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    After a particularly muddy weekend and spending a lot of time under the back guards getting mud and gunk from the space behind the rear wheels I thought there has got to be a better way to do this. Prevention is better than cure so I got hold of some thin 1mm aluminium sheet, shaped it up to cover the space and tucked it up neatly behind the rear mud flap. So now all that mud and gunk hits the splash guard and fall down onto the track where it belongs. i have less cleaning to do - bonus. Below are some pics from the side and back you hardly notice anything and these are easy to remove at any time - just unscrew. You would never know the holes were in the plastic bumper unless you really got underneath and had a look.
    Cheers
    DocK
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    Last edited by DocK; 04-02-2013, 11:54 AM.
    2007 Prado VX D4D, With a lot less options lately!

  • #2
    Interesting! Could this act as a scoop though when you have maxed out your departure angle?
    2005 GXL KZJ120 3.0TD. Goodies: 2" TJM XGS Gold Suspension Lift, Safari Snorkel, TJM Underbody Protection, Sovereign Bullbar, AMTS radiator guard, spare wheel spacer & soverign bar LED lights, Runva 11XP Winch, Front Recovery Points, BRC Quad Breathers, Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform, IPF spotties converted to HID, Drifta Drawers D2D-WT, Autosafe Cargo Barrier, Uniden UHF, 265/70/17 BFG AT's.

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    • #3
      Not really, how to explain this?

      The splash guard is cut and shaped around the mud flap and extends right up the outside of the wheel arch. So it is like a big L shape, except on its side. Got that? As a result there is a minimal cavity there and it could not act as a scoop more like a plough, pushing anything forward and down. Take a look underneath and into the space and you will see what I mean, I hope.

      Just as an aside Autospeed in its technical section suggests such changes smooth airflow from the rear wheels, that would normally cause drag, thus improving aerodynamics of the vehicle. Not fussed about that so much as keeping the grot out!

      Cheers
      DocK
      2007 Prado VX D4D, With a lot less options lately!

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      • #4
        Nice work mate. I agree, its a pain to get all the muck out of there once its had a few days to dry on a trip.

        Cheers,
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        • #5
          Thanks Dueler,
          This really is a very, very easy mod and reversible. Just pop down to the hardware store, grap an aluminium sheet that is easy to bend, cut and shape, some self tappers and away you go. Trim if desired with rubber piping. Cost about $20.
          Cheers
          DocK
          2007 Prado VX D4D, With a lot less options lately!

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          • #6
            I think I understand now Might look into doing this.
            2005 GXL KZJ120 3.0TD. Goodies: 2" TJM XGS Gold Suspension Lift, Safari Snorkel, TJM Underbody Protection, Sovereign Bullbar, AMTS radiator guard, spare wheel spacer & soverign bar LED lights, Runva 11XP Winch, Front Recovery Points, BRC Quad Breathers, Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform, IPF spotties converted to HID, Drifta Drawers D2D-WT, Autosafe Cargo Barrier, Uniden UHF, 265/70/17 BFG AT's.

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