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Bill K (Bill_K)
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 08:05 pm: | 
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Just got a set of mud flaps to replace the old torn remnants but I cant seem to get those rivets off of the brackets. Any suggestions? The new flaps came with some bolts that have a notch midway and a sleeve that fits over. I assume this is what I am trying to remove from the brackets, but how do I take them off and how do I put the new ones on? I must be brain dead. Any help is always appreciated. |
Carter Simcoe (Carter)
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 08:17 pm: |
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I took a grinder to my rivets, you could probably drill them out as well. As for installing new ones it is a well known fact that leaving them off will give you an extra 10 horsepower.
-Carter |
muskyman
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 08:28 pm: |
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the magic is in the mud flaps |
Bill K (Bill_K)
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 08:40 pm: |
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Maybe black magic.... They're too deep to drill thru and my cutting wheel aint cutting the mustard. Damn... |
Al Oliveira (Offroaddisco)
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 09:12 pm: |
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I used a drill on mine. I drilled in an angle with a smaller drill bit then a bigger one. I never replaced the mud flaps and come to think, I did notice an increase in horsepower and gas mileage. I sure miss the nekkid ladies on the flaps though. |
EricV (Bender2033)
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 10:59 pm: |
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I attribute my lack of damage at MAR to my 2.85 mud flaps. I wipe them clean every day. They are good.
Thankyou my 2.85 mudflaps ! |
Carter Simcoe (Carter)
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 11:13 pm: |
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Don't worry, one day you guys will see the light. I have even heard rumors of mud flap removal allowing gasoline trucks to run on diesel. |
kyle
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 11:21 pm: |
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Grind the heads off with a grinder then just pop them out....
Kyle |
Todd Sanders (Sanderskog)
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 12:04 am: |
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Took me ten minutes with a dremel and a cut-off wheel to remove mine. Nothing but high RPM fun.
I'm off to fill up with diesel now... I'll let you know how it turns out Carter.
Todd |
nadim
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 03:22 am: |
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"Mud Flaps"?...what are those?...Did I spell that right?...
"How to install mudflaps?"
"TEAR AWAY" |
Bill K (Bill_K)
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 07:51 am: |
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I tried the dremel and cut off wheel. All 4 wheels. I'll buy a grinder like kyle said. I did manage to get my rear right flap changed, so now my disco pulls to the right since its the only flap (kidding, of course). |
William C. Leek (Onionman)
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 07:58 am: |
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If you really want an increase in horsepower, an additional 2" lift, and an immediate switch to diesel fuel, add some curb feelers to your Rover. They'll do it every time. |
Bill K (Bill_K)
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 09:54 am: |
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What makes you think I dont already have curb feelers? Maybe I bought some with my scented "crown" which I have sitting on my cargo cover. |
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