land rover defender feature

[slipstream 1985]

Am I right in thinking that early defenders had a big metal plate that if the vehical was stuck this could be used to move back and forward in an attempt to get traction or movement. Or did i just make this up? If it is real what is the system called?

[JWH]

You're making it up! No such thing ever fitted to the 90/110 or Defender by the factory.

[powerstroke]

Yes its called the bed of a recovery truck !!!!!

[Texpis]

There was a plate like that on the bowler wildcat.

Mick

[Simond S]

I'm guessing a sand ladder.

[4x4Tyke]

Simond S said:

I'm guessing a sand ladder.

Yes, sand ladders, also called bridging boards.

http://www.paddockspares.com/land-rover-expedition...



The modern versions are made from plastic or glassfibre and generically waffle boards, some have brand names.

Edited by 4x4Tyke on Tuesday 3rd May 10:22

[Texpis]

[300bhp/ton]

slipstream 1985 said:

Am I right in thinking that early defenders had a big metal plate that if the vehical was stuck this could be used to move back and forward in an attempt to get traction or movement. Or did i just make this up? If it is real what is the system called?

Based on your description, there is no such thing. However, do you have anymore info, as it maybe there is something.

[4x4Tyke]

Also they are not just a Land Rover thing, they date from at least WW2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marston_Mat

Edited by 4x4Tyke on Tuesday 3rd May 10:19

[slipstream 1985]

No not a sand ladder for traction on the ground. I meant basicly like a piston that fires forward or back under the vehical to jolt it forward. Obviously i just made it up. soooo patent pending.

[300bhp/ton]

slipstream 1985 said:

I meant basicly like a piston that fires forward or back under the vehical to jolt it forward.

eh WTF???

[Impasse]

[anonymous-user]

Rocket launched winch anchor: