auf_wiedersehen_pet Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Does anybody know if the 75mm 5 Door Arches can be removed and replaced with the 50mm 5 Door Arches as a straight swap? Is the footprint and screw hole spacing the same? I've removed my 35mm spacers and want to reduce the wheel arches by a similar amount. I've tried emailing Flatdog three times - waited two weeks for a reply. Phone constantly engaged. They do seem to be a "triffle tardy" in communicating with customers. anybody would think I want to get a free set but I don't - I want to pay £140 for a set. If I can get a definate "Yes" they will fit then I'll buy a set via the internet to avoid wasting my time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterdon Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Can't help you with your question but what are you doing with your spacers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barriesheene Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I've had similar problems with flatdog. After sales just dont want to know. I fitted the fronts 6 months ago but wanted clarification on how to fit the rears, ( 5 door ) x3 emails, no reply. Got through on the phone twice and was told the workshop would get in touch regards the rears. Not a dicky bird . I've got 50mm arches. I can measure the distance between the screw holes if its any help ? Fronts are on the car, rears are still sat in the garage. They can be moulded slightly but it should give you a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auf_wiedersehen_pet Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Can't help you with your question but what are you doing with your spacers? This.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160784637634?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 I've had similar problems with flatdog. After sales just dont want to know. I fitted the fronts 6 months ago but wanted clarification on how to fit the rears, ( 5 door ) x3 emails, no reply. Got through on the phone twice and was told the workshop would get in touch regards the rears. Not a dicky bird . I've got 50mm arches. I can measure the distance between the screw holes if its any help ? Fronts are on the car, rears are still sat in the garage. They can be moulded slightly but it should give you a good idea. Thanks for the offer. the distance between the screw holes would be lovely. Could you also measure the distance between the front point and the rear point where the arrows are on the photo. I'll be happy to take any photo you need of the rears, including with the arches off. Just let me know. I did mine 18 months ago. They were purchased new from a guy who'd bought them a week before, opened the box and given up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzilla84 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Im very interested in this topic, i have had a set of the 50mm ones sitting in the back of my disco for 3 months because im nervous about cutting the rear doors up. I will be very grateful to see any pics you have of yours. As an aside, whats prompted you to remove the spacers? I have been thinking of buying a set but i have heard horror stories about them accelerating wear in hub bearings. Good luck resolving this. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barriesheene Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Working from the rear of the arch forwards - 110mm 190mm 190mm 190mm 190mm 190mm 200mm Distance from a to b 800mm ( there is quite abit of flex in the arch tho so this can be adjusted ). I cant really see there being a problem with the arches fitting tbh. Pictures would be awesome ! With regards the spacers. I had 55mm ones fitted. 2 days later had to replace drivers side hub, cv joint, seals, bearings, swivel ball, everything. Nearside was fine tho so could have been coincidence but I felt uneasy with them on after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barriesheene Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Just had a thought. There's a walk around of my truck on you tube. Posted to show a mate how far i'd got with the build. Type Pumbaa, ( the name of the truck ), by barriesheene and it may give you an idea on the arches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auf_wiedersehen_pet Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 Just had a thought. There's a walk around of my truck on you tube. Posted to show a mate how far i'd got with the build. Type Pumbaa, ( the name of the truck ), by barriesheene and it may give you an idea on the arches. You are a superstar, thank you very much. :D :D I'll get the photos for you as soon as I get some free time in daylight - probably next weekend. If I forget (highly likely) please, please, please email me on steeleseries1@gmail.com which will flash up on my phome straight away. I bumped into your YouTube clip via your recent bullbar question - my money is on without BTW. Have you thought about an A Bar/Winch Bumper combination. Mines a Devon 4x4 and chopped Defender A Bar welded on. All my own work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 That red disco is lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barriesheene Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Looking nice Rob I want the clear indicators on mine but I think I'll lose the angry eye's effect on the headlights. Hmmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auf_wiedersehen_pet Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 That red disco is lovely Thank you - a lot of time and effort gone into it! Looking nice Rob Ta. I haven't forgotten you. We've had so much rain I've not had chance to get the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barriesheene Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 It's ok I had a go this weekend and got one on.I've had to put them on alot lower than yours tho ??? Even now you can just see the edge of the inner arch. If I'd put them on like yours I'd have had the inner arch just hanging there and the mounting point for the wing on the mudflap bracket would have been cut out and the wing would br flapping about. Be nice to see how they have got around that on yours before I start the other side. If I can see what they have done on yours I can always raise them. Better to take not enough than too much off !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auf_wiedersehen_pet Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 It's ok I had a go this weekend and got one on.I've had to put them on alot lower than yours tho ??? Even now you can just see the edge of the inner arch. If I'd put them on like yours I'd have had the inner arch just hanging there and the mounting point for the wing on the mudflap bracket would have been cut out and the wing would br flapping about. Be nice to see how they have got around that on yours before I start the other side. If I can see what they have done on yours I can always raise them. Better to take not enough than too much off !! http://s244.photobucket.com/albums/gg26/auf_wiedersehen_pet/ The inner edge is still visible on mine. Some people have cut it much deeper, following the line of the new arches which looks weird when the door is open. I cut mine so it would look good with the door open. The mudflap bracket will disappear, I made a replacement which needs the corner chopping and bracing as the new arch sits with a little bump. Holding my new 50mms up against a 75mm hole - I need to take more off!. Shout if you need more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barriesheene Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Nice pics, thanks Rob. I thought there may have been a magic way of blending in the inner wheel arch but obviously not. I did wonder if I had the right arches at first. I found I have a hole into the boot behind the Arch where water has got through the original rubber seal. looking at glassing that over so may try and blank off the gap. Thanks for the pics Rob. Its just nice to know that I'm going in the right direction. I'm going to raise the arches up to where yours are. I havnt started the drivers side so when I do it I'll try and take some pics and do a step by step tutorial to post on here as long as nobody takes the mick of my half arsed grinding . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auf_wiedersehen_pet Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 Happy to help. I'd love to see the finished photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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