Discussion in series land rovers started by johnm70, dec 7. Series 3 extended wheel arches landyzone land rover. This model was called the stage i v8 and it featured the range rover constant four wheel drive transmission. Here at paddock spares we sell a wide range of wing panels, door panels, handles and more. A fulllength bonnet, revised grille, plus the fitting of wheel arch extensions to cover widertrack axles are the most noticeable changes. The series 3 was the most comfortable and refined of the leaf sprung land rovers. Land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 body panels paddock. The land rover was the first massproduced civilian fourwheel drive car with doors on it. The land rover was the first massproduced civilian four wheel drive car with doors on it. Landrover discovery1 how to fit wheel arch extensions youtube.
But over the past 4 decades we have been able to build an inventory of all sorts of series 3 parts, from popular to hardtofind, from small. While the engine and other body panels carried over from the series iii, mechanically the 110 was. You could fit defender style wheel spats or some other arch extension to cover the tyre. Forums land rover forums series land rovers this site uses cookies. Landyzone is the biggest land rover forum on the net. Mar 29, 2009 hi all i am thinking of fitting the above to my series 2 landy i have 23580 16 tyres on her at the moment but i am worried that if i fit the arches the wheels might look a bit lost under them. Wheel arch flares land rover and range rover forum. Land rover discovery 3 wheel arch in car styling wheel arches for.
Land rover defender 90,110, extended wheel arch set of 4. Buy land rover wheel arches and get the best deals. For many years, paddock has offered a large range of wheels and tyres. It had the short wheel base 88 stationwagon body note the rectangular sliding windows and was dressed up with a bullbar, wide wheels, flares and yellow paint. Jul 03, 2017 a brief history of the land rover defender. Alternative brand service kit amk arb bowler britpart britpart service kit britpart service kit with oil britpart xs heavy duty celluar dynamic kits detroit locker detroit truetrac double s dtec ebc goodridge green stuff hitachi inka land rover land rover service kit marsland momo mont blanc mountney oem old man emu optimill polybush. Most of the body panels carried over from the outgoing version, now with added wheel arch extensions for a wider track, but underneath the skin. Most popular whats new price low to high price high to low name a to z name z to a. More recently we have opened a workshop which is dedicated to servicing all things land rover. Rover created the land rover defender in two stages. We have steel wheels, alloy wheels and tyres from brand leaders such as bf goodrich, maxxis, cooper tyres and more. Wheel arch extension spats in body for land rover discovery 3 from famous four in lincolnshire, uk. Discovery series ii the lounge discovery series i range rover classic general land rover discussion. We offer the entire range of land rover genuine parts direct from land rover uk, as well as publish north americas largest land rover publication, rovers magazine.
Defender 90 and 110 off road wheel arches john craddock. The stage one v8 was very much a series 3 land rover complete with original leaf springs but with the alloy v8 engine used on the range rover with its five speed gearbox and full time four wheel drive. I use qt wheel arch spats to cover the additional tread and all is insured etcetc. The land rover series i, ii, and iii commonly referred to as series land rovers, to distinguish them from later models are offroad vehicles produced by the british manufacturer rover company. Land rover accessories discovery 3 exterior exterior. Mar 06, 2014 as someone who loves his land rover hobby and relies on it also for travel i believe i have made a conscious effort to be within the law in every aspect. Please note that land rover cannot be responsible for any content or validity outside of this domain.
Disco 1 wheel arch extentions landyzone land rover forum. Wheel arch extension set suitable for 3 door discovery. Front wheel arch trim moulding for land rover discovery 4 plastic wing. Lr203 wheel arch kit for land rover series lightweight military 50 wide wheel arches as a set of four in abs plastic. Currently they are supplied in gloss black or satin black primer.
We make every effort to provide panels and accessories to fit these older models. Wheel arch extension kit plus 50mm abs set of 4 ra1531wide. Looking for some cheap basic wheel arch spats flares for my 2 door range rover, thought these would be easy to find, but i can only find quite pricey ones from the mail order companies, is there a cheaper alternative, maybe just some universal stuff. The land rover defender initially called the land rover ninety and land rover one ten is a british four wheel drive offroad vehicle developed in the 1980s from the original land rover series which was launched at the amsterdam motor show in april 1948. Jul 05, 20 video showing how to fit painted wheel arches to a land rover discovery 3 lr3. Clutch master cylinder suitable for land rover series 3 and all defender 4 5 6 8. Oct 09, 2016 didnt find much online describing the install of these 75mm flexi flares for a discovery even less for a discovery 2 like mine short of a few forum posts with limited photos. Land rover accessory catalog land rover ladders, trailer.
