Member Since: 31 Aug 2020
Location: Brandon, Suffolk
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Under body protection - Thoughts and recommendations please
With lockdown looming it’s looking like I’ll have some extra time on my hands whilst also not needing to travel daily. So it seems that it will be the prefect time to treat the Disco to some new parts.
On my list to do I’ve got rear pads and disks, handbrake shoes and potentially ride height sensors (or worse ), but I’d like to do at least one mod whilst I’m fixing other things.
I’ve been watching videos of green lane expeditions and seen some horror stories involving smashed sumps and the like. Under body protection seems to be a no brainer but only if I do it right.
What’s the groups opinion on the best brands, types and actual protection levels?
What should I be looking for, and more importantly is there anything I should be avoiding?
Thanks12 months of D3 ownership have passed and I’m still loving it!
4th Nov 2020 12:25 am
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
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Uncle Rays sump guard is a good start (pm RLD to see if he’s still doing them), from there it’s really how much do you want to spend!
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4th Nov 2020 8:25 am
Kenny57
Member Since: 12 Apr 2020
Location: Essex
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I went with the Devon4x4 system myself. 8mm thick aly plate may seem like overkill, but I was thinking.... 2.5ton vs sharp rock
4th Nov 2020 8:47 am
John P
Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: West Sussex
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Yes I want D44 as well. Good stuff.
Edit, I was supposed to say "Yes I went D44 as well". Funny how one letter can change the whole meaning. Note to self, read before posting.
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4th Nov 2020 1:46 pm
Duc750
Member Since: 07 Aug 2017
Location: northampton
Posts: 305
assuming you've done compressor guard and sliders already then it really is between D44 and prospeed If you wat to go for full under armour
RLD guard if you are going to stop at the sump guard05 D3 V8 HSE, LR Passion tree bars, wildbear compressor guard, LRP switch panel, ARB rear locker + compressor, Trigger 6 shooter electrical system
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4th Nov 2020 4:55 pm
Kenny57
Member Since: 12 Apr 2020
Location: Essex
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I went with the steel compressor guard, sliders and the D44 fuel tank guard. I don't think the latter is as well supported/attached as it might be, but at least it does add a layer of extra metal under the tank.
I'm now looking at the possibility of a rear diff guard but the market offering is expensive and the exhaust in that area is an issue. Anyone else fitted a rear diff guard?
4th Nov 2020 11:10 pm
AdamRandall
Member Since: 31 Aug 2020
Location: Brandon, Suffolk
Posts: 153
As it stands I’ve not installed anything to the underside. I hadn’t considered sliders or the compressor.
Cost wise the compressor protector is easier on the wallet than the sump guard or rock sliders.
I’ve been looking at this Prospeed compressor protector ( http://prospeed-group.co.uk/product/discov...sor-guard/ ) based on consistent recommendations of their products. I like that it is strong enough to take the weight of the vehicle and can be used as a jack point. The only downside is there’s a 3 week lead time at the moment.
I checked out their rock sliders too and had a heart attack at the £809 price tag! Is there a cheaper alternative that’s any good? I want to do the job right, but I have to be able to afford it too.12 months of D3 ownership have passed and I’m still loving it!
5th Nov 2020 11:52 pm
Duc750
Member Since: 07 Aug 2017
Location: northampton
Posts: 305
going down from Prospeed for sliders you have
LR passion - thicker metal and square bars - my favorite
Wild bear - thicker metal again - lovely company to deal with and cheaper again the prospeed or LR passion
Then Shire fabrications whihc I know nothing about other than price - seen them on a few and they look ok though
in between that lot you have bearmach and Terrafirma who are probably made by Shire, Dixon Fab, Wildbear and re sold - there's not really many people that actually make these sorts of things in the UK05 D3 V8 HSE, LR Passion tree bars, wildbear compressor guard, LRP switch panel, ARB rear locker + compressor, Trigger 6 shooter electrical system
12 RRS SDV6 HSE (Hers) - Gone and replaced with an I Pace - I can tell you now EV is not the future yet
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6th Nov 2020 10:29 am
Kenny57
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Location: Essex
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LOL, I went for the cheapest ones, Shire Fabrications, because a mate got some and rated them. Its hard to compare when you generally only buy one set, but I'm very satisfied with mine. Last time out a near-side dip threw the car over against a rocky bank with a sickening crunch. I was sure I must have bent something but this was all there was to be seen.....
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6th Nov 2020 11:19 am
Duc750
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Location: northampton
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you just have to keep in mind that rock sliders and tree bars need annual maintenance if you don't want them to do more harm than good - take em off, clean them and the surfaces onto whihc they mount and re fit. otherwise they turn into some fairly rusty objects along with the sills they mount to05 D3 V8 HSE, LR Passion tree bars, wildbear compressor guard, LRP switch panel, ARB rear locker + compressor, Trigger 6 shooter electrical system
12 RRS SDV6 HSE (Hers) - Gone and replaced with an I Pace - I can tell you now EV is not the future yet
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6th Nov 2020 11:49 am
Kenny57
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Good point.... sounds like the voice of experience! 8)
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), but I’d like to do at least one mod whilst I’m fixing other things.
Note to self, read before posting.
