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  1. 29th October 2009, 07:00 PM #1
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    Question Diff Guards?

    Hi all,

    I'm looking to fit front & rear diff guards to my D1.

    I like the look of the Qt's but at over AU$200 each....

    Was hoping to spend a bit less than that, but will shell out for them if they're worth it.

    I'm interested in the experiences people have had with different types/brands of diff guards and what is good & bad (protection offered, ground clearance, access to fill & drain plugs, etc).

    Cheers
    DiscoClax
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  2. 29th October 2009, 07:26 PM #2
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    Hi DiscoClax - here is a current thread about diff guards which might be worth a read: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...or-advice.html

    There's quite a few other threads, so you might like to try searching for "Diff Guards" and you'll pull up something relevant.

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  3. 29th October 2009, 08:12 PM #3
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    Ah, yes.. The search function. That would have been a good place to start. Apologies.

    I'll go have a look. Thanks for the link.

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    '94 D1 3dr Aegean Blue - 300ci stroker RV8, 4HP24 & Compushift, usual bar-work, various APT gear, 235/85 M/Ts, 3deg arms, Detroit lockers, $$$$, etc.
    '08 RRS TDV8 Rimini Red - 285/60R18 Falken AT3Ws, Rock slider-steps, APT full under-protection, Mitch Hitch, Tradesman rack, Traxide DBS, Gap IID
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  4. 29th October 2009, 08:15 PM #4
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    No worries.

    This site will give you a UK perspective on things. Worth a search too: [ame=http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=69]Land Rover Defender - Land Rover UK Forums[/ame]

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  5. 29th October 2009, 08:52 PM #5
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    I have QT's and I love them they are a bloody thick bit of metal
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  6. 29th October 2009, 09:10 PM #6
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    Hi dullbird, do you lose much clearance with the Qt's? I like the 'slider' part of their construction, but I really don't want to lose any clearance.
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    '94 D1 3dr Aegean Blue - 300ci stroker RV8, 4HP24 & Compushift, usual bar-work, various APT gear, 235/85 M/Ts, 3deg arms, Detroit lockers, $$$$, etc.
    '08 RRS TDV8 Rimini Red - 285/60R18 Falken AT3Ws, Rock slider-steps, APT full under-protection, Mitch Hitch, Tradesman rack, Traxide DBS, Gap IID
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  7. 30th October 2009, 09:16 AM #7
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    You will loose clearance as they 'wrap' under the diff. I have a front QT and even tho you loose a bit of clearance you have great protection as it allows you to slide over obstacles or plough through mud with much less resistance.
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    What Stooge said...the only clearance you'll lose is the thickness of the metal, which is minimal in my opinion. And besides, the ability to slide over things more than makes up for it. I love my QT guard. Definitely worth the money.
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    Thumbs up

    Cheers all, some good feedback there.

    Qt's it is then
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    '94 D1 3dr Aegean Blue - 300ci stroker RV8, 4HP24 & Compushift, usual bar-work, various APT gear, 235/85 M/Ts, 3deg arms, Detroit lockers, $$$$, etc.
    '08 RRS TDV8 Rimini Red - 285/60R18 Falken AT3Ws, Rock slider-steps, APT full under-protection, Mitch Hitch, Tradesman rack, Traxide DBS, Gap IID
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  10. 4th November 2009, 08:44 PM #10
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    i have one,, and ever since iv got it iv worryed not one bit about my diffs been wacked by a big rock under sum mud that you cant see
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