| Author | Message | ||
     carl J. Drumgoole (Carl_kps) New Member Username: Carl_kps Post Number: 13 Registered: 02-2003 |
I was looking into getting a replacement winch bumper (Rovertym Slim Line Bumper) but already have a brush guard. Does anyone know if it is possible to cut and wield the brush guard to the Rovertym slim line winch bumper? As anyone done this before? | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 492 Registered: 03-2002 |
Call John, he can do just about anything. | ||
| carl J. Drumgoole (Carl_kps) New Member Username: Carl_kps Post Number: 15 Registered: 02-2003 |
Micheal: Who is John? | ||
| carl J. Drumgoole (Carl_kps) New Member Username: Carl_kps Post Number: 16 Registered: 02-2003 |
Also, Are there any other replacement bumpers I should look at? | ||
| Ho Chung (Thediscoho) Moderator Username: Thediscoho Post Number: 68 Registered: 02-2002 |
for disco2, below are some pics of various bumpers: http://www.roversolutions.com/thebumper/246.jpg http://www.discoweb.org/badlands/Badldshil12.jpg http://www.discoweb.org/badlands/Badlds%20alen%20winch%20done2.jpg http://expeditionexchange.com/tjm/DSC03192.jpg http://expeditionexchange.com/tjm/DSC03876.jpg http://expeditionexchange.com/arb/Dsc00037.jpg http://www.discoweb.org/kentipton/DSC03866.jpg ---------- Ho Chung | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior Member Username: Carter Post Number: 2099 Registered: 04-2002 |
John owns and runs Rovertym | ||
| Ross Thoma (Rossthoma) Member Username: Rossthoma Post Number: 168 Registered: 08-2002 |
Carl #2 on Ho's list is a Rovertym slim line with A-bar and light brackets and I love it, it is very solid and looks great and the cabs in chicago don't cut me off in Chicago anymore  Ross Thoma | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1328 Registered: 02-2002 |
Hey Ross, I was checking out your very nice pics.....Is your water wash reservoir still located in the original spot? If so: Do you have a cover for it or plan to manufacture one? Did this location of the reservior interfere with the installation of the RTE? Thanks, Paul Morgan | ||
| carl J. Drumgoole (Carl_kps) New Member Username: Carl_kps Post Number: 17 Registered: 02-2003 |
I talked to John (from Rovertym) and he said that I could weld my brush guard to a slim line. (I am going to cut the brush guard to fit the slim line.) I am hopefully going to order it at lunch today. | ||
| Rans (Rans) Senior Member Username: Rans Post Number: 405 Registered: 08-2002 |
Paul, it doesn't interfere, but if you are going to leave it, then you should protect it. Kirk built a diamond plate protection for his and he is sending me a photo, I'll send you a copy. | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1332 Registered: 02-2002 |
Excellent! Thanks Randy. I have the resources here on the Air Station to have something fabricated. | ||
| carl J. Drumgoole (Carl_kps) New Member Username: Carl_kps Post Number: 19 Registered: 02-2003 |
I just bought the Rovertym Slim Line bumper today for my 01 Disco 2. Is this bumper difficult the install? Anyone have any tips? | ||
| D. Chapman (1hank1) Member Username: 1hank1 Post Number: 62 Registered: 02-2003 |
Have a wrench handy. | ||
| Ross Thoma (Rossthoma) Member Username: Rossthoma Post Number: 169 Registered: 08-2002 |
Way to go Carl congrats. I did the install in one afternoon all by myself with a floor jack and 2 stands, have some wood planks handy to set the bumper on the jack to get a leg up on lifting the bumper into place. I just got Ho to update my gallery and there are 3 new Bumper pic's at the top. Paul YES YES YES I will get my lazy ass to move the water bottle in a bit (after the move when I got a garage)I will locate it on the passenger side of the firewall. The water bottle doesn't get in the way of the installation what so ever. Ross Thoma | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1334 Registered: 02-2002 |
Cool, Thanks Ross. I am waiting for a call any day now for my RTE. Since I live only 4 hours from JBS, I am going to drive up. Paul '00 Pig | ||
| Kyle Van Tassel (Kyle) Moderator Username: Kyle Post Number: 130 Registered: 11-2002 |
Those D1 wings are gonna get in the way of that tire though , bet on that.... Ribbit.. Kyle "Blow me" | ||
| Kyle Van Tassel (Kyle) Moderator Username: Kyle Post Number: 131 Registered: 11-2002 |
