FENDER FLARES INSTALLED

DMor · 2001-06-26

Flare Tips ;) [list=A] Plan on at least couple of hours, depending on tools, etc. Front flare is EZ…REAR is more complicated because it requires removal of inner fender. I will attempt to give you some pointers in following pictures, so you don't have to send the kids inside (!@#$%). :eek: Inner fender removal is EZ. Replacing it was the toughest part. I've included a diagram for lining up the holes to make it easier. You don't need to jack up the car, although it might help. I installed mine without a jack. A good eye, ratchets, electric screwdriver with multiple attachments will all come in handy. You will also need one of those stubby screwdrivers for small spaces. I have a set of ratchets/drivers with a squeeze grip, which replaced the need for the stubby screwdriver. Your tools may vary. ;) Install only one side at a time so you always have a 'stock' side to refer to in case you forget where the screws go. I ran into a gap between my front flare and Splash Guard. I could have lived with it, but successfully modified the Splash Guard. Instructions enclosed. If you're installing color matched (painted) flares, the tape backing will likely have some over spray. Remove this over spray with the flat end of a screwdriver, thumb nail, etc. If you don't remove the excess paint, it might flake off when removing the backing and undermine the seal. [/list=A] I am including several pictures. Some have one flare installed and one flare off so you can compare. I am also including several shots so everyone should get a good idea of before and after. I really like the ways these turned out. If you have any additional questions, let me know! :)

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DMor

Discussion Starter · Jun 26, 2001

Flare Tips

Plan on at least couple of hours, depending on tools, etc.
Front flare is EZ…REAR is more complicated because it requires removal of inner fender. I will attempt to give you some pointers in following pictures, so you don't have to send the kids inside ([email protected]#$%).
Inner fender removal is EZ. Replacing it was the toughest part. I've included a diagram for lining up the holes to make it easier.
You don't need to jack up the car, although it might help. I installed mine without a jack.
A good eye, ratchets, electric screwdriver with multiple attachments will all come in handy. You will also need one of those stubby screwdrivers for small spaces. I have a set of ratchets/drivers with a squeeze grip, which replaced the need for the stubby screwdriver. Your tools may vary.
Install only one side at a time so you always have a 'stock' side to refer to in case you forget where the screws go.
I ran into a gap between my front flare and Splash Guard. I could have lived with it, but successfully modified the Splash Guard. Instructions enclosed.
If you're installing color matched (painted) flares, the tape backing will likely have some over spray. Remove this over spray with the flat end of a screwdriver, thumb nail, etc. If you don't remove the excess paint, it might flake off when removing the backing and undermine the seal. [/list=A]

I am including several pictures. Some have one flare installed and one flare off so you can compare. I am also including several shots so everyone should get a good idea of before and after.

I really like the ways these turned out. If you have any additional questions, let me know!

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