series3_mad Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 im having problems with the aproche angles with my landy, i was mucking around with the ramp again (tyres) and found that my front bumper was hitting the second pile of tyres when going up and downand i was just wondering if i could put a bumper on that didnt stick too far out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 several things u can do to help, put the bumper as far back as u can and raise it as much as u can, also slope the ends of the bumper up so it wont hit when driving over rocks/piles of tyres. u can also raise your whole truck up and stick some bigger tyres on, it all helps my bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 tonk where did you get ur bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 i made it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 also made this one can u see the resemblence? mine sits slightly higher up and slightly further back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 tonk just wondering could u be able may make me on for some money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 got a design? need a winch in it? bullbar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 got a design?need a winch in it? bullbar? You taking orders mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 u want one too then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 <Looks at the que> I'll come back later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 if all bumpers are same they would become cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 i would like the same disign of urs and the bullbar but no bit for the winch or recovery eyes coz ill get the recovery eyes of my old bumper, how much would all that cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 sitting down? i dont know, i'll think about it my bumpers are reinforced with 40 x 20 solid bar, this means u can hi-lift at the edges and it doesn't bend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 how about 80 pound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 theres about 40 quids worth of metal in one, and prolly takes about 7 hours for me to make one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 how about 140 pound but i wont have it untill december Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 thats good cos i probably wouldn't get time before december to make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 ok ill start saving the money from my paper round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 You need bigger tyres and a suspension lift....... I've never had that problem and I run a standard bumper...... Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 well ive got a 1 inch lift and run 31.10r15 tyres and 15" wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Try running 31.10R15s with 16" wheels... Where does your '1 inch lift' come from - paras / longer shackles? You shouldn't have much trouble with 31" tyres - that's very tame. Tonk - like the bumper, if you make a batch, I might go for the bottom part on its own without the tubework. Let me know if you are gonna fab some up. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 ive got longer shackles with the old spring and shocks hopefull getting some rm paras and pro comp shocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I've never had that problem and I run a standard bumper...... Edited by Hybrid from hell to read correctly : I've never had that problem and I run a standard completely mullered bumper (wot I have straighted out with me very biggest hammer set) bumper...... Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPR Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Not to undermine Tonk Enterprises growing industrial base, but for anyone over this side of the pond looking for altered Series bumpers, there's a sale on at Pangolin 4x4 .Pangolin 4x4 bumpers I have a tank guard/skid plate from him and it is A1 quality. He's a nice guy and easy to deal with. The bumper styles look good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 If I were you I'd save the money from your paper round for diesel and insurance - I had to at your age! Seriously, I'd opt for bigger tyres rather than bumper mods - if you're not too picky and working to a budget you could chop the ends of the bumper (or even remove it entirely?). I think you'll see a host of other benefits from larger tyres though, not least the amusing training from whipping bits of halfshaft in and out in record time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.