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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769   
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We had ours replaced under warranty on the dcpu with no arguments. When these start rusting (which they will) we'll replace them with stainless ones. Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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23rd Jan 2018 7:02pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3486  
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My 2014 ones are also rusting well. Haven't tried the main dealers yet. That will be my first port of call. I paid for a warranty in the purchase price, I will try and use it.
Which stainless ones are recommended? I was wondering about treating myself to a set of Gwyn Lewis ones? |
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23rd Jan 2018 7:08pm |
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| Balvaig Member Since: 19 Feb 2016 Location: Fife Posts: 730  
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Mine rusted at 4 years. Didn't bother with the warranty, just bought stainless steel ones from YRM metal solutions and painted them satin black. Hardest bit was getting the original fixings out as they too had rusted solid!
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23rd Jan 2018 7:57pm |
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| TOP5N Member Since: 03 Nov 2015 Location: Gloucester Posts: 226
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Thanks for the replies. I will look up about the stainless steel ones.
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23rd Jan 2018 8:25pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3486
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Just had a look at the YRM website. Nice stuff. Thanks for the heads up, Balvaig
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23rd Jan 2018 9:05pm |
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| hornet Member Since: 04 Jan 2010 Location: Western Europe Posts: 361 |
Even more important is to replace the thread-rivets as soon as possible against new pieces in bigger dimension and stainless steel. If not done early, screw and rivet rust together with the result that the rivet-nut turns and you will not be able to loosen the bracket (in an easy way). There are special tools you can use for new nut-rivets: 
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24th Jan 2018 1:57pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548 
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mine did the same, and when I went to replace them the rivnuts (as above) spun, so replacement was a bit of a nightmare.
I got some powedercoated ones fitted, hopefully they will last longer. Certainly look a lot better. My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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24th Jan 2018 2:51pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 
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don't bother with the rivnuts. Just use stainless nuts and bolts. There is a hole in the outrigger big enough to get your hand in and drop the bolts through.
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24th Jan 2018 5:50pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 750 
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I fitted this kit to the front as the Rivnuts were at one with the bolts and had to be cut off of the front outrigger.
It also has the benefit of stopping quite so much crud from getting in the door handle and onto the front outrigger. https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/defende...9-rtc4685/ 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper. Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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24th Jan 2018 6:14pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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I did the Gwyn Lewis kits front and rear on my 110. Expensive but they'll pay for them selves in the long term by protecting the outrigger.
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24th Jan 2018 8:02pm |
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| Nidge Member Since: 27 Jan 2008 Location: Kildare Ireland Posts: 817  
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Another
for the Gwyn Lewis kit.. |
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24th Jan 2018 8:31pm |
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| shropshiredefender Member Since: 05 Jun 2017 Location: Shropshire Posts: 834
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Yes the Gwynne Lewis kit is well worth it
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25th Jan 2018 7:18pm |
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