Re: Rear wheel arch protection / inner arch

In case this helps anyone just replaced my rear wheel arch rubber protection.

Sourced it from:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RUBBER-BLACK-CAR...1c4567ff1a

Looks a good fix ,
I've noticed on my rear arches a slight discolouration starting on the edges.
The existing door rubber only overlaps about 50% of the arch return bend leaving the remainder exposed to the elements.
Does it catch on the door rubber when the door is closed?
Peter

Hi Peter

On both cars it does not - having said that the rubber that was the original LR stuff ( good stuff ) - had bent into various shapes

Hi,
thanks for the information, also the other post was very interesting. The safety comment about not relying on the air suspension good point, oops.
I did exactly that when i got the car this year, I went underneath to take pictures of the suspension, my old classic just had coils and live axles, this set up is a whole new experience.
Peter

How many meter's you order ? thanks paul

Hi Paul

the old ones measured 430mm in length each ( that's on a 4.4 TDV8 12 plate ) not sure if 07 - 10 year are different ? - worth checking but should be the same

again hope this is helpful

Strider wrote:

Hi,
thanks for the information, also the other post was very interesting. The safety comment about not relying on the air suspension good point, oops.

These were fitted to the Freelander as standard and can be bought from Dan @ Duckworths. They're also fitted to our 2012 from the factory so should also be available.

My post on here (2nd to last) has the part number for the strip from the Freelander that appears to be the right length.

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=351757#351757

David. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2007 Range Rover Supercharged in Java Black with Ivory Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior

I'm going to upgrade the rubber rear arch trims on our 2012. Theyre genuine LR/ arches are not affected by rust.

Was it not rightly pointed out in previous posts that the rubber strips with metal in them can contribute to corrosion?

If so, with our former SC and based on forum rec's I accorded with the following, which worked a treat:

nicedayforit wrote:

I've used the door edge protector shown below on the wheel arch return flange. Had it on a couple of years up to now. Before fitting I cleaned the flange on both faces and applied a liberal coating of black grease to each face, fitted the protector strip and cleaned off the excess grease. Just took the strips off recently to clean, regrease and refit. The flanges are like new. Done my daughters Freelander the same way instead of using the LR replacement part. IMO the plastic strip is better than the LR strips as it is all plastic and therefore doesn't corrode. Looks very professional when fitted.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Door-Guard-E...27cac56ea1

ndf's plastic strips don't seem to go out of shape like the original ones.

Thanks

^--- +1 for @NiceDayForIt solution

Fitted the same to mine last year. Perfect.  Howard
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2002 4.4 V8 LPG Tartarini
Have RSW AllComms in Cheshire J17 M6 - happy to help.
*Gone: Classic Vogue SE Auto V8 3.9

I’ve just ordered some of the plastic door edge ones. The Land Rover ones have all corroded and bent out of shape.....

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport