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K.M

Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
Location: Salisbury
Posts: 300

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

Rear / Quarter Window Guards Options

I'm looking at adding another layer of security by installing window guards on the rear quarter glass and the larger tailgate glass.

Ideally I'd like to go for something that doesn't including drilling in to the metal work... does such a thing exist?

Any recommendations?

2nd Jul 2017 9:53pm

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Location: Cornwall
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2nd Jul 2017 10:36pm

zsd-puma

Member Since: 09 Aug 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 2720

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

I would imagine any window guard that doesn't involve fixing it to the metal work wouldn't be anymore secure than the original windows. If you don't use the 3rd row seats you could fit the sides from a USW and do away with the glass in the boot completely? Much more secure and it doesn't rattle!

I never really see the issue with drilling Defender bodies, you can always just plug the hole with a pop rivet at a later date and paint the head. Only a Defender expert would know it wasn't original, as they have exposed rivets and spot welds on them anyway.

The only way to fit the larger tail gate glass is to replace the complete rear door and door inerds with the earlier type. They used to crack and rot like mad, so you'd just be down grading the rear door.

2nd Jul 2017 10:40pm

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2217

What zsd-puma said!

3rd Jul 2017 11:00am

K.M

Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
Location: Salisbury
Posts: 300

The third row of seats very rarely get used but I wouldn't want them removing / converting in to a USW just so I have the flexibility when required.

Removing the hesitation of drilling the body, what are peoples thoughts on the MSS vs Mantec options?

3rd Jul 2017 12:11pm

Ramsay

Member Since: 30 Sep 2015
Location: Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway
Posts: 633

1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Auto Keswick Green

I have the MSS products for the rear quarter windows.
They are well made and finished.
Instructions with them were good.
You need to drill holes in body but once installed this is hidden by the station wagon interior mouldings.

I have not got the rear door one. I have a later steel door but with no high level brake light so I did not find one that did both. 1995 Defender 110 CSW
1971 SIIA Lightweight

3rd Jul 2017 1:47pm

zsd-puma

Member Since: 09 Aug 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 2720

K.M wrote:
The third row of seats very rarely get used but I wouldn't want them removing / converting in to a USW just so I have the flexibility when required.

you could still leave the seats in situ, any rear passengers wouldn't have windows obviously, but bearing in mind the alternative is putting them in a cage with rattles and draughts.

3rd Jul 2017 6:27pm

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