Mid life crisis Cali Swamper!

[JuanVecino2023]

This is the one I have sourced

 

[Defender90]

Do you know when the latest gen came out, with the revised lower bracket?

I have sourced a used one, just want to check which attachment it has.

Not sure contact front runner it’s probably 4 months old max

 

[Defender90]

This is the one I have sourced

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That’s the old one the new one is one piece no joining piece in the middle which is better again

 

[Defender90]

This is the one I have sourced

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How much do they want for that?

 

[JuanVecino2023]

How much do they want for that?

Thanks. It’s listed at £190. Unused. Purchased 2023.

 

[wildslammer22]

Thanks. It’s listed at £190. Unused. Purchased 2023.

The new one is a whopping £246 on the Front Runner website!


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[Defender90]

Thanks. It’s listed at £190. Unused. Purchased 2023.

Extra 50£ and you don’t need to drill any holes it’s a no brainier for me

 

[Defender90]

The new one is a whopping £246 on the Front Runner website!


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Have you purchased the under body protection yet ? My next purchase probably from t5 upgrades

 

[wildslammer22]

Have you purchased the under body protection yet ? My next purchase probably from t5 upgrades

I’m planning to go to t5 later in the month, probably just doing the engine and gearbox initially.


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[Jimmylondon07]

Gloss Black 18” Wolfrace Assassin’s. Look similar to the Springfields on the sports pack to my eye. Got a good deal from Vanstyle but the 14 day quoted delivery time turned into two and half months for some reason. At least they haven’t billed me yet.

What tyres are you going for?

 

[Defender90]

I’m planning to go to t5 later in the month, probably just doing the engine and gearbox initially.


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My mate had a smashed diff on a Audi TT large stone hit it so I would defo consider diff protection

 

[Jimmylondon07]

Anyone taken theirs down this route with the side bars, black bike rack, spare wheel etc? Looks like another potential money pit awaiting me at some stage

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Been looking in to this a bit more.

4 Swamper wheels and tyres - £1,600
Black Bike Rack - £1,100
Hess Rail 01 kit for rear accessories - £899
Hess Spare Wheel holder - £330
Spare Wheel and tyre - £400
Hess Peli box holder - £350
Peli Box - £400
Hess Airline Side Kit for Maxxtrac boards - £390
Maxxtrac boards - £290
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£5,759

I mean, it looks good but...

 

[Defender90]

Been looking in to this a bit more.

4 Swamper wheels and tyres - £1,600
Black Bike Rack - £1,100
Hess Rail 01 kit for rear accessories - £899
Hess Spare Wheel holder - £330
Spare Wheel and tyre - £400
Hess Peli box holder - £350
Peli Box - £400
Hess Airline Side Kit for Maxxtrac boards - £390
Maxxtrac boards - £290
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£5,759

I mean, it looks good but...

You forgot about the 35mm lift 1700£

 

[Defender90]

Been looking in to this a bit more.

4 Swamper wheels and tyres - £1,600
Black Bike Rack - £1,100
Hess Rail 01 kit for rear accessories - £899
Hess Spare Wheel holder - £330
Spare Wheel and tyre - £400
Hess Peli box holder - £350
Peli Box - £400
Hess Airline Side Kit for Maxxtrac boards - £390
Maxxtrac boards - £290
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£5,759

I mean, it looks good but...

Been looking in to this a bit more.

4 Swamper wheels and tyres - £1,600
Black Bike Rack - £1,100
Hess Rail 01 kit for rear accessories - £899
Hess Spare Wheel holder - £330
Spare Wheel and tyre - £400
Hess Peli box holder - £350
Peli Box - £400
Hess Airline Side Kit for Maxxtrac boards - £390
Maxxtrac boards - £290
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£5,759

I mean, it looks good but...

I was going for the rack and rear wheel mounted on it but I don’t like all the weight on the tailgate
I have a steel underneath with a 235/65/17 all terrain falken tyre it fits fine without any mods to the underside just needs air adding when needed
the rear ladder allows for wolf box storage on the roof and the ladder is great for a trasharoo which I use for wet kit and other things it’s proving a good setup still not cheap but nothing is.

