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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: Jim-Willy on March 06, 2006, 20:39:54

Title: Steering Swivel Gaitors
Post by: Jim-Willy on March 06, 2006, 20:39:54

Na then.  What are your opinions / experience of these gaitors?

I had the Britpart rubber ones fitted in June 05 before going to Sweden and one is torn already :evil: .  Are they worth the bother.  Someone told me the army use leather ones, are these available and any good, and more importantly how much?

Title: Steering Swivel Gaitors
Post by: Tigger on March 06, 2006, 21:37:44

I wouldn't bother.

The danger with them (just like the rubber boots on dampers) is that unless they are *totally* sealed... they just trap mud, grit and water and accelerate wear / rust on the swivels.

Title: Steering Swivel Gaitors
Post by: Andy the Landy on March 06, 2006, 21:45:47

I agree with Tim - dont bother. You also feel less inclined to check the swivels for leaks if they are covered up. I binned mine :D

Title: Steering Swivel Gaitors
Post by: gecko on March 06, 2006, 22:05:19

the army used to use um not anymore   think tim sead it all

Title: Steering Swivel Gaitors
Post by: hobbit on March 07, 2006, 14:10:32

If you really want to use them, you can but they would need to be checked and clean on a regular basis, so its swings and roundabouts really

You can get the leather ones, drain hole in the bottom and lace up tops, give them a good long soak in old engine oil, drain and dry them before fitting.

Depends on how often you check underneath on levels etc

Title: Steering Swivel Gaitors
Post by: Henry Webster on March 07, 2006, 17:12:15

Leather ones are better, but I wouldn't bother full stop.  More trouble than they are worth.

H