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| Inigo Member Since: 13 Nov 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 624   
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Have a look at this thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic12989....p;start=30
Looks as standard, but much thicker. I ordered one as well, following this thread and had mine galvanised and powder coated - looks great. When I finally get around to fitting it - I'll post lots of pictures. |
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3rd Jul 2013 6:14pm |
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| JR Member Since: 07 Dec 2012 Location: Auchtermuchty Posts: 532  
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I'll try & put some pics up tomorrow for you.
We cut out the centre section and fabricated a box the side plates of which include horizontal mounting to the chassis, there is also support to the underside of the front crossmember to stop the whole thing tilting forward under load. The original bumper ends were then welded back to the new winch box. The winch is low profile so we cut out the front panel for the winch to sit back into. |
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3rd Jul 2013 6:28pm |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405 
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I bought this Mantec one http://www.mantec.co.uk/images/products/fu...0A-BAr.jpg
A lot stronger than OE. You do need to have a shorter spool drum winch to fit however. Mine is a Goodwinch KDS, bought second. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender |
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3rd Jul 2013 8:07pm |
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| johnszs Member Since: 16 Aug 2010 Location: Hereford Posts: 459 
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The goodwinch bumper would be worth alook as ots only £199 +vat 2004 TD5 Defender 90 xs station wagon
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4th Jul 2013 8:07am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8172  
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Or go to someone like Delta Tek and ask them to make one to suit along std lines. Cheers
James 110 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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4th Jul 2013 11:04am |
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| Lewisgregory8 Member Since: 17 Sep 2012 Location: Durham Posts: 395 
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Thanks guys. Im interested in making something myself. I had a tubular winch bumper on the 110, i liked it i just thought it looked to heavy and bulky. I bought a standard bumper a month a go and ive mounted my 20" rigid industries lightbar too it. Im trying to keep the weight low on the front end.
I was also thinking about getting a steering guard which has a receiver hitch built in. So i could use the winch on the rear as well as the front check out the link; http://www.extreme4x4.co.uk/acatalog/DEFEN...EIVER.html |
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4th Jul 2013 11:13am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8172
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if you want the cradle for a winch to fit that i have one from Frogs for sale. Cheers
James 110 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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4th Jul 2013 1:50pm |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405
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edit. About the same as my Mantec bumper which retains the original look & also takes my rubber A bar. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender |
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4th Jul 2013 4:23pm |
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