Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
What is the purpose of the circled bits on the front bumper?
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
... but what is their purpose?
They were used for pushing things out the way and was if my memory serves me correctly fitting anti riot light protection the protection is fitted ibn the main bumper and rests against the bumperettes. I also believe on Mk 2's and 3's when Kevlar for Northern Ireland was fitted the bumperettes were a fitting point.
Evan farmer
Active Member
Surely they would just bend with the bottom bumper into the bodywork
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
no they are quite strong and pushing a vehicle hasnt the same force as a sudden impact
Evan farmer
Active Member
Suppose but that part of the bumper is the wealest point and every landrover ive got has that part bent past the bodywork so if it had them fitted my wings would be gone
The military spec vehicles were different to the civilian model in that they were a lot stronger.. They were made for Squaddies to bounce around and to be thrown out the back of aircraft. I once bounced one into a stone bridge after hitting grease on the road.. No damage to the bumper and just bend the wing panel. Got given a hammer and can of paint by the MT Sgt and was told if I fixed it there would be no charges. The aluminium panels were fairly easy to get back in shape. The only thing the bumper needed was a fresh coat of paint.
