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Billy Ruffian

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• Mar 5, 2018

• #1

anybody got the instructions for fitting/removing a genuine Land Rover A bar from a defender?

 

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reiny

Active Member

• Mar 6, 2018

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It can't be too difficult. You may need to remove the front grille to access the bolt heads and undo the bolts with a socket, ratchet and suitable extension.

 

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Billy Ruffian

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• Mar 6, 2018

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Billy Ruffian said:

anybody got the instructions for fitting/removing a genuine Land Rover A bar from a defender?

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reiny said:

It can't be too difficult. You may need to remove the front grille to access the bolt heads and undo the bolts with a socket, ratchet and suitable extension.

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Ahh yes and there lies the problem. I can't remove the grille to get at and withdraw the bumper bolts because the A Bar prevents it. Chicken and egg situation hence my query - the solution will be very obvious when we get sight of the instructions!

 

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reiny

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• Mar 6, 2018

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Chubby screwdriver on the grille screws perhaps?

 

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Billy Ruffian

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• Mar 6, 2018

• #5

reiny said:

Chubby screwdriver on the grille screws perhaps?

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I can get all the screws out but can't move the grill past the A Bar.

 

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reiny

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• Mar 6, 2018

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Christ! I've never seen one that is fitted so close!

 

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Billy Ruffian

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• Mar 6, 2018

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reiny said:

Christ! I've never seen one that is fitted so close!

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Yes I know what you mean. I'll have another go. This is on a defender with air conditioning and a winch. However, it's not welded on so if it bolted on it must be able to come off. Thanks for your replies.

 

dag019

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• Mar 6, 2018

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I know the aircon makes it all sit further forward but i have no direct experience with one. But with the grill loose is it not possible to flex it enough to withdraw the bumper bolts behind the grill?

A couple of pics of the front end might help visualise the problem and offer a more helpful suggestion

 

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Billy Ruffian

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• Mar 6, 2018

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dag019 said:

I know the aircon makes it all sit further forward but i have no direct experience with one. But with the grill loose is it not possible to flex it enough to withdraw the bumper bolts behind the grill?

A couple of pics of the front end might help visualise the problem and offer a more helpful suggestion

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I'll have another go on Thursday and if I still can't get it off I'll post some photos. Thanks.