Thread: Sump Guard Protection plus more for FL1

I have since been quoted on some items from www.rovacraft.com in Vic, who will order in the parts from the UK. Although the guy (Steve Cochrane) said they are presently out of the sump guard and nudge bar unit. I have spoken to ARB and they dont do anything either. Will it be a matter of doing it myself? anyone? any idea?

As you've discovered, there's not much (if anything) made locally for direct sale.
You might have some luck getting something made at one of the more specialised shops but accessories from the UK might be an easier option.

As you have found there is virtually nothing available in Aust. Nudge bars come up on ebay from time to time but they are only good for holding your driving lights.

About the closest thing to a cargo barrier is the dog guard which only rarely come up on ebay.

The rest you need to get from overseas or make yourself. DAP do some stuff D.A.P. Enterprises LLC - Everything for your Land Rover

Garry

thanks guys! Yeah, i figured as much in regards to having to source parts from overseas! I checked out the DAP website, and they have a good parts list, although they dont do nudge bars or sump guards, just rock sliders, silencer guard etc. I might email them and see what they can quote me though, on the chance that they could find one. At this stage i just want underbody protection peace of mind for when i go 4wdriving. I'm planning seperate trips to Fowlers Bay and the Flinders, which is mostly sand driving for Fowlers Bay and loose rocky tracks for the Flinders. I will take things slow and easy, but i still want the protection. Now i have to decide on which tyres as i the standard Michellins have about 1-2 months of tread left. The Yokohama Geolander A/T are very good (had them on my X-Trail) and fit the standard 215/65 R16 wheels, but has anyone fitted BFGs on 16" wheels without having to do a lift?

do the BFGoodrich A/T KO tyres in 225/70R16 fit on the standard 16" rims without needing a lift kit? If so i think i'll get them as BFG have a good reputation as an off-road tyre.

I have the BFGs 225/70/16 KO (LT) on my FL1 and they are great. I have covered 60,000km on them and they are only half worn - they give you about 12mm lift.

They look AWESOME!!! Think i'll call around today and get some quotes!!! What rubber you have makes the biggest difference!

Also have you upgraded your suspension to Koni or the likes? Does it need it?

A lift would be nice but can be problematic getting it to fit - I think there is a thread at the top of the Freelander section.

My suspension is bog standard and is 270,000km old and still works fine - nice and soft for normal driving which firms up on the rough stuff. I have used mine quite a bit off road and find it is great except in slow steep stuff where my manual gearing is a bit high - yours being an auto will have much better low speed ability. I am mindful of the low clearance and the vulnerability of the sump and drive accordingly.

Some pics testing the traction control






Garry