Slll wheel flare ( eyebrow )

[94d90va]

looking for a set of wheel eyebrows for my Slll 109.
anybody know of a source ?
thanks for any info.

[roverp480]

I have just found these here in the UK, have no idea about the firm . LRC1103 - Land Rover Series Wheel Arch Kit in Black for Four Door | LR Parts

[94d90va]

GREAT...Thanks
they have LR55 for a two door 88 Slll, they should work for a 109, i'll call them for the spec. need 2.5" +/- ... they have AI chat -crazy.
cheers

[siiirhd88]

I couldn't get a set of the fiberglass flares to fit correctly on our 109 three door. The later three door tub has a different rear wheel arch shape than a 4 door 109 or an earlier three door or pickup bed. I ended up using a 2.5 inch Pacer Performance Flexy Flare from Summit Racing, part number 52-189. The rubber Pacer flare is available in different widths and curves downward. I think it looks better than other rubber flares that tend to be more horizontal when installed. Our 109 has Range Rover axles converted to leaf springs that are wider than the Series axles. On hard deflection or load the rear tire can rub against the aluminum of the stock wheel arch, which is likely why the Defender had larger wheel arch openings.

[94d90va]

thanks !
got an "e" from UK ... Sorry our LR55 arches won't fit your 109 2d ...
i'll check out SR # 52-189...thanks for the info . ( My modified 109 is a '73 )
would be great to see a photo of your truck.
cheers

[siiirhd88]

It is the wife's 109 actually. 1968 SIIA, 3.9 Rover V8, R380 5 speed. early RR axles on leafs. My 109 is a 1980 SIII pickup, 1 ton chassis, 300TDI, otherwise stock.

[94d90va]

very nice truck ! good stuff... the wheel arches are perfect ! ... thanks for the photo.
I just ordered SR#52-189 !
did you fix them w/ pops or self taping screws or panel bond
thanks again

[siiirhd88]

IIRC I used a plated 1/2 or 3/4 inch long truss head screw. They have a large diameter head to secure the rubber but are very low profile.

[94d90va]

got the flares today , good stuff ! did you find a good way to cut off the excess ?
cheers

[siiirhd88]

IIRC I just used a pair of tin snips, usually used for cutting thin sheet metal.

[94d90va]

Great... did the same on a test piece... did you find it necessary to use the wire ?

[siiirhd88]

Great... did the same on a test piece... did you find it necessary to use the wire ?

I don't remember, since they went on nearly 20 years ago..... I'll take a look tomorrow.

[siiirhd88]

We did use the wire to stiffen the edge of the arch. As I recall now, the wire migrated out the end of the opening after a short time so the wire was shortened about a half inch on each end and pushed into the opening. We then ran a short stainless steel screw into the opening, likely secured with a bit of silicone, to keep the wire from migrating. The screws are still in the end of the openings, so it has worked so far.

Bob

[94d90va]

Bob,
thank you for all your info.! these arches are great. ... they look OEM.
cheers,
Thom

[siiirhd88]

They look great and so does the truck! I'm glad they worked OK for you

Bob