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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: gecko on March 11, 2006, 11:02:25

Title: defender bumpers
Post by: gecko on March 11, 2006, 11:02:25

ok you lot i dont know if its just me but i have had a night mare refitting my bumper seems to be them clets (the captive thing) so anyone know how to do it esey  ?????

Title: defender bumpers
Post by: hobbit on March 11, 2006, 12:19:32

give them a full spray and make sure the bolts are screwing in ok

Title: defender bumpers
Post by: littlepow on March 11, 2006, 17:06:51

If your on about the loose metal plates, then get them even from either side, then hold them about 5 - 7mm from the back. Should line up no problems.

 :)

Title: defender bumpers
Post by: defenderdan on March 11, 2006, 17:27:50

There are two different types of bolt available. One is a standard bolt which is a pig to get centered when trying to start the thread. The other has a small taper right on the end which sorts that problem for you. I always shove a screwdriver inbetween the bumper and the jacking point too, this stops the plate from flexing down in it's cage whilst starting the thread.

Title: defender bumpers
Post by: Bob696 on March 11, 2006, 19:39:38

Hammer and lots of swearing.

If that dosnt work then get a bigger hammer. If that dosnt work at least you will feel a lot less stressed out  :twisted:

Title: defender bumpers
Post by: mud-club-matty on March 11, 2006, 19:50:34

lots of matinance spray and a hammer

Title: defender bumpers
Post by: Porny on March 13, 2006, 12:38:21

Or cut the jacking points off your chassis....

This means you can use a nut and bolt to fit the bumper... as you'll now be able to get to the bottom of the bolt.

Also give a slighty improved approach angle


Ian

Title: defender bumpers
Post by: gecko on March 13, 2006, 14:42:41

Quote from: "Porny"

Or cut the jacking points off your chassis....

This means you can use a nut and bolt to fit the bumper... as you'll now be able to get to the bottom of the bolt.

Also give a slighty improved approach angle


Ian

good thinking that man i have the jacking ponts in the bumper