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01001010 · 11-27-2006, 01:23 PM

Scorpion is DEFINATELY tough, BUT they dont make a bumper for the DIIs (atleast not that I know of, you would have to ask JohnC to be sure or just check out the Scorpion Site)

But after two rear end collisions (me being the one doing the ramming), a boulder, and some trees, all I have are small scratches in the powdercoat. The worst one happened on the highway at about 20 MPH when a F150 stopped suddenly and I was almost falling asleep and BAM! I bent the crap out of the lower tailgate and my fairlead actually punctured the steel bumper. I moved the entire bed section about a quarter inch foward. The Rover Gods were with me that day and I didnt damage any of the costly marble tile the other guy was carrying in the bed. The bumper didnt budge, My headlight just slipped out of place and I put a small crack in my grille...and that was only at 20MPH!

SCSL · 11-27-2006, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LR Max

I haven't heard anything good from Safari Gard or Scorpion products, so go ahead and rule them out.

While SG takes a beating on the boards (largely for intangible reasons), they make a bomb-proof product. While I am a huge fan of Steve & RTE, SG has unfortunately developed a reputation on the boards that should not be extended to the quality of their products.

fivespddisco · 11-27-2006, 01:39 PM

i have to say it. Equipe, or rovertym

01001010 · 11-27-2006, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCSL

While SG takes a beating on the boards (largely for intangible reasons), they make a bomb-proof product. While I am a huge fan of Steve & RTE, SG has unfortunately developed a reputation on the boards that should not be extended to the quality of their products.

Jupiter, the quote comes from a guy that beats the snot out of his truck, previously on CO trails and now in the bense bush of the east. From what I've seen in images, his SG bumper is built for action!

Jupiter Rover · 11-27-2006, 04:16 PM

oh sweet. thanks guyys. JC>> when are you comming to corbett!? we need to wheel.

01001010 · 11-27-2006, 07:31 PM

I hear ya man...its been a while for me...the 16th we'll tear it up!

Thor · 11-27-2006, 10:23 PM

SG front, rear and sliders here! And suspension for that matter. They do their job very well.

Jupiter Rover · 11-28-2006, 04:35 PM

alright sweet. call me before you come down. And is it ok if i buy some recovery gear from you? i need a couple things and your the closest ARB distributer i belive.

well Exotic truck and auto.

cellulararrest · 11-28-2006, 09:14 PM

What about Rockware? I really like their bull bar for the defender.

01001010 · 11-29-2006, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jupiter Rover

alright sweet. call me before you come down. And is it ok if i buy some recovery gear from you? i need a couple things and your the closest ARB distributer i belive.

well Exotic truck and auto.

OMG yess, I have left you hangin on that stuff. So sorry. I will get a list of the norm and PM ya with it and you can select from there. (shackles, Hi-Lift, straps, etc.)

Jupiter Rover · 11-29-2006, 12:00 PM

ALright SWWeeet. thanks.

Ares · 11-30-2006, 02:56 PM

If you buy anything but RTE, you will always wish you hadnt. RTE is the best function, fit, and look in my opinion. Only downside to the RTE is the powdercoating is not top notch like the bumper. But, it is easily touched up with Krylon flat black. Anything other than RTE is second rate at best.

Jupiter Rover · 11-30-2006, 03:37 PM

well like previous replays.. RTE is for OFFroad use only.. with on road driving. TJM has came up to be the better choice. air bag compatible. and a bumper that can do its job against another object.

Wortho · 03-01-2008, 02:43 AM

Wow i find this thread really interesting, Over here ARB bars are easily acknowledged as much stronger than TJM bars(more expensive but much better). My ARB has been on 12 years hit heaps of things saved the front end countless times and still looks great. The winch mounting is very strong too, i've pulled a 30ft pine tree outof the ground with it(double line pull of course) and never had any problems. Must make them different for export over to you guys.

Alak · 03-03-2008, 08:32 PM

I heard alot of folks say the ARB's are overly large and have a little less approach angle. Im heavily considering one (mainly because I like the look).

I also like the look and functionality of this bad boy.

Devon 4x4 Off Road - Discovery 2 Competition Winch mount : D44D2LOWTA : Off Road Equipment from Devon 4x4

The Devon 4x4 D44 Discovery 2 competition bumper. I think that looks stellar. Its like having no bumper at all. Unfourtunately, it costs a large fourtune in shipping.

