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Disco4SE
18th January 2012, 04:20 PM
Hi all,
Have had my new Rock Sliders on for a few weeks now. Very happy with them, but not happy with the mud up the sides of the car.

I decided to make up some front mud flaps. They look pretty good I think.
Check the photos below.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/237.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/disco4se-albums-my+disco+4-picture3126-100-3728.jpg
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/disco4se-albums-my+disco+4-picture3125-100-3727.jpg

Cheers, Craig

discojools
18th January 2012, 05:44 PM
Yeah they do look good! Might have to get your template!!

~Rich~
18th January 2012, 06:02 PM
Are they bought ones which you made fit?
They will do the job. ;)

sniegy
18th January 2012, 07:22 PM
Very noice ;)
Maybe ask for a job?
Design team with a "KISS" mentality.

Well done.

scarry
18th January 2012, 07:27 PM
They look good.

Another one you can use are series mudflaps,pt no.320590.They are popular in the UK,a little larger than the one's you have.

Disco4SE
18th January 2012, 07:31 PM
They started out as a rectangular mud flap from Supercheap.
I played around for a while with tracing paper to get what I thought was the right shape, hang down etc.
You will note that I used the original mud flap screw holes & screws, and added two x-mas tree clips each side (from Autobahn).

Jools (and others), have kept the templates if anyone is interested.

Took about a minute each side to install. Didn't have to take the wheels off. Was able to do it with the wheels on full lock and a stumpy phillips head.

Cheers, Craig

Redback
19th January 2012, 08:13 AM
Excuse my ignorence, what is a Xmas clip, are they to help fix them to the inner guard:confused:

I have done the same, mine was a rush job for our High Country trip at Xmas, I'm planning to fit them properly this weekend, might clean up my design to your design as it seems to look pretty darn good.

DiscoWeb
19th January 2012, 09:17 AM
Thanks Craig,

They look great, another job for the weekend.

I am assuming you could make a similar set for the rear if so desired.

George

Disco4SE
19th January 2012, 11:12 AM
Excuse my ignorence, what is a Xmas clip, are they to help fix them to the inner guard:confused.

The xmas tree clips are a dome head plastic clip with a grip type shank.
You drill a hole through the mudflap into the inner guard's, then tap the clip in. The gripped shank holds it in place.

Remember, if you want me to post a template, PM me.

Cheers, Craig

kiwirich
19th January 2012, 03:28 PM
Hi Craig,
Can you please advise the supplier of your sliders & send template as well

Thanks
Richard

Disco4SE
19th January 2012, 03:53 PM
Hi Craig,
Can you please advise the supplier of your sliders & send template as well

Thanks
Richard

Hi Richard,
Please PM me with your address to post the template.
I'll forward the Rock Sliders manufacturers details then. Not sure whether he is continuing to make them or not.

Cheers, Craig

NavyDiver
24th January 2012, 02:36 PM
Hi Richard,
Please PM me with your address to post the template.
I'll forward the Rock Sliders manufacturers details then. Not sure whether he is continuing to make them or not.

Cheers, Craig

Brad is still making them. Just finished putting mine on this morning and will now use your great idea thanks. Have the front mud flaps to use as a template and might use a bit of the metal to give a bit more streagth but as your idea is flexible I assume I will not be replacing them as often as the OEM ones which will not fit with Brads sliders on at the front. Try link to Brads business for the sliders
Metfit Industries (http://www.metfitindustries.com.au/) 07 3279 5550 or Brad@metfitindustries.com.au

Redback
25th January 2012, 07:31 AM
Recieved my template yesterday, thanks Craig:BigThumb:

Baz.

Disco4SE
25th January 2012, 08:03 AM
Recieved my template yesterday, thanks Craig:BigThumb:

Baz.

No worries Baz.
A tip - If you arent confident with the Sikaflex sealant, use masking tape to define the caulking area. Its a fantastic product but a bastard to use.

Cheers, Craig

Redback
29th January 2012, 02:36 PM
I finished the mudflaps today, I made a slight modification to Craigs design, I lengthened the flap so I could use the hole that the wheel arch trim is attached by instead of drilling a hole in the trim for the top, this is a clip, but I put in a nutsert to attach the top hole of the mudflap, this means no need for Xmas tree clips, I didn't use any sikkaflex either, I'll wait to see how they go first.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

And then attached it.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Very happy with how they look, thanks for the template Craig.

Baz.

Mango15
31st January 2012, 01:02 PM
Hi Craig
Is your mudflat template for a D3? If so could I have one too? Just emailed Brad for some rock sliders.
Toni

Disco4SE
31st January 2012, 03:17 PM
Hi Craig
Is your mudflat template for a D3? If so could I have one too? Just emailed Brad for some rock sliders.
Toni
Hi Toni,
Not sure whether the holes are the same. Somebody on the forum should be able to answer that.
If they are the same, PM me with your address etc, and I'll post the template out.

