Nicest SD Grill Guard?
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Originally Posted by 2000silverbullet
But, on the other hand. I initially wanted to drop in the monster front end that'll protect you from anything found at www.offroadtechinc.com. (then go to "bumpers on trucks" then scroll down to the SD's).
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Originally Posted by Ronin007
Matt - I went to that link and scrolled down like you said. About 3/4 of the way down the page is a picture of a Chevy being lifted with a dozer because the ball joints failed on it!!! Imagine that!!!
BTW- The house is goin' up May 1 and I've already talked to a guy about a job so things are lookin' good! Just wish I could speed things up and get on the road! I might have to check the traders for a RR to wheel with so I can keep up! ha ha.
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Originally Posted by 2000silverbullet
Hey Darren! I had to go back to the link and check it out. That's hilarious. But hey, that bumper they're liftin' it with looks like it's holdin' up! What I wonder is, did that pos fall apart in the parking lot??? haa haa.
BTW- The house is goin' up May 1 and I've already talked to a guy about a job so things are lookin' good! Just wish I could speed things up and get on the road! I might have to check the traders for a RR to wheel with so I can keep up! ha ha.
BTW- The house is goin' up May 1 and I've already talked to a guy about a job so things are lookin' good! Just wish I could speed things up and get on the road! I might have to check the traders for a RR to wheel with so I can keep up! ha ha.
At least the bumper you wanted is tough!! 
That is great about the house and job. Good luck with it all. Yep when you get here we will have to go out wheeling. The Rover group I wheel with the first outing is in May so you might miss that one, but others are throughout the year. The FTE NY chapter is also trying to put some wheeling events together too so we should be able to do an event.
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Originally Posted by 2000silverbullet
I might have to check the traders for a RR to wheel with so I can keep up! ha ha.
ON EDIT:
I've just been informed that I can sell her Range Rover, if she can paint the dually pink. Tough call but the RR is staying.
Last edited by EnviroCon; Feb 16, 2005 at 09:50 PM. Reason: Wife didn't think it was funny.
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Originally Posted by EnviroCon
I'll sell you my wife's '03 RR HSE. After I bought my dually last year, that's all she wants to drive. She says it makes her feel "Empowered." And if I have to choose between the "Yuppie mobile" and my little Suzuki Samurai, I'm driving Little Sammy.
ON EDIT:
I've just been informed that I can sell her Range Rover, if she can paint the dually pink. Tough call but the RR is staying.
ON EDIT:
I've just been informed that I can sell her Range Rover, if she can paint the dually pink. Tough call but the RR is staying.
Yuppie mobile is right. That is why I got a steal on the two RR's that I have had. They are a great platform to build on for off roading, but most Land Rovers spend all their time at the mall.Getting back to the original tread.... I have been considering the Buck Stop bumper grill guard for my SD. http://www.buckstop.biz/features.html Anyone have one or heard anything about them? The only problem I have is clearance with a plow and the additional weight of the bumper with the plow, but I have hit enough deer with the RRC and it has been saved by the grill/brush guard that I am considering protecting the SD the same way.
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From: Milky Way Galaxy
Ronin007- Do a search for the Buckstop bumper in this forum or the 6.0 forum I forget which, but one of them had a discussion about that brand. And for the record. I think I'm still upset that Land Rover doesn't import the Defender anymore. That's the one I was hoping she'd get.
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Originally Posted by EnviroCon
Ronin007- Do a search for the Buckstop bumper in this forum or the 6.0 forum I forget which, but one of them had a discussion about that brand. And for the record. I think I'm still upset that Land Rover doesn't import the Defender anymore. That's the one I was hoping she'd get.
I fully agree on the LR Defender. Would love to own one, but everyone wants too much money for their's. Especially considering I would like to have the 110 instead of the 90. My RRC is the LWB and I like the extra 8 inches both from a wheeling standpoint and interior room. I normally wheel with four of us in the rig so you can see why I like the 110 and my LWB. You should convince you wife to sell the RR and get yourself the Defender.
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Originally Posted by Ronin007
I have to be able to use whatever bumper I get with a Western Pro plow and not overtax the frontend.
I fully agree on the LR Defender. Would love to own one, but everyone wants too much money for their's. Especially considering I would like to have the 110 instead of the 90. My RRC is the LWB and I like the extra 8 inches both from a wheeling standpoint and interior room. I normally wheel with four of us in the rig so you can see why I like the 110 and my LWB. You should convince you wife to sell the RR and get yourself the Defender.
I fully agree on the LR Defender. Would love to own one, but everyone wants too much money for their's. Especially considering I would like to have the 110 instead of the 90. My RRC is the LWB and I like the extra 8 inches both from a wheeling standpoint and interior room. I normally wheel with four of us in the rig so you can see why I like the 110 and my LWB. You should convince you wife to sell the RR and get yourself the Defender.
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Hi guys, im a new member here and this is my first post but on my 04 SD i got the Luverne tubular wrap-around. It doesnt offer a whole lot of protection per say, but it looks nice without being too cluttered like a few of you mentioned. The headlights are unobscured which i like too. But its all about what you like.
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Yep that is my dilemma. I want a bumper that will protect my SD if I have a deer encounter like the ones I have had with the Rover, but still allow me to use my plow and not kill the front of the truck (most likely the axle). Like I said I have to do some more research, but so far I like the Buckstop bumpers.
The Defender 110 was imported just in 1993 the same year as my RRC LWB so you would be lucky to find one for sale and if you did you would be lucky to see it for sale less than the $45,000 original purchase price. They are similar to the 90, but have four doors and can seat seven. Hardtop with full external rollcage. Very cool and the perfect expedition vehicle for me. Hummm.... maybe you would be willing to let your wife paint the dually pink for a 110!!!
BTW I like your Sammy. I always thought about getting one as they remind me of a baby D90. Very capable rig box stock just like a Rover. Yours looks like it is setup nicely.
The Defender 110 was imported just in 1993 the same year as my RRC LWB so you would be lucky to find one for sale and if you did you would be lucky to see it for sale less than the $45,000 original purchase price. They are similar to the 90, but have four doors and can seat seven. Hardtop with full external rollcage. Very cool and the perfect expedition vehicle for me. Hummm.... maybe you would be willing to let your wife paint the dually pink for a 110!!!
BTW I like your Sammy. I always thought about getting one as they remind me of a baby D90. Very capable rig box stock just like a Rover. Yours looks like it is setup nicely.
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Originally Posted by TDCSILVER1
Hi guys, im a new member here and this is my first post but on my 04 SD i got the Luverne tubular wrap-around. It doesnt offer a whole lot of protection per say, but it looks nice without being too cluttered like a few of you mentioned. The headlights are unobscured which i like too. But its all about what you like.
Ronin007- Are my eyes on crack or did you really say $45,000 for a '93 Defender 110?
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Originally Posted by EnviroCon
Ronin007- Are my eyes on crack or did you really say $45,000 for a '93 Defender 110?