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| flyingfab Member Since: 14 Jun 2015 Location: Brittany Posts: 60   
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Hello,
I'm considering fitting Gwyn Lewis cross-member mud shields onto my Puma Defender 90. She has been kept totally rust free so far (I have been mainly driving in sunny places - lucky me) and I intend to keep it as it is. On the one hand, these shields seem a clever way of avoiding mud to be trapped inside the cross-member. But in the other hand, I'm a bit puzzled seeing how they are secured on the bodywork : just two screws on the top, nothing more 
For those of you who have these shields fitted, did you notice anything such as rattling, wear due to friction (either on the cross-member or on the shields themselves) of any problem related to the way they are secured ? Thanks in advance ! Fabien |
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16th Jun 2018 1:41pm |
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| shropshiredefender Member Since: 05 Jun 2017 Location: Shropshire Posts: 834  
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I have had these fitted to my 110 Puma for the last 4 years and have had no problems at all, indeed I have the full set of chassis protection shields fitted along with front and rear mud flaps.
Like all Gwyn Lewis kit they are cleverly designed, very well made and an excellent fit.  |
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16th Jun 2018 1:58pm |
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| Landlord Member Since: 27 Oct 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 582  
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His products are well made and well thought out. Just fitted the forward rear arch set, no complaints. 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top
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16th Jun 2018 8:47pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906 
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I had these fitted, and the guys said they were a bit of a pig. Included using a bolt 🔩 that secures the rear most seats. Now fitted I can't access the bolts holding the rear bumperettes which desperately need removing for repainting. I'm hoping I can loosen them enough to get my hand behind to save taking right off.
They do do a good job though. James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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17th Jun 2018 7:16am |
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| Morepower Member Since: 08 Jan 2013 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 630 
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I've got both front and rear on the 110 and front's on the 90... Great piece of kit...
Regards Tim It doesn't matter how bad it is, It can always get worse... 2013 Bowler 110 (Sold) 2016 Bowler 90 Rally Spec (Sold) |
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17th Jun 2018 7:16am |
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| flyingfab Member Since: 14 Jun 2015 Location: Brittany Posts: 60
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Thank you all for your comments
I think I am going to make my order tomorow morning 
Just one last question : if one of you happened to remove his x-member shields since fitting, how was it behind ? Is it to be cleaned behind once in a while... or is it just "install & forget" ? Regards, Fabien |
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17th Jun 2018 4:07pm |
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| doublea Member Since: 12 Jul 2011 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 495  
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Member had a set for sale here
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic55509.html The only difficult bit in fitting is having to remove the brace for the rear seat belt mount inside each wing. They do chafe slightly on the front edge of the cross member, but a little grease prevents any corrosion Current Steeds: 2015 110 UW in Grasmere Green 2003 BMW F650 the Hack 2000 Elise 1992 Ducati 888 (no longer in bits, yahoo) 1990 TDR 250 (in bits again) 1988 TDR 250 (no longer in bits) and for sale |
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17th Jun 2018 6:39pm |
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| flyingfab Member Since: 14 Jun 2015 Location: Brittany Posts: 60
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I finally ordered a pair of mud-shields to Gwyn Lewis this morning.
I'll figure out whether they fit well once received but I can already say that Gwyn provides a impressive customer service ! He very helpfully answered to my questions and shipped the items at the very moment my order was placed Last edited by flyingfab on 19th Jun 2018 2:14pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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19th Jun 2018 1:13pm |
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| windy81 Member Since: 14 Mar 2018 Location: North Wales Posts: 311  
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also have a full set, front and rear fitted, skokum as frig and fits just like it's meant to.
Had to cut a bit of mine to fit passenger rear but only 10mm slot for the exhaust hanger thingy. Been out in the rain and does what it's meant to perfectly. Why LandRover never fitted something similar i'll never know. |
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19th Jun 2018 1:29pm |
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| McGeordie Member Since: 20 Feb 2012 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 220 
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Agree with all the previous comments, full set fitted, easy to install and can be removed if required...as I've done to top up Dinitrol...wouldn't be without them. Sold Def 90 HT 2010...Stornaway..(SOLD in Oct 2014)
Current: delivered October 2014:- 110 USW XS.....Montalcino Red |
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19th Jun 2018 2:06pm |
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