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Berliner Beer:
Hello All, Finaly got me new Baby. A defender 110 SW 300 tdi. She is lovely Went ot with old joe to do some very light off road driving. Now I want to start smartening up my defender. Seen lots of checker plate add-ons. My question is how do you fit them, what tools will I need? I would like to fit a new bonnet and side sills. All advice great fully recieved! :?:

muddyweb:
Bonnet and Wing plates are usually held on with pop rivets... so you need a drill and a rivet gun.

I'd guess the sill panels are the same.

drum:

--- Quote from: "muddyweb" ---Bonnet and Wing plates are usually held on with pop rivets... so you need a drill and a rivet gun.

I'd guess the sill panels are the same.
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Mine are, but personally I wouldn't fit them unless you have some damn solid steps like what I have. Otherwise rocksliders would be a much better investment. (At a price I admit)

Sharpshooter:
I use Tex Screws. Availiable from Screwfix. They are self tapping and hold solid. Pop Rivets tend to go loose after a while. :D

drum:

--- Quote from: "sharpshooter" ---I use Tex Screws. Availiable from Screwfix. They are self tapping and hold solid. Pop Rivets tend to go loose after a while. :D
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That's why for this sort of thing, I put a bead of silicone, around the edge, underneath the panels. Then press down, and rivet. It stop vibrations, and dirt getting behind them.

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