2004 Disco bumpers

[superpowerdave]

Michael you're right ... if he's looking for a stock looking bumper then the RTE is probably his best bet. If he's looking for performance I personally don't think you can beat a Greg Davis for departure angle or price for that matter.

The RTE stuff to me has always just been way over-priced for a product everybody has. I bought a Land Rover because it didn't look like every other SUV on the road. When I was back east it seemed like every truck looked the same and that everybody was on the RTE wagon- one of the only things differentiating the rigs was tire size and winch. They just all looked like they rolled out of the RTE factory.

The RTE, while bomb-proof, isn't the only HD bumper on the market though and it kills me that RTE owners perpetuate this myth. If they are simply trying to justify how they spent a grand on a bumper after shipping costs, then whatever makes them feel better at the end of the day - just don't push this off on new owners looking for some facts though.

At the end of the day there are a lot of people making bumpers for Disco IIs. I'm sure the OP will find whatever it is he's looking for.

 

[yubert]

MoGas, one thing to note is that most of the aftermarket DII bumpers mentioned require trimming the rear quarter panel, which improves the departure angle.

No sure if that's what your buddy wants or not. Trek Outfitters made a rear bumper that does not require any cutting of the body but as stated above, the business is on hold. British Car Service near LAX mentioned a few months ago they might produce a rear bumper that doesn't require any trimming.

 

[MoGas]

He wants a rear bumper that will prevent 2500 dollars of damage from a parking lot accident when someone backs into him. Subtle "hard core" appearance is preferred, and I highly doubt that he would be interested in cutting of any sort. I'm sure he would want to retain the use of the rear mud flaps, too.

Dave

 

[R_Lefebvre]

the front is really up to preference and the "blade" look. ARB makes a good looking bumper on OTHER vehicles, but just didn't do justice for the DII. it sticks out too far, hangs too low, and bends under heavy pulling or winching. i've seen this first hand.

Have you seen an 04 ARB bend? Specifically, and 03-04 ARB D2 bumper. There were significant design changes to lessen the chances of tweaking. Seems much of the reputation is based on the older designs, but the perception persists.

 

[michaels]

my vote is rovertym or greg davis rear, and the front of your choosing. just go to each of the websites listed here.

 

[Reata Rover]

I liek the HiCountry rear bumper. It is the solution to added fuel at a low COG. I am awaiting McVick's review and then will probably pull the trigger this summer. That thing looks great!!

 

[craig]

Greg Davis Bumper. Mine's white, but they ship bare. It didn't come with the lights or recovery points.

Photo by Andy Deane - BC Roverlanders.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

Wait, so is the GD bumper bolted with reinforcements to the body? I thought you shouldn't bridge frame to body?

 

[MattScott]

Wait, so is the GD bumper bolted with reinforcements to the body? I thought you shouldn't bridge frame to body?

That is what I've been told, unless there is some kind of rubber spacer there, you'd think it would tweak the body.

Again I'd suggest Rockstar Fabrication.

http://roxtarfab.com/bumper-d2-rear.htm

 

[Hank]

I still feel the Rovertym is the best option avaliable today for the D2 rear. I like the stockish look. There is nothing worse than when a bumper looks out of place.

FWIW, Larry Grubs at LGI.com is about to come out with a Trek Outfitters rip-off. It's not my thing, at all, but some like it....

 

[MattScott]

For some reason I thought rovertym used the same design for the DI + DII bumpers.

It still looks stock, but it does look very nice.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

Huh, his stuff looks pretty good. I like the rear bumper and fuel tank skid. Well, I like the look of them, nice craftsmanship and stylish, but the designs seem pretty standard. I'd think it would make sense to have a fuel tank skid tie into the rear bumper so you have one smooth surface all the way back. How come nobody is doing that?

 

[craig]

For your friends application it sounds like a Rovertym is the best option. Be sure his suspension can handle the weight though.

I've been running my GD bumper for several years. I like the look and love the functionality.

- Huge improvement in departure angle which is one of the biggest flaws of the Discovery II. The Greg Davis bumper tucks as close as possible to the rear of the truck, the receiver is integrated so you don't have the factory receiver hanging down low.

- Strong - I've come down on it many times with a fully loaded truck and it's never once sustained any damage.

- Integrated sliders. While attached to the body, they have always worked and never distorted the wheel well. They have a backing plate. Most of the time when landing on the sliders it is near the back of the bumper so most of the weight goes to the mounting points (frame horns and factory receiver) hitch frame points. Note that I always planned to route the exhaust out through the body panel above the quarter panel slider... I'm surprised I haven't sandwiched the exhaust pipe by now.

 

[muskyman]

gone

 

[R_Lefebvre]

What about noise transmission?