Anyone tryed adding fenders to the front spindels with any success? I have been considering it for some time however never got around to it. My front tires throw tremendous amounts of mud in my face and it's time.
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Frabricating front fenders |
Anyone tryed adding fenders to the front spindels with any success? I have been considering it for some time however never got around to it. My front tires throw tremendous amounts of mud in my face and it's time.
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
Really, nobody has done this? |
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| Author: | gasman [ Thu Jul 11, 2013 11:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
I know a few guys that have them mounted to the frame. They work but don't really look that great on them to me,lol. Phillip from across the pond has them on his and I'm not sure but think they are mounted to the spindle. Chad 
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| Author: | RaceBugg1098 [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 12:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
sound like someone is getting old.....
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| Author: | davehix [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
Maybe!!! LOL But I think he just wants to go faster and be able to see.  RaceBugg1098 wrote: sound like someone is getting old.....
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| Author: | davehix [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
I know it a jeep forum but the idea might help! http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/flat ... dex76.html |
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| Author: | bige70chevy [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 8:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
if you get a nose peice from a quad and cut it down,you can mount the fenders with round bar |
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| Author: | hyde [ Sun Jul 14, 2013 12:22 pm ] |
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Larrys off road has a buggy with fenders . look for pic. on Larrys off road . |
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| Author: | afterburnt [ Sun Jul 14, 2013 7:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
bige70chevy wrote: if you get a nose peice from a quad and cut it down,you can mount the fenders with round bar x2 
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
I have a design in mind using .062" Aluminum and 5/8" or 1" tubing. I suppose I should have clarified the question. Has anyone done and they actually lasted in the Woods. The front suspension will exert a lot of stress on the mounting brackets and fenders with the arm movement along with the weight of mud hanging to the bottom of them. Not to mention tree branch's etc. |
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| Author: | PhillipM [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
Ours are mounted off the frame for that exact reason, it makes them much worse for looks and drag, but you need some serious reinforcement to stop the flex if you mount them on the spindle, especially as the mud/weight builds up. |
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
I was wondering when you were going to chime in. So have you tryed to mount them to the spindle's? It is not feasible for me to mount them to the frame as the front end is way to wide to do that. |
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| Author: | MadMike [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
My thoughts would be to make the supports out of some light weight round tubing and the fender out of plastic. The supports would be a "J" or "L" shape and the plastic fender mounted under the supports. Then mount the assembly close to the tire so it can clean the mud off and also absorb any excess motion of the fender. What are you waiting for Ody, just make something work. I don't enjoy mud facials either. |
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 4:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
What am I waiting for, Time to do it!  
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| Author: | PhillipM [ Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
Odyknuck wrote: I was wondering when you were going to chime in. So have you tryed to mount them to the spindle's? It is not feasible for me to mount them to the frame as the front end is way to wide to do that. Not on ours no, but a lot of the other buggy guys have and they're forever picking them off the scenery 
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Thu Mar 06, 2014 11:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
Finally got around to making some fenders. I bought a pair of aluminum Baha fenders and made mounts for them to bolt on to the spindles. Surprisenly they are really solid only being mounted by one 1/2" bolt. Having the double shear top plate to mount to does help. Still need to trim them upon the front edge to make them more narrow bolt them to the brackets with 1/4 20s and paint the brackets however mostly done.    
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| Author: | bigDsmith [ Thu Mar 06, 2014 11:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
Hmmm. Ideas ideas. Let us know Ody how they work. Sent from my Galaxy S3 using TapaTalk |
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| Author: | bigDsmith [ Sun Nov 02, 2014 3:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
Well Ody...how did the fenders work out? |
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| Author: | Cpt.Matt [ Fri Nov 14, 2014 2:24 am ] |
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I have thought about doing this before how do they work ? Do they have problems rattling or gathering mud ? Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App |
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| Author: | MadMike [ Fri Nov 14, 2014 3:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
If I remember the story correctly he cleaned them off real quick, trees and vines and stuff and I recall something about them not being clocked down low enough. |
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| Author: | Cpt.Matt [ Fri Nov 14, 2014 5:06 pm ] |
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Has anyone got any good rear fenders ?? Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App |
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Sun Nov 16, 2014 3:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
The fenders work well. As MadMike stated they were clocked to high in the back letting more mud and water spray than I wanted . I reclocked them and now they are much better. I did have a branch go between a fender and tire bending it some however it was easy to bend back. They do vibrate a little however a thin piece of rubber between them and the mounts should take care of that. Overall I am pleased with the results and would do it again.
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| Author: | bigDsmith [ Sun Nov 16, 2014 4:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
Here's mine from your ideas. I clocked them level or a tad higher than my bottom frame. I figured that would still give me maximum clearance for going over a rock. I will probable get more spray but I hope my newly installed side panels will help. 
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| Author: | bigDsmith [ Sun Nov 16, 2014 4:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
Thanks Ody. By the way. Capt. I will be attempting some back fenders soon. I will be using the body material I got from Speedway Motors. Its .125" thick and comes 25' long. Welding brackets in front of and on top of wheel erea then overlay those with the plastic. A heat gun should help make nicer bends. Stay tuned. |
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| Author: | Cpt.Matt [ Sun Nov 16, 2014 5:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frabricating front fenders |
Please post pics I have been thinking about making some that bolt on and off for quite some time, I like your front design looks good |
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