Thread: d1 onto 33" simex j/t's

Thanks Gidget,

Just went onto Westpac and used their currency calculator. To buy 215 pounds is approx $560 AUD. Guess we would also need to factor in freight in Aus if we buy them bulk to save on freight, might be worth getting the size packaged and weight. Very interested still.
When you email them back any chance of finding out the additional guard clearance these give, i.e. the LRA Flares come in two sizes 1: 80mm extra front and rear, 50mm top and the flares are 65mm off the panel, 2: 100mm extra front and rear, 65mm top and the flares are 70mm off the panel. Basically want to know what the maximum size tyres i would squeeze under these flares (with a 50+50 lift). Appreciate your help.

use this website http://www.xe.com/ to work it out.

Also interested to know if these can be fit semi custom to adjust just how much clearance you get... I need alot

If the specs are sufficient ill be after a set to suit a 4dr rangie

cheers
Anthony

well i have the fitting instructions for these... Ill put it up below...
If these come in landed at under $500 (in a group buy deal ofcourse) I will definately take a set.

Maybe we should make a seperate thread to keep all this plastic flare chat in the one spot? and move the relevant post to it...?

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Fitting Instructions For Flexiarches
In the box you should have received the following;
40x screws (self tappers)
40x black caps
1x rubber seal (to be cut to size for each individual arch)
4x Plastic Flexiarches
4x 'D' (5 door only)

Front (Discovery and Range Rover)
The shorter cut out in the arch goes to the front.
These are best positioned just below the V line on the body work.
Position by hand and, using a felt tip pen, mark inside of the body using the edge along the inside of the arch for your line. Cut the body 10mm above this line.
The amount you will have to shorten the arches by depends on bumper type and sill choice. (and in our case the height we wish to mount the flares).
Super glue on the rubber seal strip provided before final fit.
Drill through the arch when repositioned and fix using the self tappers with the black covers.

Rear (3 Door)
Repeat and position identical height as the front.
Cut off and fix as in the front. Super glue on the rubber seal strip provided before final fit.
note: if you are wanting maximum flexibility from the arches, you can cut out a portion of the inside edge of the arch (similar to other arches that have been around for the last four years). If this is the case you can and most probably will need to cut out more body from the vehicle. Also there is a 'D' to stop the bumper end if you decide to cut off the arch at the bumber height.

Rear (5 Door)
Cut the arches exactly in the middle between the two screw fasteners that are close together. This can be done with a cut or grinding disc or hacksaw.
Draw the line as done in the front.
note: if you are just going wider with wheel spacers or using a tyre of 33 inches diameter or less there should be no need to cut the door past the overlapping piece of metal (about 1/2") as the wheel only rises in an arc it can only go rewards and not move forward as it is compressed into the wheel well.
It is advisable to try and cross axle your vehicle with the tyres on to see if the tyres catch on the door before taking of more than required.
The middle of each arch will need trimming back to clear the door shut. This will be around 5mm each according to your door shut.
If you do need to cut the door past the small piece of metal you will need to use the flat plastic sheet provided to bond in the hollow door section which you will have created by taking out the metal that fouls your oversized tyres. This can be bonded using Tiger Seal or similar.
The arches are big enough for you to do this.
Superglue on the rubber seal strip before final fit.
Then drill and fix.

note: if you know that you will be rubbing your vehicle down trees or rocks etc. regularly you may consider taking out the solid end on the 5 door flares, as this will give the arch the rigidity to stop it going flat and reforming. It does not look as good but the arches will have less stress with the 'D' cut out. The 'D' shaped filler will be in the box and these require glueing in when everything is as you want.

http://www.innovation4x4.co.uk/arches.htm

these guy must supply the flares.... by the looks of it.

But interestingly more expensive

Also states that they are after Overseas Stockist. Someone want to contact these guys also?

OK, i have emailed them to find out if they have a stockist in Australia, if not do they need one. Will see if anything comes out of it and let you all know once i hear back.

if i get it at the right price ill stock em.

I thought the paddock rover spares ones were 165pounds... these innovative guys are 120pounds (for a 4dr rangie).

Other gear i would mind getting into stock if i found it viable to do so would be the stuf from Rovertym (search it and you will see) I used their front drop arms long before anyone was running them under patrols and wat not and i found them to be excellent.

They doo all sorts of gear. Just need to get a second life to manage it all if I do decide to bring stuff over.

Cheers
Anthony