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Tractorman



Member Since: 08 Jul 2016
Location: Inverclyde
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Scotland 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Indus Silver
front bumper replacement
I have a 2011 hardtop Defender and need to replace the front bumper which has become quite rusty. I see a number of suppliers offering bumper kits - any recommendations or what should I avoid? I did a trial loosening of one of the 4 retaining bolts today - extremely stiff and eventually sheared off as per photo! I presume the remaining part will be stuck in the spring clip assembly with the captured nut. I hope that will not stop me pulling the bumper off the chassis member? Any experience on this would be much appreciated.
Post #950317 24th Apr 2022 10:38am
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kenzle8a



Member Since: 12 Feb 2020
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Don't get a britpart one.

I did...

I'm going to go for one of these to replace it.

https://www.devon4x4.com/defender-d44-club...ndard.html
Post #950321 24th Apr 2022 11:07am
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Iansy110



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Scotland 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Keswick Green
I purchased a take off original bumper from LRI Solutions almost seven years ago.Liberal amounts of dinitrol inside and wipe over front with ACF50 and still in good nick.
Cheers
Post #950326 24th Apr 2022 11:48am
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LandRoverAnorak



Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
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If you're just looking for a standard bumper then you can't go wrong with the galvanised version available from Paddocks for £72.

https://www.paddockspares.com/dpb104270gal...-caps.html

I bought one and painted it black:


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More details here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/post729132.html#729132 Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
Post #950328 24th Apr 2022 11:55am
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Dinnu



Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
I have a galvanized one from Paddock.... tha galvanizing is quite thick, too thick at certain location, but for the price I paid i do not complain. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #950330 24th Apr 2022 12:32pm
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nitram17



Member Since: 08 Jun 2014
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LandRoverAnorak wrote:
If you're just looking for a standard bumper then you can't go wrong with the galvanised version available from Paddocks for £72.

https://www.paddockspares.com/dpb104270gal...-caps.html

I bought one and painted it black:


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More details here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/post729132.html#729132


Im flabbergasted !!! A replacement part for a defender that looks good ,does the job and moreover is "reasonably priced"
I think there must be a small tear in the fabric of the universe nothing else could explain this strange phenomena! Laughing Laughing
Post #950346 24th Apr 2022 3:36pm
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nitram17



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Post #950350 24th Apr 2022 3:45pm
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Intercept



Member Since: 27 Feb 2017
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 Black LE Java Black
Having had a cheap one last only 3 years I opted for one of these https://uproar4x4.com/products/land-rover-...8325905461 Far from cheap but excellent quality.
Post #950385 24th Apr 2022 8:03pm
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I Like Old Skool



Member Since: 23 Feb 2015
Location: Manchester
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United Kingdom 1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi ST Coniston Green
Galv FTW. Once it has weathered in and developed the flakey pattern they look great (And much 'harder' than those poncey black ones).

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Post #950392 24th Apr 2022 8:22pm
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Mo Murphy



Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
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United Kingdom 1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey
I'd echo LRAs recommendation ! My galv one from Paddocks is 12 years old and still looking good and rust free.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey
Post #950396 24th Apr 2022 9:27pm
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carpetsauce



Member Since: 19 Mar 2021
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Anyone know who supplies a front bumper that is strong enough to take a towhook flange? I need it to manoeuvre boat trailers. I'd like the replacement to have the letterbox shaped LED slots so I can swop them from my existing bumper. Grateful for any ideas of suppliers, thanks.
Post #950428 25th Apr 2022 9:03am
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Intercept



Member Since: 27 Feb 2017
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 Black LE Java Black
I have this NATO ring compatible pin hitch on my Uproar front bumper for Sankey manoeuvring. I've put a stiffener plate inside to spread the load, but I suspect it'd be just fine for shunting with just thick M12 washers.

Uproar also do versions with DRLs: https://uproar4x4.com/collections/stainless-steel-front-bumpers.


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Post #950432 25th Apr 2022 9:31am
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
carpetsauce wrote:
Anyone know who supplies a front bumper that is strong enough to take a towhook flange? I need it to manoeuvre boat trailers. I'd like the replacement to have the letterbox shaped LED slots so I can swop them from my existing bumper. Grateful for any ideas of suppliers, thanks.


I have used the standard bumper for my 2 ton boat, but mostly on flat surface. My trailer has quite some tongue weight. I have also pulled in reverse a 1.5ton up a very steep incline (maybe up by 5ft in 14ft length) but the bumper was not so happy after that. But then increased the size of the load spreader (6mm steel plate that fits snugly in height) behind the bumper, and no further issues.

Make sure your dumb irons are solid. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #950452 25th Apr 2022 10:39am
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strang



Member Since: 16 May 2012
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
I have just bought a galv bumper for my 59 plate Puma, which will make it the fourth bumper its had, as the last three have gone rusty. I was going to leave it galv, rather than paint it for a change of look. Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
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MercianRover



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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Java Black
Intercept wrote:
I have this NATO ring compatible pin hitch on my Uproar front bumper for Sankey manoeuvring. I've put a stiffener plate inside to spread the load, but I suspect it'd be just fine for shunting with just thick M12 washers.

Uproar also do versions with DRLs: https://uproar4x4.com/collections/stainless-steel-front-bumpers.


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Where did you get that pin hitch from - agricultural supplier?
Post #950692 27th Apr 2022 6:50am
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