Steering guard/Sump guard??

ChrisLR2 · Sep 16, 2010

Hi

Sorry to sound like an idiot here, but I'll be getting around soon to putting some offroad protection on my 90 and would like to know if a steering guard and sump guard are the same thing? Do steering guards also cover the sump on Defenders?

Thanks for the help
Chris

MrJC · Sep 16, 2010

A steering gaurd like the one in this pic is just fine... your sump is out of the way so no concerns on that. You would be advised to get protection for your axles over the diffs.... you can see the front one fitted in the pic. Depending on what you have, a 90 or a 110 a couple of diff gaurds are cheap and easy to fit.

ChrisLR2 · Sep 16, 2010

Thank you for the help MrJC. I was going to get some diff guards aswell, i was just a bit confused over the steering/sump guard thing because some online shops call the steering guard a sump guard.
What type of steering guard do you recommend, an aluminum or steel one & a 1 pcs or 3 pcs one?
thanks
Chris

MrJC · Sep 16, 2010

I bought a 1 piece zinc coated one with towing eyes from Rebel 4x4 (£49.50) at a Landy show and got the diff gaurds from Paddocks (zinc coated) - Protection ...£12 + vat. Spend over £50 with paddocks and its free delivery

I couldn't justify Alluminium..... a bit pricey. Zinc coated is fine... galvanised could be worth the extra. Paddocks have a galvanised steering gaurd one piece with towing eyes for £42.13 plus vat that looks okay.

[JP] · Sep 17, 2010

If you getting the steering guard, make sure you get one with towing eyes, saves you faffing about in the future with D rings and stuff..

08mckerp · Sep 17, 2010

id go with steel imo. ive got a steel one from paddocks i think and its taken some pretty big hits and is as straight as it ever was. A mate of mine has an aluminum one and its got a fair few big dents. Plus steel is a lot cheaper

ChrisLR2 · Sep 17, 2010

Thank you everybody for your advice.
I think I'll go for a steel one then, I'll have a look round for the best prices.
Regards
Chris

khaos · Sep 18, 2010

Paddocks do one but it wasn't their website when I got it. It's 3 piece with towing eyes and galvanised. They call it thin but it's more than enough. Have a look at my profile if you're interested, that's it on my 90.

Boris113 · Sep 18, 2010

08mckerp said:
id go with steel imo. ive got a steel one from paddocks i think and its taken some pretty big hits and is as straight as it ever was. A mate of mine has an aluminum one and its got a fair few big dents. Plus steel is a lot cheaper

Pete i only fitted an alloy one as it was free! IMO alloy looks nicer which is fine on a chelsea tractor but i've had mine fitted for 2 years and it's bent pretty badly, i'll be going for steel next time. Towing eyes are definitley a good idea too.

08mckerp · Sep 18, 2010

Boris113 said:
Pete i only fitted an alloy one as it was free! IMO alloy looks nicer which is fine on a chelsea tractor but i've had mine fitted for 2 years and it's bent pretty badly, i'll be going for steel next time. Towing eyes are definitley a good idea too.

i wasnt havin a go (well maybe a little one

) just sayin tht steel is better imo and a lot stronger

ChrisLR2 · Nov 7, 2010

Thank you to everyone thats replied.
I've got a couple of other questions: If I was to fit a steel one, how much of a hit will it have on the performance, or will you not really notice anything? - my 90 does quite a bit of duel carridge way driving & overtaking etc you see.
Last question, I've heard on other forums people saying that steering guards dig in to the mud/snow, especially when reversing and act like an anchor. Has anyone here experienced this?

Thanks for your help
Chris

Turboman · Nov 7, 2010

ChrisLR2 said:
Thank you to everyone thats replied.
I've got a couple of other questions: If I was to fit a steel one, how much of a hit will it have on the performance, or will you not really notice anything? - my 90 does quite a bit of duel carridge way driving & overtaking etc you see.
Last question, I've heard on other forums people saying that steering guards dig in to the mud/snow, especially when reversing and act like an anchor. Has anyone here experienced this?

Thanks for your help
Chris

OP if you had 25kg extra in the back it would not affect the performance would it

Like the othersI would suggest galv steel.Mine is good.I have heard that they can dig in during reverse recovery think it would have to be quite an extreme situation tho.If you dont drive in competitive events etc.the best idea is not to get stuck in the first place

ChrisLR2 · Nov 7, 2010

Thanks.
What do you think of this one from Rebel4x4 Steering Guards, Diff Guards & Jate Rings for Land Rover Defender / 90 / 110 / Series II / Series III
Its the 3rd one down the Reinforced Rebel guard, this one is a bit more expensive and has a 5mm plate behind to add strength. Somebody on another forum said this one Steel Steering Guard with Integral Towing Eyes - Galvanised - for Defender RHD looked a bit weak.

I won't be doing hugely serious offroading as this is my daily ride, so some greenlaning and light offroading at the weekend is all I'll be doing. I'll also grab some diff guards aswell.

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