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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3641   
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After 12 years my front bumper has finally decided to get rusty, started under the paint behind the rubber end caps so I didn't notice it until it was too late.
Normally Google is my friend but I have investigated the options and really fancy a standard style satin black replacement to match the original but in Stainless or Aluminium. Now various people do stainless but the prices are high £££ from reputable suppliers, and they all seam to have gone mad in adding strength and weight!. Twisted do an alloy one with DRLs which I am sure is great but ££££ and I don't want DRLs and bowler do a nice lightweight one for better money £££, but I don't want the holes or branding, and I want to fit my existing spot lights and soft A bar. As these 2 modifiers do them in aluminium there must be someone out there doing the basic shape bumper before the holes are made in them, in fact you can by 4 x 3 inch alloy channel and box section very cheaply so if you had the tools, skills and time I expect you could easily knock one up. So question is does anyone know who makes them for Bowler or Twisted? Failing that can anyone recommend a good replacement mild steel OEM type that wont go rusty any more quickly than my original factory LR one has DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS, I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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10th Apr 2023 3:31pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2526 
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Bison make a standard looking stainless bumper in gloss black. Their Ebay store prices them at £215. No holes or DRLS's Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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10th Apr 2023 4:13pm |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2108 
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Why not get a steel one and galvanise it ? I did this to mine about 9 yrs ago on a pervious 110 and moved it over - and its still sound ... you get the functionality and form of the original with out going to the high end price for an alloy one ...
 Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126  |
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10th Apr 2023 4:40pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2102 
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I used to go through bumpers quicker than tyres for some odd reason (buy cheap…buy twice…)
I wanted a bog std look so took advice on here - bought a galvanised bumper, prepped, primed and satin black. Looks like it will outlive the rest of the truck 👍 |
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10th Apr 2023 4:53pm |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3414  
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I have this one, although it is now just a spare as decided to galvanize the original one, looks and feels well made. Being hot dip galvanized it will resist corrosion for a very long time.
https://www.paddockspares.com/nrc9211-fron...nised.html 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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10th Apr 2023 7:45pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I, too, have the Paddocks galv one, which I painted black. You really can't go wrong for the money.
Click image to enlarge 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 |
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11th Apr 2023 7:15am |
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| strang Member Since: 16 May 2012 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 1380
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For an original to last 12 years is amazing! I have had three painted/powder coated ones fitted and they have all rusted. I have now fitted a galvanised one which I got second hand for £40 - and actually prefer the look.
Click image to enlarge Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond..... |
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11th Apr 2023 4:46pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2102
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It was LRA’s great photo above and helpful guidance that convinced me some time ago to do as he did. All still looking great  |
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11th Apr 2023 5:29pm |
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