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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410  
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What about the military front bumper with the central towing pintle?
or the galvanised bumpers, they are made of much thicker metal then the standard bumper. Or there is the First Four HD bumper http://www.firstfour.co.uk/item/2171177/de...uty-bumper |
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20th Sep 2013 9:41am |
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| keith Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2212 
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 Click image to enlarge I can do an 8 or 10 mm 4 x 4 inch instead of 4 x 3 inch .. Longer mounting brackets so it's away from the bodywork . Looks exactly as Genuine with end caps on . Galvanised .Will send a pic when out of the stealer . |
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20th Sep 2013 9:53am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347 
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Have decided against the military version because the strongest part is the pintle, but the outer edges are made from the same gauge.
Looking at my 110 she has had previous bumpers knocked into her wings as she still has the dents. Reason I want it is because on the way home last night I saw a flustered older gentleman in a VW Toureg (with tow ball) try to storm out of a junction but forgot he was in reverse and instead stormed into the very nice jag parked behind, you can imagine the aftermath... I don't need it as a battering ram, but something to protect against others without looking like a monster truck. The First Four one looks exactly like it, but the price is a bit steep. |
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20th Sep 2013 10:16am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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So is their website is out of date? "Landrover Defender HD front bumper. Our HD front bumper replaces the standard Tin front bumper. Made from 6mm folded mild steel with or without recovery points. Supplied £40+VAT Fitting available" £40 even plus VAT does sound uneconomical unless you are producing thousands of them! |
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20th Sep 2013 11:38am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Going from a email I sent him Sunday he said they are uneconomical to produce. Which again, fair enough at £40 I'd imagine its more hours and material than its worth. @Kieth Id be very interested to see that, would it be possible for a 6mm version? otherwise I think 8mm would be great! Although with the standard length mounting brackets. Would you consider courier to Kent? |
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20th Sep 2013 12:00pm |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015  
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Expensive............. really? £200 for a HD bumper that in one second could save you over hundreds or thousands of pounds of damage especially with winter approaching (apparently we will have snow in October).
I have used FF once before and must say I was more than happy with the product and service. Glyn   |
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20th Sep 2013 12:07pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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@Glynparry25 Very true, However compared to £40ish for a Standard one its quite some increase.
Thinking about it, if I decide against Kieth's version then the FF version is looking to be a winner. Looking forward to the snow though that is very exciting  |
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20th Sep 2013 12:18pm |
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| keith Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2212
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Pm sent .
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20th Sep 2013 12:25pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Pm Replied.
Can't Wait |
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20th Sep 2013 12:34pm |
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| pressbrake Member Since: 06 Oct 2012 Location: essex Posts: 31 
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I stopped making the bumpers cos you landy lot are to thrifty!
Id be careful of using thick wall box section without any give points built in as it will be a lot stronger than your chassis, when I made the hd bumpers I made sure there was a weak point to bend before the chassis |
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20th Sep 2013 4:32pm |
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| Welshsurferdude Member Since: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Newport Posts: 2408
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Click image to enlarge I have an galvanised hd bumper if you are interested? £100 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) |
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20th Sep 2013 6:05pm |
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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478 
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Just sold one to a customer, no photos though but exactly the same as the drl version of my own. standard look 5mm thick
 Priced at £140.00 CSK Automotive
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20th Sep 2013 7:22pm |
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| boode Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: Devon Posts: 429  
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Devon 4x4 do a 5mm heavy duty bumper for £131 inc VAT - very strong and look standard.
They come with recovery eyes but if asked I am sure they could do one without www.devon4x4.com/index.php?page=shop.produ...;Itemid=14 |
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20th Sep 2013 8:39pm |
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| keith Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2212
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20th Sep 2013 8:41pm |
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