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Redfox



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Denmark 2007 Freelander 2 i6 SE Auto Izmir Blue
Which way to turn original Freelander 2 wheel arch edgings?

Hello all,

I bought a set of new original wheel arch rubber edgings, and they have a thin side and a thick side.
Which one goes inwards and which one goes outwards, that is the visible side when looking at the wheel arch from standing next to the car.

I would guess, that the thin side is outwards, as it would otherwise look kind of strange with the thick side visible.


Also, the front set, which are in one piece per side, is not long enough to cover the whole arch edge.
So which end is the correct end to star with.

I have the correct numbers according to Land Rover and Partslink.

Much appreciated.

Kind regards,
Redfox.


Last edited by Redfox on 20th Apr 2024 11:14 pm. Edited 1 time in total

Post #440912 16th Apr 2024 4:21 pm
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3landertwo



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Don't fit them !!!

They hold moisture and dirt from the road, then it rusts the wheel arch.

Read other posts on this forum.

Post #440915 16th Apr 2024 5:03 pm
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Redfox



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I did.

There seems to be a sort of different views on this, where one side fits a variety of these, with or without metal strips inside, and after sealing they give the ends a dab of rust proof.
And the other side say no, don't fit them.

My car is from late 2006, and it's been used all year and in snow, sand and what not. I took the last opened up split one off today, and cleaned up all 4 arches with gasoline (Benzin).

All 4 arches are totally rust free , with not even a slight thing in sight.
I therefore gave them all a good layer of rust protection and pressed the new edge protectors on. Thin side "downwards" or outwards. I then sprayed a dab of rustproof on all ends od the rubber strips.

I'll watch them all carefully for the next year and see if it actually helps, or not, in which case I'll throw them out.

I already took off all plastik panels on doors and sills etc, and cleaned the mud and dirt off. All in perfect condition with only clean shiny original lacquer. I gave it all a fresh rust proofing and reassembled. I plan to take it all off once per year at least and inspect carefully.

Next is all the wheel arch liners out, cleaning and rustproofing.

Kind regards,
Redfox.


Last edited by Redfox on 16th Apr 2024 6:28 pm. Edited 1 time in total

Post #440916 16th Apr 2024 5:23 pm
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Dave47



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Izmir Blue

The only area I had any rust on a wheel arch certainly
didn't start where the rubber strips touch the metal,
I would fit them.
but it's your motor your choice. Wink DAVE.

Post #440917 16th Apr 2024 5:47 pm
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Redfox



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All new original parts now installed.

Cheers,
Redfox.

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MotionInc



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Most tapered flat end to bottom starting flush to back of arch for front and flush to front of arch for rear. If memory serves, the one that goes near the air intake is supposed to be a different design. When I replaced mine after coating it with rust proofing first my airbox side was just like the other. Someone with better knowledge re the airbox side will likely post up soon enough.

Post #440923 16th Apr 2024 7:26 pm
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jules



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The OEM front ones are not identical. The air intake side has a extra "seal". Jules

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Lakelander



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My front arch protectors are dropping off so need to decide to replace or just leave off
Instinct is to replace as arches are in good condition after nearly 11 years
The two which have come off my MY 2013 look identical

On OE did all models and ages have one with an extra seal on the air intake side?
as the ones on mine may not be original.

When I checked the rear - none were there, and I bought the car from a JLR dealer. The rest arches are also in good condition.

So perhaps they make no difference although they do make the car look more finished. FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey

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SYFL2



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It’s personal choice I was against putting any back on then got a cut to size set from eBay without the metal insert which causes the warping problem smeared loads of Waxoyl on the arches then fitted the rubber ones not had a problem since.

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Lakelander



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Thanks for the reply.

Did the ones from eBay require any adhesive or similar?I

Any chance you still have the eBay link as I haven't seen them cut to size anywhere? FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey

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jules



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SYFL2 wrote:
It’s personal choice I was against putting any back on then got a cut to size set from eBay without the metal insert which causes the warping problem smeared loads of Waxoyl on the arches then fitted the rubber ones not had a problem since.


Thats exactly what I did. Just used an OEM one for the trim with the extra seal. Jules

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SYFL2



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Lakelander wrote:
Thanks for the reply.

Did the ones from eBay require any adhesive or similar?I

Any chance you still have the eBay link as I haven't seen them cut to size anywhere?

No you order by the metre and they press on the edge of the arch give me a mo I will look for link in my history.

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SYFL2



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ThI seller I got mine from doesn’t seem to be there anymore as far as I can tell this is identical.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255242681099?it...R4780Kr8Yw

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Lakelander



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Thank you. FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey

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