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Djcla

Member Since: 29 Jul 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 469

Front mud flaps help

Hi

I'm new round here having just bought a defender 90 SW td5 however I've just noticed a front drivers side mud flap and bracket is missing

.. my questions are

1. Where is best to buy a td5 mud flap and bracket?
2. I can see how the bracket attaches to the chassis but there is only about 4mm of 2 screw threads poking out to attach bracket too and I don't see how you would replace them . Any clues how to do this and what I'd need?

30th Jul 2017 5:06pm

Farmer58za

Member Since: 20 Jan 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 85

You can get a new single mudflap with bracket for under £20 off Ebay.

Those bits of thread sticking out are probably the remains of the broken M6 bolts that held the original mudflap in place. Those bolts are screwed into 'rivnut" threaded inserts. If you are lucky, you will be able to grab the end of the threads with a vise-grip then turn the old bolt shank out. If the old bolts are seized in then the best thing to do is to drift the old rivnuts through into the chassis and install new inserts before installing the mudflap.

Regards Dave's not here man...

30th Jul 2017 6:34pm

Djcla

Member Since: 29 Jul 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 469

So how would you install the new insert ?

Is this an insert in M6 I'd need ? Do they just tap in?

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/RIVNUTS-NUTSERTS-R...1388153801

30th Jul 2017 7:12pm

NickEJ

Member Since: 24 Nov 2012
Location: Ljubljana
Posts: 152

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Galway Green

I drilled out the rivnuts and put some meatier bolts on mine.

30th Jul 2017 8:51pm

Djcla

Member Since: 29 Jul 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 469

Cheers just debating OEM versed aftermarket as I don't want to fine aftermarket doesn't colour match the other side

30th Jul 2017 9:22pm

Farmer58za

Member Since: 20 Jan 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 85

Yes, those are the nutserts (rivnuts)

You can set them with a tool, just like a pop riveter, like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-8mm-THREADED-R...xyldpR~66a

Djcla wrote:
So how would you install the new insert ?

Is this an insert in M6 I'd need ? Do they just tap in?

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/RIVNUTS-NUTSERTS-R...1388153801

Dave's not here man...

30th Jul 2017 9:44pm

NickEJ

Member Since: 24 Nov 2012
Location: Ljubljana
Posts: 152

I've done M6's, 8's and even 10's following this You Tube tip.

Wouldn't want to do too many 10's though but fine for smaller sizes.

30th Jul 2017 10:29pm

Djcla

Member Since: 29 Jul 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 469

Thanks for replies so if I need to remove old rivnut what's the best way? Lol this is a lot of research just to change a mudflap

31st Jul 2017 6:37am

NickEJ

Member Since: 24 Nov 2012
Location: Ljubljana
Posts: 152

Drill it out and replace with a nut and bolt.

31st Jul 2017 7:23am

V8GPC

Member Since: 18 Jul 2016
Location: Manchester
Posts: 289

they are soft enough to punch into the chassis with a hammer and punch, much easier than drilling upside down and don't damage the hole; real easy one tap too.

Also the outriggers have a hole just big enough to get your hand inside to retrieve.

I used stainless bolts, penny washers and a nut.
Reached inside dropped the bolt down a penny washer; and then washer on the other side and nipped up with a tiny socket.

It then left a stainless stud that I could attach the mud flap bracket. The nut and washer left enough clearance to stop the bracket deforming on the shape of the out rigger. Also the air gap means I can flush any mud out when I wash it. Saves holding moisture between the metal surfaces. The length of tud was protected by the bracket so not hanging down.

Also I didn't have the right rivnuts but loads of stainless nuts and bolts.
Also painted the outrigger while at it and fitted then galvanised mudflaps.

Looked far better than some rusted out hanging down flaps....

31st Jul 2017 7:55pm

mattmadman1990

Member Since: 15 Feb 2017
Location: derbyshire
Posts: 21

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Expensive way of doing it but I just bought new flaps and brackets from tuffrok and used new riv nuts and bonus being stainless brackets

6th Aug 2017 10:04pm

300TDi CSW Phil

Member Since: 03 Apr 2016
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 750

1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green

I keep looking at the state of my mudflaps and associated 22 year old bracketry and am seriously contemplating the Gynn Lewis mud flap kits with the extra bits that protect the chassis and outriggers/rear crossmember better. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home
M0XQS

7th Aug 2017 6:41am

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