Thread: steering guard

Big bashplate I got from M.R. though havn't tested it properly yet. Got an old tube if you want. See pics of bashplate in rimseg thread.

I've got the OL 10mm thick aluminium number - it also comes in steel if you prefer. Looks bling - works a treat.

Originally Posted by Aaron

...Whats everyone elese using?

Extreme caution

I might go with the OL one. Is there for's and against's of steel?

Originally Posted by solmanic

Extreme caution

That would have worked in this case! Track Ive done a lot before (3 days ago also) and its a sort of "Pick Your Rut!" track, where there are 3 different rutts to pick and thats it your are commited. I didnt bother to check further down because if done it a few days ago. By the looks of it someone with much bigger wheels than myself had been bogged at the exit/climb out and I just dropped and hit solid ground head on top speed 2nd low. Oh well... live and learn.

Originally Posted by Aaron

I might go with the OL one. Is there for's and against's of steel?

Well - I don't reckon anything can wreck the aluminium one - its seriously strong. And it can't rust - so I went with aluminium.

Don't get too carried away..

First, there will be times when articulation will expose steering gear anyway

2nd, some styles reduce your approach angle.

3rd, They reduce airflow under the car. Gearboxes do rely on this cooling effect.

4th, Mud can be a problem to clean out depending on design.

Me, I've just opted for a beefier tube bar setup similar to original.

Regards
Max P

Graeme Cooper does one with a thicker wall for the pipe and a bolt on/off chequer plate guard. I have one on the Disco and will be doing the same for the Fender.

Graeme Cooper - Defender Accessories