| Author | Message | ||
     Jamie (Rover_puppy) New Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 20 Registered: 05-2003 |
I have ordered the genuine (yike$!!) covers, and expect to have them installed next week on D2 (front axel guard kit, steering guard kit, rear diff guard, and fuel tank guard). I was told that I need to protect the catalytic converters and pinions. Does anyone know if what I will be installing will cover them? Thanks, Jamie | ||
| Luis Constantin (Luisc) Member Username: Luisc Post Number: 62 Registered: 02-2003 |
There's a lot of them out there. Try http://www.rockware.net Probably the easiest to find. Problem is their stuff is made of aluminum. Pound for pound, aluminum is stronger than steel, but it also tends to fatigue faster. I'd be leary of having any significant weight of the vehicle resting on those guards for any length of time. My cat guard is steel alloy from Atlantic British. My vehicle weight has rested on it with no problem. Several months ago I saw a really good pinion guard and I'll be damned if I can find it again. It protected the pumpkin as well | ||
| michael burt (Mikeyb) Senior Member Username: Mikeyb Post Number: 332 Registered: 03-2002 |
hey jamie... since you just spent a ton of cash on underarmor, what kind of off road stuff do you plan to do? i just looked at your profile and see that you are in florida. will the underside of your truck see that much potential risk? you have already (or will soon) cover the things that will see the most risk. maybe your plans are for some big events, but it seems that (if it were me) i would exercise some good offroad driving skills, move slowly, have a good spotter, and see if you even use the plates you have (or will have) already installed. best situation would be to install them yourself, or bribe someone to help you install them. then you will see exactly what is protected, how it is protected, what is exposed, and what parts of the truck to position away from potential damaging objects if you do happen to come across them. each plate is mostly easy to install, but the supplied instructions are lame at best. i would not plan (if you are not fairly crafty with tools) all 4 in one day, but a 2 a day would be something to plan for. a good weekend getting up close and dirty with your truck! fwiw, imho... mike | ||
| Luis Constantin (Luisc) Member Username: Luisc Post Number: 64 Registered: 02-2003 |
I finally found that diff guard that I have been looking for for a month now. It's from QT Services. http://www.qtservices.co.uk/diffguards.htm It looks like it does an excellent job of protection. | ||
| Bill Bettridge (Billb) Senior Member Username: Billb Post Number: 820 Registered: 02-2002 |
Umm - Rockware stuff - cat guards and pinion guards are NOT aluminum - just good ole steel. NRP also makes cat guards - I've had both flavors at different times and liked both. The Rockware cat guard protects a bit more than the NRP. Bill | ||
| Jamie (Rover_puppy) New Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 23 Registered: 05-2003 |
Mike, I have not installed the underarmor yet, and will not because I may have ordered the wrong stuff? I am getting rover ready for driving lessons in Moab and Hole in Rock. Very different conditions from FL flatlands, swamps, and mud. Also, intimidating. Thanks, Jamie | ||
| michael burt (Mikeyb) Senior Member Username: Mikeyb Post Number: 335 Registered: 03-2002 |
yeah...moab is a little different... a little more lumpy... ;) i have the same genuine lr stuff as you...it is ok, just expensive. you should have a blast on your journey! be carefull and take plenty of photos for all of us who will not be there this year! mike | ||
| Luis Constantin (Luisc) Member Username: Luisc Post Number: 66 Registered: 02-2003 |
I see on rockware website now that they do offer both steel and aluminum. The fuel tank skid that I got from them is aluminum though. Thanks for pointing that out. | ||
| Brian Dickens (Bri) Senior Member Username: Bri Post Number: 487 Registered: 08-2002 |
They use aluminum where you can see the skid plate. They can use what ever you wish anywhere else. Front and rear skidplates are typically aluminum and all others typically steel. My cat skidplate is 1/4". If you have not seen other threads, there *could* be issues with the cat skidplate and heat. Especially if grass or something gets caught in there. I have never had a problem, but never go through tall grass either. Brian |
