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| BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 900   
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On my 90 I’ve got an 8mm aluminium steering guard and a 6mm aluminium fuel tank guard. The steering guard was about £120 from memory and was the thickest I could find. It’s done very well over the last couple of years. The tank guard was a pig to fit and required extensive drilling to make the guard line up with the chassis. I haven’t hit it on anything yet, I don’t think, but it looks good if nothing else! I think it was about £90.
I also have a set of Uproar 4x4 stainless tree sliders fitted. They weren’t cheap but they’re mega strong, will outlast everything else, and look brilliant.  Charlie
1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders |
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3rd Apr 2020 8:56am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17478 
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If the build is a TDCi, don't forget that the most important piece of underbody protection of all is the fuel cooler guard.
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3rd Apr 2020 8:59am |
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| Pilgrimmick Member Since: 16 Nov 2015 Location: Highlands Posts: 582
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If for remote travel, then avoid alloy as can be difficult to get welded if you have problems. 80" 1948
Lightweight V8 Bowler Tomcat 130 Station wagon 90 300tdi (Santana PS10 pick up) Range Rover L322 (Ful fat) |
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3rd Apr 2020 9:47am |
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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 907 
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Any links to a fuel cooler guard please Blackwolf?
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3rd Apr 2020 10:46am |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2531 
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Just Google "Fuel cooler guard Land Rover Defender" and you'll see loads for sale. Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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3rd Apr 2020 10:51am |
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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 907
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Doh! That's got it. Many thanks.
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3rd Apr 2020 11:19am |
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| Lodelaner Member Since: 04 Feb 2010 Location: Lambourn Posts: 633 
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And aluminium auto case-hardens on impact - so it can be difficult to reshape or remove when damaged (i.e. done its job!)/ JB @Lodelaner Instagram Youtube greenlaning and other LR related content |
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3rd Apr 2020 12:53pm |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1923  
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Thanks chaps, that is what makes forums invaluable!
Fuel cooler added to the list
I’m also one of those who likes to have matching set ups (I wouldn’t be able to sleep if I had one tyre different to the others!) Ok I was initially looking at ali but didn’t realise it’s downfalls some good points about auto case hardening and find it difficult to have welded when the inevitable happens. I suppose stainless would be the best bet then? Got enough on my hands with corrosion as it is! 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8 2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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3rd Apr 2020 1:10pm |
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| Lodelaner Member Since: 04 Feb 2010 Location: Lambourn Posts: 633
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Zinc finish is pretty good - look at the D44 Clubman steering guard. Looks ok, 5.5mm thick, 3 piece, well designed.
You could always paint it if you like  JB
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3rd Apr 2020 1:17pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17478
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I've been very pleased with my Safari-Equip steering guard.
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3rd Apr 2020 2:11pm |
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| Devon-Rover Member Since: 22 Jan 2015 Location: South Devon Posts: 918 
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3rd Apr 2020 4:41pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6105 
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Mantec Dural one on my 110, works a treat and looks good (a la camel trophy)
I've also got a southdown steel axle guard; the large plate that bolts to the radius arm bolts.... very nice but interferes with the anti roll bar joints. When my plasma cutter is mended I'll cut a couple of holes out of it for the bottom of the joints to rest in. |
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3rd Apr 2020 6:16pm |
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| Jem_90 Member Since: 10 May 2019 Location: Oxon Posts: 54 
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Hi, I went for terrafirma fuel cooler, steering guard and transmission guard. Very happy with choice.
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4th Apr 2020 7:27pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8099  
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Steering can be the hardest thing to fix but is essential for any movement.
Gwyn Lewis heavy duty sumo bars drag and track rod. It would be beneficial fitting the track rod end arrangement to the drop arm too, these are far easier to change when out and about. The southdown guard gives great diff and track rod protection. Or try the gwyn track rod box section. That with sumo bars works very well. Also think fuel protection for the tank if in stumps or rock areas. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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4th Apr 2020 7:53pm |
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