Gaiter Kits ? - Land Rovers Only

Rebelman · 11-15-2006, 04:16 PM

Looking for comments on Gaiter Kits for Swivel Housings. Are they worth it or not?

Disco · 11-15-2006, 07:50 PM

I don't know much about them. I guess anything that helps protect 'your balls' from dirt, mud etc, is not a bad idea.

Muddy Oval · 11-16-2006, 06:13 PM

traps moisture, sand etc. Will corrode your balls.

p76rangie · 11-16-2006, 07:39 PM

Let them fly free in the breeze. Muddy Oval's comments X 2.

Kevin88RRC · 11-17-2006, 03:55 AM

Here's a review that I saw the other day....
http://www.difflock.com/buyersguide/...t_Gaiter.shtml

Muddy Oval · 11-17-2006, 10:36 AM

not so much a review as a sales ad. When the military uses them, it actually changes the maintenance schedule intervals- they have to service them more often because it traps grit, moisture etc. Even condensation can be a problem with no ventilation.

fivespddisco · 11-17-2006, 06:22 PM

If you take them off road there is a good chance they rip on rocks or sticks. and x2 on the water traped on the inside. maybe not a bad idea for winter Street driving to avoid the salt.

Rebelman · 11-18-2006, 06:07 AM

Thanks everyone. I think I will hold off on the gaiters awhile. I am currently using the regular oil in the housings. Can't make up my mind whether the new grease is better or not? Also, does anyone know the answer to this one? Do you have to have an alignment done if you put a new bumper and winch on the vehicle because of the added weight? Thanks Again

Disco · 11-18-2006, 08:28 PM

I wouldn't think so, however this will depend on how much extra weight you have added. If the front end of your vehicle is sagging after the install you will need to fit heavy duty springs, and then, just as a general maintenance procedure, have a wheel alignment done.

Rebelman · 11-19-2006, 09:24 AM

Thanks. I guess the new bumper system and winch weighs about 300#. I already put 2" Big Blue springs on and it did not sag much at all after installing the new bumper. Maybe I can get by without new alignment.

11-15-2006, 04:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rebelman Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 73 Gallery: 0	Gaiter Kits ? Looking for comments on Gaiter Kits for Swivel Housings. Are they worth it or not? __________________ "DO YOUR DUTY IN ALL THINGS. YOU CANNOT DO MORE. YOU SHOULD NEVER WISH TO DO LESS." GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE

11-15-2006, 07:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,819 Gallery: 0	I don't know much about them. I guess anything that helps protect 'your balls' from dirt, mud etc, is not a bad idea. __________________ No hand signals, driver playing with his transfer Knob.

11-16-2006, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	traps moisture, sand etc. Will corrode your balls. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

11-17-2006, 03:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kevin88RRC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 707 Gallery: 0	Here's a review that I saw the other day.... http://www.difflock.com/buyersguide/...t_Gaiter.shtml __________________ Kevin 88 RRC "Audrey"

11-17-2006, 10:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	not so much a review as a sales ad. When the military uses them, it actually changes the maintenance schedule intervals- they have to service them more often because it traps grit, moisture etc. Even condensation can be a problem with no ventilation. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

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11-16-2006, 07:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,071 Gallery: 0	Let them fly free in the breeze. Muddy Oval's comments X 2.

11-17-2006, 06:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
fivespddisco Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Equipe,Qt,ARB,Warn dealer Posts: 417 Gallery: 10	If you take them off road there is a good chance they rip on rocks or sticks. and x2 on the water traped on the inside. maybe not a bad idea for winter Street driving to avoid the salt.

11-18-2006, 06:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rebelman Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 73 Gallery: 0	Thanks everyone. I think I will hold off on the gaiters awhile. I am currently using the regular oil in the housings. Can't make up my mind whether the new grease is better or not? Also, does anyone know the answer to this one? Do you have to have an alignment done if you put a new bumper and winch on the vehicle because of the added weight? Thanks Again __________________ "DO YOUR DUTY IN ALL THINGS. YOU CANNOT DO MORE. YOU SHOULD NEVER WISH TO DO LESS." GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE

11-18-2006, 08:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Disco Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,819 Gallery: 0	I wouldn't think so, however this will depend on how much extra weight you have added. If the front end of your vehicle is sagging after the install you will need to fit heavy duty springs, and then, just as a general maintenance procedure, have a wheel alignment done. __________________ No hand signals, driver playing with his transfer Knob.

11-19-2006, 09:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rebelman Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 73 Gallery: 0	Thanks. I guess the new bumper system and winch weighs about 300#. I already put 2" Big Blue springs on and it did not sag much at all after installing the new bumper. Maybe I can get by without new alignment. __________________ "DO YOUR DUTY IN ALL THINGS. YOU CANNOT DO MORE. YOU SHOULD NEVER WISH TO DO LESS." GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE

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