D2 front bumper options.
D2 front bumper options.
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Bill

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58,750 posts

285 months

Monday 8th July 2013
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SWMBO managed to clatter the house with my car at the weekend and has cracked the corner of the bumper pretty badly. frown

It needs a new bumper, so rather than replace it with a standard one I was thinking of something a bit better for off road (and more house proof...)

Annoyingly I can't grumble too much as I somehow failed to put her handbrake fully on the other day and her car rolled down the drive, trashing the rear offside quarter and door. banghead

camel_landy

5,512 posts

213 months

Monday 8th July 2013
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Might be cheaper to change the missus... biggrin

getmecoat

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Bill

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58,750 posts

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Monday 8th July 2013
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It really wouldn't biggrin

g7jtk

1,844 posts

184 months

Monday 8th July 2013
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Look at winch bumpers. You don't have to fit a winch. Have a look at what is available on ebay for examples

300bhp/ton

41,030 posts

220 months

Tuesday 9th July 2013
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Sadly most aftermarket bumpers for Discos are pretty pricey. A simple tubular one is likely to be the most cost affective option. And will offer up improved approach angle and more front 3/4 protection. Many also have mounting points for spot lamps, recovery points and high lift jacking points.

I got mine off ebay. So might be worth having a look about. Also lots of LR venders that advertise in the LR mags.

As for winch bumpers, if you want a winch they a fine, if not they'll just look a bit naff and are usually heavier and longer.

Bill

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58,750 posts

285 months

Tuesday 9th July 2013
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It looks like a standard bumper is about the same as an aftermarket one, but then needs paint... And I do like the standard look. OTOH I am working on getting access to some woodland where a winch might come in handy scratchchin

colonel c

8,054 posts

269 months

Monday 15th July 2013
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I have been hankering after one of these:


Bill

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Monday 15th July 2013
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yes But it's a bit "one life..." redface

colonel c

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Monday 15th July 2013
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Bill said:
yes But it's a bit "one life..." redface
This look better but pricy.


Bill

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Monday 15th July 2013
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ARB? I dread to think how much biggrin

g7jtk

1,844 posts

184 months

Monday 15th July 2013
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Have you priced up a new standard D2 bumper?

Bill

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Tuesday 16th July 2013
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Seem to be £2-300 plus paint. I've been to the paintshop today as the garage dented my bonnet when they serviced it and they'll patch it for £120 so all is good. They're also going to have a go at polishing all the scratches out so hopefully it'll be very smart soon.

Graham

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314 months

Graham

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314 months

Graham

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314 months

Monday 29th July 2013
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