just took off bottom front bumper - Land Rovers Only

appstatedisco · 07-12-2005, 05:01 PM

hey guys, i just took off the bottom part of the front bumper, the extra plasticy stuff, as well as the side cover things. I was wondering if i should trim the side covers and put them back on, b/c as of now, the side of my front bumper is just a thin piece of metal w/ a large rectangular cutout. Also i noticed a small amount of rust on the passenger side where the weld is, nothing major, but what should i do to prevent it from rusting more?

donsdisco · 07-12-2005, 07:26 PM

i think i may follow your lead ... getting tired of those stupid looking plastic things. hope you all come up with some good ideas here!

stu454 · 07-12-2005, 07:33 PM

Like this.......

I'm not sweating the little metal tabs. They'll go away when I bring a new bumper home from the pound.

As to the rust, if it is only on the surface, just sand down til you hit clean metal, prime it, and paint it. I had something similar happen on my frame and I just used flat black Rustoleum rattle can.

The best solution? Nope. Cheap, though? Oh, yeah.

01001010 · 07-12-2005, 07:40 PM

Did the same to mine...lovin it!

stu454 · 07-12-2005, 07:47 PM

No fair! All you had to do was unscrew the spoiler!

Just funnin' with you.

01001010 · 07-12-2005, 08:13 PM

HAHA...nah but I still had to cut the end caps.

appstatedisco · 07-12-2005, 09:27 PM

hey guys, i just tested out my flex tonight on a gravel mound, nothing too accurate but i'd say around 2 1/2 ft from the ground to the buttom of my tire. I like the front w/o the spoiler on it alot better, cools the engine down alittle bit more and allows for a better angle of approach, i'll look into cutting the front cornerpiece to make flush w/ the rest of the front bumper. Also, my brushguard is loose. I put it on, then retightened it, but it still has about 3/4 of an inch in up and down play. Is there anything i can do to secure it on more, other than welding/drilling? any kind of wrap-around clamps or bolts or anything i could use?

roverX · 07-12-2005, 09:35 PM

Come on guys! Get it right the first time...

appstatedisco · 07-12-2005, 09:46 PM

PanzerJaeger · 07-12-2005, 10:20 PM

The prospect of cutting into my disco is a little scary. What are you guys using to do this with? (I mean what kind of tool)

roverX · 07-12-2005, 10:56 PM

G4??? Yeah, I would think twice about cutting it too! I used a sawzall to trim my rear fender wells. But I would recommend a better cutting tool for you. If that is your truck pictured there, I would go to a professional b/c you got a really nice rig.

PanzerJaeger · 07-12-2005, 11:00 PM

Hah, i wish it were my truck, ive only got a regular one. Maybe i should take it down as it may give the wrong impression.

Sawzall huh? Ive got some major thinking and planning to do..

roverX · 07-12-2005, 11:32 PM

The single best piece of advice I can give you if you are going to trim you rear fenders to allow for stuffing of larger tires is this... make a template so both sides are the same. Mine is a little jacked up b/c I did it on the trail with the sawzall. But it's paid off in a few days so who cares!

07-12-2005, 05:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
appstatedisco Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC/Boone, NC Posts: 528 Gallery: 0	just took off bottom front bumper hey guys, i just took off the bottom part of the front bumper, the extra plasticy stuff, as well as the side cover things. I was wondering if i should trim the side covers and put them back on, b/c as of now, the side of my front bumper is just a thin piece of metal w/ a large rectangular cutout. Also i noticed a small amount of rust on the passenger side where the weld is, nothing major, but what should i do to prevent it from rusting more? __________________ AHO Rugby, a drinking club with a rugby problem. www.ahorugby.net "My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health." - Robert E. Lee

07-12-2005, 07:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
stu454 MUDROCKSWATERSAND -I love it all Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 68 Gallery: 0	Like this....... I'm not sweating the little metal tabs. They'll go away when I bring a new bumper home from the pound. As to the rust, if it is only on the surface, just sand down til you hit clean metal, prime it, and paint it. I had something similar happen on my frame and I just used flat black Rustoleum rattle can. The best solution? Nope. Cheap, though? Oh, yeah. __________________ Stu

07-12-2005, 07:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,542 Gallery: 15	Did the same to mine...lovin it! __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

07-12-2005, 07:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
stu454 MUDROCKSWATERSAND -I love it all Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 68 Gallery: 0	No fair! All you had to do was unscrew the spoiler! Just funnin' with you. __________________ Stu

07-12-2005, 08:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,542 Gallery: 15	HAHA...nah but I still had to cut the end caps. __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

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07-12-2005, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
donsdisco Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dacula, GA Posts: 31 Gallery: 0	i think i may follow your lead ... getting tired of those stupid looking plastic things. hope you all come up with some good ideas here!

07-12-2005, 09:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
appstatedisco Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC/Boone, NC Posts: 528 Gallery: 0	hey guys, i just tested out my flex tonight on a gravel mound, nothing too accurate but i'd say around 2 1/2 ft from the ground to the buttom of my tire. I like the front w/o the spoiler on it alot better, cools the engine down alittle bit more and allows for a better angle of approach, i'll look into cutting the front cornerpiece to make flush w/ the rest of the front bumper. Also, my brushguard is loose. I put it on, then retightened it, but it still has about 3/4 of an inch in up and down play. Is there anything i can do to secure it on more, other than welding/drilling? any kind of wrap-around clamps or bolts or anything i could use? __________________ AHO Rugby, a drinking club with a rugby problem. www.ahorugby.net "My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health." - Robert E. Lee

07-12-2005, 09:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Come on guys! Get it right the first time... Attached Thumbnails __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

07-12-2005, 09:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
appstatedisco Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC/Boone, NC Posts: 528 Gallery: 0	lol __________________ AHO Rugby, a drinking club with a rugby problem. www.ahorugby.net "My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health." - Robert E. Lee

07-12-2005, 10:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
PanzerJaeger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 111 Gallery: 0	The prospect of cutting into my disco is a little scary. What are you guys using to do this with? (I mean what kind of tool) __________________ 2001 Discovery SE (Black) 2004 Discovery SE (White) 2008 LR2 HSE (Black)

07-12-2005, 10:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	G4??? Yeah, I would think twice about cutting it too! I used a sawzall to trim my rear fender wells. But I would recommend a better cutting tool for you. If that is your truck pictured there, I would go to a professional b/c you got a really nice rig. __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

07-12-2005, 11:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
PanzerJaeger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 111 Gallery: 0	Hah, i wish it were my truck, ive only got a regular one. Maybe i should take it down as it may give the wrong impression. Sawzall huh? Ive got some major thinking and planning to do.. __________________ 2001 Discovery SE (Black) 2004 Discovery SE (White) 2008 LR2 HSE (Black)

07-12-2005, 11:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	The single best piece of advice I can give you if you are going to trim you rear fenders to allow for stuffing of larger tires is this... make a template so both sides are the same. Mine is a little jacked up b/c I did it on the trail with the sawzall. But it's paid off in a few days so who cares! __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

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