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  • #1

    Mudflaps

    With all the lifted Prados exhibited on this forum I am surprised that not many, if any at all, have bothered to instal longer mudflaps. The factory spats barely keep the stones in check with a standard suspension. I noticed tar all up the back and sides of the rear bumper when I drove through some new roadworks near Northam.

    I've added some after market mudflaps by drilling 3 holes and fixing the mudflaps to the rear of each spat with stainless bolts. They also reduce the amount of gravel thrown up at my camper trailer.
    Dave
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    Re: Mudflaps

    Originally posted by Bushbasher
    With all the lifted Prados exhibited on this forum I am surprised that not many, if any at all, have bothered to instal longer mudflaps. The factory spats barely keep the stones in check with a standard suspension. I noticed tar all up the back and sides of the rear bumper when I drove through some new roadworks near Northam.

    I've added some after market mudflaps by drilling 3 holes and fixing the mudflaps to the rear of each spat with stainless bolts. They also reduce the amount of gravel thrown up at my camper trailer.
    The problem with extending the mudflaps is that they rip off easier in the rough stuff... I've still managed to tear mine off (standard length) even with a lift and larger tyres.

    It all depends on the type of driving you do of course, but if you've got a lift you probably intend to take it off road.

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    • #3
      Re: Mudflaps

      The standard mudspats let gravel and tar flick up along the outside of the bumper putting holes in the paintwork. I played around with some different lengths and finally added a 75mm extension. I've just returned from some bushbashing east of Wiluna and they have survived. The rears, I have found in the past, usually get torn off when reversing.
      Dave
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      • #4
        Re: Mudflaps

        Originally posted by Bushbasher

        I've added some after market mudflaps by drilling 3 holes and fixing the mudflaps to the rear of each spat with stainless bolts. They also reduce the amount of gravel thrown up at my camper trailer.
        I have done the same.
        Originally posted by Crammy

        The problem with extending the mudflaps is that they rip off easier in the rough stuff... I've still managed to tear mine off (standard length) even with a lift and larger tyres.

        It all depends on the type of driving you do of course, but if you've got a lift you probably intend to take it off road.

        Crammy
        Only takes a couple of minutes to take them off before hitting the rough stuff (if you remember :? )
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        • #5
          Re: Mudflaps


          image uploader

          Or build a set like this for $10. Bolt onto chassis and keep far enough away from the tyres so you don't rip them off going backwards (usually to recover nissans)
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          • #6
            Re: Mudflaps

            Originally posted by Rusty62
            Or build a set like this for $10. Bolt onto chassis and keep far enough away from the tyres so you don't rip them off going backwards (usually to recover nissans)


            I like this idea, and would like to see a pic or two of how you've fixed these under the back of your prado.
            Cheers
            Ron
            2013 Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 SE
            Ex 2008 Toyota Prado 120 VX, D4D
            Ex 1997 Toyota Prado 90 GXL, V6
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            • #7
              Re: Mudflaps

              Originally posted by rhs58
              Originally posted by Rusty62
              Or build a set like this for $10. Bolt onto chassis and keep far enough away from the tyres so you don't rip them off going backwards (usually to recover nissans)


              I like this idea, and would like to see a pic or two of how you've fixed these under the back of your prado.
              Cheers
              Ron
              They do look good. How about you take one off and grab a few shots of the construction and mounting Rusty.
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              • #8
                Re: Mudflaps

                Now, after nearly 2 years, my extended mudflaps are starting to split the factory piece. I guess the weight of the additional rubber is too much. A horizontal crack is forming on all four mudflaps right where there is a cast in line on the stock flap.

                I'll have to look at bolting something up to the chassis now.
                Dave
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                Bugger Bali, get out and see Australia before we sell it all to China.

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                • #9
                  Re: Mudflaps

                  Originally posted by Bushbasher
                  Now, after nearly 2 years, my extended mudflaps are starting to split the factory piece.
                  Bushbasher - can you take a pic?
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                  • #10
                    Re: Mudflaps

                    Originally posted by Schaffer
                    Originally posted by rhs58
                    Originally posted by Rusty62
                    Or build a set like this for $10. Bolt onto chassis and keep far enough away from the tyres so you don't rip them off going backwards (usually to recover nissans)


                    I like this idea, and would like to see a pic or two of how you've fixed these under the back of your prado.
                    Cheers
                    Ron
                    They do look good. How about you take one off and grab a few shots of the construction and mounting Rusty.
                    Will get the camera out this weekend.
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                    • #11
                      Re: Mudflaps

                      i've torn the lower half off one from and one rear mud flap already. if you have a closer look, as the flap folds forwards and back when off road, the flaps crease and become weak, and can break off easily.

                      fitting longer rubber/plastic mudflaps onto the existing factory ones is ok, but they will add extra weight and also have the issue of getting caught between the ground and the tyre when reversing.

                      they kinda suck cos they are a large moulded piece.

                      maybe a thinner lighter rubber attachment may be better, as it may tear off before damaging the factory flaps.
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                      ...with a few bits and pieces on it...

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                      • #12
                        Re: Mudflaps

                        Pics as prommised:

                        image uploading
                        under side:

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                        From the back, If you cut the rubber on the corners with a radius it stops the flap curling

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                        Right hand side.

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                        I may have to take them off to paint them. Maybe.

                        The RHS on V6 may be a bit harder as the exhaust is different and has a muffler in the way.

                        Rusty.
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                        • #13
                          Re: Mudflaps

                          My original pics have gone into ciberspace so i have added below.
                          Easy job to do. Just a couple of bits of 50 x 6 approx 200 long, bent 90 deg for 25mm on one end. 22 or 25 rhs (box) welded to suit drop and width. Rubber is from Clark rubber, just remember to raduis the corners to prevent the rubber from curling.
                          The rhs should come just behind the original flap as per pics.








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                          06 100 Series Sahara, Bilteins, Kings, Beaudesert 3", Diff drop, Unichip Q4, Safari Intercooler, EGR delete, 20ft Bushtracker, Codan Envoy more coming.
                          Sometimes i wake up Grumpy, most times i leave her sleep.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Mudflaps

                            Originally posted by ntp
                            Originally posted by Bushbasher
                            Now, after nearly 2 years, my extended mudflaps are starting to split the factory piece.
                            Bushbasher - can you take a pic?
                            I gather you mean something like this - which has recently occurred to mine:

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                            • #15
                              Re: Mudflaps

                              Originally posted by ntp
                              Originally posted by ntp
                              Originally posted by Bushbasher
                              Now, after nearly 2 years, my extended mudflaps are starting to split the factory piece.
                              Bushbasher - can you take a pic?
                              I gather you mean something like this - which has recently occurred to mine:


                              mmmmm.... do I detect nice new D694's, ntp?
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