Title says it all. Going out on first trail ride next weekend and figure that's the first place to start.
Suggestions on bolt on diff guards
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actually diff guards are a good place to start.. all it takes is one rock against that thin metal to destroy it.. so for protection, diff guards #1... probably sliders #2
Other than that, get a good set of tires too.
Other than that, get a good set of tires too.
There's a good post somewhere from like 3 years ago or so, with the best way to go.
if I had to build a d2 from stock for mild rock/hills offroading, I would go 1) cut front bumper, 2) diff guards, 3) 2" lift, 4) 265/75/16 bfg at's, 5) rock sliders.
Back on topic -- The QT bolt on diffguards have withstood a ton of hits for me.
if I had to build a d2 from stock for mild rock/hills offroading, I would go 1) cut front bumper, 2) diff guards, 3) 2" lift, 4) 265/75/16 bfg at's, 5) rock sliders.
Back on topic -- The QT bolt on diffguards have withstood a ton of hits for me.
I like the qt as well and have a equipe that I picked up used that had stopped it's fair share of rocks for the previous owner and has stopped a few more for me so I like that one as well.
Qt bolt on's are great. The front one will need a tab welded to the frame, but it's a minimal issue. Otherwise, they are bolt ons.
Next step I would do is a set of sliders to prevent your doorsills from getting messed up since it's one of the weakest points on the DII as well.
Next step I would do is a set of sliders to prevent your doorsills from getting messed up since it's one of the weakest points on the DII as well.
According to http://www.discovery2.co.uk/frontdiffguard.html the QT guard intended for a TD5 Defender will fit a Discovery 2. It bolts on and therefore doesn't need the tabs welding on.
I've been meaning to call QT to confirm this. When I do I will post my findings.
I've been meaning to call QT to confirm this. When I do I will post my findings.
I have a TD5 one on the front my D2, took 10 minutes to install and no welding necessary. Bought it from Justin at Lucky8...moonter said:
I've had good luck with the wrap-around one from DAP
http://www.dap-inc.com/acc/app/d1/d1_prot-susp.shtml#prot
http://www.dap-inc.com/acc/app/d1/d1_prot-susp.shtml#prot
moonter said:
It def does. Thats my truck / write up. I did a "dummy" run for QT as I did not want a weld on one. Disco2Guy who also posts here was the first to do it in the US after chatting to me about it, he also got his from Justin at lucky8llc. Seems quite a "popular" mod now as no wleding is required.
http://www.lucky8llc.com/Customers.asp?CustomerID=1026
you're so popular.Urban Panzer said:It def does. Thats my truck / write up. I did a "dummy" run for QT as I did not want a weld on one. Disco2Guy who also posts here was the first to do it in the US after chatting to me about it, he also got his from Justin at lucky8llc. Seems quite a "popular" mod now as no wleding is required.
http://www.lucky8llc.com/Customers.asp?CustomerID=1026
thanks for the write up.
Slappy said:
Okay, so Justin Does sell them?
They're not on his website.
The only front QT diff guards I could find are all weld on tabs.
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same, only see the weld on for front... curious though in looking at the pics between the bolt on and tab weld version... does the td5 bolt on provide the same amount of coverage/protection... appears smaller... maybe its just the camera angle?
robertf said:
Depends where you wheel I guess... around here, you hit your diff a lot more than side sills.
