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flyingfab



Member Since: 14 Jun 2015
Location: Brittany
Posts: 60

France 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Indus Silver
Gwyn Lewis rear cross-Member mud shields - any advice ?
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 Shocked

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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shropshiredefender



Member Since: 05 Jun 2017
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 832

England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
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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Post #712628 16th Jun 2018 1:58pm
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familymad



Member Since: 13 Dec 2011
Location: Bucks
Posts: 3459

 2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
Agree with the above post. They slide up inside the wheel arch liner and are therefore well held and no rattles. 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI
Post #712651 16th Jun 2018 4:52pm
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Landlord



Member Since: 27 Oct 2009
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 582

United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Td5 HT Cairns Blue
His products are well made and well thought out. Just fitted the forward rear arch set, no complaints. 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top
Post #712692 16th Jun 2018 8:47pm
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JOW240725



Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
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
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Post #712726 17th Jun 2018 7:16am
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Morepower



Member Since: 08 Jan 2013
Location: Fife, Scotland
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New Zealand 
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)
Post #712727 17th Jun 2018 7:16am
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flyingfab



Member Since: 14 Jun 2015
Location: Brittany
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France 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Indus Silver
Thank you all for your comments Thumbs Up I think I am going to make my order tomorow morning Wink

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
Post #712823 17th Jun 2018 4:07pm
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doublea



Member Since: 12 Jul 2011
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Scotland 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 Adventure Phoenix Orange
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
Post #712867 17th Jun 2018 6:39pm
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flyingfab



Member Since: 14 Jun 2015
Location: Brittany
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France 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Indus Silver
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 Thumbs Up


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Post #713164 19th Jun 2018 1:13pm
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windy81



Member Since: 14 Mar 2018
Location: North Wales
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Wales 1992 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Firenze Red
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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McGeordie



Member Since: 20 Feb 2012
Location: Central Scotland
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red
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
Post #713173 19th Jun 2018 2:06pm
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