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| x-isle Member Since: 26 May 2011 Location: Midlands Posts: 1327   
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Alloy looks a bit nicer when bare. Steel will/should be galvanised so not too shiny.
The brackets shouldn't be alloy, they should still be galvanised. As for thickness, if going for an alloy plate with galvanised brackets, you should go for 10mm brackets and 8mm plate. If you go for all galvanised, then you don't require the plate to be so thick. After looking around for mine, I ended up going with the Paddocks PM716 as the price is great and the finish is actually brilliant. http://www.paddockspares.com/pm716-heavy-d...ender.html The other thing to consider is are you going to actually use it or is it for show? If you are going to be smacking the life out of it every couple of days, then possibly the full galvanised one would be better. In my opinion, if there is a chance that you will be using it, even occasionally, then I wouldn't go for any painted or powder coated one. Craig Rogers 2007 Puma 110 XS 2011 Evoque Coupe Dynamic Lux www.craigrogers.photography |
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19th Jun 2013 10:59am |
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| lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006  
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Possibly a bit late now as you say you have some new steering components but instead of a guard i went for solid steering bars. Less additional weight and keeps the front looking standard. Also for the purposes of farming and lanes amply strong. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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19th Jun 2013 11:22am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8578 
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A few things to consider.
Some of the steel steering guards are electro plated and not hot dipped galv. OK a smoother finish but nowhere near as good for rust resistant. Get some with built in recovery eyes unless you have them already built in on a bumper. Avoid el cheapo ones on the bay as I have seen them fracture around the bolt holes. Yes you can get one powder coated a nice bright pink colour or boring black if you so wish. Brendan |
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19th Jun 2013 11:44am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19578
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Don't see the point in Alloy myself being weaker. Only plus point is weight but is that really an issue on a Defender?....
Rebel 4x4 galved steel one on mine. Previous owner fitted (glad he did) and has been on for over four years with not a single problem at all. About 10mm think I think. *Edit built in recovery eye's too* Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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19th Jun 2013 12:25pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6676
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Probably 5mm Steve, 10mm steel would be really heavy
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19th Jun 2013 12:53pm |
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| DRW58 Member Since: 23 Feb 2013 Location: Perthshire Posts: 167  
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Thanks for all the suggestions, I opted for a galvanised job from Paddocks with towing eyes, I don't expect to be doing anything too extreme, but better to be safe than sorry.
Plus it will look cool with the new chassis
Need to go SWMBO needs her tea and apparently I'm chef for tonight. Need to keep her sweet it our anniversary tomorrow.  
Dave I built a garage for my Mini With a place for everything and everthing in its place. Ten years down the line there's a Mini in there somewhere, and  all's where it should be!!!! Ho hum |
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19th Jun 2013 6:28pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19578
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DRW -
 I would if I was you to be on the safe side. 
Go Beyond - Your probably right. Can't be bothered to go measure it to prove my guard dimensions.  Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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19th Jun 2013 6:31pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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The Land Rover standard one is worth considering, I've had mine on for 3 years now and it still looks good.
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19th Jun 2013 6:52pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Agree with BPman I've got the same as above and it was the same one fitted as standard to the SVX. The one I have 'has done the rounds' and been fitted on two previous forum member vehicles. I had it stripped, dipped and powder-coated and I too think it is a decent looking guard.
Click image to enlarge If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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19th Jun 2013 7:03pm |
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| Sphere Member Since: 26 Apr 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 725 
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I am thinking of removing mine and fitting the military style bar and possibly dan bars. Mainly as I am putting a multi mount on the front for the snowplough and winch and don't want to cut the guard but partly I find when I am stuck it acts a a plough when being recovered backwards and lifts the front wheels out of traction when going forward
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19th Jun 2013 7:15pm |
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| mrandmrsh Member Since: 31 May 2010 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 692 
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Mal, what are those front recovery points? Nice looking front end.
C 2015 110 USW XS in Santorini with premium contrast leather seats in tan/black, black headlining and with Dual Finish alloys (in the garage, now on Wolf rims with Goodyear MT/Rs) 2012 '62' 2.2 X-Tech 110 USW now gone ... 1984 90 soft top with full roll cage, 200 tdi engine etc now sold 2012 USW XS 2.2 "FUU" now gone.... |
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19th Jun 2013 7:29pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Thanks. Front end currently in pieces for ongoing current modification at the moment. 316 stainless bowshackles attached to the recovery eyes on my HD bumper. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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19th Jun 2013 7:42pm |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3464  
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Is that a Terrafirma bumper? 1951 80" S1 2.0 1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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19th Jun 2013 7:47pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Not Terrafirma.....First Four.
http://www.firstfour.co.uk/item/714342/def...ent-bumper If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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19th Jun 2013 8:25pm |
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