After finding there were very limited options for these, I decided on the Mantec sump and fuel tank guards for my 2012 FL2. Checked on local sourcing and was quoted approx $1500 and 6 - 8 weeks.
Plan B. Contacted Mantec in UK, got a quote with airfreight which came to around $890. I placed the order at 7pm last Tueday by phone. Bash plates arrived 10am this morning, delayed by the weekend and the Monday public holiday. Really good effort, so good in fact that I have planned to have the first 12000km service done before fitting them, so it will be a couple of weeks before I do that.
Plates seem well constructed and come with fitting hardware and instructions. Will post pics when I do the job.
Hi Jimb090. I looked at these. My concern, as an absolute 4WD novice, was that if I had to reverse out of a situation that I had got into, the straight plates at the rear of the Green Oval version could act like a scoop or even get lodged under rocks. The Mantec one has the beveled finish on the front and back.
That was the basis for my choice, I could be wrong though.
Car serviced today. Fitted the front bash plate, very straight forward, remove 4 sump guard bolts and the front plastic trim, position new alloy plate and secure with 4 new bolts. Would be a lot easier with two people, but achievable by one.
With take pic tomorrow.
Fuel tank guard will need two people, so I might get it done next week.
Fitted the rear bashplate this morning. Took about an hour working by myself. Nothing too difficult.
Rear left bracket is held by a single bolt, although instructions for drilling and using a second is provided. If like me, you don't feel comfortable drilling into the support so use the single fitting, you have the problem of the handbrake cable fitting moving as you tighten the bolt up.
Definately need to use a jack to ensure the back fittings are snug up against the body.
Next to take it for a run, then come back and retighten all the bolts, to be sure.
Hats off to Mantec who supplied a product that is designed to fit, no at home modifications required.
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