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menace 2
6th July 2013, 11:43 AM
Is there wider fibreglass wheel arch flares than the standard ones for GQ ??..or anyone that produces them ?....I think i might have over-done it with -25 offset !..lol...thinking about 3-4 inches...cheers menace

growler2058
6th July 2013, 11:46 AM
Garden edging from bunnings

menace 2
6th July 2013, 11:49 AM
thanks growler but i want to stay with the fibreglass...cheers

Clunk
6th July 2013, 12:42 PM
Try here........ http://jtfibreglassproducts.com.au/automotive-3/

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Clunk
6th July 2013, 12:49 PM
Or here http://www.frp.com.au/productlist.php

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Winnie
6th July 2013, 12:53 PM
This is my cousin's shorty Safari, factory fitted in Japan.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/253312_10150860672151947_1276506817_n.jpg

AB
6th July 2013, 12:57 PM
Looks the goods Winnie...My only concern would be destroying those arches when in deep ruts or off camber tracks, etc if you didn't have those scrub bars on there.

Love the el cheapo Bunnings flares....lol

Winnie
6th July 2013, 01:03 PM
Yeah that's why he put those scrub bars on it, figured it was probably cheaper to get them put on than it would be to replace one flare haha. The soft c!ck would not even take it off road before he got those bars on in case he wrecked a flare!

Clunk
6th July 2013, 01:08 PM
Reckon you'll destroy those arches anyway if you get a good knock on the bar work

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Bubba
6th July 2013, 05:24 PM
ok dumb question time, how do you attach the bunnings variety ones?

Clunk
6th July 2013, 05:37 PM
ok dumb question time, how do you attach the bunnings variety ones?

Self tapping screwsq

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AB
6th July 2013, 05:38 PM
ok dumb question time, how do you attach the bunnings variety ones?

Here's my thread about them mate.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?8025-DIY-flares-No-sagging-and-under-30&highlight=bunnings+flares

You just need some kind of tab to attach and use the existing factory screws and holes in the arches.

I have seen a lot of people just tech screw them into the body......No good!!!

Bubba
6th July 2013, 05:56 PM
cool thanks for the link , i do not have the original bolts or tabs so I will have to find some to do it , makes good sense to do it that way

AB
6th July 2013, 06:10 PM
cool thanks for the link , i do not have the original bolts or tabs so I will have to find some to do it , makes good sense to do it that way

You will still have the original holes in the arch so I would just contact Patrolapart or wreckers and rip off those little clips and screws. You wouldn't even need the Nissan screws to be honest. Just those little clips that pull down when the screw tightens would work.

Even small bolts and washers would work. I just don't like screwing new holes in the arch exposing raw steel for rust. Especially under the fold of the arch where wet mud sits there 24/7.

Plenty of people do it though, each to their own but try and utilize all factory things were possible.

menace 2
6th July 2013, 07:36 PM
thanks for the replies cheers

AB
6th July 2013, 07:47 PM
thanks for the replies cheers

Sorry mate your thread got hijacked a bit which is not like us...lol

Atleast we stayed on topic I guess.

menace 2
6th July 2013, 08:03 PM
lololol...alls good...there was a solution in there for me at least....lolol

Tank
6th July 2013, 08:45 PM
I used large flange rivets with washers on the other side

Pezzer
7th July 2013, 01:12 PM
:bigthumbup:Vinyl skirting from Clark rubber also works well, used it for a vacuum skirt under the Esprit.

Mrbeef
16th June 2014, 06:41 PM
I'm one of those rough buggers. Used old conveyor belt and tek screwed them on. Hate pop rivets especially in vibration scenarios 45840

menace 2
17th June 2014, 12:01 PM
I ended up getting on to these...will chase them up soon ...from the states

45912

AB
17th June 2014, 12:53 PM
I ended up getting on to these...will chase them up soon ...from the states

<img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45912"/>

Wouldn't mind seeing some piccys please...lol

menace 2
17th June 2014, 01:59 PM
Wouldn't mind seeing some piccys please...lol

yes ab if and when I get them and installed I have no problem being the crash test dummy lololol
I am currently asking about different widths and if available...
They are about $410.00 landed (per set)

p.s...turns out they are not in the states..but are based in Cyprus !