reggie Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Right guys my Rangie is nearly ready to hit the road & I've started thinking about fitting a winch bumber to finish it off, going to fit a winch at a later date when funds allow. My problem is I can't decide on which type I like the best, I am leaning towards the tubular type with A bar but really need to see some pictures of Range Rovers with winch bumbers fitted. The other issue I have is, I have a 2" body lift & I don't like the thought of a 2" gap so any pics of any Rangies with a body lift fitted with a winch bumber would also be a great help. Also if you could tell me the make of bumber fitted, would be helpfull also as they all seem to fit slightly different. I also just like looking at pictures of modified Rangies so the more pics the merrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i242/mut_photos/mypickup.jpg It didn't have a body lift but hope the pic helps in some way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 http://i74.photobuck...os/mypickup.jpg It didn't have a body lift but hope the pic helps in some way. Oooo I like, same arches & tyres as mine so does help, looks good with the tubular one fitted. What make of bumber is that fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Here, a nice and tight version, tubulars stick out WAY too far IMHO: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 It was from here: http://www.firstfour.co.uk/products/winch-bumpers They do a few different types, as Bowie has said they do stick out a way & can effect approach angle, depends what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Very expensive from firstfour though aren't they? I do like the look of the tubular bumper best, but I do see what see what has been said about approach angles etc. Not sure if it would cause to me too may problems as mine it pretty high with the 37s on, definitely food for thought though. I have seen this & it sits quite high but I wanted an A bar. http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Not sure you will be able to get an A-bar version anymore, due to legislation.....? May be wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I personally think tubular bumpers on Rangies and disco's look a little odd. First Four bumpers may be expensive, but I have a tubular one on my 90 and is is excellent quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H-D-tubular-winch-bumper-landrover-discovery-rrc-warn-8274-last-one-/120854288201?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c237a1749 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Guardian-tubular-winch-bumper-discovery-landrover-/120843793136?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c22d9f2f0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H-D-tubular-winch-bumper-landrover-discovery-rrc-/120843793135?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c22d9f2ef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 http://www.roxtarfab.com/bumper-d1-frt-winch.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 That second pic of Guardian bumpers I've enquired about on ebay but just wondering how it will look with my bodylift. I've also found this one too http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1438.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 http://www.roxtarfab...1-frt-winch.htm I like the way that rear bumper protects the rear body from damage offroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I like the way that rear bumper protects the rear body from damage offroad. REAR BUMPER LAND ROVER - RANGE ROVER CLASSIC Construction: - For those brave souls willing to take torch, plasma, sawzall, or cutting wheels in hand to improve the angles on their Classic... - The RockStar Fabrication "Crawler Series" rear bumper. - Designed from the ground up to provide the ultimate in exit angle without compromising protection. - Requires the trimming of the lower quarter panel. - 2”x .156” wall DOM main tube. - All mounting hardware is grade 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I personally think tubular bumpers on Rangies and disco's look a little odd. First Four bumpers may be expensive, but I have a tubular one on my 90 and is is excellent quality ^^^^^^ As said they may be a bit pricey but they are superbly made. I'm on my second one & I suspect the my 110's chassis would give way before anything broke on the bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Roverdrive Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 You can see pics of my "stealth" installation on one of the old threads here...... http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=41789&st=20&p=392244&hl=winch&fromsearch=1entry392244 Sorry can't find the pictures to re post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 While looking at some I notice that some say not sutable for air con models or autos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 That would be because of the extra oil cooler for the auto and the extra bits for the air con. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 While looking at some I notice that some say not sutable for air con models or autos? If you fit a close fitting one, you will need to move the autobox oil cooler up a bit, there's a thread on this in the tech archive: http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=12331 Rest assured mine is an auto with aircon (well it did have ) and it fits up fine, I moved my cooler hard up to the top of the radiator opening, never had any heat issues at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 So if I buy one that is for Disco 1 it might not fit? I've been chatting to a guy on ebay that will make me one that will fit with my bodylift but he says that he has only done them for Disco & not Range Rover. Edit: Didn't see your post Bowie69 as I was writing mine, thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Here's mine, a FirstFour that sticks out miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Just bought this on ebay, it is being custom made for me to fit my bodylift so I don't have that gap. He is also adding some brackets on the A bar for my two spots. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LANDROVER-winch-bumper-Discovery-bar-tow-points-new-/170776451965?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27c311db7d I then need to start researching about winches as I haven't looked into them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 This is my Rangie with a winch bumper , does not have the winch in , in this pic and the number plate is over the hole (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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