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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 11:30 AM
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well here is the deal my rear bumper cover is cracked. do i take the 400$ i got to fix it from the guy who hit it and buy a used cover out of a yard or from one of u. or do i wait and buy a nice off road bumper when i get more money? any recommendations ? right now i am leaning toward a 700$ rovertyme and one have some words of wisdom
 
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 05:33 AM
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Aside from looking cool, possibly extra recovery points, don't really know what the advantages of a custom rear bumper would be. Sometimes you can get lucky and find a used one in good shape. Or have a buddy with a welding shop fabricate something nice. As in all things Rover, it's pretty much a matter of personal preference.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:33 AM
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Id say toss the plastic and have a metal one built!!!
 
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:50 AM
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Agreed. Plastics have no business being on a truck.

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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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i have a builder in mind he says he will only do it if i draw him plans so ? does anyone have any plans ?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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No one has plans for bumpers here only pictures... that being said why wouldn't he just take the truck for a couple of days and fab you one up?
Not everything goes according to plan... get what Im saying?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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It's hard to have custom bumpers done from plans on Rovers, seems they all vary a bit . I have the Greg Davis one and love it, but am selling my old metal one(bent) for $199.99
 
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 07:23 PM
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i was hoping to get lucky with a plan but i will see if i can help him on a weekend build one. thanks guys
 
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 10:52 PM
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I got some pics of Disco Mikes while it was in production if you wanna see them... maybe be give you some ideas.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 09:05 AM
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Send me your e-mail address and I will send your a bunch of pictures on how I built mine along with some specs. Don't just turn a shop loose on building a bumper if they have no experience in bumpers and Rovers.
 
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