Who wants an after market bumper / bar?

[Tom D]

I'm trying to persuade @buzzspecialvehicles to make a Stainless bull bar. I just know I'll break the crappy plastic bumper sooner or later.
So who would be interested in one were it available?
Personally I'd like a strong winch bumper with an A bar.
How about you?
They can be legally fitted in the UK, they are just not recommended.

 

[ADVAW8S]

We get a steel one in the US but I will support your efforts.

 

[Eric]

I'm trying to persuade @buzzspecialvehicles to make a Stainless bull bar. I just know I'll break the crappy plastic bumper sooner or later.
So who would be interested in one were it available?
Personally I'd like a strong winch bumper with an A bar.
How about you?
They can be legally fitted in the UK, they are just not recommended.

I've got Donny Grey and like the idea of a black powder coat one, haven't had one fitted for decades. But I am not convinced about the legality in the UK without checking, I thought they were not permitted. Ridged ones are illegal and those fitted must compile with 2007 EU legislation on pedestrian safety. ie it must be the soft " spongy type". Sort of defeats the purpose really. I think chrome/ stainless ones are illegal

 

[Trialmaster]

A replacement metal bumper would get my vote. Not sure about a bull bar for the UK.

 

[Shaky]

I like the idea, nd they look great if done properly, but like Eric says I haven’t seen one like that for a few years in the UK, and wonder if they would pass an MOT (road worthy test in UK).

The price that IA seem to charge for parts, I think they would be a cheaper option if someone was involved in a bump.

I do wonder if there would be a bigger market for a steel low profile one though that could be winch compatible.

Or our Yank friends could just send us their metal ones, when they change over.

 

[nuclearmonkey]

Patiently waiting for a bumper / brushguard combo that houses a winch, and the ability to mount a hi-lift…. Integrate with its own front skid and it would be perfect

 

[Tom D]

Something like this is what I'd like.

CAtuned Off-Road Ineos Grenadier Front Bumper

Sturdy and sleek, this bumper strikes an ideal balance between rugged functionality and maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the Ineos Grenadier. CAtuned Off-Road's Ineos Grenadier front bumper is a seamless fusion of all the essential features you desire, assembled into one robust, bolt-on...

catunedoffroad.com

But in stainless steel. and sensible price

 

[Tom109]

I do!

Not a fan of the CAtuned image, at all. I would prefer a function oriented unit and resemble the ARB bar for 1990’s defenders.

 

[Zimm]

A simple center sections that uses the wings would suffice.

 

[anand]

A simple center sections that uses the wings would suffice.

Soon....

 

[[ Adam ]]

Soon....

Will it take the bull bar mount as well?

 

[Tom D]

You have to remember the two radiators under there, that rules out quite a few designs. I'd have loved a simple tubular one but it wouldn't protect the rads.

 

[WyomingRoaming]

I do!

Not a fan of the CAtuned image, at all. I would prefer a function oriented unit and resemble the ARB bar for 1990’s defenders.

I have been checking the ARB and TJM websites every couple of months hoping for something like this.

 

[[ Adam ]]

You have to remember the two radiators under there, that rules out quite a few designs. I'd have loved a simple tubular one but it wouldn't protect the rads.

Ralph @ Sarek was talking about trying to relocate them at some point, but I don't love that idea.

 

[ADVAW8S]

Ralph @ Sarek was talking about trying to relocate them at some point, but I don't love that idea.

He did it for l663. They ended up putting a larger radiator in l663 and it worked. You can get a larger bmw radiator but one of the units for transmission correct?

 

[anand]

He did it for l663. They ended up putting a larger radiator in l663 and it worked. You can get a larger bmw radiator but one of the units for transmission correct?

Driver's side (LHD) is for the transfer case specifically

 

[holdmybeer]

I'm very interested in a North American bullbar, ideally with loops or good front corner coverage. And if it's part of a better bumper (or just center section), that's great if it accommodates the factory winch.

My backup plan is to order the Australian factory bullbar. I like the look and coverage of it. But the shipping to North America ... ouch.

 

[BigJoeJack]

I have been checking the ARB and TJM websites every couple of months hoping for something like this.

Me too. TJM actually hinted that they were working on one.

 

[ADVAW8S]

I'm very interested in a North American bullbar, ideally with loops or good front corner coverage. And if it's part of a better bumper (or just center section), that's great if it accommodates the factory winch.

My backup plan is to order the Australian factory bullbar. I like the look and coverage of it. But the shipping to North America ... ouch.

Hold off on the AUS Bullard because ppl in the states have stated that bull bar interferes with the parking sensors .

 

[Tom D]

Hold off on the AUS Bullard because ppl in the states have stated that bull bar interferes with the parking sensors .

If you've got a proper Bull bar you don't need parking sensors.