callum Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 http://i13.ebayimg.com/03/i/07/f0/dd/f0_1.JPG a current offering from craddocks. have been considering one for a while, but by luck or good judgement have not destroyed any steering components...yet. as i need a new spedo cable, now is the time to get a steering guard as well to get free postage my preference had been to get a standard land rover tubular effort and get the welder out on it. Reason being, a lot of the standard steel guards i see are stoved in and i wonder if they cause as much trouble as they prevent. My major concern is the drop arm, i'm happy to let the rest of the componentry fend for itself. alas as i cant seem to find one like that anymore, this one seems reasonably substantial . unfortunately i cant find any info on its construction or better photos. was gonan be hasty and order to try and get it for the weekend, but ithin i've missed that postage deadline so am happy to hang on and receive folk's thoughts on the matter. cheers callum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpb Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 my preference had been to get a standard land rover tubular effort and get the welder out on it. Reason being, a lot of the standard steel guards i see are stoved in and i wonder if they cause as much trouble as they prevent. My major concern is the drop arm, i'm happy to let the rest of the componentry fend for itself.alas as i cant seem to find one like that anymore, this one seems reasonably substantial . unfortunately i cant find any info on its construction or better photos. Craddocks, used to sell the tubular steering gaurds in the second hand department. I brought one cut it up and welded it back together to fit round my jate rings. Might be worth giving them a ring. Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Hi Looks similar to the rebel one I have, I havent any complaints about them! In the pic it looks like the actual bash plate is ally, which I prefer as if it takes an enormous whack its likely to deform the plate rather than the chassis rails..... well hopefully mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 sorry forgot to say, if you want something making up then you could get hold of northernchris and see if he could make a tubular one to your spec? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 i think it depends on which model you go for with regard to seeing them stoved in. i am yet to see a buggered Southdown one, they cost more but you only buy once! But then i would be biased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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