How to fit painted wheel arches to land rover discovery 3. Abs plastic wheel arch set to fit series 3 land rover. We carry a full lineup of yakima and thule roof racks and ski racks, as well as mud flaps, tire covers, towing and trailer hitch accessories, bike mounts, lamp guards, air deflectors, rearaccess land rover ladders and much more. Fender extensions for all land rover range rover sport mk1 models before facelift, produced be. If you cant find what you need please contact us or use the search function above. Find great deals on ebay for landrover defender wheel arches. Wheel nut 16mm land rover range rover classic discovery with steel wheels 1970 on rrd500010.
A forum community dedicated to all land rover owners and enthusiasts. Wheel arch moulding kit 3 door less body mouldings stc8497p. Wheel arch extensions for land rovers available at challenger 4x4 at a great. Anytime you change tyre sizes dont forget to adjust your steering stop bolts for minimum turning radius without hitting the inner wheel well. If you apply all the same findings above in the 109 tests to the 88 land rover you know that the new suspension is going to give you a better ride and better articulation. We also have a big choice of land rover parts and accessories. The version used in the land rover defender is easier to fit into a series land rover than the version used in the land rover discovery due to the different manifolds. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Wheel arch law defender forum lr4x4 the land rover forum. Abs plastic wheel arches for land rover series iii. Uk made front wings and panel for land rover defender. As fans of land rovers just like you, we know how hard it can be to find parts that fit older vehicles like the land rover series 3.
Discovery 2 landroverdiscoverydiscovery3 discovery 3. Terrafirma 4x4 protection accessories challenger 4x4. Pistonheads gassing station other marques land rover. Land rover lr3 find out the correct alloy wheel fitment, pcd, offset and such specs as bolt pattern, thread sizethd, center borecb for all model years of land rover lr3. Land rover series lightweight wheel arch spats devon 4x4. Series landy have you fitted wheel arch spats series. Paddock spares offer a wide range of wheels and tyres for the land rover owner. Flexi flares are specially formed wheel arch extensions that enable the cutting of fenders in order to fit larger tires and gain maximum articulation. Ba 019 plastic wheel arch set ba 019 exterior styling a broad range of accessories to improve the appearance of your series vehicle while offering practical protection and improvements.
These flexi arches are virtually indestructible and must not be confused with fiberglass arches. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. They fit with any existing side mouldings and are manufactured in high density plastic. Come join the discussion about modifications, troubleshooting, engine swaps, maintenance, and more. The kit will also suit land rover 109 and 110 wheel base including the land rover defender and the discovery fitted with the rover alloy v8 engine. The largest land rover factory wheel that fits on a series land rover is the discovery spoked steel wheel. It was also the last leaf sprung land rover model made before the introduction of the 90 and 110 coil sprung models that preceded the defender. Land rover discovery 1 3 door extra wide wheel arches. The wider track was neatly accommodated by wheel arch extensions that gave the land rover a more stable, widestance making it look even more purposeful. Attaching wheel arch extensions widens your vehicle.
The 200tdi was in production during the 1990 through 1994 model years, was used in both land rover defenders and discoverys. Superficially there is little to distinguish the post1983 vehicles from the series iii land rover. Long wheelbase was the transitional model that would herald in the new land rover defender. Land rover discovery 3 front plastic wheel arch tr. Land rover discovery 3 specs of wheel sizes, tires, pcd. The steering guards, transmission guards and fuel tank guards are available in a.
