Discovery ONE steering guard

[philco]

HI all, please see the prices for the steering guards are as follows effective as of 1st August 2013

Discovery 1 / Range Rover Classic steering guard.
$200.00 + delivery

These are the delivery prices to main centres in Australia
Sydney $25
Canberra $25
Melbourne $30
Adelaide $30
Perth $50
Darwin $50



Hi all, I have a new product available, Discovery One Steering Guard. They are zinc coated and powder coated Black and made from 6mm steel, they are Laser cut and computer control folded to the right shape.

If any read the 4wd Action Guide No. 31 page 44 - 52 you might have seen the steering guard and recovery points on Dave "Busman" modified and lifted Discovery.
After a lot of testing Dave was impressed.
We now offer the same style guard for sale.

we will offer a new style pair of recovery points to go with this guard also.
The recovery points are zinc coated and painted red. These are also in the "recovery points discovery 1 and 2" thread also in verandah.

[Vern]

so if it fits a d1, it should fit a classsic rr?:)

[incisor]

x 2

would be really keen if they do...

[philco]

If as everyone says the disco 1 is the same chassis as the RRC then it will fit. The new recovery points wont be ready for a week so will post up a pic when get them back from the powder coaters.
Might try to do a photo of a guard on the 77 RRC in the front yard.

[ptaplin]

Hi Phil,

Will this steering guard fit with your other Disco 1 Recovery Points?

Cheers,

Phil.

[philco]

Hi Phil, yes they will.
See PM.
Phil

[philco]

These guards are ARB compatible.

[fourteen8]

Do you have one for D2?

[NCF 110]

Hi Phil , I would like to order one for my D1 1998 . Without the recover bits
Thanks Stewart

PS : Let me know when ready and I will transfer the money into your account .

[philco]

Do you have one for D2?

Working on a D2 guard at moment, there seems to be a difference between early ones and later ones.

[95disco1]

I would love a guard.
Just need details on how to pay you and what details do you need from me?
Thank you
Paul

[ssk]

Hi Philco... Let me know when you have a guard and recovery points for a Discovery II ...Already started saving the dollars for them!!:)

[Ace]

I had added one to my ever increasing list of things to get for the disco, will be in touch when it reaches the top, very cool.

[incisor]

anyone fitted one to a std RRC?

[philco]

anyone fitted one to a std RRC?

Did you see the new thread i made with one fitted to Bigdogs RRC ?

[ptaplin]

I have just fitted one of philco's Discovery 1 Steering guard to my Disco with the RP02 - 12mm x 220mm Recovery Points. The vehicle has an ARB bullbar and everything fitted perfect.

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Very pleased with the guard.

Cheers,

Phil.

[philco]

I have just fitted one of philco's Discovery 1 Steering guard to my Disco with the RP02 - 12mm x 220mm Recovery Points. The vehicle has an ARB bullbar and everything fitted perfect.

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Very pleased with the guard.

Cheers,

Phil.
Great pics, looks great fitted up.:thumbsup:

[fourteen8]

Working on a D2 guard at moment, there seems to be a difference between early ones and later ones.

Any progress on the one for D2? :)

[philco]

about a month away, hope to finish trials soon and have for sale end november

[brenno]

PM sent about getting one of these for a D1....

[philco]

Hi, a christmas is fast approaching, I will not be taking any orders after 9th December.
Thank you to all who have supported our local manufacturers thru me this year. Regards Phil

[wattysan]

Thanks Philco. Installed the guard and recovery points over the weekend. See images attached. Perfect fit.

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[JBM770]

Do you have one for D2?

Me too, approx cost?

Will they be painted, gal, powdercoated?

James

[philco]

Hoping to go into production in the new year for D2a guards.

[Chappelle]

Do you still have them for the D1? id be interested in one :)

[philco]

Do you still have them for the D1? id be interested in one :)

I will be taking orders for D1 guards from 25th Jan, have them in stock, D2a guards will be end of feb hopefully. Phil

[Nova]

How about D2? Will the D2a one fit?

