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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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I have an 03 Disco-------is it possible to put a 2002 ARB bumper/bullbar bumper (no fog light cut outs is the most noticeable difference) on an '03? Or is the mounting all different and major modifications would have to happen?
I figure one of you guys has dealt with this stuff before. Also, it needs to be airbag compatible. I have a chance to have this cheap.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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Mounts up no problem, the only difference between the earlier DII's and the '03-'04's is cosmetic.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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I just got the same and i like the fact that it has push pads and instead of the little fog lights you can use the wires for some bigger driving lights mounted on the bumper...
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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Actually there is a slight difference on how the bumper and grille mate up. I put an 03-04 on my 2000 because eventually I plan on a total face lift and the bumper is raised about 1/4"-1/2" into the grille pushing it up slightly, dis-forming it and the headlight trim pieces just a bit. Might not be a problem the other way around. Just a little gap instead.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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theres a guy nearby that has one for sale for $500 from a junkyard, but he has none of the mounting hardware...its just the bumper. I think at that price I'll go to a good body shop or 4x4 place, and also see if ARB sells the compatible hardware kit (for brackets etc).
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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For that price you are a idiot if you dont buy it.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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It might be hard to get the mounting hardware. I think someone on a forum was saying that ARB ran out of the hardware and won't have any until they make a new run of bumpers. You might call them and see if they have any yet.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 06:17 AM
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For that price you are a idiot if you dont buy it.
buy it as they are about $1,200.00 new....I just got one myself for $500.00
 
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by vandev
buy it as they are about $1,200.00 new....I just got one myself for $500.00
Ask me how much I paid for mine, ok, I'll tell you...it was FREE!!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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Ask me how much I paid for mine, ok, I'll tell you...it was FREE!!
Yea ...We know stud boy

Rub it in....
 
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