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| farmer giles Member Since: 09 Feb 2011 Location: worcestershire Posts: 1299  
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flatdog do good prices on mantec. their steering guard is 130 on eblag 
i've got the southdown rock sliders on my 300; back in the day they were called jackable sills, and have and excellent rubber moulding that links the guard into the spats. tiz a pity they don't still make them  |
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11th Dec 2012 9:36am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7700 
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Hi Brendan, you are correct wrt to Southdown stuff. it is bloody good and Dave pretty much pioneered the kits and designs you see about now days. i was lucky to live near him so getting stuff from him when he made it was a no brainer.
i also have a 110 tank guard + a 90 tank guard! all good bits of kit. Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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11th Dec 2012 12:07pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018  
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Agree that something like the Southdown full axle guard is the way I'd go.
I think it was Southdown that also pioneered the rear fuel tank guard that had an integrated but removeble tow hitch. Always thought that was a smart solution. I'd check the figures 1st but always thought that a proper hardened ali alloy was far better than steel for these things. Checks the weights of the products as it's quite a deal to be hanging off the bottom of the vehicle. The other considerations for me are: * the ease of getting to maintenance/service items * the ease of fitting/removing * whether they require additional drilling/mounts or pick up off existing * Flush fitting or exposed bolt heads - the latter being prone to damage |
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11th Dec 2012 2:22pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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I agree, it's well worth keeping an eye open for decent s/h Southdown gear. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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11th Dec 2012 3:12pm |
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| speedymarktd6 Member Since: 02 May 2011 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 102 
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Have southdown stopped making the full axle guard ? As there is nothing on there website if so does anybody make a copy of it perhaps ?
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11th Dec 2012 5:19pm |
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| BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785 
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http://asfir4x4.com/catalog-landrover/catalog-landrover-defender Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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11th Dec 2012 5:36pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8578
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Southdown has stopped making protection gear.
Whether Allmakes are actively making Southdown brand gear I do not know. Asfir is Israeli equipment and is available in the UK. Rasta another Israeli company products are available in Europe but both brands are what some people might consider to be expensive. Brendan |
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11th Dec 2012 6:34pm |
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| Ric Member Since: 04 Nov 2012 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 209
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Think I've chosen the diff guards
QT package A1050A-80K 140 pair? Narrowed steering guard choice too: Steering guard M12 10mm alloy with towing eyelets 110 delivered Or Mantec 8mm alloy 3-SG-DEF/07 135 delivered Or Terra firma steel TF840R 138 its only a car! |
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14th Dec 2012 12:45pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6676
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Cheaper here mate
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Defen...0909992720 Actually, same price with delivery ... |
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14th Dec 2012 1:11pm |
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| Ric Member Since: 04 Nov 2012 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 209
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Thanks mate, that's the one 1 I was talking about its only a car!
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14th Dec 2012 1:38pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6676
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I'd be inclined to phone QT direct if you decide to buy and see if they'll do a deal
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14th Dec 2012 1:49pm |
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| SteveG Member Since: 29 Nov 2011 Location: Norfolk Posts: 656 
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QT are a good choice and last well. In my personal opinion, steering guards are more for looks than benefit. They can get caught up on rocks and stumps, and can catch when being pulled out backwards. I've personally found fitting HD drag link and track rod bars a better option, and for full belt and braces a track rod guard as suggested above. |
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14th Dec 2012 2:09pm |
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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478 
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i have some diff guards available ( pics to follow), made to the same spec as the qt and are electro coated in any colour will be a bit cheaper than qt aswell, look identical except have csk on instead
CSK Automotive
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14th Dec 2012 2:25pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19611
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Your's will be white then ..  Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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14th Dec 2012 2:41pm |
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