11-27-2006, 01:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	Scorpion is DEFINATELY tough, BUT they dont make a bumper for the DIIs (atleast not that I know of, you would have to ask JohnC to be sure or just check out the Scorpion Site) But after two rear end collisions (me being the one doing the ramming), a boulder, and some trees, all I have are small scratches in the powdercoat. The worst one happened on the highway at about 20 MPH when a F150 stopped suddenly and I was almost falling asleep and BAM! I bent the crap out of the lower tailgate and my fairlead actually punctured the steel bumper. I moved the entire bed section about a quarter inch foward. The Rover Gods were with me that day and I didnt damage any of the costly marble tile the other guy was carrying in the bed. The bumper didnt budge, My headlight just slipped out of place and I put a small crack in my grille...and that was only at 20MPH! __________________ 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

11-27-2006, 01:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
fivespddisco Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Equipe,Qt,ARB,Ashcroft dealer Posts: 426 Gallery: 10	i have to say it. Equipe, or rovertym __________________ Check out WWW.Lucky8LLc.com 716-898-8153 Justin

11-27-2006, 04:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 1,005 Gallery: 0	oh sweet. thanks guyys. JC>> when are you comming to corbett!? we need to wheel. __________________ DII -- Pete 285/75 r16 Destination M/Ts

11-27-2006, 07:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	I hear ya man...its been a while for me...the 16th we'll tear it up! __________________ 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

11-27-2006, 10:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
Thor Solihull Society, CO and High Desert Rovers, NM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,295 Gallery: 0	SG front, rear and sliders here! And suspension for that matter. They do their job very well. __________________ Todd Carpe Rangius Roverum

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11-28-2006, 04:35 PM	#23 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 1,005 Gallery: 0	alright sweet. call me before you come down. And is it ok if i buy some recovery gear from you? i need a couple things and your the closest ARB distributer i belive. well Exotic truck and auto. __________________ DII -- Pete 285/75 r16 Destination M/Ts

11-28-2006, 09:14 PM	#24 (permalink)
cellulararrest 94 Defender 90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chester, NH Posts: 1,070 Gallery: 0	What about Rockware? I really like their bull bar for the defender. __________________ S.N.H.L.R.

11-29-2006, 12:00 PM	#26 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 1,005 Gallery: 0	ALright SWWeeet. thanks. __________________ DII -- Pete 285/75 r16 Destination M/Ts

11-30-2006, 02:56 PM	#27 (permalink)
Ares Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama and Kentucky Posts: 155 Gallery: 0	If you buy anything but RTE, you will always wish you hadnt. RTE is the best function, fit, and look in my opinion. Only downside to the RTE is the powdercoating is not top notch like the bumper. But, it is easily touched up with Krylon flat black. Anything other than RTE is second rate at best. __________________ War Eagle!!!

11-30-2006, 03:37 PM	#28 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 1,005 Gallery: 0	well like previous replays.. RTE is for OFFroad use only.. with on road driving. TJM has came up to be the better choice. air bag compatible. and a bumper that can do its job against another object. __________________ DII -- Pete 285/75 r16 Destination M/Ts

03-01-2008, 02:43 AM	#29 (permalink)
Wortho Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Medowie, Australia Posts: 65 Gallery: 0	Wow i find this thread really interesting, Over here ARB bars are easily acknowledged as much stronger than TJM bars(more expensive but much better). My ARB has been on 12 years hit heaps of things saved the front end countless times and still looks great. The winch mounting is very strong too, i've pulled a 30ft pine tree outof the ground with it(double line pull of course) and never had any problems. Must make them different for export over to you guys. __________________ Smoke me a Kipper, i'll be back for breakfast!

03-03-2008, 08:32 PM	#30 (permalink)
Alak 2002 Discovery II SE Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 356 Gallery: 0	I heard alot of folks say the ARB's are overly large and have a little less approach angle. Im heavily considering one (mainly because I like the look). I also like the look and functionality of this bad boy. Devon 4x4 Off Road - Discovery 2 Competition Winch mount : D44D2LOWTA : Off Road Equipment from Devon 4x4 The Devon 4x4 D44 Discovery 2 competition bumper. I think that looks stellar. Its like having no bumper at all. Unfourtunately, it costs a large fourtune in shipping.

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