barriesheene Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hi guy's. I need alittle help/moral support. I've bought flat dog arch extensions but I cant see how they are going to fit on the rear. I've done the fronts no probs but cant bring myself to start the rears with the grinder !!! I just cant see where to cut. I've marked out as per instructions but it just doesnt make sense??? I'm guessing that the arch will cover the gap between the inner and outer door skin. What about the arch itself tho ?? Do i cut where the arch sit's behind the door ??? Please help. I've had these arches for months and just havnt been able to fit the rears. P.S. Doh its a 5 door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teslo Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 you have to find accurate position, mark it and start cutting. Start with less and than cut by bits. You will see when it is right. i've done three sets and every time the worst moment is to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barriesheene Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Thanks' Teslo. Thats what I did on the fronts and they look ok. Not as simple on the rears tho. Do I cut outer and inner skins on the door leaving a ruddy big gap ? What about the door seal / cards ? What about the arch behind the door where the rear passengers get in ? I need to know what I'm aiming for before a wade in with all discs a spinning Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 If you go to this link you can download the two how to sections from Devon 4x4 http://www.devon4x4.com/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=category&id=16%3Ainstructions-how-to&Itemid=36&limitstart=20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barriesheene Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Great thanks Fozsug. The dimensions are diffrent on mine but at least I know that the inner arch does need cutting. I will have a go at doing the doors first and that may uncover what needs to bo done with the arches. I'll try and take some photo's as I do it to do a write up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scube Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I fitted arch extensions on my range Rover Classic.. as previously mentioned the first cut is the hardest. Lots of masking tape, and draw loads of lines to get the feel of what your going to cut. Then….. Just brace yourself and hack away. Just offering an option.. I didn’t like the way the rear ones cut so much of the door away and didn’t feel it was necessary. So after much offering up and standing back and scratching of head and a few cups of tea I shortened about an inch of each side of the pair for each of the rear extensions. That way you have less of a hole to repair in the door as it goes over the wheel arch. Its looks fine and still looks balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barriesheene Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 I was going to do this Scube. Less cutting/worry but I've gone down the 50mm spacer route and cut a luvly deep grove through the middle of my bfg's when posing the truck for pics yesterday. I'm going to have to cut away as much as I dare and hope that flat dog know what they are on about !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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