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JT-130-hcpu

Member

• Sep 20, 2019

• #1

I'm going to upgrade the front end of my truck and put a winch on eventually.

Need some inspiration so lets see whats been done, as I like most options including heritage and mesh and adventure it's hard to work it out.

 

Chalky.

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• Sep 20, 2019

• #2

JT-130-hcpu said:

I'm going to upgrade the front end of my truck and put a winch on eventually.

Need some inspiration so lets see whats been done, as I like most options including heritage and mesh and adventure it's hard to work it out.View attachment 190120

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I like those mesh headlight covers on the dark coloured defender on the right! Do you know what make they are?

I'm looking to get a mesh front grill, although I may make something up as the prices are pretty dear, especially for something I want to be able to unscrew mid trek and use as a bbq grill!!

 

neilly

Well-Known Member

• Sep 20, 2019

• #3

I prefer the inset (stealth) winch bumper, means you have not got the bumper sticking way out front.

Much less of a profile hanging out the front. Only thing is you need to cut the bottom of the grille and surround.

Cheers

 

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JT-130-hcpu

Member

• Sep 20, 2019

• #4

neilly said:

I prefer the inset (stealth) winch bumper, means you have not got the bumper sticking way out front.
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Much less of a profile hanging out the front. Only thing is you need to cut the bottom of the grille and surround.

Cheers

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Awesome picture !!!!
Yes I've seen some of them about and they definitely look the part. Always wondered how they fitted in

 

neilly

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• Sep 20, 2019

• #5

JT-130-hcpu said:

Always wondered how they fitted in

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Would scupper your BBQ plans, unless it was dinner for 1.

Cheers

 

Turktowner

Still muckin about

Full Member

• Sep 20, 2019

• #6

^^^^^
+1 from me. Lean an clean.
Though maybe something heavier might suit your dimensions.
Welcome to the rabbit hole

 

callisr

Well-Known Member

• Sep 21, 2019

• #7

I think an air con front panel and gloss black plastic grille would look good on there as it’d bring the grill out to sort of match the profile of the light guards. I don’t think I’d be worried too much about a low profile winch bumper as approach and departure angles aren’t as critical on a 130. Slap an a bar and spots on the bumper if it doesn’t have one attached already maybe...
Great looking truck too btw!!!

 

bankz5152

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• Sep 21, 2019

• #8

Mine

 

Knappster

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Full Member

• Sep 22, 2019

• #9

I’ve got an ARB bumper with Superwinch X9 to go on my 90. It sticks out quite a long way but that doesn’t bother me. On a 130, I’d suggest it’s not too much of an issue either. No pics yet as it’s not fitted.

 

dag019

Well-Known Member

• Sep 23, 2019

• #10

I prefer old fashioned! Take inspiration from the original camel trophy vehicles and ignore everyone above who has rounded tubular styles . Pedestrians and other vehicle are not important so go for something more like mine!

(bush cables are not fitted for everyday use but everything else remains the same)