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| chalky Member Since: 09 May 2008 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 483   
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Hello all, I need a new front bumper, looks like it’s been dinged and has a crease and the end cap is almost touching the lower wing so narrowly avoided body damage, it’s got LED lamps in the sides between the end cap and number plate,
My question, as I’ve been out of all things Defender related for a while, where I can I get a good replacement ? Good quality that’ll fit without having to start drilling and filing it down ? Thanks and it’s good to be back ! 😂 DEFENDER XS CSW 08 TONGA GREEN |
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19th Apr 2023 9:58am |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3797
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When I come to change my current one I will be getting one of these
https://uproar4x4.com/collections/stainless-steel-front-bumpers I've already had a normal one rusted, and the current replacement is heading that way, once they get a few stone chips etc. Pricey for sure but nothing but good reviews. |
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19th Apr 2023 10:42am |
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| ChrisDefender Member Since: 29 Oct 2015 Location: Midlands Posts: 457
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Can't go wrong with the standard one from Uproar 4x4
https://uproar4x4.com/collections/stainles...ont-bumper It looks stock when in the Satin finish and looks as good now 5 years on as the day I got it. Mind you, the £ have gone up! 
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19th Apr 2023 1:36pm |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587 
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Ditto on the Uproar stainless in satin. I've had one on my DC for a couple of years and it still looks new.
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19th Apr 2023 2:19pm |
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| DonH2000 Member Since: 12 Jan 2015 Location: North Kent Posts: 551 
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I also bought an Uproar front bumper, slightly different shape.
It arrived well packaged and was easy to fit on my own with no help from anyone else!! Fitted the steering guard about 6 month later..... Cheers Don. |
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19th Apr 2023 2:23pm |
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| Dave S Member Since: 26 Aug 2020 Location: Dungannon Posts: 76  
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Uproar all the way. Treated mine to stainless steel bumper, headlight surrounds and grill.
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23rd Apr 2023 12:54pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 2138
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I love the uproar bumper with laser lights fitted. They are DRL’s plus high powered spotlights when you use high beam. But at £1049.99 my head overrides my heart and I have not gone for them.....yet
https://uproar4x4.com/collections/stainles...bumper-4mm |
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23rd Apr 2023 1:04pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 2138
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Another option from GRP4x4 , i’ve Chatted with them and they are made from 2.5mm 316 stainless steel and then powder coated.
The key point is the 316 grade stainless steel, this is truly corrosion resistant. 304 grade is what most ss bumper manufacturers use and is highly resistant to corrosion but not nearly as good as 316. Noting 316 is used on yacht fittings exposed to salt ! https://grp4x4.com/product-category/bumpers/ |
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7th May 2023 4:28pm |
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| Tegner Member Since: 31 Jul 2018 Location: Alnwick Northumberland Posts: 189 
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pity other manufacturers don't use the same materials, this was on the car for about 5 years, and covered less than 4000 miles
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7th May 2023 4:45pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2109 
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That pic above is worrying
The Uproar items are beautiful and beautifully made - but expensive (worth it if you gave the money). I copied LRA (I think) and got a galvanised std bumper (circa £60?). I applied T wash, etch primed and a top coat of satin black. Looks ok to me and has lasted well. All for about £80 all in - but it was a while ago… |
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8th May 2023 8:05am |
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| TexasRover Member Since: 24 Nov 2022 Location: Paris Posts: 1144  
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they use power coating because it is cheap and looks good, but it sucks for long term rust protection as it seem to let rust creep underneath very easily.
Galvanized (or stainless) is the way to go.. |
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8th May 2023 12:21pm |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1954  
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i got sick of painting my Flatdog bumper every year with Buzzweld paint so in the end i fitted an Uproar stainless with DRL's.....no more rust! 2023 Defender L663 V8
2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8 (gone) 2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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8th May 2023 12:59pm |
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| rtm89 Member Since: 14 May 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 256 
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[quote="Tegner"]pity other manufacturers don't use the same materials, this was on the car for about 5 years, and covered less than 4000 miles
Click image to enlarge Twisted's offering has also moved on in that 5+ years as their bumpers are now zinc coated aluminium to prevent these levels of corrosion. I appreciate your experience may not have been great with that bumper but a little unfair say it's a shame they don't use high quality materials. Lessons have been learned and products improved. |
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9th May 2023 11:50am |
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| Tegner Member Since: 31 Jul 2018 Location: Alnwick Northumberland Posts: 189
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I don't think the statement is unfair as the Twisted price was more than double the other even without the DR's, I should have realised with the difference in weight, the Twisted was about half the weight of the old one.
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9th May 2023 1:32pm |
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