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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2626  
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Got this steering guard, came with 3 long bolts, (2010 90)
http://www.firstfour.co.uk/item/2135750/sh...ring-guard Passenger side bracket has gone on with no problems, drivers side... (Forgive me not knowing the technical terms) at the rear of the bracket, part of the suspension / steering passes through the chassis too, the original bolt is too short to pass all the way through and there isn't a new replacement for it... Any ideas? Can email pics, pm me your email address, rather annoying as the cars currently up on the ramp this is the last thing to be fitted... Cheers |
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8th Nov 2012 8:16pm |
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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478  
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are you fitting the original towing eyes back on
 that maybe your problem  CSK Automotive
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8th Nov 2012 8:24pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2626
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Nope, leaving them out... It's the bolt behind that..
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8th Nov 2012 8:29pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555
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PM sent
An engine to TDi for!
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8th Nov 2012 8:33pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3247  
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Lashing brackets are on the front bolts so that should not be an issue.
I think the bolt is the rear one that holds one of the steering components to the chassis and is a pig to undo without a breaker bar. I have fitted a few guards from different manufacturers and have never seen a replacement for this bolt. Put the nut back on the offending bolt and tighten it back up. Then see how much of the bolt thread protrudes from the nut. There should be plenty of free thread to allow the bracket to be fitted. Just had a look on the 90 and 110 and even with a the guards on there is still a good 3 or 4 mm of thread protruding from the nut. Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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8th Nov 2012 8:34pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2626
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Hi bob, I for some reason have no space extra length at all!
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8th Nov 2012 8:37pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3247
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Sounds like LR were a bolt short of a full set
Looks like a trip to your local bolt supplier for a longer one. Just to check, you have wound the bolt all the way in towards the chassis before fitting the plate/nut ? It is a really tight fit and the bolt needs to be wound all the way in before fitting anything to it. Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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8th Nov 2012 8:43pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2626
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Hi, it's all the way in slammed up and still at least 1cm too short... Cheers lr.
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8th Nov 2012 8:44pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3247
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I am not 100% sure but I think this is the correct bolt - FC112326.
If you can the best thing would be to remove the existing bolt and go to your local fastener shop and get them to supply you one of the same spec but half an inch longer. Bummer if you wanted to get the job done tonight. Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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8th Nov 2012 9:17pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2626
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Yup will have to take the other side off, need the car tomorrow... Shame but I'm not finished wiring the light forces in anyway so something for tomorrow....
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8th Nov 2012 9:28pm |
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| Defender-Stu Member Since: 14 Jun 2012 Location: South West England Posts: 1320
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I fitted my new D44 guard last week and its a shame you live that far as I have 3 spare bolts the size you need :/
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8th Nov 2012 10:02pm |
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| yorky Member Since: 25 Aug 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 119  
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Put the same guard on about a month ago, and it went on fine using the existing drivers side bolt and nut! Sounds like you may not have an original spec bolt on the drivers side i.e. your is too short. Don't think it would be a problem to source a longer bolt. 90 XS
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10th Nov 2012 6:49pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2626
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yeah, i got the bolt in a4 stainless today and fitted it all up.. Click image to enlarge |
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10th Nov 2012 7:03pm |
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| yorky Member Since: 25 Aug 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 119
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Glad you got it sorted! After I'd fitted it and admired it for a few days I stripped it all off again and sent it for black powder coating! 90 XS
Volvo V70 |
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10th Nov 2012 7:12pm |
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