Cheers,
Nova

[philco]

How about D2? Will the D2a one fit?

Cheers,
Nova

We will try it on a D2 when a D2 is available to try on.

[philco]

This is a reply to a members question, I hope it will be helpful to others,

Question:
"I have an Outback Accessories Australia (Opposite Lock) bullbar on my D1, and am a bit concerned as to whether it will fit or not. Also, have you considered making the guard a 3 piece to make accessing winches etc easier after installation?"


Answer "We have a winch cradle designed and a test under way for D1, Access to a winch should be designed into the winch bar not the steering guard as it is to protect everything from underneath, I have not heard of anyone else having any access problems to the winch. as to if it will fit, you could measure from outside of chassis distance and let me know, maybe post a couple of pics of your mount points for your bullbar, should be approx 810mm outside to outside.
We went away from the 3 piece as it is cost prohibitive and I would have to retail approx $300 to $340. I believe my design is stronger than a 3 piece too, as there is no welding or screws to hold it together.
We are working on a winch cradle for a discovery and defender that can be bolted on together with the steering guard. It might be ready in a couple of months. As all this takes time and i work fulltime during the day so this is all spare time design work."

Also to add to this discussion:
The same steering guard as an import from the UK is sold locally anywhere from $300 to $400 and is usually a 3 piece, my aim was to make a locally designed and manufactured product that is of a high quality and support local industry. I have imported a lot of different product from asia and the UK over the last few years and while most is ok, I sometimes feel embarrassed to sell the items i would not trust the quality or aftermarket service of them.
So i have a warehouse with a lot of stuff i have not sold.
Might have a garage sale sometime to clear out.
I firmly believe now we can make and sell better quality products here in Australia locally made and as cheaply as the imported products.
I support our local economy, do you?

[Chappelle]

soo.. its passed the 25th, how do i go about ordering one? :)

[Chappelle]

Cool,

I assume the bar will fit OK with a TJM bull bar?
Will i have to buy any new bolts or anything?

Cheers,

[philco]

Yes you will have to buy new bolts, it will fit ok, the bolts will have to be upgraded to 12mm high tensile is my recommendation.

[Chappelle]

Any chance you can supply those, id be happy to pay a bit extra

[Chappelle]

No? where can i get the bolts from if you cant?

[philco]

Your local nut and bolt shop or Bunnings will have high tensile bolts and nylock nuts, i prefer not to supply as some cars have recovery points as well.

[fourteen8]

Hoping to go into production in the new year for D2a guards.

Any progress on d2 steering guard?

[don58]

Hi Philco I would like to know if you still have the steering guards for disco 1.I have a 97tdi.

[philco]

Any progress on d2 steering guard?

Yep still working on it, want to get it right

[philco]

Hi Don, yep they are still available, let me know details thru a PM, regards Phil



Hi Philco I would like to know if you still have the steering guards for disco 1.I have a 97tdi.

[marting]

Hi
Do you still have guards available for Defenders ('97 tdi)?, if not when do you think you may do some more?
Not in a hurry, so happy to wait until development on the Disco guards is complete.
Thanks, Martin

[philco]

Hi
Do you still have guards available for Defenders ('97 tdi)?, if not when do you think you may do some more?
Not in a hurry, so happy to wait until development on the Disco guards is complete.
Thanks, Martin

Yep still doing the defender guards. see defender steering guard thread

[Presto]

Fitted my new Philco Steering Guard to my D1 yesterday! :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/03/908.jpg

Thanks Phil [thumbsupbig]

[bell1975]

How's the D2 steering guard testing going Phil?

[sobloodyobvious]

Hi Philco
Just checking the availability of the steering guard. I have a Disco 1 Tdi. 7/97

Will a factory nudge bar affect installation of guard and recovery points?

[Lariens]

Are the d1 bash guards still available?

[KCJones]

Thirded on if the D1 guards are avalible...

[harry]

hi phil,
how are you going with a d1 winch cradle?

