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Brendlynch

Member Since: 06 Nov 2016
Location: Grouville
Posts: 182

2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Cairns Blue

Fitting Bowler Steering guard

Hi

Apologies if this is a stupid question, complete novice here.

Has anyone fitted a Bowler Steering guard to a TD5? I was under the impression that it would be a fairly simple ‘bolt on’ job (admittedly I’m not the handiest at this kind of stuff) but appears to be a little more complicated and I’m not sure whether the guard is compatible.

The mounting bracket circled in the attached picture is bolted to the chassis where the rear left steering guard bracket bolt needs to go. Logic says that this needs to be unbolted and the guard bracket should sit between the mounting bracket and the chassis but I can’t see how this would work when bolted back together presumably it wouldn’t line up correctly due to the thickness of the steering guard bracket.

Thought it was a job I could do but maybe for someone who knows what they are doing. Any tips appreciated.

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22nd Mar 2019 3:53pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Not sure if this helps https://www.defender2.net/forum/post539710.html

Possibly a better video https://www.google.com/search?client=firef...#kpvalbx=1

Neither specifically Bowler but might help? James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

22nd Mar 2019 4:36pm

Brendlynch

Member Since: 06 Nov 2016
Location: Grouville
Posts: 182

Now I feel stupid. Inside of the chassis.

Thank you!

22nd Mar 2019 4:51pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

I would be exactly the same, it's what makes these forums, google and youtube invaluable to us novices

James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

22nd Mar 2019 5:09pm

Brendlynch

Member Since: 06 Nov 2016
Location: Grouville
Posts: 182

True! I’m in absolute awe of some of the projects undertaken on here.

22nd Mar 2019 5:21pm

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

Steering Drop Arm Ball Joint before fitting steering guard

22nd Mar 2019 5:44pm

Roy5695

Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 1123

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Indus Silver

Id also be changing that drop arm ball joint. the rubber boot doesn't look intact any more! 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html

Instagram - @r22oyp

Roy

22nd Mar 2019 8:33pm

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