Boo's Bash Plates

[jbnp]

Just fitted a full set this afternoon. Top job Boo, very well made and easy to follow instructions.

[Betz]

I also have a full set, bought from ebay before realizing Boo is a forum member.
Very happy and I don't believe Boo has intentionally breached any forum rules

[028]

newbie question,how many factory guards are there?just sump and intercooler right?why replace them?are the aftermarket ones a lot stronger?
how many guards are recommended?intercooler,sump,transmission,any others?

[geopaj]

newbie question,how many factory guards are there?just sump and intercooler right?why replace them?are the aftermarket ones a lot stronger?
how many guards are recommended?intercooler,sump,transmission,any others?

Factory there are two 'guards';
- intertercooler which is made of very thin metal (maybe 0.8mm). Many have terminally damaged their intercooler when off-road due to the lack of protection offered by the factory guard. Aftermarket are significantly stronger and usually 3-4mm thick.
- engine sump which is only a plastic splash guard or wind deflector and offers no off-road protection. Once again, Aftermarket usually 3-4mm thick.

Aftermarket companies also offer transmission guards as well as transfer case guards.

If your doing ANY light off-roading I'd strongly recommend at least the intercooler guard. If your doing serious or "heavy" 4wding, I would recommend at least intercooler, engine sump and transmission guards. These 3 were the first mods I did to mine.

[028]

Factory there are two 'guards';
- intertercooler which is made of very thin metal (maybe 0.8mm). Many have terminally damaged their intercooler when off-road due to the lack of protection offered by the factory guard. Aftermarket are significantly stronger and usually 3-4mm thick.
- engine sump which is only a plastic splash guard or wind deflector and offers no off-road protection. Once again, Aftermarket usually 3-4mm thick.

Aftermarket companies also offer transmission guards as well as transfer case guards.

If your doing ANY light off-roading I'd strongly recommend at least the intercooler guard. If your doing serious or "heavy" 4wding, I would recommend at least intercooler, engine sump and transmission guards. These 3 were the first mods I did to mine.

thank you!exact answer Im looking for.

[Teamjet]

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Thanks for the review everyone.

I am assuming that these DO NOT come with new hardware (bolts etc?) - can anyone confirm this?

[nayala]

Thanks for the review everyone.

I am assuming that these DO NOT come with new hardware (bolts etc?) - can anyone confirm this?

It comes with the bolt, but some you can reuse the stock bolt that retaining the plastick guard

[Natator]

I have a set of Boo's plates, from eBay, waiting for when I get my NS back. I can't comment on fitting yet but am very impressed indeed with the quality.

A question for those that have fitted plates, regardless of make ...

Can one person do it themselves with the vehicle still on the ground? I don't have access to a lift and don't want to buy anything like stands or whatever for this one job.

[Boo Boo]

Hi Natator
They can be installed with one person quite easily without raising the car. A bit tight but doable.

[Natator]

Hi Natator
They can be installed with one person quite easily without raising the car. A bit tight but doable.

Thanks for that. I look forward to attacking it

[Teamjet]

Fitted this morning in about an hour.

Didn't need to raise the car but I did have an extra set of hands. Doable by yourself but easier with a helper.

Everything lined up nicely.

Very happy.