Thread: Mud flaps and side protection

Thanks scott!

You know, i was thinking to myself "i wonder if someone would be willing to measure and sketch out the dimensions so people could make their own? Nah! That's too much effort!"

But then you did!

Also, did you sketch it up in word? If so thats even more effort!

Cheers

Dan

Originally Posted by Disco-tastic

Thanks scott! You know, i was thinking to myself "i wonder if someone would be willing to measure and sketch out the dimensions so people could make their own?

Also, did you sketch it up in word? If so thats even more effort!

Dan, I sketched it in Powerpoint and exported as jpg because I didn't have anything better at home. Didn't take too long.

If making your own from scratch you won't need to make the inner side (right-hand in sketch) as complicated as the D1/2 item. And you could increase the overall width slightly as well. You would probably not directly copy for the rear either. The sketch/template is more useful for checking the rear based on buying the item so that you have something with neat edges and potentially all 4 the same.

However, the detail of the outer edge (left-side in sketch) is worth copying I think.
It suits the wheel flare quite well and is a neat way to get the mudflap out a bit wider.

Scott

You're a legend.

Ive drawn pictures in word for work before. Its not much fun, so i really appreciate your efforts

Cheers

Dan

My D4 came with reinforced rubber flaps on the vehicle, but I replaced them with the Chinese knock-offs... the logo on them says "LAND ROVEF"

I swapped over to them as the OE style gives better side protection from stones and mud etc. Took the D4 through a reserve the other day (that has been chewed apart by the local 4x4 P Platers) to find a nice quiet fishing spot, managed to get through the mud and ruts with all 4 of the flaps still intact, the rims and tyres caked in mud, yet the sides of the disco are still clean.
at the cost of $59 for the set, they have been pretty good, and if I do manage to break a set, I will probably put another set on, just because I am quite impressed with the side protection they provide.

Originally Posted by Grentarc

My D4 came with reinforced rubber flaps on the vehicle, but I replaced them with the Chinese knock-offs... the logo on them says "LAND ROVEF"

I swapped over to them as the OE style gives better side protection from stones and mud etc. Took the D4 through a reserve the other day (that has been chewed apart by the local 4x4 P Platers) to find a nice quiet fishing spot, managed to get through the mud and ruts with all 4 of the flaps still intact, the rims and tyres caked in mud, yet the sides of the disco are still clean.
at the cost of $59 for the set, they have been pretty good, and if I do manage to break a set, I will probably put another set on, just because I am quite impressed with the side protection they provide.

Any chance of a link? I'm struggling with the varying knock offs, so have held off purchasing. If you've found one that you are happy with, that would be very helpful. Agree that at $60 it's not a lot of money if they are duds.

Also, did you have to adjust anything or did they just bolt right on?

Thanks for your help.

Jason.

I got these ones off eBay.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...706250&alt=web
They required the slightest trimming with a blade, and for a neater finish I ran a very small bead of sikaflex where it mates up to the black plastic. All screws were supplied but I think I didn't put them all in, as I think there was 1 hole on each that either didn't line up or I couldn't reach as I fitted them with out removing the wheels, just put it into llams +50 and offroad height.

Originally Posted by Grentarc

I got these ones off eBay.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...706250&alt=web
They required the slightest trimming with a blade, and for a neater finish I ran a very small bead of sikaflex where it mates up to the black plastic. All screws were supplied but I think I didn't put them all in, as I think there was 1 hole on each that either didn't line up or I couldn't reach as I fitted them with out removing the wheels, just put it into llams +50 and offroad height.

Yeah I got those!, have torn one already on the beach, going to go down the D1 road as per Scott etc.