Topic: WINCH BUMPER WHICH ONE (Read 10815 times)

mentalmoshio sophs V8i · « **on:** September 29, 2007, 11:17:20 »

CAN ANYBODY TELL WHERE U GET THIS ONE FROM OR SIMILAR

mobi · « **Reply #1 on:** September 29, 2007, 11:52:05 »

just tell them you got two arm's and two legs, then they take one of each and your wallet. http://www.4x4shop247.co.uk/index.html?lmd=39352.533067

mentalmoshio sophs V8i · « **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2007, 13:18:50 »

THE STYLE I LIKE BESIDE IT TO FULL OF OVERHANG TO USE. PLUS WITH A 3 BODY LIFT THE NUDGE BAR WOULD EFFECT THE LIGHT BEAM WITHOUT A MOD ON THE CHASSAIS TO LIFT IT TO THE RESET HIGHT.

WANT FOG LIGHT WHERE THE REFLECT OR OUT OF HARMS WAY CAUSE THEY WILL NEED TO MOVE TO AVOID BLINDING OTHER ROAD USER.

IF SOME HAD THE MEASUREMENT AND A DIAGRAM OF IT THAT BE EXTREMELY HELPFUL

ITS ME WHO BUILD ALL THE CUSTOM BITS ON THE TRUCK

thermidorthelobster · « **Reply #3 on:** September 29, 2007, 15:19:20 »

It's similar to an ARB, which Devon4x4 sell.

mentalmoshio sophs V8i · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2007, 15:24:05 »

its still 560 quid remember

thermidorthelobster · « **Reply #5 on:** September 29, 2007, 15:25:11 »

There are a few similar ones around but all pretty pricey. The only alternative I think is to make your own... or go for a minimalist one like the Winch Solutions one.

mentalmoshio sophs V8i · « **Reply #6 on:** September 29, 2007, 15:44:44 »

what i had inmind was a champion bumper with the middle section from a classic rangie bull bar welded on arb sides made for the light bit on each side and inlet on the bumper for the fog lights

Budgie · « **Reply #7 on:** September 29, 2007, 18:50:22 »

You can now only buy bumpers with bullbars fitted on the second hand market or as old stock. The EU banned the sale of new items back in June (IIRC) and the only new ones for sale now are from stock that was in the country prior to the ban.
ARB have stopped shipping any of their bumpers to the UK or Europe since the introduction of the ban. :(

So if you want one then it's Ebay or ,as you've already said, make it.

clbarclay · « **Reply #8 on:** September 29, 2007, 19:44:39 »

Quote from: "Budgie"

You can now only buy bumpers with bullbars fitted on the second hand market or as old stock.

I've questioned this before on another forum and got no answer, All the referanced information I've seen only bans the sale bullbars in this country that do not meet EU specification. I'm not saying metal bumpers are still legal to make, but somebody show me the evidance that they are illegal.

Its like the supposed "fox hunting" ban, there is a lot of chinese wispers going around making out its illegal, whilst the actual letter of the law means it is actually still legal to hunt foxs in this country provided it is not killed by hounds :lol:

thermidorthelobster · « **Reply #9 on:** September 29, 2007, 20:48:51 »

Quote from: "clbarclay"

I'm not saying metal bumpers are still legal to make, but somebody show me the evidance that they are illegal.

I don't think anybody is saying METAL bumpers are illegal to make are they?

Devon 4x4 told me (at one of the shows) that bull bars are no longer legal to manufacture for use here, but they were able to sell the stock they already had. I don't have any factual evidence either way, but I presume they made that decision on something sounder than hearsay.

Budgie · « **Reply #10 on:** September 29, 2007, 21:23:31 »

As I understand it, it's the sale and manufacture of bullbars and bumpers with integral bullbars that don't comform to the new EU regulations that are effected.

I found this news release after a quick Google search: http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=198682

I've yet to find anything from a government website though.

Edit: Here's the EU directive, if you fancy trawling through it: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32005L0066:EN:HTML

Iain C · « **Reply #11 on:** September 30, 2007, 01:00:36 »

Sorry...but not my cup of tea at all!

Best front end I have seen is Skibum's with a Defender A bar...that's 3 times I've been outbid for one since on fleabay...grrrr!

Less is more...