 

[Jimmylondon07]

I think I'll just do the 4 wheels and possibly the black bike rack for now as I need that anyway, possibly the side kit and recovery boards later in the year. Don't think I can justify the rest and would still give me a swamperish look overall

 

[JuanVecino2023]

I think I'll just do the 4 wheels and possibly the black bike rack for now as I need that anyway, possibly the side kit and recovery boards later in the year. Don't think I can justify the rest and would still give me a swamperish look overall

Swamperish probably works. I love the full look, but I can’t justify the £ just yet.

 

[wildslammer22]

Been looking in to this a bit more.

4 Swamper wheels and tyres - £1,600
Black Bike Rack - £1,100
Hess Rail 01 kit for rear accessories - £899
Hess Spare Wheel holder - £330
Spare Wheel and tyre - £400
Hess Peli box holder - £350
Peli Box - £400
Hess Airline Side Kit for Maxxtrac boards - £390
Maxxtrac boards - £290
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£5,759

I mean, it looks good but...

I’ve spent a fraction of that, about 1 1/3rd


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[wildslammer22]

I was going for the rack and rear wheel mounted on it but I don’t like all the weight on the tailgate
I have a steel underneath with a 235/65/17 all terrain falken tyre it fits fine without any mods to the underside just needs air adding when needed
the rear ladder allows for wolf box storage on the roof and the ladder is great for a trasharoo which I use for wet kit and other things it’s proving a good setup still not cheap but nothing is.

Very similar to my set up. I have a trasheroo knock offs which is great for wet, smelly and muddy kit/rubbish. I have a 100w solar panel on the roof rack, I also keep my tyre table up there which still leaves room for 2 Wolf Packs now that I’ve put the recovery boards on the side.

PS I have a tyre table for sale anyone wants to complete their rugged outdoor set up?!


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[CamperFam]

I think I'll just do the 4 wheels and possibly the black bike rack for now as I need that anyway, possibly the side kit and recovery boards later in the year. Don't think I can justify the rest and would still give me a swamperish look overall

Just be mindful with the black bikerack re paint flake.

If I recall, annodised is the only way which requires a full dismantle etc with some bolts needing to be drilled out (and replaced). And ofcourse, bikes/dirt scratch, so expect any scratches to show up quickly through regular use.

Or be like us, and barely ever use it. All show, no go

 

[Grigio Van Grigio]

What tyres are you going for?

Just the budget options as part of the W+T package initially. Will likely go for the Michelin CrossClimates in time I think.

 

[wildslammer22]

Just be mindful with the black bikerack re paint flake.

If I recall, annodised is the only way which requires a full dismantle etc with some bolts needing to be drilled out (and replaced). And ofcourse, bikes/dirt scratch, so expect any scratches to show up quickly through regular use.

Or be like us, and barely ever use it. All show, no go

I sold mine as I too was barely using it and I have a tow bar rack anyway. Mine didn’t chip but then I didn’t use it, crazy premium over the standard rack


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[JuanVecino2023]

The new one is a whopping £246 on the Front Runner website!


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Absolutely, now I know it’s the older model, I have decided to go direct to FR

 

[Californication69]

My credit card says please stop !

 

[Californication69]

Been looking in to this a bit more.

4 Swamper wheels and tyres - £1,600
Black Bike Rack - £1,100
Hess Rail 01 kit for rear accessories - £899
Hess Spare Wheel holder - £330
Spare Wheel and tyre - £400
Hess Peli box holder - £350
Peli Box - £400
Hess Airline Side Kit for Maxxtrac boards - £390
Maxxtrac boards - £290
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£5,759

I mean, it looks good but...

The Hess stuff looks great, I need to do alot of overtime

 

[wildslammer22]

My mate had a smashed diff on a Audi TT large stone hit it so I would defo consider diff protection

I can get engine/gear box plus diff protection from Direct 4x4 for less that just the front plate from t5, same grade of aluminium. As much as I love t5 upgrades that’s hard to justify.

Are you going full underbody?