NWP front bumper? - Land Rovers Only

DiscoPilot · 02-08-2006, 01:42 PM

I just got my NWP roof rack, the Voyager with the offroad challange package

and love it I also stumbled onto this picture

I like the look of this bumper anyone know and good or bad things about it?

texasrover · 02-08-2006, 01:55 PM

Looks good!

If you want it for placement of a winch... just make sure the cradle will fit your desired winch. Other than that, go for it.

roverX · 02-08-2006, 02:03 PM

The only draw back I can think of would be that the front recovery points don't swivel. Maybe they can leave a hole punched in there for swivels or maybe they can actually mount them for you.

Other than that, it looks sweet. I love their racks!

Muddy Oval · 02-08-2006, 02:07 PM

Those recovery points look like a trail death just waiting to happen... yikes.

DiscoPilot · 02-08-2006, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Muddy Oval

Those recovery points look like a trail death just waiting to happen... yikes.

Yeah i'm not real hot on those " recovery points" looks more like put you in recovery points. I would put some nice swivels on after i recieved it I'm all about changing stuff anyway.

Has anyone seen this bumper in person and able to speak as to build quality?

I mean I don't expect $G or RTE quality but... i don't want to rip it off the truck or have to spend too much more time and money getting it up to my standards

racerwad · 02-08-2006, 05:14 PM

i have the NWP bumper and i love it. for the money, i don't think that there is anything better. people have said that their weld appearance isn't as good and they're right. apart from that, i haven't been disappointed. also, keep in mind that the the way the weld looks doesn't speak to how strong it is. the bumpers can be ordered without the d-rings. i have them on mine but i agree, get them without and get a nice pair of swivels.

as for winches, i think that you'd have a hard time finding one that didn't fit. i know someone with a NWP bumper that has a ramsey 12k in it. that's a pretty big winch. their tray is huge and it isn't drilled for anything specific.

nicole and andrew are the owners and they're both super cool to work with. i'd order it unfinished so that you can dress some of the welds and bevel the edges (they're sharp!) and then powder coat or line-x or whatever. i just spray painted mine. i'm cheap! if you have any more questions, feel free to pm me.

andy

Muddy Oval · 02-08-2006, 05:48 PM

actually, you can tell a lot from the appearance of a weld. everything I've seen from them was poor so far. Shallow welds, bad penetration (you know how bad that can be). A bad weld on a winch bumper can be a catastrophe.

racerwad · 02-08-2006, 08:07 PM

i agree that a weld that looks poor in appearance could indicate poor penetration, etc. what i was saying was that the converse isn't necessarily true-that a good weld that looks like a stack of dimes will hold no matter what. by my relatively untrained eye, it appears that NWP uses a wire feed rather than stick TIG. obviously a stick welded piece will look a lot nicer. all i can say is that from my ownership and the reports of others who have used it as intended, they haven't had any problems. and, i'm a fan of the underdog, i guess.

disco, i say go for it. price wise i can't imagine anything better and they have great support. you can see pics of the bumper both on and off my truck at cascaderovers.org under member photos. my name is andy berglund.

02-08-2006, 01:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
DiscoPilot Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 701 Gallery: 0	NWP front bumper? I just got my NWP roof rack, the Voyager with the offroad challange package and love it I also stumbled onto this picture I like the look of this bumper anyone know and good or bad things about it? __________________ I refuse to tip toe through Life only to arrive safely at Death Rocks, Sand, Mud, Water whatever I just want to leave the pavement Its your Life, LIVE it ENJOY it!

02-08-2006, 01:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
texasrover Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 490 Gallery: 0	Looks good! If you want it for placement of a winch... just make sure the cradle will fit your desired winch. Other than that, go for it. __________________ That is not a leak! That is undercarriage rust inhibitor. 98 Discovery

02-08-2006, 02:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	The only draw back I can think of would be that the front recovery points don't swivel. Maybe they can leave a hole punched in there for swivels or maybe they can actually mount them for you. Other than that, it looks sweet. I love their racks! __________________ 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?

02-08-2006, 02:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	Those recovery points look like a trail death just waiting to happen... yikes. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

02-08-2006, 05:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	actually, you can tell a lot from the appearance of a weld. everything I've seen from them was poor so far. Shallow welds, bad penetration (you know how bad that can be). A bad weld on a winch bumper can be a catastrophe. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

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02-08-2006, 05:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
racerwad Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 32 Gallery: 0	i have the NWP bumper and i love it. for the money, i don't think that there is anything better. people have said that their weld appearance isn't as good and they're right. apart from that, i haven't been disappointed. also, keep in mind that the the way the weld looks doesn't speak to how strong it is. the bumpers can be ordered without the d-rings. i have them on mine but i agree, get them without and get a nice pair of swivels. as for winches, i think that you'd have a hard time finding one that didn't fit. i know someone with a NWP bumper that has a ramsey 12k in it. that's a pretty big winch. their tray is huge and it isn't drilled for anything specific. nicole and andrew are the owners and they're both super cool to work with. i'd order it unfinished so that you can dress some of the welds and bevel the edges (they're sharp!) and then powder coat or line-x or whatever. i just spray painted mine. i'm cheap! if you have any more questions, feel free to pm me. andy

02-08-2006, 08:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
racerwad Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 32 Gallery: 0	i agree that a weld that looks poor in appearance could indicate poor penetration, etc. what i was saying was that the converse isn't necessarily true-that a good weld that looks like a stack of dimes will hold no matter what. by my relatively untrained eye, it appears that NWP uses a wire feed rather than stick TIG. obviously a stick welded piece will look a lot nicer. all i can say is that from my ownership and the reports of others who have used it as intended, they haven't had any problems. and, i'm a fan of the underdog, i guess. disco, i say go for it. price wise i can't imagine anything better and they have great support. you can see pics of the bumper both on and off my truck at cascaderovers.org under member photos. my name is andy berglund.

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