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PCA42

Member Since: 15 Jun 2014
Location: Church Stretton
Posts: 468

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Tonga Green

First Four Heavy Duty Front Bumper with 2" Receiver

Hi all,

I was looking for a standard looking, HD bumper with the facility for a 2" receiver, to match my rear receiver, so I could put my tow hitch up front for shunting or position the winch front or back where it's required. I couldn't find anything on the market that suited, but First Four Off Road had a nice looking HD bumper. Having previous excellent experience of the company, I contacted Peter Lamb to see if he could supply me one to my requirements. He could indeed, and this is the result.

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It's made from 5mm steel, with a very nice satin powdercoated finish that seems to be more durable than the usual cheap powdercoating you get on some products. Recovery eyes are built in underneath, that bolt back to the chassis, and obviously the 2" receiver bang in the middle which can be accessed from behind for inserting the pin. I reckon as well as tow hitch and winch set ups, you could even use it for things like snow plough attachments etc... An idea for the future!
I think Peter is intending to sell these bumpers from stock now.

I've now put the number plate offset to the N/S of the bumper, which doesn't look bad at all... May be a bit vulnerable off road but no worse than standard.

I am trying to decide whether to put my steel A-bar with 7" Wipacs back on. I need the extra lighting, however considering a pair of rectangular LED lights instead. I'd like one of those 'Bentley style' grilles with inbuilt Lazer RS-4s, however that sort of money is out of my price range. Could mount them ontop of the bumper, but I'd be a bit worried about them being stolen since they are so valuable. Are there any cheaper alternatives anyone could suggest that are reasonably decent?

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Pete

2010 Discovery 4 GS TDV6
1972 Series III 88" 2.25P

12th Nov 2014 11:20pm

lambert.the.farmer

Member Since: 11 Apr 2012
Location: harrogate
Posts: 2006

Ooh I am liking that. How much was it? Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.

13th Nov 2014 5:01am

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5747

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

Very nice. Found somthing similar this year on my Spain holiday

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But think yours is a nicer finish

13th Nov 2014 8:00am

SGH

Member Since: 27 Sep 2010
Location: Hellingly-Sussex
Posts: 1527

Had one of these 2" receivers made for the front bumper of my 90 back in 2003 by Safari-Equip don't know if they still do them

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I got the hitches in USA from U-Haul.

13th Nov 2014 8:21am

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8582

We have supplied steering guards with a 2" receiver built in.

Now if the 2" receiver is mounted centrally and used for pushing a big box trailer/caravan into a tight space the drivers view is blocked by the caravan. If the 2" receiver is mounted towards the nearside then the driver gets a better view down one side of the trailer/caravan. On the steering guard IIRC the maximum it can be offset is about 7-8". Does not sound much but is a great help.

Not been asked for a bumper with an inbuilt 2" receiver (yet) but Safari Equip are used to us asking for non standard items. Currently waiting to pick up non standard rock and tree sliders and fuel tanks from them.

I know they have equipped a vehicle with front and rear 2" receivers and 2" receivers on the rock sliders as well. So one offs are quite possible.

Brendan

13th Nov 2014 8:51am

taazzukcb

Member Since: 30 Aug 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 663

2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Brendan, have any pics and prices?

PCA42, what did the bumper set you back?

13th Nov 2014 9:46am

PCA42

Member Since: 15 Jun 2014
Location: Church Stretton
Posts: 468

I paid £250 for mine, not sure if they'll be retailing them for that however.

I have seen the ones that mount under the bumper, but most bolt to where the winch bolts if you have a winch bumper, plus a standard bumper wouldn't take the forces involved. I had seen Extreme's built in steering guard one too, but would probably be too low for mounting my winch.

The offset ones are a great idea leeds, you often see tow balls mounted to Landy bumpers to one side, however I didn't want it purely for towing/shunting purposes and when I do, I can't have the rig any wider than the trailer is currently due to a tight corner I have to get round the back of the house... I'll need a spotter though! The rock sliders with receivers sound interesting, would they be for winching the vehicle sideways or something like that? Pete

2010 Discovery 4 GS TDV6
1972 Series III 88" 2.25P

13th Nov 2014 12:23pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8582

Every body has different requirements for their kit. Andy who has the offset receiver in the steering guard has a relatively tight but straight run for shifting his trailers, with a gentle turn towards the end. So the offset works well for him. Currently he is working in Ireland so it will be a while before I can get him to take photos for me.

The Defender with 2" receivers front and back on sides was designed for winching up marquees and circus big tops. Made it easier if the just moved the winch around rather then manourvering the winch platform around in confined spaces.

To a certain extent it is possible to get kit custom made to suit your own requirements if standard kit does not fulfill all your requirements.

Brendan

13th Nov 2014 1:47pm

Birdy

Member Since: 07 Oct 2011
Location: CÃ´te d'Azur
Posts: 869

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

I’ve got the Watling Engineers version with three receivers giving the possibility of offset either side.

Couldn’t be bothered to lie on my back and do it myself, Norfolk Towbars supplied and fitted it on my drive for £360.

Peter

13th Nov 2014 6:59pm

PCA42

Member Since: 15 Jun 2014
Location: Church Stretton
Posts: 468

Now available from First Four: http://www.firstfour.co.uk/item/2175891/de...er-socket-

£234 for those asking

Pete

2010 Discovery 4 GS TDV6
1972 Series III 88" 2.25P

14th Nov 2014 11:23am

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
Posts: 3558

if the receiver is for a tow ball to move trailers then its too high and you would have to use a ball with drop plate which is ok , but its a then a big lump to store away in the back

mounted lower down like on steering guard etc makes more sense , then you just got a ball and smaller bit to store away

I made mine and fixed to standard tube steering guard and supported off the bumper , right height for trailer moving , ok not super strong being mounted off the tube but plenty for moving trailers , and the bit to store away is small and can bit stored away easy , slots in and one bolt to hold

14th Nov 2014 11:31am

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