Thread: do i need to cut my arches

I've got the same size on my Defender, no real dramas. Rubs a little bit on full lock to the left - but not on the guards.

Nathan

G'day JC,

can't wait to see the Disco with it's mods, should kick butt on the Powerline track .

You may have to adjust your steering stops to prevent rubbing on the leading arms, my Rangie did this, even with its new "cheese cutter" BFG 235s.
What does the truck handle like with the 2 inch lift and did you need to use castor correction bushes/plates? Would like to do a 2 inch lift as well down the track .

See you out there - Will

Hi mate, i am looking at doing the same thing. I had to trim my rear gaurds at the back of the wheel arch when i fitted 31's with a 2in lift, and 265/75/16's are pretty well 32's so i would say if you havent you will yes. You shouldnt need to do anything to the front, but i would be keen to hear how you go. Matt

The concensus is that you will need to trim the rear of the rear gaurds ie camel cut, do a search of the site for camel cut and that should give you some info.

I have 31x10.5x15 M/T's on 15x8's on my '91 disco with a 2" spring lift and on some tracks the lower rear guard sliced a few nicks in the outer lugs... nothing a nibbler couldn't fix and not too noticeable either. I think the 265's work out at a similar width - depending on rim dimensions..

Originally Posted by taff

hi all i'm having a set of muddies put on my disco on friday
goodyear mtr's 265 75 16
i've had a 2" lift and i'm just wondering as to wether or not i'll need to cut my arches to stop them rubbing.
thanks jason

Being a series 1 Disco you will
Not to sure about the front guards Im pretty sure the rears need a trim though

D1 - rears definitely & also adjust the steering stops.

thanks for the info guys.
going to dwellingup on sat - give them a try, see how it goes and i'll let you know. if i'm going to have to cut the arches i think i'll fit some of those flexi ones.
will you missed a good day out on sunday. went down the powerlines and made it all the way around though that "puddle" was looking pretty tempting
jason