Installing eBay/Amazon fender flares on a Dodge Ram truck 

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That’s good info! I was told the same thing and just picked up a rust free southern box. Also, some of them have sound deadening foam in there. It retains dirt and moisture. Rip that stuff out too!

I know somebody that lives in Michigan and has a 2004 Ram with 165000 miles and 0 rust....he washes it frequently and sprays the underside with oil once a year

So... The guy told you to oil your holes? Was he fresh out of prison?!?

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It wasn’t my truck. I do what people pay me to do. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@@Tomsfoolery. I'll pick you up at 8!

Thank you!!

@@Tomsfoolery. Yes sir

Can't argue there. When following behind a truck with flares and stock tires it looks funny.

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Find a shop that will spray fibre film on the whole undercarriage. Few hundred each time, should be done once a year before the winter.

Sometimes you can loosen the fasteners, push the flare in with one hand and tighten it back up and it will sit flush

@@Tomsfoolery. thank you

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It's because it has a brand name compare to a unbranded or generic brand. At least if you have the Bushwacker fender flares your safe in case this item failed or fall off while using it compare to unbranded fender flares. Materials are not the same as they used that's why it's cheaper.

I was thinking same thing, just quick sanding and a coat of rust converter would help

@@guanobucks look how terrible that is that whole fender is going to fall off and i bet he’s gonna sell it at a markup saying “rust free” like an a hole he crossed the line

It’s not even my truck. Someone brought it to my shop and asked me to install the fender flares. They didn’t ask me to wash it. They didn’t ask me to do a bunch of bodywork. They simply asked me to install the flares.

@@Tomsfoolery. my apologies i have a bad experience similar to the one i described i hate when buyers get ripped off due to people doing hacks like this i had a 2013 ram that’s not even that old for it to get as rusted as it did and i had to get rid of it because the fender got destroyed from rust it really is a cancer starting to think this is a ram specific problem more so than other brands i think mopars painting practices need to be upped mainly on their trucks i traded it in for a 2010 tahoe and the paint job is so much better it literally buffs out like brand new ram needs to take a hint but i’m starting to think it’s a planned obsolescence type practice to keep consumers buying newer vehicles hopefully as the newer generation rams age we will see if they improved the quality on that front.

You don’t. Flares increase the rust speed a lot, and end up rubbing off the paint and clear coat in the touching spots. Flares are more of a permanent hiding option.

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If it's a Gen3 Ram, the buyer should already know what to expect.

@@Gwmcmi02 yeah or any Chevy ever built

It’s possible from them rubbing. But you don’t have to drill any holes in your fenders to install them. They’re typically put on to hide the rust.

Santer Auto Repair LLC if you put these on to hide the rust instead of properly fixing the issue then you're the kinda guy that moans when he wipes hid ass and you're everything that's wrong with this world

It wasn’t my truck and the customer asked me to install them to hide the rust. So because I didn’t force him to pay thousands to properly repair the rust I’m the asshat? Take a look in the mirror pal.

Santer Auto Repair LLC I didn't say it was you bro

Oh I see. Well it reads that way! Lol

You can buy them separately. But you could also drill and use screws in the lip of the wheel well. I’ve seen several that were secured that way.

@@Tomsfoolery. The rust is too bad to drill wholes into but I have just enough room to slide those clips on without damaging it even more. Do you happen to have a link to a website for the clips?

I just used Right Stuff RTV. But I’ve since starting using the black hot glue to glue em back on. Either works just fine.

It’s literally not my vehicle and I was doing what the owner asked me to do. All he wanted was the flares installed.

Of course, you may need longer bolts though. And/or some cutting/trimming of them if they're (firm plastic) and molded to the frame.

I had the same idea ... like my mud flaps they are rubber so I will try putting them over flares

No. They rust there because there are 3 sheets of steel meeting in the fenderwell. Salt, moisture, and dirt gets caught in there.

david Just davidcourtemarche@yahoo.com definitely should do it yourself. Worth the time and money you saved. Plus, you can have the satisfaction of doing it yourself!

It takes only 30 minutes to an hour if you have the right tools. If you go to a shop you could spend more because shop can do this for a short time and your car will set for a long time since it's straight forward work no need to rush.

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I don't remember, sorry. That being said, this is the 4th set I've installed and they've all came from eBay. Try again, you'll find em!

I believe this is the link to purchase. www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-02-09-Ram-Pickup-Bolt-On-Pocket-Rivet-Rough-Texture-Fender-Flares-Cover/352225944393?fits=Year%3A2005%7CModel%3ARam+2500%7CSubmodel%3ASLT%7CEngine+-+Liter_Display%3A5.7L%7CMake%3ADodge&hash=item52024d6349:g:z~YAAOSwWMFa69h4

@@Tomsfoolery. You like these?

@@charleshenson4183 Yes. I've installed several sets now.

@@Tomsfoolery. Great. I just ordered a set for my new ram 2500,I'll have to have them painted to match. They're replacing my factory setup to add more coverage for a wider set of wheels. Thx & great video

what do you that it isn't an American truck?