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Googsy Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Where men are men and sheep are nervous. Posts: 2947 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Right chaps got the brackets and removed lower panel under sharkfin grills. Although there are two holes in the bracket there is only one on the fixing location. I lined up the bracket and have drilled a second hole and fixed with a screw . Fitment is solid but the fixing points that sit into the front wheel arch seem to be in too far on the bottom. Am I right in thinking I can bend these so can align mudflaps properly and fit. It doesnt help that none of the screws actually fit but ive overcome this . Please advise. Thanks.
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Googsy Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Where men are men and sheep are nervous. Posts: 2947 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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carlos50 Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North England Posts: 717 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The bottom hole is bigger than the M6 (i think) that bolts through, did you have the bracket snug with the square aperture before you drilled the new top hole?. The pressed lip on the bracket fits into the aperture like shown in the picture you posted up. If its not as shown perhaps it isnt lined up properly?
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Googsy Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Where men are men and sheep are nervous. Posts: 2947 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Carlos thanks for your response yes it defo lined up correctly I wouldnt have drilled a hole in my beloved rangie otherwise. Would love to see some pics of your if i could showing bracket and clips etc. I have clips but despite lining up i reckon i need to use a pliers to bend into place as they seem too far rescessed into arch. Additionally how did you facilitate the fix point underneath as i have a plastic screw there that im unsure what to replace that with . Much appreciated. |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35766 ![]() ![]() |
i found this relating to the RRS but it might give you an idea to how to get over your problem
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Googsy Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Where men are men and sheep are nervous. Posts: 2947 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks Scarey I found that too but fitment is completely different on the FFRR unfortunately. I'm surprised no one has had the same issues as me to be honest as its not a straight forward job and im quite good at DIY. Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35766 ![]() ![]() |
i fitted mine on my 2005 with no issues at all, i cant see your 2008 being that different..i just used self tappers , 2 into the inside arch and 1 underneath, didnt use any bracket's though... ... - .- -.
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nicedayforit Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 3979 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I fitted front mudflaps to my car recently, followed the instructions to the letter and didn't have to bend the mounting bracket. I found it fitted perfectly.
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Googsy Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Where men are men and sheep are nervous. Posts: 2947 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Aha
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nicedayforit Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 3979 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The instructions didn't indicate any fixing underneath but I decided to use a stainless self tapping screw thro each mudflap into the plastic cill trim for a bit of extra security.
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Googsy Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Where men are men and sheep are nervous. Posts: 2947 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Finally got these fitted today harder than it looked thankfully I realised half way through I needed fitting brackets anyway job done thanks to all for advice |
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