Defender guard protector and toolbox

stealth · #1 (**permalink**) 30th July 2010, 12:07 AM

Just thought I'd post some pictures of Defender mudguard protectors I formed up. I thought I'd make use of the cavity in the right side guard and formed up some panels, shifted a few things and turned it in to a useful storage box. Can't be opened unless the bonnet is up.Landy stuff 008.jpg

dullbird · #2 (**permalink**) 30th July 2010, 12:22 AM

very nicely done.....

frantic · #3 (**permalink**) 30th July 2010, 12:30 AM

Bloody good design!!! You should line the box, put in a few tie down points and sell it as a replacement! Great place for the snatch strap, shackles , and tyre gear etc even could put in a compressor !!

How much did the whole kit cost + time spent?

weeds · #4 (**permalink**) 30th July 2010, 06:34 AM

top job there

windsock · #5 (**permalink**) 30th July 2010, 07:15 AM

Stealth by name and stealth by design uhh. Cool storage idea. Most folk would walk past that and not even see it even if the bonnet was up.

haggisbasher · #6 (**permalink**) 30th July 2010, 08:05 AM

What a great idea. Top marks mate!

Chris

VladTepes · #7 (**permalink**) 30th July 2010, 08:23 AM

Outstanding - I was considering the same thing but not sure hwo to go about it.

In the first pic there is a cutout on the guard protector at the front corner... why ?

KarlB · #8 (**permalink**) 30th July 2010, 08:55 AM

Does you your gear stay dry in heavy rain, Stealth?

Cheers
KarlB

Michael2 · #9 (**permalink**) 30th July 2010, 09:40 AM

That is so well designed. I have seen a similar set up on a Series Landy, but they don't have the inner guard, so there was a box recessed into the guard, a bit like the optional storage box that fits under the middle seat of the series Land Rovers.

Is the back of the guard (wheel arch) still open on yours?

I reckon you should line it with rubber, and if you're putting anything hard that can rattle, just fit an old thick sock over it first (ie can of WD40 in a sock). Then pad it up with a bag of rags, which are always handy, so that rattles don't do your head in.

Well done.

isuzutoo-eh · #10 (**permalink**) 30th July 2010, 09:54 AM

Thats really great. Thanks for sharing. When is the first batch coming on the market?

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