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Old 4th September 2019, 11:53   #11
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The standard undertray fittings are absolutely hopeless when the lugs for the Dzus fasteners corrode they don't hold, those LandRover ones are no better as they don't fit on some of the subframe fittings
I agree, but I now blather mine with grease to prevent the rust.

With the lugs in good condition, they work very well indeed, quick latch and unlatch.


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Old 4th September 2019, 12:18   #12
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I dont have access to ramps it's a pain in the hoop to get the central 2 bolts/clips.
I managed to get mine back on without ramps or even jacking it up & I am 72 & nowhere as nimble as I was

I fixed the four turnbuckles at the front first with the undertray resting on an shallow cardboard box, then I raised is a little bit more by putting a towel under the box then fitting the other six fasteners using a stubby screwdriver working from front to back. I could just reach each one by lying on a rug & reaching under the car

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I managed to get mine back on without ramps or even jacking it up & I am 72 & nowhere as nimble as I was

I fixed the four turnbuckles at the front first with the undertray resting on an shallow cardboard box, then I raised is a little bit more by putting a towel under the box then fitting the other six fasteners using a stubby screwdriver working from front to back. I could just reach each one by lying on a rug & reaching under the car

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You must have awfully long arms

As I'm sure you've discovered Harry, the best access to the two rearmost studs is from the sides. When they're secured on the undertray by the nylon washer it's simplicity itself to turn them through 180˚.

As Pumpwater says, the trick is to fit the four front studs first.

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A simple way to attach the undertray on your own and on your back is to use a small trolly jack or similar with a square of wood on it place the undertray on to the jack and push under the car, Raise the undertray with the jack into position and fit the front first and work backwards. Simples.
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As I'm sure you've discovered Harry, the best access to the two rearmost studs is from the sides. When they're secured on the undertray by the nylon washer it's simplicity itself to turn them through 180˚.

As Pumpwater says, the trick is to fit the four front studs first.

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I have never tried it that way, only on ramps. Yes I locate the four at the bumper first, propping the rear with my toes, then work towards the rear. All of my screws are captive.



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