I know there are several threads but could not find one like I was looking for so I am starting one. My father in law taught welding at a local tech school for 30+ years and has ALOT of steel lying around. I am a mediocre welder at best but with a master Jedi to teach me the ways of the force I am sure I can accomplish the project. So what I am looking for are pictures of preferably homemade or custom front bumpers on Disco trucks to get some ideas. I have looked and looked but mostly find ARB pictures. I was hoping to get started this weekend. Would love to just buy a new Terrafirma or ARB but can’t justify spending a grand on the truck for a bumper knowing I am going to need to spend it fixing something else before it is all over. Ha-ha.

So post up your front bumper pics please!!

 

This is just the sort of thread I needed! After some illegal, no-insurance carrying, non-English speaking lady ran her SUV right into the front-driver's side of mine, I'm in the market for a new front bumper. Mine is broken to bits on one side now (it was in perfect condition before) and the cheapest stock replacement I can find is about $700 shipped. I got some cash from these folks, but still can't stomach spending that much on a front bumper.

I work at a steel fab shop and don't mind spending a Saturday throwing something together. The only thing I'm not too great at is designing something without spending an eternity on it. So I need suggestions / pictures!

Even with high steel prices right now (0.60 / lb. or so), I bet I can make one for less than $100 in material. Anyone make their own?

 

I agreee. Have a couple of Warn trays laying around to use as well. Would love to build something with an open top so I can put a 8274 in it.

 

This one was made by Hard Labor Creek Fabrications







It has a winch tray built in.

 

IMO with the price of the OEM bumpers you'd be crazy to not just put a terrafirma bumper on for the same or less money. Making your own would be a great alternative.

I've looked at another rover that removed the bumper and painted underneath(it was rhino lined) and it didn't look bad at all(much better than a cracked one).

 

Here is a "Bumper" Thread. It's long, but hey, you obviously don't have anything else to do all day.


https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...stalled-56591/

 

..... and another.


https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...-frills-65457/

 

I saw those. I like yours but was looking for something more low profile with an open winch tray so I have more winch options.

 

Winch tray makes the price go up, and most people say you need some more spring or a lift to handle the extra weight. I haven't gone off-road in this truck yet, but a winch would be great and give it some "attitude".
Then I would want tires, rock sliders, skid pans, 4" lift, lights, roof rack, flame throwers, machine guns, rocket launchers and G.O.K's what else!

 

Haha I hear you. Mine is already running a 2" OME medium lift and shocks so should not be an issue.