Mudflap + Wheelarch Liner Retaining Clips?

[local hero]

I removed my frt + rear mudflaps at weekend for a bit of refurbishment, and while they were off put the screws back in place, and there is my problem, On the frts the screw that goes upward into a nylon block fitted into tne cill, this nylon block is turning in its hole and i had to partially remove the inner wheelarch liner to grip this block with pliers, now i know Anchs removes things like this for fun, but i have managed to destroy, the two nylon grommets (square) and 4 plastic clips that the mudflaps eventually screw into (on the edge of the wheelarch) and a couple of push fit clips that hold the plastic wheelarch liner in place, do i take it that this means a trip to Mr T and 1/2 an hour looking at a computer screen in order to identify each little clip i need, which cannot be more than £2 for the lot (he says hopefully) or can i get them elsewhere, any advice welcome Stew

[CharlieFarlie]

If You can put up a picture of damaged parts I may well have some in the garage.. I certainly have a huge stock of stainless gear and should be able to find something that will fit... I never throw any parts away so have quite a few clips and retainers.. Worth a shot ? You can have em FOC if I can sort them .................

[local hero]

Thanks for very kind offer Charlie I will call at Mr T tomorrow and see what they have, but i remember once paying £2+ for a fuse, which i got 5 for £1 at my local auto electricians, Incidently i have ordered these mudflaps http://www.direct4x4.co.uk/p-1259-toyota-rav4-oem-style-mud-flaps.aspx

they appear to cover more of the body than toyota ones, but just wondering if they will foul my sidesteps Stew

[Davrav]

I removed my frt + rear mudflaps at weekend for a bit of refurbishment, and while they were off put the screws back in place, and there is my problem, On the frts the screw that goes upward into a nylon block fitted into tne cill, this nylon block is turning in its hole and i had to partially remove the inner wheelarch liner to grip this block with pliers, now i know Anchs removes things like this for fun, but i have managed to destroy, the two nylon grommets (square) and 4 plastic clips that the mudflaps eventually screw into (on the edge of the wheelarch) and a couple of push fit clips that hold the plastic wheelarch liner in place, do i take it that this means a trip to Mr T and 1/2 an hour looking at a computer screen in order to identify each little clip i need, which cannot be more than £2 for the lot (he says hopefully) or can i get them elsewhere, any advice welcome Stew

Advice? Don't try fixing any broken clocks

[anchorman]

I,ve got the metal version of those clips the screws go in to (called spire speed clips) and like Charlie, quite a collection of misc other clips - you are welcome to come and have a route through. Those white square ones come with the mudflaps. Big Kev might have some???

[Big Kev]

White square ones in stock brand new, bought from Pie King and never needed.

Let me know Stew, but I thought these were mainly for body panels and valances ?

Big kev

[local hero]

In each mudflap, front and rears there are 3 hex screws around the edge of the arch, these screw into plastic captive retainers which also serve to hold the arch liner in place, i needed to remove these and couldn't do so without breaking them, then each mudflap has 1 vertical screw that screws upward into the underside of the cill into a square nylon grommet (like a little sugar cube) this has a hole for the screw and tightens as you turn the screw, Thanks for all offers of help, i will see what comes with the mudflaps, and call in at Mr T, Stew

[Jamesbelfast]

Check out the link below. Have a look under locking nuts.

http://www.trimclipsuk.com/?gclid=CKq2y9i2ra8CFcwTfAodhSKvmQ

[local hero]

Thanks for the link James, I called at Mr T with my samples and had to give reg No etc then identify what i needed on computer screen, and told they would have to order them, cost for eight little bits £12+ Maybe I have become a grumpy old man (i have often wasted more than £12 on complete rubbish) but the whole procedure irritates me for some reason..anyway i will see what fittings come with the mud flaps and take it from there, Thanks once again Stew

[Hoovie]

£12 is mad. Hope you didn't pay!

I wonder if your mudflats different to the ones I fitted couple of weeks ago? Mine came with just two of the 'spires' clips to use in an extra hole thta needed to be drilled, and a few extra screws to replace existing ones. Sounds like you lost some of the original (non-flap) fittings? Maybe that is what Kev has (I had no white square ones I can recall).

Shocking memory I have though, so who knows!

[anchorman]

You can see the white clips here;

http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=107687&view=findpost&p=981359

[Hoovie]

You can see the white clips here;

http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=107687&view=findpost&p=981359

Interesting. I am sure I didn't get those with mine. Probably a difference in 'nomal' vs 'overfender' style mudflap fitting?

[local hero]

Just thought i would update, got some new mudflaps from direct 4x4, not sure i would reccomend them as most holes did not align with originals however once fitted which was a bit fiddly they blend in well with the surrounding bodywork and seem to cover more of the cills/rear bumper.... The two rears are still different widths but somehow not as noticeable.. Stew....4th pic is of my previous "homemade" mudflaps posted in error and i do not seem able to edit out..

[shcm]

They look fine Stew.