pete110 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hi, I am inheriting a 2004 td5 - 90 (lucky me !) ... Is it possible to fit a heavy-duty military front bumper to this model ?. The reason is I would like to use this bumper as I can fit a ball pin type towing hook to the centre bar - to allow me to shunt a couple of trailers, 'nose-on' into quite tight storage areas. I have failed miserably in my attempt to back such trailers in - but have used the nose-towing method with great success during my military days.... Any help - greatly appreciated.. Thanks Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 or fit one to your existing bumper with a 10mm thick spreader plate on the inside, so you'd have this bolts - drop plate with tow hitch fitted - bumper - spreader plate - nuts. the military bumper is only slightly stronger in the centre around the tow pin. otherwise the fitting to chassis is exactly the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Indeed...calling it a 'stronger' bumper is a bit of a misnomer..... I have a length of 3 x 1½" steel channel backing up the front tow balls on both Series 3's - plenty strong enough. Are you sure you want it in the middle? I put Kettle's in the middle, but its very difficult to see past a caravan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 If it's got an aircon grille IIRC you'll have problems getting the pin in and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Get a d44 hd one 5mm thick to start with, and cheap for what it is!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete110 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Excellent - many thanks for the replies... Thanks ejp - will be for low loader/tranporter trailers - so will be able to see over most of them - no caravans or high box trailers as yet. Thanks Western - do these come in a kit form ? - spreader etc...? Happy - don't think it has Aircon.. will check. Ron - is the D44 the galvised jobby...? Thanks Again Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 The d44 one is black powder coated, and original shape, but with two big loops welded right through to the bad as potential recovery points, I have one complete with ball hitch for rtv trials etc . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Thanks Western - do these come in a kit form ? - spreader etc...? bolts.nuts can be bought from a engineering supplier or a trailer parts supplier or any good motor spares shop, spreader plate can be made at home or from the same source as the bolts/trailer tow hitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 http://www.devon4x4.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_new.tpl&product_id=11985&category_id=1013351&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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