Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Having now finished the NOR cage and Challenge wings and a few other Jobs next on my list is to remake the front Winch Bumper (as if you hadn't guessed already ) Please can an all post up 2 x pics of the front winch bumper so I can see the multitude of thoughts and designs on the forum, one sort of front staright aheadish, one from a jaunty diagonal angle sort of in front of the bumper wing diagonally then at the vehicle Then I can nick the best ideas / designs study them for asthetic reasosn only of course Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Nige, here's a few for you: The 90 I've co-driven in a few times. IMHO it sticks out a bit far but you don't have too many options without moving the rad. It is nice and high, though. Strength wise, it hasn't even though about bending. For the more standard look Bucky's car takes some beating if you're after aesthetics: Again, though, the approach angle's compromised. I know, I know this comes from the man who used to run an ARB bumper. However, I was a fan as it was 'kin strong so I could subscribe to the "if there's something in my way it soon won't be" philosophy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Before......last weekend During.. After... Rad has been moved right back, if the intercooler was not there it would go back further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hmmmmm Les that look loverley Keep posting all, like all whats here so far Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clbarclay Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 How thick is that piece of steel the winch bolts too It may not be quite strong enough for Nige, but even so it looks like 1" plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Trick of the light - look a bit closer - it is a folded lip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 How thick is that piece of steel the winch bolts too It may not be quite strong enough for Nige, but even so it looks like 1" plate. ........ This might show it better, it shows its a lip on the front to stiffen up the plate, it also shows better how far back it its.. Sorry for spamming yer thread Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 it also shows better how far back it its.. Is that so it fits tidier on the drive then Les.... Off back into my glass house now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsr341 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 my devon 4x4 bumper cut and rewelded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender1234 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Dont know whether its of interest but this is what i did with my bumper, it was just a standard height bumper with very little approach angle. all bracketry was made from 6mm plate, i like it becuse it gives good approach angle and a very sturdy bumper to protect wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eduardo Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 well Here is mine (quite standard) Just installed 1 month ago Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Daan Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 My effort: Made from some off cuts of box section, only 4mm thick, but plenty of triangulation in places were it matters. The crossmember has been moved back by about 80 mm, to make space for the Dibnah winch, which also bolts to the crossmember. The weight of the bumper is about 15 kg, while I cut off the jacking points of the chassis completely, losing 5kgs. I als shortened the chassis rails by 40 mm in length, and redrilled and sleeved the bolt holes to suit. The angle of the bumper is exactly in line with the sumpguard, so you have the least amount of drag while pulling yourself through the mud. I also put jacking mounts to the bumper. The position of the winch and towing eyes is such that it pulls in line with the chassis rails, rather than above, a lot of winches are now mounted above the framerails which is not ideal IMO. The dibnah winch, I found in some antique shop, it was quite heavy, I reckon 25 kg at least! To Will Warn: Sorry will, I was having a bad day when wrote my reply. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKP Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Mine's a 'Genuine Parts' jobbie. No welding or cutting of any metal bits was needed, it just bolted on. Although, I suspect it might not be the design you had in mind.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 One of the front of mine, you don't specifiy Rangie/Def so thought I'd post it up anyways: It's a modded southdown one, in case you didn't realise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I didn't like the approach angle with a standard winchbumper either, but do prefer a boxy one to a tubular one. So I got a First Four and used the same method as Fender to mount it higher up. We did the same on a 2007 with airco a few months back, it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 My effort. It is built around a standard 8274 mount that comes with the winch as used on tow trucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Mine. I like the standard look. Just a Goodwinch winch tray over the standard bumper. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Mine is also a modded Southdown one:- Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I didn't like the approach angle with a standard winchbumper either, but do prefer a boxy one to a tubular one.So I got a First Four and used the same method as Fender to mount it higher up. We did the same on a 2007 with airco a few months back, it looks great! Did the exact same thing on my 88" to get the same bumper level as a Defender. But in turn that gives me a much better approach angle than Defenders because my frontaxle sits more towards the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exmoor Beast Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Like Chris I opted for a bikini mount. Can't find a photo online with the hawse etc, this will do... Plan B is to cut the bumper off at the chassis legs and weld similar sized channel section to the sides of the bikini mount so the top is in line with the bottom of the light surround. I say Plan B, thats actually more like Plan R on the list of things to do Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-T Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Hi, Mine. Andy - T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtail84 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Here's mine... probably no good for you Nige but any excuse to post a piccy.. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I prefer the stealth mode. Cut out in grill for winch clutch etc, and to see drum Voltmeter built in to monitor batteries when winching. Hinged section on "R" clips to remove it easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Standard but in 6mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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