Wheel arch cutting

i used left over rubber trim around the inner arch, but soon gets removed by mud off road. better used on the arch itself. round over the arch edge with a grinder...

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/discovery-rust-boot-sills-wings-161843-34.html

Post 338 was my effort fitting arches the other day.

If it helps

Done the arches a couple of days ago. I started to take photo's as promised, and the camera batteries died after a short period. I know its a ****ing lousy excuse, but it was ****ing down with rain aswell, and the only shelter we had, was under my opened garage door.
Also fitted the lift kit. The whole process, is a doddle really. You just hold the plastic arches in place, mark around the inside, and cut with a suitable tool. Once the metal is cut away, screw the plastic arch in place.
I cut the bare minimum off mine, and it doesn't fowl at all.
Hers a few photo's.........









Finished job. Taken today........

Hi,
Have a look at Discovery1-Daz thread about Highlift jack mounting.
I have posted some pics of my Landrover, It looks like a beast with its cut arches. let me know if you want to see some others
Vince

where did you guy,s buy the arches from going to get a set next week,is it 50mm or 75mm ones .

I got mine from this guy.

Just choose 50mm/75mm - 3dr/5dr to suit accordingly.

Nice pictures Vince......

My arches are 50mm, but the mud flicks up from the tyre edge, where they don't quite cover. Depending on tyre width, you might do well to get 75mm.

I got mine from M&M
Defender - Range Rover - Discovery - 2 ABS Plastic Wheel Arch Extensions

i have 10 inch wheels with -50 offset, probably the widest track you could get for a land rover off the shelf. with 12.5 tyres i do get a fair amount of mud flying about, but i didnt want to over arch it, to limit the risk of them getting ripped off in a gulley.

hth

10x15 i will be going for prob with 33 1250 15 on them so 50mm wide will prob do,need to shift my bfgs first to free up some wonga for new boots lol.

gizgrey said:

10x15 i will be going for prob with 33 1250 15 on them so 50mm wide will prob do

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That's what's on mine.

Cotty46 said:

That's what's on mine.

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10" rims defo the way to go although i have 35" plan later in the year is body lift

Alright, alright, so you have an extra 2".........its not all about size you know

Cotty46 said:

Alright, alright, so you have an extra 2".........its not all about size you know

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try tellin my mrs that

I have 10"x15" with 33x12.5.15's on them. I have +75mm arches and perhaps they are a little over arched.

Nice Disco Greenhornet, great paint job.
Vince

Vinniejb said:

Nice Disco Greenhornet, great paint job.
Vince

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thanks dude, yeah the paints all original too

Wiltshire, I thought yours was on 35s already...?

can any please tell me if there is enough alloy on the out side of the rear door once cut to bend over the gap or does it need to be done from the inside out like in the pictures.
also as a complete novice with the most basic of tools would any one recommend me giving it a go and how much are new doors if i **** up.

There will be enough alloy skin to bend over the gap. You cut around 40 mm into the door, but the gap is only around 20 mm.

It's not a hard job, just don't **** up. Power tools increase the **** up ratio, so avoid them if you're a bit of a novice!

Mr Noisy said:

There will be enough alloy skin to bend over the gap. You cut around 40 mm into the door, but the gap is only around 20 mm.

It's not a hard job, just don't **** up. Power tools increase the **** up ratio, so avoid them if you're a bit of a novice!

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thanks