Question Regarding Fender Flares

[RedRover]

For XMas, my wife worked out a deal w/ a buddy to get his wheels and 35" Boggers...needless to say they fit, but I will need to do further trimming than what was already done for my previous swampers.

I really like the look of the D2 fender flares and am looking to grab a set but my question is for those who have cut and used the D2 flares, will I run into issues w/ them being too short and not turning out the way I envision (factory-like) and should I go w/ another option??

The truck ('97 D1) currently has a HD OME lift and 3 " Body Lift w/ some triming.

I have a set lined up but would like to get a little more feedback before pulling the trigger.

Thanks!

 

[HunterAK]

You like these?

http://www.devon4x4.com/shop.php?mode=productview&product=259

 

[post]

here's some i've been looking at:
http://www.northeastbritishparts.com/.sc/ms/dd/Discovery%20%281%29%2094%20-%2099--accessories/7017/WHEEL%20ARCH%20KIT

I'm thinking about buying these, but just haven't decided if I want to cut into the rear door or not.

 

[JeffM]

here's some i've been looking at:
http://www.northeastbritishparts.com/.sc/ms/dd/Discovery%20%281%29%2094%20-%2099--accessories/7017/WHEEL%20ARCH%20KIT

I'm thinking about buying these, but just haven't decided if I want to cut into the rear door or not.

Doesn't look as though you need to cut into the rear door with those at least - The rear arches look like they are two piece.

Jeff

 

[roverover]

here's some i've been looking at:
http://www.northeastbritishparts.com/.sc/ms/dd/Discovery%20%281%29%2094%20-%2099--accessories/7017/WHEEL%20ARCH%20KIT

I'm thinking about buying these, but just haven't decided if I want to cut into the rear door or not.

Will these allow for a bigger arch cut?? Why would you cut into the door?

 

[roverover]

You like these?

http://www.devon4x4.com/shop.php?mode=productview&product=259

That's about $1000 landed!!!!!

 

[post]

Will these allow for a bigger arch cut?? Why would you cut into the door?

I want to run larger tires without more lift, those may not be the right fenders for the job though.

 

[roverover]

The D2 flares do require a lot of manipulation and bother to mount but they do allow a much bigger arch and are cheap.

 

[d1driver]

You like these?

http://www.devon4x4.com/shop.php?mode=productview&product=259

Doesn't DAP sell these?

 

[d1driver]

here's some i've been looking at:
http://www.northeastbritishparts.com/.sc/ms/dd/Discovery%20%281%29%2094%20-%2099--accessories/7017/WHEEL%20ARCH%20KIT

I'm thinking about buying these, but just haven't decided if I want to cut into the rear door or not.

By the looks, these do not require cutting. They are not designed for bigger tires, but more for looks and a little protection from door dings. I have seen them in person. They go on with double-sided 3M body moulding tape.

These guys are most likely the only ones to have these in the US available. Everyone else is sold out.

 

[post]

By the looks, these do not require cutting. They are not designed for bigger tires, but more for looks and a little protection from door dings. I have seen them in person. They go on with double-sided 3M body moulding tape.

These guys are most likely the only ones to have these in the US available. Everyone else is sold out.

that's good to know, I think I'll stay away from these then.

 

[post]

http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DISCOVERY_1/Accessories/Flexible_Extended_Arches_for_Disco_1_5dr_and_RR_Classic_5dr_-_set_of_4.html

these might be better suited for cutting, but...still have to ship from the UK.

 

[HunterAK]

That's about $1000 landed!!!!!

OK... everyone has their own budget and I agree, those are a little pricey... so...... How about these? $280.00... and check out the 2-door Disco tdi!!!! SWEET!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Range-rover-Dis...ryZ31348QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[RedRover]

You like these?

http://www.devon4x4.com/shop.php?mode=productview&product=259

Yeah..they look good I also like the DAP fender flares but $$ is a concern. My main concern is and I think by some of the responses the answer is yes but will the D2 flares be good enough to cover a large enough arch for the 35's...

 

[JeffM]

The other thought is to modify up a set of defender flares - there was a bright orange disco in one of last years issues of LRM that had them on - actually didn't look half bad.

 

[d1driver]

If you are cutting, you may raise the question about Jeep Cherokee flares. Someone on here said something about 1996 flares.

With the Jeep ones, you have tons of options and widths!

 

[Discotec]

Just for reference....here is a British website with decent flares but Defender and D1, Range Rover only, i didn't see D2's

www.innovations4x4.co.uk

 

[stupidjeep]

If you go to landroverworld.org, there is a pretty sweet 2 door d1, might be the ride jeff was talking about. Those *look* like Jeep TJ flares. The rear flares for a newer wrangler (97-06) can be chopped up and made to fit. you would have to get creative with the rear door opening, though.. just a thought, anyway

 

[crown14]

Modifying the D2 flares to fit the D1 is the hardest part of the swap, but in all reality is isnt *that* fuckin hard at all.

 

[tpk241]

I think this is the one with the jeep flares on it ...

http://www.landroverworld.org/pictures/showphoto.php/photo/324/cat/500/page/1