Can you mount a D2 Bumper on a D1?

[lance cowley]

I see lots of options out there for D2 bumpers but very few and twice the price for the D1. How much difference is there between the models? I have seen a pic of a D1 bumper on a D2 but never vise versa. What would it take to Mount a D2 winch Bumper on a D1?

 

[Vegas99D1]

Here are the results of a quick search through the forum:

D1 aftermarket bumpers fit D2? D2 on D1?

Good afternoon, I have heard D1 aftermarket bumpers fit D2 trucks. Will D2 aftermarket bumpers fit D1? Anyone have any direct knowledge on this subject? Regards, Terry

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D1 or D2 Front Bumpers - Same Bolt Pattern?

Will a D2 steel bumper fit on my D1? Are the bolt patterns the same and is there any gap between the fenders or grill?

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D1 bumper on a D2

ok, looking for a definitive answer to whether a D1 bumper that mounts via the standard mountings sleeves/horns will mount to a D2's stock sleeves? potential fender trimming/etc aside....

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D1 ARB on D2

Hi Guys, As there is a lot more ARB's floating about over there, just wondered has anyone ever successfully fitted a D1 ARB bar onto a D2, and if so how much / if any fab work was involved ? Thanks...

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[lance cowley]

Here are the results of a quick search through the forum:

D1 aftermarket bumpers fit D2? D2 on D1?

Good afternoon, I have heard D1 aftermarket bumpers fit D2 trucks. Will D2 aftermarket bumpers fit D1? Anyone have any direct knowledge on this subject? Regards, Terry

discoweb.org

D1 or D2 Front Bumpers - Same Bolt Pattern?

Will a D2 steel bumper fit on my D1? Are the bolt patterns the same and is there any gap between the fenders or grill?

discoweb.org

D1 bumper on a D2

ok, looking for a definitive answer to whether a D1 bumper that mounts via the standard mountings sleeves/horns will mount to a D2's stock sleeves? potential fender trimming/etc aside....

discoweb.org

D1 ARB on D2

Hi Guys, As there is a lot more ARB's floating about over there, just wondered has anyone ever successfully fitted a D1 ARB bar onto a D2, and if so how much / if any fab work was involved ? Thanks...

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Ya know what is funny. I searched it many ways and didnt get those results. Thank you for the help though. I appreciate it

 

[lance cowley]

So a D1 bumper fits a D2 with a gap but I wonder about the opposite. Any pics of a D2 on a D1? Trimming involved or big gap?

 

[best4x4]

I have a D2 TJM on my 95 D1 & it fit like it was made for it.

 

[Howski]

Yes

 

[lance cowley]

Well I contacted Atlantic British and they were less than helpful. I will just buy this $600 bumper and pray it fits while I rely on advise from the internet, lol....

Pardon Our Interruption...

www.ebay.com

 

[Vegas99D1]

I've heard that between Britpart and Bearmach, that Bearmach is a "better" brand.

If you go directly to the Bearmach website they have a few bumpers:

Homepage - Bearmach

We are a leading online supplier of genuine, OEM and quality assured Land Rover parts and accessories for the full range of Land Rover vehicles. With 60 years of experience, Bearmach is known for unrivaled service, expertise and quality, shipping over 300,000 parts a month to over 140 countries.

bearmach.com

I chose this tube winch bumper which was on sale to see the total price with shipping:

Tubular Winch Bumper - BA 5678 - BEARMACH Branded for LAND ROVER Discovery 1 (1989 - 1998) 3947 - Bearmach

A bumper absorbs impact and protects your vehicle and its bodywork from damage. Tubular winch bumpers are also able to support the weight of a winch as well as adding to the overall aesthetics of your vehicle. - BEARMACH Branded for LAND ROVER Discovery 1 (1989 - 1998) 3947

bearmach.com

With shipping and sales tax to Dallas, TX, the total came to $520.82, not too expensive. Not sure how long the shipping will actually take with customs, etc.

