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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: Berliner Beer on September 28, 2005, 11:04:48

Title: Ckecker plate fitting
Post by: Berliner Beer on September 28, 2005, 11:04:48

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! :?:

Title: Ckecker plate fitting
Post by: muddyweb on September 28, 2005, 16:27:19

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.

Title: Ckecker plate fitting
Post by: drum on September 28, 2005, 16:46:49

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.

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)

Title: Ckecker plate fitting
Post by: Sharpshooter on September 28, 2005, 18:06:21

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

Title: Ckecker plate fitting
Post by: drum on September 28, 2005, 18:42:39

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

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.

Title: Ckecker plate fitting
Post by: Berliner Beer on September 29, 2005, 13:56:19

Thanks everyone, I now have some decisions to make. Will let you know in due course!

Title: Ckecker plate fitting
Post by: robbie on September 29, 2005, 17:46:53

rebel 4X4 seem to do some good rpices for new stuff