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Dave Rogers:
Hi
Try Mill Services, chap's called Richard, made my diff guards and I've hammered mine to death, diffs still going despite bouncing off rocks!

Have a look on the web, great products, well engineered and cheaper than scrap iron :)

Jim-Willy:
Sumo bars imho, steering guards are rubbish ive bent my steering 3 times with a guard on.  I have h/d steering rods to fit now.....

I have cheap rebel diff guards, the pan covers rather than the slider type, never had any problems with them.....

clbarclay:
Typical steering guards only ever protect half the steering at best anyway, the rear tie rod (and damper) will still be very prone to damage.

I've used clamp on diff guards in the past without any problems, though I would sooner weld in HD replacements instead (though thats time consuming).



I currently just use a southdown axle guard which bolts on using the radius arm bolts providing excelent protection to the diff, axle, tie rod and damper leaving a smooth surface that can slide over surfaces whilst providing a degree of protection to the drag link and propshaft as well. The main down side I find is that its a hellish mud trap, the reduction in under axle clearence has not too noticeable so far (used with 32" tyres).

anaxemurderer:
Really not a fan of the 'axle gaurd' thing. Had a mate driving 90 with one of these, pretty much identical to my truck at the time but got stuck all the time. Clearance under diffs is too critical. It would have stopped me bending track rod though. But then thats what happens.

By the by i now have steering guard from rebel, pan type guard on front and qt at back. Works well but might get some sumo's later. Challenger 4x4 seem to do them at a reasonable price.

Nick

jjsaul:
ive got an axle guard and an equipe steering guard, and a heavy duty track rod with no damper...

maybe a bit overkill but ive just spent a weeks offroading in woodland with tree stumps everywhere...no damage so i guess its done the trick!

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