Americas DIY Garage Day - Checker Plate, Picnic Table, Wheel Swap.

[Offroad]

Getting back to my Bronco and Defender roots by doing a few small projects on my Grenadier (Checker Plate, 18" Wheel Swap), and a friend's Grenadier (Checker Plate + Table) and my 17" Wheels / Tires are on their way to Memphis in the Green Grenadier. The Blue and Green ones are stunning with the deviating roof color.

 

[Krabby]

How'd the checker plate install go for you? The instructions seem pretty straightforward.

 

[Offroad]

How'd the checker plate install go for you? The instructions seem pretty straightforward.

Mine did not come with instructions but was very straightforward. if you're doing it at home, you need a 3/16 drill bit and a Pop Rivet Tool ($24 at Lowes).

 

[Tom109]

You can get pop rivets with an aluminum core as well. Not much load on those rivets with the adhesive tape, and 100% AL = zero corrosion.

 

[Bruce]

Mine did not come with instructions but was very straightforward. if you're doing it at home, you need a 3/16 drill bit and a Pop Rivet Tool ($24 at Lowes).

https://ineosautomotive.stylelabs.cloud/api/public/content/Checker_Plates_Fitting_Guide_EN

In case anyone needs the instructions, but yeah these are pretty self explanatory.

 

[marcusnilsson]

where are you getting the checkered plates from?

 

[Jeffrey]

Yes, where?

 

[Offroad]

I ordered mine as part of my initial spec but they were delayed. You will need to contact your dealer.

 

[marcusnilsson]

So you got them directly from Ineos?

I don’t think that’s available as an option in Sweden.

 

[Bruce]

So you got them directly from Ineos?

I don’t think that’s available as an option in Sweden.

I would reach out to dealers where parts are an option. Some are willing to ship internationally, but it can get expensive.

 

[Jeffrey]

I'll wait for them to be made and offered stateside.

 

[Offroad]

https://ineosautomotive.stylelabs.cloud/api/public/content/Checker_Plates_Fitting_Guide_EN

In case anyone needs the instructions, but yeah these are pretty self explanatory.

Can you post amain link to the page that has other directions? Thank you.

 

[Karearea]

You can get pop rivets with an aluminum core as well. Not much load on those rivets with the adhesive tape, and 100% AL = zero corrosion.

Or use monel rivets if there is steel involved anywhere. They are very hard rivets but used a lot on boats where al/fe are close together

 

[Krabby]

Or use monel rivets if there is steel involved anywhere. They are very hard rivets but used a lot on boats where al/fe are close together

I should be all alloy.

 

[Bruce]

Can you post amain link to the page that has other directions? Thank you.

Fitting Instructions

ineosgrenadier.com

It will ask you what country you want when you visit the page. Make sure you choose GB.

 

[RobS]

I'll wait for them to be made and offered stateside.

They are offered stateside. Picked mine up yesterday with dealer installed checker plates

 

[Jeffrey]

They are offered stateside. Picked mine up yesterday with dealer installed checker plates

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Yup, my dealer actually had a set available in the parts department. I'm installing them with 3M VHB tape only. No drilling. 1/4" wide roll available on amazon.

 

[Loc Nar]

Somebody please educate me. Why is everyone using silver aluminum pop rivets on black checker plates? Black pop rivets are a thing and available, right? I have checker plates on order, but if my dealer is planning on using base aluminum pop rivets, I'm going home brew and sourcing some black ones if that is a possibility.

 

[DaBull]

Somebody please educate me. Why is everyone using silver aluminum pop rivets on black checker plates? Black pop rivets are a thing and available, right? I have checker plates on order, but if my dealer is planning on using base aluminum pop rivets, I'm going home brew and sourcing some black ones if that is a possibility.

Yes black rivets please or perhaps no drill and use 3M VHB tape like @Jeffrey

 

[Offroad]

I like the deviating look personally but to each his own.