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  1. 2nd April 2013, 06:33 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by goingbush View Post
    huhh !!!

    have you noticed how low and vulnerable your track rod is, weak as. Only think Ive really bent in 35 yrs or 4x4ing is a number of track rods
    I even bent one running over a dead wombat .


    I dont know about pumas, but I never run any underside protection ,except for a recently new front diff cover.

    I also just cottoned onto the offset track rod which I now think is a must have


    the last thing you need is guards and covers that are going to catch spinnifex & grasses , = fire hazard.
    If all you have bent in all that time is a few track rods then I'd say every thing is tucked up out of the way..bent track rods arnt a show stopper, you can still get home.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Summiitt View Post
    If all you have bent in all that time is a few track rods then I'd say every thing is tucked up out of the way..bent track rods arnt a show stopper, you can still get home.
    How true, poetic justice, never not been able to get home in any Landy I've owned.

    Only 4WD I've never been able to get home in was an 80 series Toyota, and that was over 5000klm from home
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    Quote Originally Posted by goingbush View Post
    How true, poetic justice, never not been able to get home in any Landy I've owned.

    Only 4WD I've never been able to get home in was an 80 series Toyota, and that was over 5000klm from home
    What brand track rod is that - mine's bent and needs replacing
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    RockWare tie rod from expedition exchange USA, could not find any local or UK.
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    I like the look of the offset track rod, but I reckon it'd be near impossible to straighten and sleeve if it did bend.

    For that reason I'll stick with the standard straight one, which I know I can repair, and the length of steel water pipe / breaker bar / mercy killer / replacement hi lift handle / bush torque wrench that I carry round with which I can sleeve it .

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    In relation to fitting protection - make sure everything can still get air flow otherwise you may induce heating issues with components.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cewilson View Post
    In relation to fitting protection - make sure everything can still get air flow otherwise you may induce heating issues with components.
    Yes agree. Some steering guards are supplied with holes, that will help ventilation
    http://www.aptfabrications.com.au/de...g-guard-af1020
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lorryman100 View Post
    If you are getting a Puma I would recommend a fuel cooler guard as the return hoses are pretty exposed and are easily removed by a wayward branch etc. I have one fitted along with a steering guard and QT diff guards, the rear one has a slider and protects the UJ of the rear prop at the Diff.

    There are a few different types of cooler guard but I prefer the Entreq one as it covers a fair section of the under side.



    http://www.entreq.de/products-lr-def...offkuhler.html

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    Did you have to import this guard or is there a retailer here in Australia?

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    Our man Brian's title block says he lives in Scotland...

    Entreq only sells directly from Germany. Their products are absolutely superb, but with that level of engineering and finish goes a premium price tag!

    I've looked at some of their finishers and trim items (small and light) and the parcel service is rudely expensive...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Loubrey View Post
    Our man Brian's title block says he lives in Scotland...

    Entreq only sells directly from Germany. Their products are absolutely superb, but with that level of engineering and finish goes a premium price tag!

    I've looked at some of their finishers and trim items (small and light) and the parcel service is rudely expensive...

    Cheers,

    Lou
    Have to agree, very expensive. I was mainly looking at the fuel cooler example which I haven't located any locally yet. The steering guard I will be sourcing from APT FABRICATION in QLD which has two recovery points incorporated.

    Cheers
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