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« on: October 23, 2005, 08:56:41 »
OK, I haven't actually looked at it in detail yet ...

I don't have any fitting instructions, so can anyone give me details on how to fit the bumper? The chap said something about "plates to stop the bumper turning" when winching.

I have the plates, by the looks of it, I just need to know where/how they go!!

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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2005, 09:45:07 »
Have a look in my photo's Gordon.
Its all there.
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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2005, 10:18:16 »
Why did you take all the grille/lights/etc off? Do you need to?

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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2005, 10:53:28 »
You'll need to chop the grill slightly and possibly move bits around.
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« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2005, 21:43:52 »
hi gords ive got the fitting instructions do you want me to e-mail you them 3 pages

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« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2005, 21:45:13 »
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fitting instructions


What are they??
 :shock:
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« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2005, 21:46:34 »
there for a series 1 disco front scorpion racing winch bumper

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« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2005, 21:48:29 »
sorry its front and rear but front is easy enough i also have some pics in my mods section

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« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2005, 22:15:05 »
Thanks for the offer of instructions Colin, but ... it's on :D

Apart from ...

I already had a DiscoParts steering guard on. I had to 80% remove it to get the bumper on and wiggle it about a lot to get it back on again. The only problem is, I can't fit the rear clamps on :roll:

If you look at this picture you can see that the side panel of the steering guard is very close to the chassis rail. The problem is, one of these needs to fit between, as can be seen in Jake's picture.

So, I either need to modify the Scorpion brackets, or the DiscoParts side panel - both of which are a bit beyond my trusty hacksaw. Any suggestions or offers of help? [-o<

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« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2005, 22:24:28 »
is it the steering guard thats too close to the chassis? maybe you could drill a hole where the plate needs to be then hacksaw down either side so you have a "U" shaped cutout to allow the bracket to be fitted
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« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2005, 22:33:40 »
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is it the steering guard thats too close to the chassis? maybe you could drill a hole where the plate needs to be then hacksaw down either side so you have a "U" shaped cutout to allow the bracket to be fitted

The bracket will slide into the gap (just, I think) but there's no room for the head of the bolt ... and no way to get it in there either :roll:

Now, you see, I was hoping to avoid the whole "hacksaw" thing 'cos it's just too blooming hard :wink:  Surely somebody must have an electric powered, hand held thick panel cutting thing ... surely :?  :wink:

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« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2005, 22:37:44 »
you mean an angle grinder :lol:  or a plasma cutter would be good but i dont have one of them
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« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2005, 22:42:36 »
i had same problem and just drilled straight through 8mm galvanised steel plate treated hole with rust proof and a touch hammerite all is cool and i know it works cos all i did all day sunday on challenge was winch winch and more winching

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« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2005, 22:44:29 »
get an angle grinder there so much fun!! dont you just love making sparks fly

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« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2005, 22:44:58 »
Quote from: "colintandy"
i had same problem and just drilled straight through 8mm galvanised steel plate treated hole with rust proof and a touch hammerite all is cool and i know it works cos all i did all day sunday on challenge was winch winch and more winching

Err, pardon? Do you have pictures?

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« Reply #15 on: October 23, 2005, 23:02:22 »
Looks nice Gordon.
Now off to Scorpions to get a couple of swivel eyes  :wink:
I'll have to look at my steering guard, maybe it needs some rearranging too?
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« Reply #16 on: October 24, 2005, 22:51:07 »
Mines the same  :roll:
I'm going to drill some holes in the steering guard and fit the brackets over the outside.
If you dont get what i mean, i'll show you Sunday.
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« Reply #17 on: October 24, 2005, 22:57:21 »
looks good mate :D
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« Reply #18 on: October 24, 2005, 22:59:19 »
Quote from: "Jake"
Mines the same  :roll:
I'm going to drill some holes in the steering guard and fit the brackets over the outside.
If you dont get what i mean, i'll show you Sunday.
 :D

I get what you mean - I think! I'm not sure how well that would work for mine as there is a bit of a gap between the chassis and the steering guard side panel.

By the way, do you know the Scorpion chap very well? I need a couple of swivel eyes :wink:  :)

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« Reply #19 on: October 24, 2005, 23:00:23 »
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By the way, do you know the Scorpion chap very well? I need a couple of swivel eyes :wink:  :)



well enough  :wink:
If you want we could sqeeze it into my cash deal?
We'll talk Sunday.
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« Reply #20 on: October 24, 2005, 23:04:26 »
Quote from: "Jake"
We'll talk Sunday.

OK ... but it might have to be quietly :wink:  :lol:

 






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