A quick fix for the rear wheel well debris trap

[DannyUncanny]

I’m not interested in running a 3D printing business. If someone else wants to pick up the design and manufacture sell it online. I’ll license it to whomever for $1 per set sold.

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[Samcat13]

Thank you for the 3d file. What filament did you use to print. petg?

 

[JimBro56]

I’m not interested in running a 3D printing business. If someone else wants to pick up the design and manufacture sell it online. I’ll license it to whomever for $1 per set sold.

I’m not interested in running a 3D printing business. If someone else wants to pick up the design and manufacture sell it online. I’ll license it to whomever for $1 per set sold.

I would like a copy of that 3d file please

 

[LSchicago]

Nice work, but I would be concerned you might make the situation worse, closing that off. It may impede drying that area out after rain, snow, etc... I would prefer to just keep the area clear of debris when washing, and keeping it open to aid in keeping it dry. But for sure it's better than letting it clog up and not clearing it...

I guess we'll know in 10 years or so....

That area is open to the ground.

 

[DannyUncanny]

Thank you for the 3d file. What filament did you use to print. petg?

I printed in PLA, but I live in BC where it doesn’t get insanely hot in the summer. There’s also no stress on the part so I’m not worried about creep at higher temperatures.

If you are further south PETG is not a bad idea.

 

[gjallen3]

How about making an insert like this with a fiberglass screen mesh that can be taken out and cleaned from time to time?The mesh would allow air to circulate to permit drying and would filter all but the smallest of particles.

 

[DannyUncanny]

I think any air holes or mesh in the wheel arches would quickly get choked with mud

 

[KCRoadrash]

I am

Here is a video kind of explaining the problem. The rear wheel wells have a pocket that collects debris and funnels it into the inside of the rocker panels.



So I made up a simple plastic part that just closes off that hole.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1558379-ford-maverick-rear-wheel-arch-debris-cover

I am also interested in your solution to this issue. Could you email a copy of the 3D file you created.
Thank you

 

[Tallymav]

This looks great and I will definitely be checking mine for debris.

Probably too much to ask but I don't suppose you've looked at the other issue with debris collection behind rocker panels? I'm referring to the situation where anything that slides off the front windshield ends up behind the front door hinges on either side. I have to vacuum that out about once a month because I park under a pine tree

 

[Bradley]

Here is a video kind of explaining the problem. The rear wheel wells have a pocket that collects debris and funnels it into the inside of the rocker panels.



So I made up a simple plastic part that just closes off that hole.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1558379-ford-maverick-rear-wheel-arch-debris-cover

Great idea and well fabricated piece..

 

[DannyUncanny]

I’ll look on mine. But that sounds potentially a lot trickier because of engine airflow

 

[Rlb080]

I would like a copy of that 3d file please

Click on the link in the original post. It will take to the site where you can download both files. I downloaded both files and almost through printing them. Nice quality work by the original poster. I will try to post some photos tomorrow.

 

[DannyUncanny]

This looks great and I will definitely be checking mine for debris.

Probably too much to ask but I don't suppose you've looked at the other issue with debris collection behind rocker panels? I'm referring to the situation where anything that slides off the front windshield ends up behind the front door hinges on either side. I have to vacuum that out about once a month because I park under a pine tree

I just took a look at mine and yeah there's a bunch of stuff down there. I can't think of an easy way to fix it. It would be impossible to seal the entire wheel arch which is open to the engine bay. Blocking off the windshield dam would just build up snow and ice in the winter. The stuff has to end up somewhere. Maybe I could put a little filler behind the hinges so that it accumulates higher up and it's easier to hose out with the doors open.

 

[Jah.]

Pool

I just took a look at mine and yeah there's a bunch of stuff down there. I can't think of an easy way to fix it. It would be impossible to seal the entire wheel arch which is open to the engine bay. Blocking off the windshield dam would just build up snow and ice in the winter. The stuff has to end up somewhere. Maybe I could put a little filler behind the hinges so that it accumulates higher up and it's easier to hose out with the doors open.

Pool noodles stuffed in there . that's what I did . May help with noise ?
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[DannyUncanny]

Pool

Pool noodles stuffed in there . that's what I did . May help with noise ?
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I think I could design some sort of off-ramp that sits at the base of the wheel arch and would funnel everything out onto the doorsill. You would have to remove the felt wheel liner to install anything there though.

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