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LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3633

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

Alloy front bumper manufacturer

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

10th Apr 2023 4:31pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4149

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

I think ORE 4x4 make a standard look steel one and they make great claims for the quality of their powder coating. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

10th Apr 2023 4:40pm

discomog

Member Since: 09 May 2015
Location: Notts/Lincs Border
Posts: 2525

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

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
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10th Apr 2023 5:13pm

wyvern

Member Since: 14 Dec 2009
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2090

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red

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 ...

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10th Apr 2023 5:40pm

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2066

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

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 👍

10th Apr 2023 5:53pm

Dinnu

Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3342

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black

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

10th Apr 2023 8:45pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

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

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11th Apr 2023 8:15am

strang

Member Since: 16 May 2012
Location: Happy Valley
Posts: 1377

2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

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.....

11th Apr 2023 5:46pm

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2066

LandRoverAnorak wrote:
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

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

11th Apr 2023 6:29pm

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