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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 907  
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Amongst all the other things I've been doing to my brand new 110 van prior to getting it on the road, I've been wondering if anyone has any thoughts about, or experience of, these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Disco...27e6298018 Part of me thinks they could hold moisture against the swivel and make it more likely to corrode, however they would also stop all the cack from the road getting to the swivels in the first place. Thanks for any replies. |
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13th Jul 2014 10:14am |
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| driver9 Member Since: 15 Oct 2012 Location: Suffolk Posts: 111  
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There is an article on fitting swivel gaiters in the August issue of Land Rover Owner magazine. Bit of a pig to fit insitu.
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13th Jul 2014 1:54pm |
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| SGH Member Since: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Hellingly-Sussex Posts: 1527
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Got these on my 110 HICAP been on for nearly 2 years with no issues.
Simon |
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13th Jul 2014 5:33pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6093 
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Had some genuine part leather military spec ones on an old 90 years ago....
They split slightly, without me knowing, and filled the leather "pouch" up with grit and mud, and promptly knackered the swivel hub and the seal both sides. hence why in REME we never refitted them if they were damaged. |
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13th Jul 2014 7:59pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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^^Ditto. I've had several sets on Series vehicles back in the day. Fine in theory but in practice it's hard to see if they've split or what the state of the swivels and seals are like. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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13th Jul 2014 8:37pm |
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| strang Member Since: 16 May 2012 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 1380 
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I was going to suggest that if you did want to fit them, then the leather ones would be the best option, mainly because they lace up, and ergo, can be fitted without the need to remove anything. Also, if you ensure that the laces are at the bottom, then any water/muck that does get is should be able to drain off. I have them fitted on my Series One, and the are OK, however, I once had a Lightweight and the gaiters were solid and full of sand, which obviously ruined the swivels. Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
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14th Jul 2014 11:54am |
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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 907
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Thanks folks. I think, on balance, I'll leave them off and just make sure to keep an eye on the swivels.
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14th Jul 2014 12:19pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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I have vague memories of rubbing these with vasaline before fitting...or maybe I'm remembering something else   |
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14th Jul 2014 1:44pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471
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Me too - as per the official instructions
 Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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14th Jul 2014 4:07pm |
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