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NickBristol

Member Since: 16 Jul 2017
Location: SW
Posts: 47

This is the bumper on my 2012 Puma. It’s the thing I’m least happy with the look of, so this thread is a bit of a godsend for alternatives.

12th Mar 2018 9:43am

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2665

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

JOW240725 wrote:
deaallen wrote:
no i don't think it was, just checked their website out and cant see it

Uproar4x4? That's who I meant originally but still not sure its right?

Thanks for that - just looked at the Uproar one - looks like just what I had in mind - anyone here got one??? Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

12th Mar 2018 10:26am

PumaPhil

Member Since: 26 Oct 2014
Location: Bridgend
Posts: 201

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Aintree Green

boode wrote:
D44 heavy duty bumper with holes cut into it for Rigid Industries LED Driving and Fog lights

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Does this have extra mounting bolts - ie 6 instead of the standard 4? I'm considering either this D44 bumper, or the First Four heavy duty bumper purely as a way of getting easily accessible, strong, recovery points (not for off roading, but to drag Defender and 2 -3 ton trailers out of wet fields).

If a bumper is 'too heavy duty', would a slow speed bump transmit all forces to the chassis, as opposed to the standard bumper taking the hit and bending. I notice that most heavy duty bumpers are built of 5 mm steel, and the chassis is 2.5mm?

16th Mar 2018 9:27pm

zsd-puma

Member Since: 09 Aug 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 2720

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

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If a bumper is 'too heavy duty', would a slow speed bump transmit all forces to the chassis, as opposed to the standard bumper taking the hit and bending. I notice that most heavy duty bumpers are built of 5 mm steel, and the chassis is 2.5mm?

It all depends on the speeds involved, what you hit and which bit takes the hit, but yes theoretically a HD bumper could increase the chances of chassis damage. On the other hand the standard bumpers are soft as anything, a light tap on the end of one pushes it up into the wing, so in this instance a HD bumper would save damage.

17th Mar 2018 1:41pm

PumaPhil

Member Since: 26 Oct 2014
Location: Bridgend
Posts: 201

I see your point about preventing damage to the wing, Zsd-puma, hadn’t thought of that.

19th Mar 2018 10:48pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20363

Landlord wrote:
Wanted winch bumper to be as close to rad as possible. This one came from First 4x4

I like that a lot, like mine.

I'd be a bit concerned the plate is obscured though. No MOT issues?
If it was me and to avoid any airflow restriction I'd consider rack mounting, even if spots are slightly moved to each side.

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19th Mar 2018 11:17pm

bluebottle

Member Since: 08 May 2015
Location: Not in my Landy enough!
Posts: 705

I’d quite like the Twisted one with the strip type DRLs. But not for over £500!

Anyone got one and can tell me the spec of the lights please? Might ask a friend to cut the appropriate holes in my standard LR one.

19th Mar 2018 11:52pm

Albion

Member Since: 08 Dec 2014
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 141

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Flat Dog HD bumper with holes for Lazer RS-4’s.

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20th Mar 2018 5:02am

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5166

I have a FF heavy duty bumper that looks like a XS bumper with the end caps. It weighs the same weight as the bull bar!
So a lot of weight on the front, with the bull bar mounted on. People sharp think twice on pulling out at the last min I tell you! yes I have sat the bumper off a few arses too when they have decided to pull out at the last moment.

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20th Mar 2018 6:10am

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

PumaPhil wrote:
boode wrote:
D44 heavy duty bumper with holes cut into it for Rigid Industries LED Driving and Fog lights

Click image to enlarge

Does this have extra mounting bolts - ie 6 instead of the standard 4? I'm considering either this D44 bumper, or the First Four heavy duty bumper purely as a way of getting easily accessible, strong, recovery points (not for off roading, but to drag Defender and 2 -3 ton trailers out of wet fields).

If a bumper is 'too heavy duty', would a slow speed bump transmit all forces to the chassis, as opposed to the standard bumper taking the hit and bending. I notice that most heavy duty bumpers are built of 5 mm steel, and the chassis is 2.5mm?

I have the same D44 bumper and can confirm it’s a standard 4 bolt fitment Russell
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20th Mar 2018 6:36am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17382

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

custom90steve wrote:
Landlord wrote:
Wanted winch bumper to be as close to rad as possible. This one came from First 4x4

I like that a lot, like mine.

I'd be a bit concerned the plate is obscured though. No MOT issues?
If it was me and to avoid any airflow restriction I'd consider rack mounting, even if spots are slightly moved to each side.

It is unlikely that there'll be any airflow issues, certainly not in the UK. I have my front plate on the grille and have never had any problems, however the fact that the A-bar is in front of the plate definitely makes that illegal. Never mind MOT issues, the driver risks getting a pull and a fine for that. On the other hand, you'd have to encounter a Policeman or VOSA official who actually cares and can be bothered to do something, and, judging by the number of vehicles you see with missing, obscured, or illegal number plates, that seems unlikely.

20th Mar 2018 10:23am

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

bluebottle wrote:
I’d quite like the Twisted one with the strip type DRLs. But not for over £500!

Anyone got one and can tell me the spec of the lights please? Might ask a friend to cut the appropriate holes in my standard LR one.

I like the Twisted one as the DRL's are further towards the ends which I prefer. I picked up a refurbished Twisted bumper from LRO Show for a fraction of the new costs.

I'm fairly certain the DRL's are just the Ring Aurora http://www.ringautomotive.com/uk/products/...ng/BRL0397 James
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MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
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20th Mar 2018 10:52am

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: Essex
Posts: 2945

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20th Mar 2018 11:02am

bluebottle

Member Since: 08 May 2015
Location: Not in my Landy enough!
Posts: 705

JOW240725 wrote:
bluebottle wrote:
I’d quite like the Twisted one with the strip type DRLs. But not for over £500!

Anyone got one and can tell me the spec of the lights please? Might ask a friend to cut the appropriate holes in my standard LR one.

I like the Twisted one as the DRL's are further towards the ends which I prefer. I picked up a refurbished Twisted bumper from LRO Show for a fraction of the new costs.

I'm fairly certain the DRL's are just the Ring Aurora http://www.ringautomotive.com/uk/products/...ng/BRL0397

Cool, I’ll look into that. Cheers!

20th Mar 2018 11:52pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

Just found a new one I've not seen before... Wildcat Alloy Bumper with integrated Lazer light units

Only photo I can find but I like it. Very Bowler

James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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4th Apr 2018 11:44am

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