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(yep that the bit of the panel the mudflap was hanging off)
| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3821  
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Did almost the exact same thing last weekend as mine pulled through....oooh
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25th Nov 2016 11:21am |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6772  
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Did exactly the same a year or two ago when my mudflap broke through the panel Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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25th Nov 2016 12:42pm |
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| Scotm Member Since: 28 Feb 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 681  
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Ditto!
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25th Nov 2016 12:44pm |
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| Ramsay Member Since: 30 Sep 2015 Location: Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway Posts: 633 
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Same here.
B&Q sell the angled alloy if you do not have access to a wholesale source. 1995 Defender 110 CSW 1971 SIIA Lightweight |
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25th Nov 2016 1:01pm |
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| miket Member Since: 05 Oct 2012 Location: Peak District Posts: 143 |
I've done the same repair using a parts supplied by 4x4 Overlander (http://www.4x4overlander.com/product/110-mudflap-reinforcing-bracket-rear/).
Nice tidy repair. Mike |
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25th Nov 2016 1:07pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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There are long existing cleaner tailor made solutions you can do before it becomes a problem. Those with a 110, better install these from new, otherwise you are guaranteed to get this damage to your truck.
This simple solution was initially designed by Entreq, but now available from various suppliers. Eric http://www.entreq.de/karosserie-und-chassi...r-110.html http://www.4x4overlander.com/product/110-m...cket-rear/ You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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25th Nov 2016 1:11pm |
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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2737
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£33 for a bit of aluminium and some bolts!
Just get a cheap section of alu angle as described above that will do the same job. £8 for an 8' length of 1/2" x 1/2" angle at Wickes - that'd do a few 110s! |
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25th Nov 2016 1:20pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6772
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Just to add, if you isolate the bolt and mud flap bracket from the body with nylon washers you don't get and metal corrosion between the steel and ally. Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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25th Nov 2016 1:52pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7923 
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Thanks for the heads up, I'll add it to the list.
James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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25th Nov 2016 2:08pm |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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Another, better option (though a bit more expensive) is the Gwyn Lewis kit.
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25th Nov 2016 2:29pm |
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| Thon Member Since: 22 Nov 2015 Location: Salisbury Plain Posts: 696
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^^^^^^ Agreed^^^^^^
Tucks the mudflap up a little tighter too, plus it has a quick release mechanism should you need to get them off for some extreme mudding. It has a stiffener/strengthener bar that is bolted to the lower flange of the wing to spread the load better. http://www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/defe...epped-tub/ |
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25th Nov 2016 4:09pm |
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| doublea Member Since: 12 Jul 2011 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 495 
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Another vote for aluminium. I used a length of green house 90° angle aluminium on the old 110, held in place with pop rivets, ran it along the whole length of the fold at the bottom of the wing. Seemed pretty robust afterwards. Used a bit of margarine tub to isolate from the mudflap bracket steel.
The Gywn Lewis kit should protect the fuel pipes on the 110 too. I should know, except that my kit is still on the bench awaiting fitment  Current Steeds:
2015 110 UW in Grasmere Green 2003 BMW F650 the Hack 2000 Elise 1992 Ducati 888 (no longer in bits, yahoo) 1990 TDR 250 (in bits again) 1988 TDR 250 (no longer in bits) and for sale |
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25th Nov 2016 7:54pm |
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| Welshsurferdude Member Since: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Newport Posts: 2462 
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bit late for me in my scenario, both of mine are long gone after 145k lol. 2011 Santorini Black USW XS.
2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS |
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25th Nov 2016 8:45pm |
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| 4wheeler Member Since: 13 Apr 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 87  
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I have carried out a similar modification on my 110. I realised with my first 2007 110 that the heavy mudflap would flex on he body mount and eventually crack the metal. I modified that 110 and have done the same on my 2013 Defender.
I placed aluminium strip on the inside lip of the panel and also ran an aluminium flat strip secured with outdoor rated double sided tape on the lower side of the lip for the whole length. Not only does it stop the flexing, I didn't have to drill any additional holes in the panel, only cost a few dollars, and will protect the exposed edge of the panel from stone damage. Using double sided tape might not be suitable where salt on roads might get trapped, but luckily I don't have to worry about that living in Australia. |
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26th Nov 2016 2:08am |
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