Bobtail Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 have managed to get some ROCCIA extended wheel arches The fitting instructions are at best sketchy Anyone fitted these type and problems i should be aware of Whats the best type of fixing method pop rivet/ bolt /self tappers Any help gratefully received Cheers Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I used self tappers, and I didn't use the instructions. Basically, measure twice cut once. Just take your time. It is much easier with two people doing it so try to get assistance if you can. I left approx 20mm lip all the way around the arch. To do this I used a drywipe marker, held the arch in place and drew round it, then moved the arch down 20mm and marked again. I will be filling my rear doors with expanding foam. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtail Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 I used self tappers, . I left approx 20mm lip all the way around the arch. HTH Self tappers was the way i was leaning And in the destructions it says to leavs 10mm lip What will the difference be? Cheers Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squaddiefox Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 i have a range rover with a three inch lift (springs), procomp shocks (though will be changed soon) and some massively cut wings to fit 35/12.50 R16.5 BFG AT's (will be simex soon, but i need it for a bit of road work aswell) i haven't had it fully articulated on the drive yet to check, but the only time it has rubbed is when i dropped a spring and bent a trailing arm on a lane. (used by a tractor regularly). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Self tappers was the way i was leaningAnd in the destructions it says to leavs 10mm lip What will the difference be? Cheers Jim 10mm means you just have to work to a closer tolerance really. I left 20mm as that was more than enough taken off for the tyres to clear them on articulation. The only problem was the rears as they had alot more than 20mm left on them, otherwise you will see a rather large hole appear, and alot of daylight! On the rears I just took a little bit off at the time, still working towards that line that was marked out but just making sure you don't break through into the car! It never got anywhere near the marked line but there is still more than enough room there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelf Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 the self tapers rip out....... trust me i know. i have used 5mm stainless cap head bolts..... on my disco and now on my RR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtail Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 the self tapers rip out....... trust me i know.i have used 5mm stainless cap head bolts..... on my disco and now on my RR. Do you have some pics please B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Errrrrrrr.............I have self tappers and on my fibreglass arches they are solid. I have slid into a bank hitting the fibreglass arch really quite hard and instead of the fibreglass cracking or ripping the threads out etc. it pushed he wing in quite far, bending it up alot Still at least I now know that my arches are secure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelf Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 scroll down here and you can download the 5dr fitting instructions http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=29839 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtail Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 scroll down here and you can download the 5dr fitting instructionshttp://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=29839 Cheers Have downloaded Will Give them a go Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discojmz Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 what do you guys do about the front arch liners (if they are the same as discovery ones?) I dont particularly wish to encourage mud to fly up the inside of my front wings. cheers jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teslo Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 what do you guys do about the front arch liners (if they are the same as discovery ones?) I dont particularly wish to encourage mud to fly up the inside of my front wings.cheers jim nothing. i don't have them there( RRC). But mate of mine put same arches to his Discovery I and if i remember well he gave them away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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