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DiscoMick
6th April 2019, 04:29 PM
So I bought some front mudflaps and brackets, but when I looked, it wasn't clear how best to mount them.
So I looked at a Defender on the Queen Mary Falls weekend trip, thanks for that, but I'm still unsure if that is the best way.
So, if you have a Defender with front mudflaps, is there any chance you could post a pic and help to clear up my confusion? Would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
DiscoMick
6th April 2019, 04:53 PM
Seriously, I've just spent an hour fiddling and I'm blowed if I can see a practical way to do it.
weeds
6th April 2019, 06:32 PM
You must have brought the same fronts as me, buggered if I could see where they logically sat using existing jokes/hardware.

Think mine are still in a garage....or did I give them away.
LR V8
6th April 2019, 07:27 PM
I just took these pics for you.... hope it helps

1st pic is the rear of the mount, 2nd is the front.

Good luck.
LR V8
6th April 2019, 07:31 PM
Ummmm.... looking at that again, I think its mounted on my rockslider front support bar...sorry about that.

From memory, I think the chassis cross member just above the support bar had captive nuts that the front flap bolted to.
Zeros
6th April 2019, 09:00 PM
The standard mounting position is useless. Mud still sprays up the side of the vehicle.

Unless you can modify and mount right up against the back of the wheel arch, I wouldn’t bother Mick.

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gouldier
7th April 2019, 07:34 PM
Hi everyone, check out Gwyn Lewis 4x4 .
I have a set there great
DiscoMick
7th April 2019, 09:05 PM
Thanks all for those comments and pics, I'll have another look tomorrow.
I have sidesteps, so it doesn't look quite the same.
I have seen the Glyn Lewis extended brackets advertised, so that's another option.
I might have to hit up the daughter's partner to improvise something at his work.
Zeros
8th April 2019, 07:50 AM
Hi everyone, check out Gwyn Lewis 4x4 .
I have a set there great

Thanks they do look good! ...here’s the link. They have kits for the rear too.

Defender Ext’d Front Mud Flap Mount Kit & Mud Shields & Mud Flaps, GL1010-GL1009-RTC4685 – GwynLewis4x4.co.uk (https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/defender-ext-front-mud-flap-mount-kit-mud-shields-mud-flaps-gl1010-gl1009-rtc4685/)