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chiefstoker



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Rubber Buffers
I was contemplating fitting something to the front and rear of my truck to absorb some light impacts, parking etc and wondered if anyone knew if there was anyone in the UK that supplies anything similar to this

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/Dock-Bumper-2MYP8?Pid=search

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Post #60283 20th Feb 2011 11:11pm
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double cab happy



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the first i could find,

http://www.polymax.co.uk/Rubber_Fender_And...EPDM.shtml

good luck. and post pics Wink
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chiefstoker



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Thanks Double Cab Thumbs Up Just toying with the sizes http://www.polymax.co.uk/Rubber_Fender_And...EPDM.shtml

Will post piccies after if I decide to do it Confused

cheers Dan 2005 TD5 90 Hard Top

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Post #60427 21st Feb 2011 8:32pm
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BigRuss



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these seem like quite a good idea for some light shunting, say an ill placed bollard, a wall, BMW etc the list really does go on and on Rolling with laughter Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black
Post #60437 21st Feb 2011 9:04pm
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chiefstoker



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Post #60520 22nd Feb 2011 9:09am
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BigRuss



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But on a serious note, yes I am looking into these. Thumbs Up Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black
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Augusto



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Hi Russel,
Which size or model have you chosen?
How have you fixed?

Thanks for your advice
Post #102727 27th Nov 2011 7:02am
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leeds



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Have a look HERE Items 2502 and 2503



Brendan
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Denis O



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BigRuss



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Augusto wrote:
Hi Russel,
Which size or model have you chosen?
How have you fixed?

Thanks for your advice


None yet mate Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black
Post #102751 27th Nov 2011 10:54am
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K9F



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Post #102766 27th Nov 2011 11:47am
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T1G UP



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police spec bumpers have them and i've seen them fitted NAS defenders
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Augusto



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leeds wrote:
Have a look HERE Items 2502 and 2503



Brendan


Thanks Brendan
I go for 2502/0200.
Main main objective is to protect auxiliary headlights which are ahead of the bumper.
2502/0200 2 Bolt holes Weight 680g/1.5lb
METRIC (mm) 120 85 75 63 14 25
http://www.albert-jagger.co.uk/Default.aspx?tabid=432
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gtveloce65



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On the subject of tyres as bumpers (in this case, hidden under a curtain) - then you can shunt other vehicles around


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