Underbody protection - Vigo
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Underbody protection - Vigo
Hi!
I am looking at adding underbody protection to my Lux. Looking around on the Forum, it seems most people like the bashplate from Stofpad 4x4.
I am not planning on doing hectic offroad, but would like something decent. Besides the bashplate, would it be recommended to add protection for the lower control arms as well? I see on Stofpad's website, that if you want the gearbox skid plate, you first need to fit the fuel tank cover plate, but I don't think that's really needed for what I'll be doing... any advice?
Which other "makes" of underbody protection are recommended? And if you have had a bashplate fitted recently, what was the cost?
Many thanks
I am looking at adding underbody protection to my Lux. Looking around on the Forum, it seems most people like the bashplate from Stofpad 4x4.
I am not planning on doing hectic offroad, but would like something decent. Besides the bashplate, would it be recommended to add protection for the lower control arms as well? I see on Stofpad's website, that if you want the gearbox skid plate, you first need to fit the fuel tank cover plate, but I don't think that's really needed for what I'll be doing... any advice?
Which other "makes" of underbody protection are recommended? And if you have had a bashplate fitted recently, what was the cost?
Many thanks
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Re: Underbody protection - Vigo
I have the Stofpad products, and HAPPY with it !!! It HAS worked and saved me a couple of times ... :)
I see 4x4 Direct also has some belly protection products ...
I see 4x4 Direct also has some belly protection products ...
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Re: Underbody protection - Vigo
Thanks very much for your reply, Stofpad seems to have some good reviews.ChrisF wrote:I have the Stofpad products, and HAPPY with it !!! It HAS worked and saved me a couple of times ... :)
I see 4x4 Direct also has some belly protection products ...
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Re: Underbody protection - Vigo
Also Real Steel (on the Fortuner4x4fans club) does some stuff for very good prices
He does an economy bash plate for under R2000
He does an economy bash plate for under R2000
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Many thanks, will have a look!Wave wrote:Also Real Steel (on the Fortuner4x4fans club) does some stuff for very good prices
He does an economy bash plate for under R2000
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as a side note - my bakkie is called ELDERS.
I contacted UYS of Stofpad, two emails later I order a bashplate sporting the letters ELDERS :)
not many people still delivering this level of service. Granted this meant that my bashplate was 100% custom and I had to wait for it to be manufactured from scratch. Well worth it !!
I contacted UYS of Stofpad, two emails later I order a bashplate sporting the letters ELDERS :)
not many people still delivering this level of service. Granted this meant that my bashplate was 100% custom and I had to wait for it to be manufactured from scratch. Well worth it !!
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I have seen a photo of your bashplate, looks really great! How long was the wait and was there and extra charge for this?ChrisF wrote:as a side note - my bakkie is called ELDERS.
I contacted UYS of Stofpad, two emails later I order a bashplate sporting the letters ELDERS :)
not many people still delivering this level of service. Granted this meant that my bashplate was 100% custom and I had to wait for it to be manufactured from scratch. Well worth it !!
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Think it was about two weeks - manufacturing and delivery to Cape Town included.
Costs ... no serious extra costs. Best to check with Uys though ..
Costs ... no serious extra costs. Best to check with Uys though ..
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Nice to know...ChrisF wrote:as a side note - my bakkie is called ELDERS.
I contacted UYS of Stofpad, two emails later I order a bashplate sporting the letters ELDERS :)
not many people still delivering this level of service. Granted this meant that my bashplate was 100% custom and I had to wait for it to be manufactured from scratch. Well worth it !!
As I was wanting to get the Stofpad4x4 bash plates for our Tuna... and I have never liked the wording "Fortuner" on the plate... maybe I can just get slots cut into it ???
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Have bushplate from L A Sport, which a friend took while I was away and had HABOOB laser cut into the front of the plate, very happy. Has saved my bacon on overlanding trips done alone. It is a relief not to see oil after a heavy knock...
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OK, so after much looking around and getting quotes etc, I bought an Extreme Bash Plate from Real Steel, and at a very reasonable price too!
The plate is 4mm thick, has recesses underneath to minimize damage to the bolts and it has an access panel which can be removed for when the vehicle is serviced.
I must say, the service which Renier provided was excellent! They do other underbody protection plates too, as well as rock sliders and a few other things.
The plate is 4mm thick, has recesses underneath to minimize damage to the bolts and it has an access panel which can be removed for when the vehicle is serviced.
I must say, the service which Renier provided was excellent! They do other underbody protection plates too, as well as rock sliders and a few other things.
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Very lekker!
Real Steel stuff is very good quality!
Real Steel stuff is very good quality!
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Looks very nice
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Mooi man
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Re: Underbody protection - Vigo
dit lyk goed!!
en wat was die "reasonable" damage aan die beursie as ek mag vra, en waar het jy dit gekry?
en wat was die "reasonable" damage aan die beursie as ek mag vra, en waar het jy dit gekry?
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Baie dankie julle! It was R2100. I collected it from Real Steel in Weavind Park (close to Silverton), PTA.
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taSamurai wrote:Baie dankie julle! It was R2100. I collected it from Real Steel in Weavind Park (close to Silverton), PTA.
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Very nice! I like!
Has anyone come up with CV boot protectors yet for the Vigo?
Has anyone come up with CV boot protectors yet for the Vigo?
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Thanks for the feedback Samurai
I will register on this forum as commercial member shortly and will then post some more info on products and pricing, but you are more than welcome to contact me in the meantime or have a look at our website and Facebook page as Samurai suggested
I will register on this forum as commercial member shortly and will then post some more info on products and pricing, but you are more than welcome to contact me in the meantime or have a look at our website and Facebook page as Samurai suggested
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Re: Underbody protection - Vigo
Must say that Renier of Real Steel is very quick with his correspondence (do not think he really sleeps).
So custom bash Plate ordered and paid.............
maak nou vinnig asb!! I do Not know if Obelix can wait!!!
So custom bash Plate ordered and paid.............
maak nou vinnig asb!! I do Not know if Obelix can wait!!!
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Ek het ook die plate opgesit vir die engen, ratkas en CV's en is Baie tevrede!!! en lyk stunning :!: :!:
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Obelix, your plate is ready to go into production
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That looks great!!
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Thanks saves me from posting it now!!Real Steel wrote:Obelix, your plate is ready to go into production
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