[disco_disco]

Any word ont he D2 steering guard ? i min the market for one.

[FireFox]

Hey Philco and all, i was just wondering if the D1 plates are still available and if so how much do you sell them for?

[philco]

yep we have a couple waiting for me to attend to in the shed at home, as i have been living in NZ for the last year things slowed down, I will be around after may to continue with production in june. the will be available thru Matt at UV 4x4 from june onwards.

[mrwoody1985]

How much are these for D1?

[flyreels]

How much are these for D1?

I would like a price as well.
Thanks

[sm-ashton]

What's the price on the steering guard + red recovery points ?

[steelo]

Me too :D

[philco]

PM sent. regards Phil

[Sparksdisco]

I would not mind a stering guard and recovery points for my D1. Any chance of getting them before may as im doing the gibb river road then?

Oh and a price would be good.

Please PM me

Cheers

[mud]

Hi phil i would like a price too thanks

[Rat351]

Hi guys new to this site and also interested in the guard an recovery points for my 96 disco
Any more info on price ect would be much appreciated
Cheers

[VladTepes]

Me too. Price etc ?

[apachefreak]

Hi I was wondering if these red recovery points are still available and where can I get a pair from?

[lokka]

Prices would be bloody handy on both the guard and the tow points bit silly if you cant post a price here in this section

[philco]

Prices would be bloody handy on both the guard and the tow points bit silly if you cant post a price here in this section

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the point about prices.
As i have had a lot of family and work issues over the last 2 years i had not renewed the VENDOR membership for the items i have had for sale. I did not really think it was fair to Dave to accept orders or post up prices and i had not renewed my VENDOR membership.
I have now renewed my VENDOR membership and will post up prices in the coming weeks.
I have been getting stock ready to sell but as it is a lot of money to outlay it has taken a little while to raise the money and get the items into production.
I dont make crap or cut corners on quality, and if anyone has an idea to improve my products i am happy to discuss with them improvements.
I do everything out of my shed at home so please be patient while i set things going again.
Thank you Regards Philco

[freediver]

Hi Philco,

How’s things going on your end? Any traction on prices for the steering guard yet? I’m keen and ready when you are.

Cheers,

FD

[Kevin B]

hi,

also looking at a price on the guard

thanks

[philco]

Please see the prices on the first Page.
Thanks Philco

[Vern]

Philco, what are the internal measurements from one side to the other where it attaches to the chassis? My body lift kit (white tiger) has brackets that bolt to the outside of each chassis rail where the guard bolts on.
Cheers

[philco]

The D1 / RRC guard is 810mm internally, but there is a bit of leeway by pulling the mount arms out to slide on, if you are strong enough, it is 5mm steel.

[Vern]

Thanks I'll measure it up.:)

[lokka]

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the point about prices.
As i have had a lot of family and work issues over the last 2 years i had not renewed the VENDOR membership for the items i have had for sale. I did not really think it was fair to Dave to accept orders or post up prices and i had not renewed my VENDOR membership.
I have now renewed my VENDOR membership and will post up prices in the coming weeks.
I have been getting stock ready to sell but as it is a lot of money to outlay it has taken a little while to raise the money and get the items into production.
I dont make crap or cut corners on quality, and if anyone has an idea to improve my products i am happy to discuss with them improvements.
I do everything out of my shed at home so please be patient while i set things going again.
Thank you Regards Philco


Mate I understand totaly family comes first I am in a similar position having 2 kids and doing it all on my own and now trying to kick off my own thing making items for the off road/caravan market .

[chang]

Hi Philco,

Interested in he steering guard & dunno if my question has been asked, but will it fit on ARB winch bars without getting in the way of the winch cradle??

[philco]

Yes it will fit without getting in the way of the winch cradle

[philco]

Bump

[MaxFoley]

Do you still make these?

[Homestar]

Do you still make these?

I don't believe so, I sent a PM and email to him over a year ago asking the same question and never got a response. His last activity on here was 5th Jan this year.