I am considering buying protection for the front differential on my 2002 Disco (no ACE) and am interested if anyone has experience with the Southdown front axle guard, which covers the diff. and axle versus the Rovers North diff guard (covering the diff. only) ?
From photos it appears that the Southdown guard may cut down on the ground clearance along the axle (?). Is the axle protection worth the extra $200+ and weight ? Additionally, if the full axle guard is a good investment is it worth still more money (yet another $100+) to buy the aluminum version (Rover Genuine/OEM) vs. the steel ?
By the way my Rover currently has the Rover Genuine/OEM front steering guard (aluminum version of the Southdown steel product). Also, the Rover is about to be fitted with 245/75 r16 Mud Terrains so ground clearance (at the diff-axle) is just a little bit higher than stock, as always hitting important things like the diff or axle remains a concern.
Thanks.
From photos it appears that the Southdown guard may cut down on the ground clearance along the axle (?). Is the axle protection worth the extra $200+ and weight ? Additionally, if the full axle guard is a good investment is it worth still more money (yet another $100+) to buy the aluminum version (Rover Genuine/OEM) vs. the steel ?
By the way my Rover currently has the Rover Genuine/OEM front steering guard (aluminum version of the Southdown steel product). Also, the Rover is about to be fitted with 245/75 r16 Mud Terrains so ground clearance (at the diff-axle) is just a little bit higher than stock, as always hitting important things like the diff or axle remains a concern.
Thanks.