Jake · « **Reply #12 on:** October 01, 2007, 23:18:08 »

The bumper at the start of this thread is a TJM
http://www.tjmbullbars.com/
:D

Tyke · « **Reply #13 on:** October 02, 2007, 15:47:56 »

Here is the Rebel 4x4 heavy duty winch bumper with Defender A-Bar and Superwinch ep9000i.

Some modifications were required to fit it with the steering guard and about 3" has been cut off the sides to match the arches and get the wheels to clear.

It fits quite close to the grille and no cutting of the plastic was needed to fit the winch.

For sheer performance, the tubular bumpers offer the best apprach angles but I personaly like the more traditional styling.

Dr Evil · « **Reply #14 on:** October 05, 2007, 22:18:42 »

cant beat tubulars on discos

muddymart · « **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2007, 01:22:57 »

Quote from: "steveo4v8i"

CAN ANYBODY TELL WHERE U GET THIS ONE FROM OR SIMILAR

that looks a heavy winch bumper..i saw an ARB one go for Â£600 PAIDIA 4X4 did a nice tapered bumper for Â£225 free delivery, but when i rang to order one, they didnt have any in stock, but this was a couple of months ago, so they might have them in now, http://www.paidia4x4.com/

winters coming, fit one of these instead, least you'll get to work on time !! :lol:

Dr Evil · « **Reply #16 on:** October 07, 2007, 11:15:36 »

you can always try the new one from Guardian. :D

mentalmoshio sophs V8i · « **Reply #17 on:** November 28, 2007, 17:22:11 »

can member plz post photos of tubelar winch bumper plz think of this type now instead of the arb one ideally with 32s tyres on plz not sure if there to ugly looking

Disco Matt · « **Reply #18 on:** November 28, 2007, 18:10:09 »

I do like the look of the Guardian tubular one, only snag is it has an A bar welded on which I don't really fancy (insurance implications, plus I don't like the look of them). If a version without the A bar was also available then I'd be queueing up to order one (my quest to find a sensibly priced bumper with front recovery points built in)!

Mr Alford · « **Reply #19 on:** November 28, 2007, 19:39:01 »

ill be going for the guardian tubular one it looks the nuts it has the best clearance as well when facing tight climbs the one at the top featured sticks out so far i can see urself getting ground out on that easy peasy and it doesnt look the lightest instument in the world the less weight over the front end the better

Ja1983 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 28, 2007, 20:02:00 »

not a fan of the first one... its not even on straight..

these are nuts...

something subtle, that almost looks like its ment to be there draws less attention..

Disco-Ron · « **Reply #21 on:** November 28, 2007, 20:49:58 »

Gaurdian tubular jobby.... slightly modifed, but stil is what it is.....

mentalmoshio sophs V8i · « **Reply #22 on:** November 28, 2007, 23:29:30 »

do like this one with 33s and 35s look better than 235/70/16 on

mentalmoshio sophs V8i · « **Reply #23 on:** November 28, 2007, 23:43:09 »

this is what ive got now okay for 50 quid at the time but slight overhang issues.

Gav_T · « **Reply #24 on:** November 29, 2007, 16:41:11 »

Its started all over again :roll: :roll:

auf_wiedersehen_pet · « **Reply #25 on:** November 29, 2007, 17:31:08 »

Quote from: "Gav_T"

Its started all over again :roll: :roll:

I was hoping we'd seen the end of this too...

Please excuse me, I must dash off to change my identity again!

GREENI · « **Reply #26 on:** November 29, 2007, 17:37:32 »

Mad as a box of frogs :roll:

Gav_T · « **Reply #27 on:** November 29, 2007, 18:00:54 »

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Disco-Ron · « **Reply #28 on:** November 29, 2007, 18:18:12 »

If you've got over hang issues already, forget the one from Firstfouroffroad..... look at where the winch is, it sits right outside the gril!! then look at where mine is, mine is totally inside the grill, admittedly thats what i modifed, but ieven when i got the bumper, the winch sat almost right inside.....

Ja1983 · « **Reply #29 on:** November 29, 2007, 18:56:14 »

if you want a snug fit with no overhang, get a winch mount that sits flush with the grill ...ie, the tubular sort, or pay a lot for the square bumpery type ones... if you want a big brutal bull bar, accept the fact that it will protrude a lot...

dont forget that you can get the snug fitting one, then get an aftermarket aframe/modify a bull bar to bolt on to it....

:)

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