Name: Insect Screen For Land Rover Discovery 05-09
Brand: Tuff Terrain
SKU: TTSLRD005
Price: 173.0 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

Insect Screen For Land Rover Discovery 05-09

$173.00

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• 1 x Tuff Terrain radiator insect screen (1mm steel mesh)

• Mounting bolts

• Mounting hooks

• Washers

• Fitting instructions

• Fits Land Rover Discovery 2005–2009

• Mesh helps prevent radiator overheating

• Helps shield grille from stone strikes

• Removable panel for fast cleaning

• Zinc plated and powder coated steel

• All fittings included for install

Tuff Terrain’s insect screen sits across the grille of a Land Rover Discovery 2005–2009 and stops insects hitting the radiator fins. The 1 mm mesh catches bugs and seed heads before they pack into the core, meaning coolant flow stays steadier on hot days or slow climbs. The panel also blocks stray stones off the road, to cut down on bent fins when you get out there on rougher tracks.

The screen uses 1 mm steel mesh that spans the grille opening, which spreads any impact across the frame instead of a single fin. The mesh runs through a zinc plating bath to fight off rust in wet or coastal conditions. A powder coat layer sits over the zinc, giving the mesh extra chip resistance from gravel flicked by the tyres. Supplied fittings hook onto the grille, making this a smart buy for touring setups.

Q: Does this insect screen stay on the vehicle while driving on the highway?

A: Yes, the insect screen mounts to the grille with bolts and hooks and is suitable for normal road use. The steel mesh forms a rigid panel that resists flex at speed. The supplied hooks grip the back of the grille, which holds the frame in place during airflow load. Regular checks of the bolts help keep the setup secure over time.

Q: How often should I remove and clean the insect screen?

A: You should remove and clean the screen whenever visible debris starts to build up across the mesh. Heavy insect loads or grass seeds can restrict airflow if left in place. Washing the panel with low‑pressure water restores open mesh area to the radiator. More frequent cleaning is useful after dusty or insect‑heavy touring days.

Q: Will the mesh coating handle coastal or humid environments?

A: Yes, the mesh receives zinc plating followed by powder coating to improve corrosion resistance. The zinc layer acts as a sacrificial barrier between moisture and the base steel. The powder coat covers the zinc which lowers direct exposure to salt spray and grime. Normal care such as rinsing off salt deposits further helps the coating last.

Q: Do I need to drill any holes in my Land Rover to fit this screen?

A: No, the kit uses existing locations on the grille and does not require drilling. The bolts pass through the screen’s pre‑formed holes to the supplied hooks. These hooks clamp behind the grille bars which removes the need for extra brackets. Correct positioning before final tightening helps the screen sit square across the front.