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Does a MY13 need a spare wheel protector?
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Duffs
 


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Does a MY13 need a spare wheel protector?

Has LR modified the part to improve the protection? D4 3.0 SDV6 GS 13
D4 3.0 SDV6 GS 09-13
D3 2.7 TDV6 GS 07-09  
Post #109302923rd Apr 2013 9:16 pm
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Canburne
 


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Yes you need a protector - no it's not modified  
Post #109303623rd Apr 2013 9:23 pm
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Well ...it is modified in comparison to the D3 version ...but not enough ....so yes you would be advised to get a protector Smile 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021  
Post #109303723rd Apr 2013 9:26 pm
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I might get one ordered after reading this. Not going to chance someone having mine Thumbs Up 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
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Post #109304423rd Apr 2013 9:32 pm
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Was not sure DG, cheers, you know when you PX and forget to remove 'odds and sods' guess it is a hand in pocket - again Big Cry What's the crack on best protection part available now? Cost? D4 3.0 SDV6 GS 13
D4 3.0 SDV6 GS 09-13
D3 2.7 TDV6 GS 07-09  
Post #109304923rd Apr 2013 9:35 pm
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Uncle Ray username RLD - nothing else compares  
Post #109305023rd Apr 2013 9:36 pm
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As Canburne say get hold of Ray ....he'll see you reeeet Laughing Thumbs Up 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021  
Post #109305523rd Apr 2013 9:38 pm
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Cue pic Laughing of RLD protector Wink

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Post #109305623rd Apr 2013 9:42 pm
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Cheers chaps- might go and nick a dust bin lid and do some modifications and see if I can patent a new design! Whistle D4 3.0 SDV6 GS 13
D4 3.0 SDV6 GS 09-13
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Post #109305723rd Apr 2013 9:44 pm
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devonchilliman wrote:
Cue pic Laughing of RLD protector Wink



that's kinda radical to access the spare wheel. Yet again something missing from the manual.... Rolling Eyes  
Post #114862927th Aug 2013 1:00 pm
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Spare wheel protector

Fitted mine yesterday, very impressed with fit and finish!! Bow down G4OC Secretary
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Post #114863427th Aug 2013 1:11 pm
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motolite
 


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hey devonchlliman, somebody left the spare but nicked your other 4 wheels Laughing
oops, I see the fronts are still there...for now!  
Post #114894027th Aug 2013 9:08 pm
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I thought Ray owned a chain of chinese takeaways as he is always asking me to send him woks..oddly without handles.. Laughing


p.s. next shipment ready to go It is better to have and not need it then need and not have it.  
Post #114898528th Aug 2013 1:38 am
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2013 LR4 HSE Lux with heavy duty pack (but the heat shield removed to fit 265/65R18, on compomotive 18")

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With RLD protector (and its jacked up, its not like this all the time)

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