Defender 90, land rover defender 110, land rover models, land rover series 3, adventure car, expedition vehicle, pajero, car brands, range rover. Looking for some cheap basic wheel arch spats flares for my 2 door range rover, thought these would be easy to find, but i can only find quite pricey ones from the mail order companies, is there a cheaper alternative, maybe just some universal stuff on a roll. A chaque son gout, but in my view, you should only fit wheel archesspats to a series if, by virtue of the wheels coming outside the bodywork, you need them in this case with ridiculous bfg at 3256515, i needed them. I am happy to post outside the uk but please ask for prices before bidding. The kit comes complete with all screws, plastic screw caps and edging strips. Lr203 lightweight series wheel arch kit 50mm lr parts. Off roading off road wheel arches land rover parts. Another thought is getting a set of defender wheel arch extensions and cutting the wheel openings larger then using the defender extensions. The parabolic springs really shine on the 88 rover as it is smaller and more nimble off road. But over the past 4 decades we have been able to build an inventory of all sorts of series 3 parts, from popular to hardtofind, from small hardware items to completely rebuilt engines.
Soon to be released new fat boy series flares for discovery series 1. Discussion in series land rovers started by mikerajjers, jul 16. The land rover game was a unique australian series 3 model, introduced to try to slow down the slide in market share generally, and to try to grab a slice of the recreational vehicle market in particular. Heavyduty replacement plastic wheel arch kits ideal for offroading. We offer the entire range of land rover genuine parts direct from land rover uk, as well as publish north. Land rover defender wheel arch spat eyebrow kit in matt black x4 bearmach.
The main doubt hanging over the land rover discovery 3 is its heritage of less than consistent build quality and the marques historical quirkiness and unreliability. Special order dispatched between 3 5 working days part number. Our mission is to support all original land rover models no longer supported by your local land rover franchise. These defender wheel arches are a full 2 wider than standard. Land rover range rover defender and freelander servicing repairs and spare replacement parts.
Wheel arch extension set suitable for 3 door discovery 1 vehicles. Land rover series 3 was the most common of the series vehicles built. Buy car styling wheel arches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Defender fender wheel arches on series iii rovers north. For a range of defender 90 and 110 off road wheel arches come to john craddock. Specially formed plastic wheel arch extensions that enable you to fit larger tyres and gain maximum articulation. Didnt find much online describing the install of these 75mm flexi flares for a discovery even less for a discovery 2 like mine short of a few forum posts with limited photos. It had the short wheel base 88 stationwagon body note the rectangular sliding windows and was dressed up with a bullbar, wide wheels.
Choose a model year to begin narrowing down the correct tire size. Land rover range rover sport sonar front wheel arch extensions. In 1992, land rover claimed that 70% of all the vehicles. Wheels arch extensions flares for range rover classic.
Made of high quality plastic, high toughness and strong. Wheel arch extension kit for land rover discovery 3 door without notches. Use atlantic british as your land rover accessory source and get your vehicle outfitted with the exterior accessories that match your active lifestyle. Land rover series lightweight wheel arch spats lr203dds, available to buy online from devon 4x4 set of 4 for air portable land rover javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Land rover defender these wheel arch extensions are suitable for 3 or 5 door defenders.
Land rover series 2 and 3 are fully catered for here at paddock spares. Buy land rover wheel arches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The 1979 forerunner of the defender was the series iii land rover stage one v8. Does anyone have and pics of there series with whhel arches fitted how did you get the wheels to fil. For land rover discovery 3 4 range rover sport door wheel. These wheel arch extensions are ideal when fitting wheels and tyres which are wider than the bodywork. Made from high impact plastic and are almost unbreakable. Land rover discovery 3 front wheel arch trim discovery sides panels left and right with cut wheel arches and side exhaust hol. Front wheel arch trim moulding for land rover discovery 4 plastic wing lr010632. The series and defender wheel arches are different shapes and sizes. Xl wheel arch extension kit for range rover classic 2 door some cutting of arches and bodywork may be required. The front coil springs on the range rover land rover will need to be upgraded as the cast iron gm engines are heavier than the alloy rover v8 engine. Nov 21, 2004 landyzone is the biggest land rover forum on the net.
Wheel arch extension spats for land rover discovery 3. The flex in the plastic makes these arches virtually indestructable and must not be. Wheel nut 16mm land rover range rover classic discovery with steel wheels 1970 on. Off roading off road wheel arches land rover parts, spares. If ti has rr axles it will need the arch extensions as they will put the tyres sitting outside of. Home shop by product wheels arch extensions fender flares sort by sort by. When combined with a set of all terrain tyres and a. The landrover game was a unique australian series 3 model, introduced to try to slow down the slide in market share generally, and to try to grab a slice of the recreational vehicle market in particular.