Thread: QT diff protectors

I have them fitted to my 90 (1989) - can't comment on fittings for later wagons as they may be different.

Quality is good, had them on for 5 years or so with no rusting or damage.

They fit easily to existing mounts (I had them fitted whilst having a service so I didn't do myself, but no reports of issues by the garage who did them)

They do seem a better bet than the round ones as they offer protection to the rear diff when going forwards (and to the front when in reverse) which the round ones don't for some reason, which I have never been able to work out, as in theory you'll hit something when going forward more than reverse, although presumably you'll know about it as you'll most likely have hit the front one first.

Well worth the money (not sure how much in Aus though)

DJ

I've just bought a pair for my D2 direct from QT Sevices over in the UK. It was cheaper than Aus prices even with the shipping added in.
Total price was $285 delivered to Aus.......

Got mine directly from QT in UK also. Not the quickest process as they took a while to get the order out, but as iPom mentioned the price was right (Two for the price of one here). Shipping once it was on its way was quick.

One nice aspect of them is they are also made to protect the driveshaft uni joints from below. They are heavy steel and passivated to no rust issues. Mounting is easy, they basically clamp around the diffs with their supplied hardware - there was no need to find extra parts to make them work.

On the front, you will have to lose the harmonic balancer as the QT mounting location uses these points (no big loss), but on the plus side the steering dampener mount is incorporated in the unit.

Simon

Good things I have one fitted to the front of my 110 very happy and work well . Here is a pic of one in use after some careless winching ImageUploadedByTapatalk1348178468.986773.jpg

Thanks guys. When the frieght is worked out I am paying a little more for two than I can buy one here. Looks like its worth it

No one has mentioned that for the front diff you have to weld two threaded tabs onto the axle case to screw the diff guard onto.
You don't have to lose the harmonic balancer either...mine's still attached along with all other hardware.

Originally Posted by streaky

No one has mentioned that for the front diff you have to weld two threaded tabs onto the axle case to screw the diff guard onto.
You don't have to lose the harmonic balancer either...mine's still attached along with all other hardware.

I didn't have to do any welding, but I did use the threaded holes which lined up well when the harmonic balancer was removed. Didn't like that thing hanging down anyway - figure once you have changed from stock wheel and tyre sizes its trying to balance something for which it wasn't intended. What have other people done?

Originally Posted by streaky

No one has mentioned that for the front diff you have to weld two threaded tabs onto the axle case to screw the diff guard onto.
You don't have to lose the harmonic balancer either...mine's still attached along with all other hardware.

Would you have a photo streaky ?