Cheers, Craig

But 'n' Ben
8th February 2012, 11:20 AM
Hi Craig, thanks very much for the Template, received yesterday.
I visited Brad's factory, for Rock Sliders, and after an hour, or so, I decided on the narrow sliders, purely based on maximum strength, when coming to rest on a 'Rock'. As it was, they were the only ones he had in stock at the time, so rather than wait to have anything else made up, I took them.
Like yours, they run the full length of the sill, and I was wondering how you dealt with the plastic Trim Panels at the bottom of both front Wings? The ones that fit under the Flares, and directly behind the Mud Flaps. Brad had cut his, in a straight line, to mate with the rubber dust flap, at the base of the main doors.
At the moment, I cannot see any way to fit them, without destroying them. I hate doing that!!
Also, are you at all concerned about the larger than normal, air gap, that now exists, between the rubber flap, at base of the doors, and the Sliders vertical mounting plate. The discarded, long, plastic trim did at least afford a first line of defence against dust ingress round the door seals, as they protruded more, and mated with the rubber strips.
Thanks for your help Craig.
Regards,
Don.

oldsalt
8th February 2012, 11:28 AM
Here's mine - I just cut it straight and refitted it with the help of a little silastic....

http://files.myopera.com/veedub5/albums/9570122/IMG_1924.JPG

Disco4SE
8th February 2012, 11:53 AM
Hi Don,
Glad the templates arrived OK.
I have attached a couple of photos of mine. Much like oldsalts I think.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/disco4se-albums-my+disco+4-picture3173-imag0348.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/disco4se-albums-my+disco+4-picture3172-imag0347.jpg

Hope this helps.

Cheers, Craig

But 'n' Ben
8th February 2012, 12:26 PM
Thanks again Craig, and you Oldsalt.
You both came back very quickly, much appreciated, and I can now get the job finished.
Regards,
Don.

DiscoTom
8th February 2012, 01:01 PM
I found mud flaps for my D3 @ british parts of utah. cheers Tom

Disco4SE
8th February 2012, 02:00 PM
Thanks again Craig, and you Oldsalt.
You both came back very quickly, much appreciated, and I can now get the job finished.
Regards,
Don.
No worries Don.
Have driven in rain,mud & slosh since fitting the mudflaps and have to say they are a must have.

Cheers, Craig

Dirty3
8th February 2012, 08:55 PM
Hi Craig,

The mudflaps you have used, are these the basic rectangle truck ones you find in Autobahn/Supercheap? That's what I used for the rear mudflap on mine after busting the plastic ones the first offroad trip.

Looks like a good idea after fitting the sliders it just makes things that much more neat plus less crap to wash out later. Nice job.

Dirty3
8th February 2012, 08:58 PM
They started out as a rectangular mud flap from Supercheap.

Cheers, Craig

:oops2:
Should have looked further back in the posting.

Cheers

powervideo
17th March 2013, 11:36 AM
Not sure how much they are in Australia, but I'm not much of a DIYer and maybe with the cheap pound it's better to buy in the UK?

Land Rover Discovery 4 Front Mudflaps - CAS500010PCL (http://www.landroverpartsstore.co.uk/land-rover-discovery-4-front-mudflaps-cas500010pcl.html)

JamesH
17th March 2013, 12:11 PM
Not sure how much they are in Australia, but I'm not much of a DIYer and maybe with the cheap pound it's better to buy in the UK?

Land Rover Discovery 4 Front Mudflaps - CAS500010PCL (http://www.landroverpartsstore.co.uk/land-rover-discovery-4-front-mudflaps-cas500010pcl.html)

There seems to be a view around here that those rigid style mud guards are not ideal for Australian conditions. They have tended to be wrenched off.

What I like about Disco4SE's Supercheap solution is they are flexible rubber guards and will "give" when inevitably knocked around. This in turn allows them to be a bit lower and more effective. That's the hypothesis anyway.

Before I go down a long gravelly/shaley road (which I like to do as often as I can) I'm going to get me a set of these cheapo rubber guards, a copy of the template, a carton of Bundy and say to a mate "Here, make this happen." because I'm not much good on the spanners either.

powervideo
17th March 2013, 12:30 PM
Before I go down a long gravelly/shaley road (which I like to do as often as I can) I'm going to get me a set of these cheapo rubber guards, a copy of the template, a carton of Bundy and say to a mate "Here, make this happen." because I'm not much good on the spanners either.

THAT is the answer!

(But do the mod before he drinks the slab of Bundy)

baldivistribe
17th March 2013, 04:34 PM
I too fitted the factory mudflaps and am disappointed with them. They offer little protection. Still end up with mud stone ships up the sides both front and rear. I too will be paying supercheap a visit soon. Thanks for this thread.
Cheers
Steve

NavyDiver
17th March 2013, 07:31 PM
Hi Craig and all
I had the same on mine but one as already died. I think I might try a thin strip of metal as my ripped off around the screw holes in them while in deep mud. Not a big issue as the orginal mudguards used to die on mine when given similar beauty treatments in mud and they cost a lot more :D
The landrover ones have a metal bracket giving a lot more strength. We may be able to use it over ours to toughen them a little.

Hungo
13th March 2018, 09:49 PM
No worries Don.
Have driven in rain,mud & slosh since fitting the mudflaps and have to say they are a must have.

Cheers, Craig

Hi Craig, do you still have template available?

LRD414
14th March 2018, 07:51 AM
Here's another option that doesn't require any template (just new holes); D1 front mudflaps.
More details in this thread > "D4 Mudflaps (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-discovery-3-and-4-a/203930-d4-mudflaps-7.html)"
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/559.jpg

Regards,
Scott

Hungo
18th March 2018, 01:11 PM
Here's another option that doesn't require any template (just new holes); D1 front mudflaps.
More details in this thread > "D4 Mudflaps (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-discovery-3-and-4-a/203930-d4-mudflaps-7.html)"
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/559.jpg

Regards,
Scott

Thanks Scott, have ordered a set, hopefully have them fitted for Vic high country trip these holidays.