Joseph Dick wrote:
>
> I have a 98 CC SLT 2 WD and I am looking for a set of fender flairs to
> install on my ride.
>
> 1. are there any aftermarket flairs that fit. If so, what model or
> name..
I think there is a brand called Bushwacker that somebody has installed.
These are black rubber (soft plastic) things intended for off roading I
think.
>
> 2. Is there a Dodge part that will fit.
Factory flares from Dodge. Order em from the parts counter. I have
attached a copy of the post I made on installing them back in February.
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Jeff Lee wrote:
>
> victim@execulink.com wrote:
> >
> > I'm waiting very paticently for my 98Dakota sport but have a question about Dodges wheel
> > flairs.If these are installed at the dealership will there be a risk of rattling on the
> > body or rust forming were they drill holes to attach them? It would be nice if Dodge had
> > this option for us 2wheelers as the 4x4 has that GRRRRRRRRRR look with the flairs on.
> >
> > Does anyone know if dealer installed wheel flairs will rattle on the body or rust appear
> > were holes are drilled?
>
> I bought the factory flares for my 98 Dak RC 4x2 and installed them
> myself. Yep, then look GRRRRRRRRRREAT. You have to order them using the
> paint code for your vehicle (flame red is PR4).
>
> The fenders of all 97-98 Daks (4x2 and 4x4) are all pre-punched for the
> flare mounting screws, so no drilling in sheet metal is required. The
> flares attach both with screws and with an adhesive strip which sticks
> to the side of the fender to help keep the gap closed. Attachment system
> seems to work well - mine have been on since before Christmas and have
> been through lots of rain and washes. Don't think rattles would be
> possible given this mounting setup.
>
> One thing I discovered about the factory flares though - the lower rear
> mounting holes in the flares are slightly misaligned. If the flares are
> installed without correcting this, the rear bottom edge of the flare
> will have about a 1/4"-3/8" gap where it meets the body where they wrap
> under the curve. Almost all of the 4x4s I have seen exhibit this gap. By
> drilling a new 3/16" hole in the flare (soft plastic, easy to do) 1/4"
> lower than the factory hole, you can snug the rear end of the flare
> right up to the body with no gap. Once the pan-head mounting screw is in
> place, you can't see the extra hole unless you're really looking for it.
>
> As far as rust is concerned, the only real possibilty is from where the
> self tapping mounting screws cut into the pre-punched fender holes. If
> you're concerned about it, you can get your hand behind there and put a
> dab of silicone sealant on each screw where it protrudes through the
> fender sheet metal (I guarantee you that they don't do this at the
> factory or the dealership).
>
> Good luck.
>
jeff
98 RC V8 5spd 3.55SG flares fipk
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