 

[lance cowley]

I've heard that between Britpart and Bearmach, that Bearmach is a "better" brand.

If you go directly to the Bearmach website they have a few bumpers:

Homepage - Bearmach

We are a leading online supplier of genuine, OEM and quality assured Land Rover parts and accessories for the full range of Land Rover vehicles. With 60 years of experience, Bearmach is known for unrivaled service, expertise and quality, shipping over 300,000 parts a month to over 140 countries.

bearmach.com

I chose this tube winch bumper which was on sale to see the total price with shipping:

Tubular Winch Bumper - BA 5678 - BEARMACH Branded for LAND ROVER Discovery 1 (1989 - 1998) 3947 - Bearmach

A bumper absorbs impact and protects your vehicle and its bodywork from damage. Tubular winch bumpers are also able to support the weight of a winch as well as adding to the overall aesthetics of your vehicle. - BEARMACH Branded for LAND ROVER Discovery 1 (1989 - 1998) 3947

bearmach.com

With shipping and sales tax to Dallas, TX, the total came to $520.82, not too expensive. Not sure how long the shipping will actually take with customs, etc.

That looks like a good option. Do you have a pic of it on your rig? - Appreciate the info. Didnt know about that parts supplier.

 

[Vegas99D1]

I don't have that bumper, I was looking at overall pricing for a bumper that may be better quality at a similar price to the one you were looking at on ebay.

Might be similar to this one:

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[lance cowley]

Okay fellas the britpart D2 bumper fit with some trimming. Next question is this. Anyone ever hollow out the center of the factory brush guard and mount it to the top of a flat top bumper

 

[pdXDisco97]

Okay fellas the britpart D2 bumper fit with some trimming. Next question is this. Anyone ever hollow out the center of the factory brush guard and mount it to the top of a flat top bumper

I can't speak to that specific bumper, but I took a standard D1 brush guard and cut off the bottom and middle section to bolt it onto my stock winch plate instead of the A-bar. We cut 2 steel pieces to match the base and welded them on, pretty straight forward....

 

[lance cowley]

I can't speak to that specific bumper, but I took a standard D1 brush guard and cut off the bottom and middle section to bolt it onto my stock winch plate instead of the A-bar. We cut 2 steel pieces to match the base and welded them on, pretty straight forward....

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I literally did the same thing last night. I need to weld on the bottom mount plates and send it for powder coating. Looks great! Great minds!

 

[Lake_Bueller]

I can't speak to that specific bumper, but I took a standard D1 brush guard and cut off the bottom and middle section to bolt it onto my stock winch plate instead of the A-bar. We cut 2 steel pieces to match the base and welded them on, pretty straight forward....

I'm going to do that on my 99 TReK. It had the full brushguard in the competition but was sold with the A-bar. But I don't have the A-bar either

 

[lance cowley]

I got it all mocked up - Now its off to the powder coater. Turned out pretty good.

 

[Blue]

Looks pretty good....but the problem with those stock brush guards is that those "wings" going out left and right from the center A-frame portion make pretty long levers that put stress on the welds where they attach to the A-frame. If you hit anything with the outer brush guard wings those welds will snap and push the brush guard up into your hood and lights. Think about welding in a little reinforcement from the bottom of the outer wings down to the top of the steel bumper.

 

[pdXDisco97]

Looks pretty good....but the problem with those stock brush guards is that those "wings" going out left and right from the center A-frame portion make pretty long levers that put stress on the welds where they attach to the A-frame. If you hit anything with the outer brush guard wings those welds will snap and push the brush guard up into your hood and lights. Think about welding in a little reinforcement from the bottom of the outer wings down to the top of the steel bumper.

Sadly, I can attest to that...

 

[Blue]

LOL.....looks familiar

 

[Blue]

Prior to that accident I bumped the wings on the steel support beam of an overhead parking shade structure and that thin metal snapped at the welds. Luckily I was in reverse and the wing just pulled forward about 6 inches. I had it rewelded.

 

[Rocky]

RRC bumpers fit D1s but not the other way around....