Just fitted the guard had to re drill the bolt holes in the chassis to line the sump guard up then elongate the sump holes to line up then it was ok will have to come in two week for the next project. The snorkel not bad to fit but you need the nut rivet gun i have two of these any body that needs to borrow these they can just pay for the post and a donation to the site the return to me Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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We ended up elongating the rear holes in the sump guard too, was okay before the winch was fitted but once that was on the mod was needed
Did you drill any drainage holes in the guard? I recommend you do if not, it's easy to get mud & water in the large hole around the recovery point but there's nowhere as standard on the guard for it to get back out again easily!The End
Hi no not yet as it as to come off again i am off up scotland again when i come back i will have it off again.Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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28th Jan 2006 7:14 pm
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4 or 5 x 20mm holes from memory
28th Jan 2006 8:34 pm
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Re: Sump guard
RLD wrote:
Hi no not yet as it as to come off again i am off up scotland again when i come back i will have it off again.
I assume these are the same accessories you have fitted to your D3's in the UK.
What I would like to know is:
1. Snorkel
- Can this be fitted by yourself (assume you have some minor mechanical skill)?
2. Does the snorkel create any wind noise or whistle that is a concern?
3. What is a nut riveter? Do you need this?
4. Are the fitting instructions very detailed?
5. Do you need to drill any of the panels, if you do how did you seal the hole where the paint will be damaged?
2. Underbody protection
-Does this replace any of the original steel protection under the sump?
-Does it reduce the front approach angle?
-Does it utilise existing bolt holes?
-What is it made from - Aluminium?
-Does it provide increase protection or is it really on there for looks?
3. Rear ladder
-Has anyone fitted one?
-I suppose it is fixed to the metal somehow, any detail how it is mounted?
Thanks,
Chris2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
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According to the fitting instructions on the GTR, you have to drill a couple of holes above the existing intake and another one through the plastic thingo that runs up the A pillar.
I'd be interesetd to hear about the noise level. I've never had a car with a snorkel, so I'd like to hear from someone who has!Have a nice day!
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