John E Davies
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- John
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- Spokane WA USA
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- 2024 Ranger Raptor Velocity Blue (fastest color)
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- Retired aircraft tech
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Cost was US$144 shipped, with no sales tax. It shipped the next day, but took about ten days to get here to Washington State. They are nicely made and I think the cost is fair. They are powder coated stainless, in a very heavy gauge.
https://raranger.com.au/products/2022-ra-ranger-raptor-vehicle-travel-sensor-protector-pair
Why do you need them? The sensors and their wires are vulnerable to gravel strikes. My left sensor cable was not secured correctly - the guide support leg/ pin was never pushed into the hole on top of the bracket:
Even with that fixed, the cable stuck out sideways where it can get hit:
Push the cable over the lip of the sensor so it stays behind it:
That still leaves the sensor itself and these exposed wires at risk:
You need an 8mm wrench and socket, about 24" of 1/2 " plastic wire "split loom", and some silicone sealer. Optional is four 3/16" stainless flat washers to put under the bolt heads. Add the split loom to all of the exposed sensor cable, on each side of the guide pin, and add big dab of sealer AFTER installing the guards, with the bottom loop pushed inwards all the way. The sealer keeps it from moving and the split loom protects against gravel strikes and chafing against nearby steel parts. See pics! The rear nuts are a little hard to reach, you can get them back on from the rear (axle side) of the mount. ***The reason you add the sealer afterwards is that it will get all over your hand if you try it before ;( ***
John Davies
Spokane WA USA
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