Fender Flares Question

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9CEAB4F6-A8CF-46CF-99C4-2AE8C8EC6856.jpeg Hello Everyone:

Just bought my Ram last weekend (2012 1500 Crew Cab 4x4). Can anyone tell me if the fender flares come off? Or do they leave holes? Just wondering because I have no plans to lift it or put on bigger wheels. Wanted to see how it would look without them. Any input is appreciated!
 

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They are fake bolts, unless some ******* actually added reals bolts and drilled them into the fender. You'll be fine to take them off.

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They should just unscrew from under the edge of the wheel well. 99% of fender flares attach that way and or have 3m tape holding the top edge of them.
 
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Thanks! I’ve been so busy working this week that I haven’t had a chance to really “get to know her” yet. I spent more time driving it home from the dealer than anything else.
 

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They are fake bolts, unless some ******* actually added reals bolts and drilled them into the fender. You'll be fine to take them off.

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If they did that, they would have had to drill holes and install nutserts. Those things are a nightmare to put in, unless you have the tool.

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If you are unlucky your paint is gone where the rubber meets the fender
 

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If you are unlucky your paint is gone where the rubber meets the fender

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Sad but true. @JB1 did use some clear protective film to mitigate this. For the rest of us (at least me) there is sand/dirt/grime etc in there and along the 3m tape line, that is just tragic. I plan on keeping mine on, so I knew it would happen when I installed them (sans JB1's clear film DIY).
 

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If you like it better with them off, how much would you want for them?
 

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View attachment 120699 Hello Everyone:

Just bought my Ram last weekend (2012 1500 Crew Cab 4x4). Can anyone tell me if the fender flares come off? Or do they leave holes? Just wondering because I have no plans to lift it or put on bigger wheels. Wanted to see how it would look without them. Any input is appreciated!

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View attachment 120699 Hello Everyone:

Just bought my Ram last weekend (2012 1500 Crew Cab 4x4). Can anyone tell me if the fender flares come off? Or do they leave holes? Just wondering because I have no plans to lift it or put on bigger wheels. Wanted to see how it would look without them. Any input is appreciated!

I can see why you don't like them, the flares are way too big for the wheels you have on your truck.
 

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:welcome: to the forum

Sad but true. @JB1 did use some clear protective film to mitigate this. For the rest of us (at least me) there is sand/dirt/grime etc in there and along the 3m tape line, that is just tragic. I plan on keeping mine on, so I knew it would happen when I installed them (sans JB1's clear film DIY).
I will do this before my Rough country flares goes on, they are still at the paint shop


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@JB1 has a build. Click his signature, he lists it there in his gallery.
 

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once the flares are off, if there's some scuffing, on a white truck, you might be lucky enough to buff/polish them out. if it's through the paint, that's a whole 'nother story.
 
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Sorry everyone! I didn't subscribe to the thread (thought I did) so I didn't know there were new replies.

1) I will let you all know if I sell them after I decide to take them off. After the points made here, I might not.

2) The previous owner probably did have bigger wheels/tires on it. It has an aftermarket performance exhaust and CAI. Other than that, bone stock.

I did order a set of all weather floor mats and the cargo management system for the RamBox. Will be working this weekend on moving all my crap from my old truck to this one for it to become my daily driver.
 

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Stay on this forum long enough, and you'll decide to leave them on and put some bigger wheels on there to fill the space... trust me. ;)

Welcome aboard. It's a good looking truck, for sure. Love the way those sport hoods look.
 
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Stay on this forum long enough, and you'll decide to leave them on and put some bigger wheels on there to fill the space... trust me. ;)

Welcome aboard. It's a good looking truck, for sure. Love the way those sport hoods look.


LOL- you’re right. That’s what I wanted to do. Just don’t feel like dropping the $$$ for new wheels, tires, lift and level right now.
 

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