Mopar molded mud flaps

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I noticed the other day the my dealer installed Mopar molded mud flaps have done a nice job of rubbing a hole in the paint where they contact the rear panel. I assume that the is from the wind action flexing them during driving. I have to say that I am pretty disappointed in the engineering of these flaps. Anyone else experience this?

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Philly boy living in NC. '99 2500 4X4 QC SWB Driftwood, all options except radio controls on steering wheel. Use it to tow my 67 GTO

 

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Look in the archives. There was a lengthy thread on this subject. DC does cover the repainting under warranty. I bought a set about a month ago but haven't installed 'em yet.
I've been looking for some U-shaped rubber stipping that I can put between the mud guards and the body so it doesn't wear a hole in the paint.

-Mike

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'00 QC 2500 4x4, 6spd, LB, LSD, 3. 54, SLT, Dark Garnet, Agate, Camper, Trailer, Fogs, Clarion 6-disc, Smittybilt nerfs, Midland CB, Isspro pyro & boost, K&N Scotty Air, 3" pipe bomb, 2wd low, OEM tailgate lites, Tow hooks, DD stage II, 5. 9L R/T

A vulgar display of power!

 

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Where exactly do the flaps rub?... both front and rear ?

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2000 2500HD QUADCAB CUMMINS, AUTO WITH 3. 54'S,LB,4x4,ALL OPTIONS MINUS LEATHER,UWS DP TOOL BOX,SPORTMASTER CUSTOM MADE SOFT TONNEAU,CARR STEP, VENTVISOR, PATRIOT BLUE/DRIFTWOOD

 

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Originally posted by lock:
I noticed the other day the my dealer installed Mopar molded mud flaps have done a nice job of rubbing a hole in the paint where they contact the rear panel. I assume that the is from the wind action flexing them during driving. I have to say that I am pretty disappointed in the engineering of these flaps. Anyone else experience this?

I HAVE HAD MINE ON SINCE 94 AND NO PROBLEMS HERE. I INSTALLED THEM MYSELF. MINE DONT FLAP IN THE WIND!!I ASSUME THEY ARE THE SAME ONES THAT I BOUGHT IN 94 ,(162,000 MILES AGO)


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94 2500 4X4 SLT LARAMIE,AUTOMATIC,162,000. MILES,ORDERED NEW,BRILLIANT BLUE/SILVER BOTTOM,7. 5ft. MEYERS POLYBLADE SNOWPLOW,12K REESE HITCH W/2 LIGHTS,30ft. FOURWINDS 5th WHEEL CAMPER W/15K REESE HITCH,CAR TRAILER,UTILITY TRAILER,K&N AIR,PUMP TURNED UP 20%,CAT. GUTTED,STOCK TORQUE PLATE WIDE OPEN,TST BOOST&EGT PILLAR MOUNT GAUGES,AMSOIL,RANCHO SHOCKS&STABILIZER,VENT SHADES,PRIME DESIGN(behind grille)BUG GUARD W/EYEBROWS,MOULDED MUD FLAPS,WINDOW TINT 15%,BEDLINER CUT TO FIT AROUND 5th. WHEEL HITCH RAILS,COBRA CBW/BOOMER AMP,102inch STAINLESS WHIP,PA SYSTEM

 

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I have Mopar molded mud flaps. They have worked great for me. I put them on in 97 I have not had a problem with the paint. They keep all the road tar and such off the truck,and look good too. Tharpe !

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97-CC-4X4-5spd-12V-Aluminum TB-Bed Rails-Bedliner-Mopar Mud Flaps-Westin Nerf Bars-Moss Green w/Camel-285/16 BFG A/T-Jesus Tag

 

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Mopar changed the design of the mud flaps. The old ones were a two piece design that you screw together. The new ones are one molded piece. The old style don't do that. I checked with a few small town dealers until I found the old style. On the new ones, try adjusting the mounting screws so that the edge doesn't touch. A friend tried to put emblem mounting tape on the edge but it was to narrow to work. Why did Dodge change a design that worked!

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99'2500 SLT QC LB 4x4
white/agate, 5spd, trailer, camper, 3. 55LSD, 241HD TC, cab lights, 3500 tailgate lights, mopar mud flaps, luverne SS nerfs, diamond plate rails, Weatherguard box, etc...

 

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You might try putting a clear decal underneath the mudflap. An automotive paint supply store should be able to locate some. Also the moulding tape or twosided tape may work. It comes in widths of 1/4",1/2" and 7/8". The rubber and truck will need to be perfectly clean and the temp will need to be above 60deg for the adhesive to work.

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1999 2500 Cummins w/4spd auto,Quad Cab,SWB,4x4,Flame red ,all options less leather and radio controls on steering wheel,OEM color matched runningboards,DeeZee bedrails painted black,Power Vision Mirrors,OEM ventshades,Oem sill covers,OEM underrail bedliner