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Lee551247



Member Since: 01 Sep 2023
Location: Gloucestershire
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Aftermarket or Genuine side box?
Is there any benefit for going for a genuine side box over an aftermarket one? They all look the same to be fair, has anyone bought an aftermarket one on here? Also is there much more wind noise with a side box to without one?

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Post #1011021 12th Oct 2023 7:47pm
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18stone



Member Since: 16 Dec 2010
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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver
Not got one on mine but used a courtesy 90 with one. Half of your door mirror is taken up by it. Similar with ladder. Not for me, far too restricting on rear view. Try before you buy if you can, you might be surprised like I was just how intrusive it is. D300 HSE 110
Post #1011025 12th Oct 2023 8:07pm
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Lee551247



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Thanks for the advice mate, much appreciated, will see if the dealership has one with a ladder and box to try Thumbs Up
Post #1011029 12th Oct 2023 8:24pm
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milesg7



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I wanted one, a gloss black
one so went aftermarket. The only key difference (without valuing the quality of plastics etc) is the one I paid £200 for from Predator 4x4 has a crap lock on it. If I wanted to replace it with a better one it would cost me c.£9, I am very happy with it, and actually doesn't block too much from the mirrors, unless you spend the whole time looking behind you. For normal mirror use and maneuvering, it is fine.
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Post #1011324 15th Oct 2023 6:39pm
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