Fitting Flares to a Disco 1

[Stumpy1]

G 'day,

After fitting my white Tiger 2 inch lift kit I was ready to mount my new 33 inch Micky T's on shiny new -25mm offset wheels. The 33's will not fit in the original wheel arches so flares were ordered and some cutting was needed.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/projects-tutorials/44140d1330523742-fitting-flares-disco-1-feb2012-005.jpg

I had no instructions with my flare kit which was annoying but after some research on this site and alot of trial fitting I finally had enough beers to start cutting into my pride and joy. Remember, it is very difficult to un cut a quater panel so go to around 80% of what your'e 100% sure of (if you're not 100% sure of what you're doing STOP!) Trial fit and recut if nessesary.
Below are pictures of before and after original cut

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/projects-tutorials/44141d1330523894-fitting-flares-disco-1-feb2012-009.jpg
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/projects-tutorials/44142d1330524014-fitting-flares-disco-1-feb2012-011.jpg


My first cut was pretty spot on but I spent quite some time making sure I cleaned up the ruff edges and painted any exposed metal before the final fit. I fitted rubber edging to the top of the flares where the contact the panel. This is optional but the hard plastic will rub when flexing occurs. Cut a small Wedge out of the sides of the rubber strip if following tight corners. this will reduce warping. Be sure to use a sharp blade. You can glue any stubborn bits down later


Finally refit into the position that you want the flare sit. Once your completely happy, drill the hole for the screws with a suitable bit. I used 3.5mm bits for mine. I have pictured the final fitted flare and the material removed. Sit back and relax (have a beer!) admire your work and if you are just a tiny bit dissatisfied with anything, fix it up before you move to the next one. We all have good intentions of getting back to trim/move something but it wont happen if you move on!

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/projects-tutorials/44143d1330524257-fitting-flares-disco-1-feb2012-015.jpg


I do have pictures of the cutting of the rear doors and arches however I am having trouble loading more pictures for some reason. I will work this out and repost if possible

Below is the final result

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/projects-tutorials/44144d1330524550-fitting-flares-disco-1-feb2012-027.jpg





I had a load of fun fitting my flares. After fitting the the suspension lift, body lift and flare kit myself I get a big smile on my face every time I get a thumbs up at the lights. It's rewarding fitting this stuff so I'll say get of your bums and have a go!


Cheers for looking at my thread

Stumpy

[Stumpy1]

Sorry guys, the photos were huge in the preview but thumb nails now! what am I doing wrong?

[p38arover]

I don't know how you are inserting them.

However, if one clicks on the photos they are displayed in a larger size.

I can fix it if you wish..

[Stumpy1]

I don't know how you are inserting them.

However, if one clicks on the photos they are displayed in a larger size.

I can fix it if you wish..
G'day Ron,
It's a atrange one. you're saying that when you clcked on them there were larger? It is not the case for me, they just come up in another window still in a Thumbnail format.
May I take you up on your offer of helping to fix this?

Thanks

Stumpy

[p38arover]

Hi Stumpy, it looks like Scouse has fixed it.

[Stumpy1]

Hi Stumpy, it looks like Scouse has fixed it.
Thank you Scouse! You are a gentleman

Stumpy

[p38arover]

Thank you Scouse! You are a gentleman

Stumpy

I can see you've never met him! :p

[dave3]

Hello Stumpy
I just got a 5 door for my boys and I to go bush but needs a bit of work. Could you recommend suppliers for the plastic arch kit (SE Qld)?
Thanks and regards
Dave B:)

[Stumpy1]

Hello Stumpy
I just got a 5 door for my boys and I to go bush but needs a bit of work. Could you recommend suppliers for the plastic arch kit (SE Qld)?
Thanks and regards
Dave B:)
Hi,

www.mm-4x4.com (http://www.mm-4x4.com) a UK supplier had them on my door step in 6 days!. The quality of the flares is excellent for plastic jobs. My only gripe was the crappy cardboard box which they turned up in. Almost falling apart by the time I got my hands on it. Still, no damage and would not hesitate to use MM4X4 again.

Have fun

Stumpy

[Lariens]

Nice looking job.
On t he rear doors are there any gaps you have to fill in which the plastic flare dosnt cover?

[dtripp]

Hey. I know this is a really old post but I was just wondering whether the spare 33 inch tyre fits on the back or not. I've heard 35's don't but haven't heard anything about 33's.

[Stumpy1]

Hey. I know this is a really old post but I was just wondering whether the spare 33 inch tyre fits on the back or not. I've heard 35's don't but haven't heard anything about 33's.
Hi!

in a nut shell yes!

I have my 33 spare fitted to the factory carrier on the back door.... However.....

I mounted my 33's on aftermarket steel rims and the tyres and rims are substantially heavier than factory alloys and tyres. I notice that the door hinges do struggle a touch and the door does droop noticeably on opening and closing. I do huge amounts of off-road work and though there is some droop and a few noises on the bumpy stuff I have had no real cause for concern since fitting around two years ago.

Hope this helps

stumpy

[loanrangie]

Unless you have negative off set rims you will need to space the wheel out to clear the door, i just used a set of spare wheel nuts and wound them on backwards.

[dtripp]

Thanks. That's exactly what I wanted to know. I'll be getting different offset wheels at the same time so all should be good.

[martydisco]

hey Stumpy1
would you still have the pictures of the rear cut for the flares? looking at fitting mine and this article has been very helpful
Cheers

[loanrangie]

hey Stumpy1
would you still have the pictures of the rear cut for the flares? looking at fitting mine and this article has been very helpful
Cheers

Stumpy hasn't been around for a long time but there should be a couple of other threads including the the pics of when i did mine.