Member Since: 31 Oct 2008
Location: Kennesaw, GA
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Mantec Sump Guard
i just recently ordered a mantec sump guard and am having a little bit of trouble installing it has anyone done this themselves and does it require modification.
Noah
31st Oct 2008 5:06 am
Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
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Is this winch or non-winch type ?
Does it look like this ..........
31st Oct 2008 5:15 am
Randall
Member Since: 31 Oct 2008
Location: Kennesaw, GA
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no its the winch compatible one
31st Oct 2008 5:29 am
Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
Posts: 1254
Yours has cutouts and support metal on the inside.
You'll have to cut some plastic out to make it fit.
31st Oct 2008 6:06 am
Randall
Member Since: 31 Oct 2008
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Posts: 11
alright cool that makes me feel a lot better because when i went to bolt it on there was plastic in the way that look like it needed modifying i'll get it done this weekend and post the results thanks for the help
Noah
31st Oct 2008 6:37 am
Wex
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( oh for the joy of the edit button )
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31st Oct 2008 9:24 am
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
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Randall wrote:
no its the winch compatible one
DW read the thread or you doing selective reading
31st Oct 2008 9:58 am
Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
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The type shown in the picture is the Non Winch Type.You do NOT have to cut any plastic to make it fit.You DO have to remove the original plastic bellyplate but other then that , nothing.
Had to lightly modify the edges of MY09 bumper in order to fit. Nothing major, but the shape of the underside of the bumper has changed slightly and needs about 5mm shaving off the edges, so as the front bolts can line up. Would all be hidden when put back to standard spec at a later date "To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
31st Oct 2008 11:43 am
Carabraxis
Member Since: 30 Dec 2007
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 220
I have the winch version (but no winch ).
I cut the 2 bracing brackets off the inside of the plate as it is very thick aluminium and I don't think it needs the extra stiffening.
Doing this means that you don't need to cut the bumper (mines a 55 plate), you just need to remove the plastic cover that goes over the towing eye.
I have one with winch fitted by the stealer, however they failed to cut enough plastic away for the towing eye to accept a D shackle. I would offer the plate up first and use a pencil to draw a line around the cut-out and then make your final cut into the plastic using a thin bladed craft knife , if you intend to use a shackle.
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long nite Ken 
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