Bumper & Winch - Land Rovers Only

Ex_MOD_110 · 09-20-2006, 12:11 PM

What bumper and winch combo is everyone using and how do you like it? Is there anything you would change?

Disco Mike · 09-20-2006, 01:29 PM

For what year and model truck? What sort of wheeling do you do, how much are you going to use the winch?
Mike

Ex_MOD_110 · 09-20-2006, 06:06 PM

A 1991 D110

Disco Mike · 09-20-2006, 07:32 PM

I can't help you there other then to say I would look at a 12,000# winch or more because of the weight and possible drag you will have when winching out of a problem.
Mike

01001010 · 09-20-2006, 07:57 PM

Like mike has mentioned, there are different bumpers for different types of wheeling... Scorpion Racing / Equipe has low profile tube bumpers white ARBs petrude about 8 inches from the front of your truck, decreasing your approach angle. ARB's, however, have been designed, tested, and built to handle just about anything one can throw at it. Their manufacturing techniques surpass that of many other bumper makers (that I know of). They have their own indicator lights, mounts for addition lights, and a winch tray that can handle a heavy duty winch.

salty · 09-21-2006, 11:48 PM

For a winch I think 8 to 9k lb is plenty, use a snatch block with either to return the winch rope to the bumper and you have 16 to 18k of pull if you ever need it, I doubt this will be often.

Disco Mike · 09-22-2006, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salty

For a winch I think 8 to 9k lb is plenty, use a snatch block with either to return the winch rope to the bumper and you have 16 to 18k of pull if you ever need it, I doubt this will be often.

9000 or a 9,500 might work for a Disco but who wants to have only half the length of cable, cause you are using a block, and take over twice as long as your battery dies and the winch motor over heats, just to save a buck.
Mike

sevenrover · 09-22-2006, 10:39 AM

Well, if you are in a situation where you need to winch more than 15 ft, you have bigger things to worry about. But as far as D110 bumpers go, I would go with ARB or Safari Gard, (even though it flexes under stress).

Disco Mike · 09-24-2006, 05:07 AM

If you are going to spend that sort of money for a Safari that flexes and bends, just get with a good welder and have him make you a bumper for your requirements that also looks good.
Mike

09-20-2006, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
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09-20-2006, 07:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	Like mike has mentioned, there are different bumpers for different types of wheeling... Scorpion Racing / Equipe has low profile tube bumpers white ARBs petrude about 8 inches from the front of your truck, decreasing your approach angle. ARB's, however, have been designed, tested, and built to handle just about anything one can throw at it. Their manufacturing techniques surpass that of many other bumper makers (that I know of). They have their own indicator lights, mounts for addition lights, and a winch tray that can handle a heavy duty winch. __________________ 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

09-21-2006, 11:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
salty Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 145 Gallery: 0	For a winch I think 8 to 9k lb is plenty, use a snatch block with either to return the winch rope to the bumper and you have 16 to 18k of pull if you ever need it, I doubt this will be often. __________________ Jim

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sevenrover I'd Rather Push a Landrover than Drive a Jeep Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Durban, South Africa, 'til 2009. Then Back to Salt Lake. Posts: 71 Gallery: 0	Well, if you are in a situation where you need to winch more than 15 ft, you have bigger things to worry about. But as far as D110 bumpers go, I would go with ARB or Safari Gard, (even though it flexes under stress). __________________ 1991 RRC 2 1989 RRC's 1998 RR P38A 1967 SIIA 88 1969 SIIA 88 1967 SII 109 1971 Vampire Radio Body 101FC

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09-20-2006, 01:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	For what year and model truck? What sort of wheeling do you do, how much are you going to use the winch? Mike

09-20-2006, 06:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ex_MOD_110 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23 Gallery: 0	A 1991 D110

09-20-2006, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	I can't help you there other then to say I would look at a 12,000# winch or more because of the weight and possible drag you will have when winching out of a problem. Mike

09-24-2006, 05:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	If you are going to spend that sort of money for a Safari that flexes and bends, just get with a good welder and have him make you a bumper for your requirements that also looks good. Mike

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