After looking again. My prediction is that when Ross puts on some bigger tires and stuffs that bad boy real nice , it will grab that part thats too long cause it was designed for the D1 and bend it straight down. The section of fender at the front of the opening is shorter on a D2 then it is on a D1 therefore you get this. http://www.discoweb.org/badlands/Star2.jpg Cmon John , now you know that wasnt right....lol Kyle "Blow me" | ||
| Ron Brown (Ron) Member Username: Ron Post Number: 148 Registered: 04-2001 |
Nothing a little grinder work won't fix. Ron | ||
| Ross Thoma (Rossthoma) Member Username: Rossthoma Post Number: 170 Registered: 08-2002 |
Kyle: The shadow play on that pic makes the protrusion look longer than it really is. Yes there is one no doubt about that but I don't think it will come into play. And about in bending down, Not a chance that thing is so strong that with the tires aired down for offroading there is no way it will go twisty. Good eye though and nice catch. Ross P.S. And Ron you are right, if it is a problem a bit of cut and pasting will fix it. | ||
| Kyle Van Tassel (Kyle) Moderator Username: Kyle Post Number: 132 Registered: 11-2002 |
Wanna bet ???? Kyle "Blow me" | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1335 Registered: 02-2002 |
Interesting point Kyle. Looking at that picture, it looks like the wing is 1" too long + / - 1/8" due to picture clarity. Ross, never under estimate what a stuffed tire under a load condition can do to metal structures. | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 572 Registered: 02-2002 |
Carl, There's not quite enough room for the brush bar on the rovertym slimline (I'm talking D2 here, btw) since it doesn't stick out quite far enough. Don't know about the D1. You might get away with a small extension plate or bolt it on. Dean | ||
| Rans (Rans) Senior Member Username: Rans Post Number: 414 Registered: 08-2002 |
Thanks Ross, that skid plate view on the far right is exactly the one I wanted to see!!! Perfect! I just looked out the window at my truck and my RTE ends precisely at the edge of the wheel well. Looks like its factory tied into the wheel well arch. | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1338 Registered: 02-2002 |
Randy, I am still waiting for a pig of your D2. Paul Paul.d.morgan2@boeing.com | ||
| Greg Davis (Gregdavis) Senior Member Username: Gregdavis Post Number: 729 Registered: 08-2002 |
Paul, lemme know if you need any pointers on moving your washer bottle. It's very easy and you could have that done before you even pick up your bumper. | ||
| carl J. Drumgoole (Carl_kps) New Member Username: Carl_kps Post Number: 20 Registered: 02-2003 |
Do I have to move the washer bottle when putting the slim line bumper on a D2? | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 573 Registered: 02-2002 |
Yes. Well not immediately it can sit there fine for a while but you'd better move it before wheeling. | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1339 Registered: 02-2002 |
Greg, you have mail. | ||
| Chris Marcel (Gumarcel) Member Username: Gumarcel Post Number: 158 Registered: 11-2002 |
Does anyone know of another company that makes a replacement front bumper with a full brush bar other then rovertym and safari gurd. I like the slim-like design of those and wouldn't want an ARB or TJM. Anyone have any idea if there is even a place that does? Thanks Marcel | ||
| Richard S. Warburton (Warburtonr) New Member Username: Warburtonr Post Number: 12 Registered: 02-2003 |
Does anyone have an alternate solution to washer bottle relocation for a D2? I've seen the tech article by Dean Brown, but that location on my D2 is already occupied by an air compressor. Where does the $G kit put the bottle? | ||
| Steve Sherman (Ssherman) Member Username: Ssherman Post Number: 69 Registered: 11-2002 |
Richard, Here's what $G does... http://www.safarigard.com/NEW%20WEB/newInstallation/pdf/Waterbottle%20Diagram.pd f Steve | ||
| Greg Davis (Gregdavis) Senior Member Username: Gregdavis Post Number: 744 Registered: 08-2002 |
Richard, shoot me an e-mail, and I'll forward my instructions to you. | ||
| Rans (Rans) Senior Member Username: Rans Post Number: 424 Registered: 08-2002 |
Yes Richard there is an alternatie. Some folks have had guards made from diamond plate. It is an option I am exploring right now, jsut waiting to see pics from a friend in our Phily Rovers Group. I will ask him to post them here. | ||
| Ron Brown (Ron) Member Username: Ron Post Number: 159 Registered: 04-2001 |
When do I get to see this thing Rans? I located a windscreen for you as well. Ron |
