Mudflaps

[TORQUE THIS]

I am going to install a set of Mopar mudflaps on my truck. The fasteners they send are all plastic. Should I use these or would stainless rivets be a better option. The flaps are rubber and heavy. Thanks for your input.

 

[ftb87]

Are you sure they are plastic. Mine were coated with a plastic/rubber, the instruction says to keep it from rusting. I have the splashlish type.

Frannk

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01 White, Quad Cab,Short Box ,Sport SLT+,5 speed 3. 54 Ltd-slip,4X4,line-x ,Nerf bars,fiberglass tonneau cover

 

[TORQUE THIS]

They are plastic, 5 plastic anchors and 2 sheet metal screws.

 

[CoastyAV8R]

I got the one piece units from Dodge and they are the same as FTB87, steel with a rubber coating. Last time I looked they are still there and doing a good job. You may want to ask the guy at the parts counter how many types of mudflaps there are. Who knows, maybe the plastic ones you got will hold up just as well.

Pat
2001 QC 4x4 ETH

 

[**ICEMAN**]

are you installing the big flaps on the rear of a dually?? they come with the plastic push rivets and a couple screws. the rivets are useless,,too short,,i used a long plastic bolt i found at lowes instead of the push rivets

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94 2500 4x4 SLT,auto,186,000 miles,3:54,brilliant blue/silver,tst 250/635 set full forward,star wheel wide open,air box ported,pump turned up 20%,k&n,gauges,cat gutted,
2001. 5 3500 4x4 q-cab slt,auto,8000 miles,3:55lsd,brite silver,tst power max 3 adjustable,3 gauges on the a-pillar,2" tuff country front leveling kit,vinyl graphics,dee zee runnin boards,both have 12k hitches&15k's in the beds,30ft fourwinds 5er,(MY RAMS) http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1360183&a=10142301

 

[TORQUE THIS]

ICE MAN, those are the ones, got them from Geno's. I was thinking of using stainless rivets to fasten them. I am picking the truck up tomorrow afternoon. Want to install them as soon as possible. Thanks for the info!

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3500 SLT Quad Cab
Auto 4x2

 

[Ram_Kowboy]

The stainless steel screws are to attach the back piece to the fender. The plastic screws attach the second piece to the first.

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98 Properly Valved 4x4 SWB QC ISB A/T Metallic Red w/ tan cloth interior, DC nerf bars, DC two piece mud-flaps, 275 h. p. injectors, Monroe Gas Magnums, Armor Tuff spray in bed liner, Goodyear Wrangler ATS 285/75r/16, BD Heavy Duty Valve body. Walker 21468 thru flow muffler,Cobra 29 NWST CB. American Racing Wheels. Power Edge EZ control module,Tuff Country 2" Leveling System, Draw-Tite Front Mount Receiver.

 

[Shovelhead]

Just picked up my Dodge anti-spray mudflaps this afternoon, got the Beast backed into the garage(clears on the sides by 1").
Got ready to install with the "scrivets" provided, WHAT A P. O. S!. The dang rivets are too small for the holes they are supposed to fit into. They turn in the hole so you cannot tighten the screw. And yes they are plastic, they do give you metal screws to use in place of the plastic ones that you are to throw away. Sitting here now waiting for the weatherstip glue to dry on the "scrivets" so I can finish the install. Leave it to the DC to turn a 45 min job into a 2 hour one. GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
"SCRIVET": a DC term meaning you are screwed.

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Ed Anderson
99 3500,QC,Auto,4. 10,Everthing 'cept leather,stock until warranty runs out.
'76 H-D FLH, '98 FLHTCUI

[This message has been edited by Shovelhead (edited 03-29-2001). ]