in green is also the locking cam itself. So you'll have to find another way to nap Laughing




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I began work on extending the bull bar to run along the wings and down the rock sliders.

The bull bar is very solidly mounted through the chassis using the bumper bolts as well as through the bumper itself. I beefed up the bumper with 3mm steel plates on the bottoms and horizintally inside it to gain some strength and i wanted to continue this with additional bars.

If hitting anything head on, the bullbar weight is pivoted on the end of the chassis, which it's designed to do, however i wanted to give it a little more help.

This is what i've come up with so far


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I was going to weld it to the bullbar itself and just having it bolted to the rockslider, but i've found some weld on saddles which will allow me to remove them.

The bars are just tacked together at the moment, i'll weld them up properly when the saddles arrive

I'm also considering adding a step to the right angle section near the bulkhead to assist in climbing up onto the wings and bonnet.
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LandRoverAnorak



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
Versions of these in Aus, where animal strikes are obviously the big concern, tend to have more of an angle on the rear part that goes down to the cill. I believe that this is to better resist an impact. Your vertical bar and 90 degree bend may therefore be less effective. This is particularly so as it's attached much higher up on the bulbar, effectively making for longer 'levers'.

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 Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

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Badger110



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue
I did consider what you have said last night and today and have given some thought to add a diagonal brace which will strengthen the right angle.

The design you have shown is much better at taking impact but any bar is only as strong as the bolts holding it onto the rock slider which will fail before the bar does.
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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Does this affect your insurance by doing that? 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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Badger110



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue
no problems with insurance change at the moment other than the roof which is an on going saga
Post #827684 25th Apr 2020 9:22pm
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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
I just wondered adding all that metalwork might make most insurance companies to breakout in a cold sweat Shocked 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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Badger110



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue
Insurance companies will give excuses for anything rather than part with money.

You have to have an answer for any questions they may have.
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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Have to say A plan have been great to deal with when arranging my insurance but you can never tell how good with any insurance company until you need to claim. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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Badger110



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue
Added a step to assist in getting onto the bonnet using some bends from a bongo seat base




Cut it up and welded into position





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Badger110



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue
The interior is coming along nicely although you'll have to wait for pics as it's not finished yet Laughing

I've swapped the wheels over for a much more suitable 7.50 x 16 tubed set up. The truck doesn't have the aggresive stance it once had with the Insta's on, but function over form is the mantra for the build.

The Thermo top for the engine pre heat is still on the cards to install and as i had a spare webasto and bits, i opted for an external independant shower and heater set up for the rear.

The full install write up is here; https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72678.html so i won't repeat it, but here's a few pics of the location and set up;



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Whislt swapping the wheels over i found a leak on the OS rear axle;



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I'm looking to replace the driveshafts and a general overhaul of most of the running gear soon, with it having done 160k now, it's due some tlc so i'll deal with that then.
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Procta



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United Kingdom 
RoddyK05 wrote:
Procta wrote:
cracking camper Thumbs Up i would love a little project like this if i had a mrs to go away with on the weekends.


Before you get a Mrs is EXACTLY the time to do a job like this, once you’re shackled up the amount of Landy time you have is limited.


This is why i am buying my toys now Laughing Mind i did date a babe who liked my little metro Very Happy Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

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



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This is a great project Thumbs Up I’m really enjoying the build on this Thumbs Up Cheers Paul
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Badger110



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue
Cheers BB Thumbs Up

I forget to post quite slot as it takes up quite a considerable amount of time to work it all out.

The kitchen area has been on hold for weeks whilst I get everything else positioned.

Always need to think 3 steps ahead so as not to find out you must rip something out to finish it
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Badger110



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue
Currently fitting the aux tank ( waiting on no rain and a light evening...might have to be april time at this rate Laughing ) but in the meantime fitted the Provent.

When i removed the AC system it left a nice spot to fit the Provent, although i will update the bolts with allen heads and locking nuts on the back, it's all i had tonight.

Pipe is 25mm clear so i get to see if it's doing it's job on the outlet Thumbs Up



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I've soaked the EGR valve bolts in penetrating oil as they are rusted to hell, hopefulyl i can get them off tomorrow to blank it off.

Silicone pipes for the intercooler arrived today too, £40 for a pair, cheaper than standard ( link - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILICONE-ENGINE...2749.l2649 )

Waiting on 100mm 2ply ducting for the airbox inlet idea as well as the new airfilter, intercooler, fuel lines and breather extention pipes for the main tank.

If you're lucky i'll have some more pictures over the weekend Thumbs Up
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