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i will during the install take loads of pics of each step

great tips there Nige, thanks - wouldnt had thought about welding it up as you said - I would had blitzed each point at a time. what would use to clean up the areas to be welded - thinking ease of access too? is there any special info about where the cage enters the front wing section and not having to remove the wings?

I have at last, long overdue it must be said, got a roll cage coming for my Def 90 hardtop. Its a P&P one which has the external front section, then the internal hoop and rear section. I am at this stage not sure what info/instructions come with the cage, but the question is in the meantime that I am looking for some advice on the fitting any hints and tips for the best way to get the best results. Many thanks all

I am on the look out for a roll cage (still) for my Defender 90 hardtop and originally liked the idea of the safety devices one that disappears into the roof behind the drivers head onto an internal hoop arrangement. I have since been looking at the P&P one which the top bar over the driver is essentially flat, but then I happened upon one on the north offroad site - its on the bottom of their web page. I must admit to liking the layout of it. on the inside , I would prefer diagonals going down to the rear X member rather than horizontal bars. Looking at it I would also like to know whether you can still remove the bonnet easily, as that lower crossbar looks a tad close. does anyone have any good advice so that I can make a more informed choice?

I'm after a roll cage for my 90 hardtop. I rather like the one (safety devices?) where the hoop section is one piece starting at the front ourigger and continues up and over the driver and goes into the roof behind the driver. Any ideas where to get this from and how much-ish?

XP motors dont fit Ti's My Ti motor went pearshaped and I got another from Devon4x4. At first they sent an XP motor, i offered it up to fit and its no good sadly.

I have a mantec one fitted to the rear of my 90, looks like the one in the simmonites piccy - it has a stainless 'shocker' type assembly on the rear of it that bolts to the door. it has been great , no rattles even with a 35" hanging on it. Its been hit when dropping off steep slopes and hasnt suffered as a result. I did however reverse into a tree and that bent the bottom bar in a bit , but still no ill effects other than a bend. I ws goin to bend it back then decided to leave it as it meant the bottom of the spare wheel was closer into the body!

this could be the place http://www.espexbatteries.co.uk/

Hi Simon I too would be interested when you find out as both mine arent quite what they were - but they are a little over 2 years old.

ta muchly mr Western now to go find some!

does anybody what size the bolts are that hold on the rear shocker top mount brackets to the chassis? ta

oil feed for the turbo wouldnt be there and isnt there additional oil flow below the pistons for cooling?

does anybody know if 300tdi disco vented discs and calipers will fit the front of a defender 90 300tdi ? or are the hubs different?

Motor sounds nice Neil !

I do northants to nottingham daily , and back obviously!

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I rather like the cage that disappears into the roof just behind the driver - I think that White90s is like that.

would the wire bunch up easily on that set up? apologies if thats a dumb question as i have no experience of these things!

its pricy for what it is, but it seems to be well made and solves a big problem! making one up to fit looks like a hellishly time consuming task to get right

I have had a waeco cf40 for 3 years now - it has performed superbly and never missed a beat. I have run it on both mains when at home and also on 12v when out and about. I also have the thermal jacket with mine. freezes easily from the 12v supply in a 30 degree ambient Been abused by the kids, sat on, dropped etc..... and still unmarked highly recommended.

got stuck in a hole that what deeper than it first appeared to be..............

I can get straps. They are rated at 21tonnes - lengths 2m,3m and 9m They range in price from £15-£35. see here http://www.yellowstrap.com/itemsforsale1.htm

i got one u can borrow - Im in Kettering Northants

Make : Lincoln Electric Model : 185 compact How Long have you had it / How old is it : 3 years Typical Current Price : around £500 Maximum Welding Current (AMPS) :185 Output at 60% Duty Cycle : 180a @ 15%, 100a @60% , 70a @100% Welding Wire range in mm : 0.6 and 0.8 Small Large or BOTH re Wire Spools : 5 and 15kg Euro Torch (Yes / No ) : Yes Argosheild Bottle - max Size that will fit : it will take full size but I use a 3ft co2 bottle Weight : 60kgs What is the most typical things you weld with it - thicknesses etc : chassis repair work Other standard Features : Good Points : Quality build. controls are simple and easy to use. As used on Scrapheap Challenge! Bad Points : On a scale of 1 to 10 1 being very unhappy with it, and 10 being "Its perfect for me" rate it : 8 - does all the things I want it to do.

I can get hold of a hydraulic motor pack that is driven by a 4 hp 12v electric motor - it contains a solenoid pack, hyd pump and reservoir. Its off a rather large tail lift vehicle. Not sure of the flow though. is there any reason why this couldnt be converted to power a winch ? ie get the advantages of both power types.