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After searching around I stumbled on some Mopar pocket style flares available at the dealer that I liked. These came on the 2016 Ram Rebel Mopar '16. They were about $90 more than the smaller 2500 textured flares but. These flares keep the same outline profile as the 2500's but they are wider and give more coverage (shows fitment for rebel, 2500, 3500 only due to front bumper design). They aren't as wide as the massive bushwackers but they aren't as narrow as the 2500 flares, sort of a happy medium for what I needed. They don't require you to move any emblems and they fit great imo. I added the 5/16-18 x 3/8" powder coated bolts from route66mods (available in many colors) to keep it all black.
My install takes extra time and might be seen as overkill but I have seen some people do it this way and it "should" prevent any paint damage.
1. Install the flare with 2-3 fastners as if you weren't going to remove it.
2. I used 3/8" painters tape and made an outline around the flare leaving a small gap.
3. I removed the flare
4. I then used 1/2" XPEL clear flim (door edge) and followed the outline of the painters tape.
5. Remove painters tape and reinstall flares and tighten.
If you look at the zoomed in pic you can just barely see the edge of the clear film at the rubber edge.
This was my first time adding flares with the clear film, so I cant give you any long term reviews so hopefully this lasts.
Parts:
1. Ram Rebel Mopar ’16 Off-Road style Black medium grained textured OEM Fender Flares P/N 82214577AC.
2. Matte Black powder coated fender flare bolt kit from route66mods.
Thanks I like them and they do a great job of keeping debris off my doors and fenders even with my MT’s. I wanted a more offroad look like the power wagon, Jeeps, TRD Pro and ZR2 of which all come with black flares.
So, I have to ask.... If the flares can rub through paint, and we've all seen the pictures, couldn't it rub through a thin piece of tape too? I love the idea, and your truck looks awesome, and I want some.... I just don't want any long term damage.
I would have the flates painted to match if my truck was not black.
So, I have to ask.... If the flares can rub through paint, and we've all seen the pictures, couldn't it rub through a thin piece of tape too? I love the idea, and your truck looks awesome, and I want some.... I just don't want any long term damage.
Those flares look like they belong on that truck. I like how the front contour follows the contour on the bumper.These flares look great On Granite Crystal Metallic
You've got a lot of work ahead of you if you're planning on getting rid of all that chrome. If you're not, then I would paint match the flares, because they kinda look out of place with all the white/chrome.
Those are some expensive flares JB... I hope you got a better price than I found.