Thread: Mud flaps and side protection

Originally Posted by phl

I bought some cheap eBay knockoff. Has surprisingly survived the 2013 AULRO trip, as well as two trips to the Vic High Country.

Did they just screw on?

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Originally Posted by Smocky

Did they just screw on?

Yep, they come with a fitting kit and you also use screws that are already on the vehicle. The eBay ones that I got came with the same fitting kit as the factory ones. It's just the plastic that is inferior on some of them.

Scott

Scott, does it look like the D1 flaps would fit the rears with a bit of trimming or custom mounting holes (in the flaps)? I'm not overly bothered by logos on mine, and it'd be convenient to have the same flaps at each corner (i.e just flip the flap around from left to right)

Smocky, if you ever plan to come up to the coast for a trip let me know! I'myet to get mine dirty...

Cheers

Dan

Originally Posted by Disco-tastic

Scott, does it look like the D1 flaps would fit the rears with a bit of trimming or custom mounting holes (in the flaps)? I'm not overly bothered by logos on mine, and it'd be convenient to have the same flaps at each corner (i.e just flip the flap around from left to right)

Dan, that's an interesting idea and the answer is maybe. I've been down and had a look in the dark. I think the D1/2 mudflap will be too small but it might work. If I get a chance over the weekend, I'll make a cardboard template of it and hold it up against the rear to test the theory.

The Defender mudflaps actually seem huge in real life (not fitted) in comparison. But they look ok & in proportion when fitted in photos, so we'll see I guess.

Cheers,
Scott

Originally Posted by Smocky

Did they just screw on?

Yes, and the kit came with the metal clip with plastic insert to fit to the wheel well lining.

Fit was not 100%, but no trimming was required, and knowing how many people have lost the genuine ones or broke them, I figured I wouldn't be devastated if I lost the cheapies.

Be aware there were two models, one for the older D4, and due to a change in how the side molding ended, one for the newer. Not sure if yours will be different again.

Originally Posted by phl

Yes, and the kit came with the metal clip with plastic insert to fit to the wheel well lining.

Fit was not 100%, but no trimming was required, and knowing how many people have lost the genuine ones or broke them, I figured I wouldn't be devastated if I lost the cheapies.

Be aware there were two models, one for the older D4, and due to a change in how the side molding ended, one for the newer. Not sure if yours will be different again.

Awesome, thanks. Imma get some of them at least until I figure out what I want to do longer term. That may depend on what I do step wise.

Thanks guys.

Originally Posted by Disco-tastic

Smocky, if you ever plan to come up to the coast for a trip let me know! I'myet to get mine dirty...

Cheers

Dan

I was up in the Hunter on the weekend for its maiden voyage !! Came the back way through Wollombi. Was intending to take the back way through to Wisemans but ran out of time.

More than happy to meet up with LR owners, I have a lot to learn !!

I used thin conveyor beltand has been working well for the past 4 years. It may not look as good as oem's but does the job and does not cost and arm and a leg.