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KenP
11-25-2005, 05:08 AM
Ok, you've seen the pics and here's the scoop on the install.

First off, I would suggest NOT starting with the rear as the instructions do. The fronts are so much easier that you'll have a feel for doing the more difficult rear. And the only difficult part is lining up the panels to the mud flaps.

The instructions came and were very clear. However, I did add a couple of stainless screws to the rear flaps and left the inner mud flat liner off. I also changed a few things on the rear install.

With that in mind I'll start at the front.

FRONT:

With the hood open, use regular masking tape in a couple of places on the stock flare along the outside against the fender to hold it in place. Only about a 1/4" of tape should be on the painted surface. I also used a few pieces across the stock flare going into the fender well to keep it from moving.

Remove the stock screws and one plastic push pin. Position new flare over stock flare and screw into place. Tear the tape off that extends into the fender well.

DO NOT DRILL FOR OUTSIDE SCREWS, YET!

Remove flare at front door. Do not mark it at this time. Cut about 1 1/2"'s from the end on the lower end. Effectively cutting the flare short so it no longer reaches the "under door" flare. Reposition the flare using the screw holes and tape it in place not exceeding the 1/4" tape on paint.

Place new flare, and endcap over the stock flare and use existing screws and plugs to hold in place.

REAR:

You have to assemble the two rear pieces per side using the provided double sided tape prior to installation. Secure with two tap screws on the underside. You can always wait until after you're finished to do this part.

Remove factory arch and trim about 1" from the rear most portion of the flare.

STOP AT THIS POINT BECAUSE I DON'T FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM HERE!

DO NOT DRILL INTO THE TRUCK YET!

This is where it gets tricky. You need to mount the mud flaps so they align properly, but the intructions tell you to go ahead and screw into the body mounting the flares.

After test fitting everything I wasn't happy with what I saw.

This is what I found worked best and it's not what the directions state:

Position the mud flap into place on top of the bumper and by pushing it as far rearward as you can making it snug against the bumper cover. Hold it and screw into place on the TOP only using TWO supplied truss screws. Don't worry about the bottom, yet.

Remount the stock rear flare using the same techniques as before. I, again, used tape to secure the flare from moving side to side. Position and install the new flare using the stock hardware.

NOW ONTO THE FLAP:

You already have the top mounted so push the lower part of the flap to the rear. If it lines up with the factory push fastener, pull them out and use them to hold the flap in.

Mine weren't even close so I used stainless screws to attach the flap to the bumper cover and inner fender well. It's very secure now.

I also found that I couldn't get the flap and flare to line up on the driver's side. It turns out all it took was a gentle push on the bumper cover and a couple of stainless screws to align it perfectly. All hidden, of course.

Use the supplied truss screws to attach the bottom of the mud flap to the corner bumper cover.

KenP
11-25-2005, 05:13 AM
Now for the extra stuff.

I left a few little things out about the push fasteners, but I broke the ones that came with the kit and saved the ones we removed from the truck. I used SS screws in a few extra places, such as the mud flap area, under the leading edge of the rear flares and the following edge of the front flares. Everything is nice and tight, secure.

This is a small pic of the front driver's side inner well. You can see we used all the stock fasteners and the extra coverage the flares add.

KenP
11-25-2005, 05:26 AM
Now it's time to drill into your 60k vehicle!

With everything secure from below, go around the vehicle very carefully checking all the locations of the holes to be drilled. If the flares don't look quite right, move them as best you can and secure them with tape.

THIS IS THE LAST CHANCE YOU HAVE TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS!

I found the flares lined up nicely on the outside and very little adjustment was needed.

Now take a 9/32 bit and drill away. Here's a tip: Put a piece of rubber hose on the drill near the chuck. That way if you BUST through the truck you won't scratch anything.

You'll zip right through the fiberglass, so be careful.

KenP
11-25-2005, 05:36 AM
After drilling into your beautiful truck you have to protect it. I used RTV silicone with a very small opening and squirted it into, and on, each and every drill hole on the body. I also put some on each body fastener before screwing it in.

The screws are "Tamper Proof" and a PITA! They only have three sides to them so be careful. They strip easily. If you have to discard one, there are no extras. Use a stainless steel screw in its place in an area low and out of the way so it's not seen.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

I added a couple of SS screws to the underside of the flares where they meet up with the stock ones in the above pic. I also used a couple in the rear fenderwell to give some additional strength to the mud flaps.

KenP
11-25-2005, 05:38 AM
Front.

Any questions?... Other than why I posted the same pic twice?... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I'll run out and grab a pic of whatever you need. Just let me know.

rodster
11-25-2005, 05:44 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Now it's time to drill into your 60k vehicle! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ugh. I remember drilling the first hole and it sucked! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif After the first few holes it was easy going but dang, that first one was not fun.

Looks great, Ken!

KenP
11-25-2005, 05:48 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Now it's time to drill into your 60k vehicle! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ugh. I remember drilling the first hole and it sucked! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif After the first few holes it was easy going but dang, that first one was not fun.

Looks great, Ken! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>No kidding. When I penetrated the first hole I fell right in and hit the flare. Sort of like the first slu.... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif It's easy after that. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

MONSTERMATT
11-25-2005, 12:48 PM
post a pic of the whole thing willya!!!! it looks good im looking into this as i dont want the stickout look when get the truck and lift it

VTSTOMPER
11-25-2005, 01:24 PM
Looks great Ken! Have any side shots of the finished product?

NJ H2
11-25-2005, 02:28 PM
Very Nice! I luv that look! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Nice job and instructions!

KenP
11-25-2005, 04:25 PM
Let's see what we have here.

KenP
11-25-2005, 04:26 PM
You can see how far the tires stick out in this pic. I think they look about right.

KenP
11-25-2005, 04:27 PM
Last one you greedy little monkeys. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

VTSTOMPER
11-25-2005, 04:49 PM
WOWZA!

That is one mean truck! It looks really, really nice!

Congrats on the sweet ride!!

shipbldr
11-25-2005, 05:37 PM
Bravo! Clap Clap!!

Very nice ... give me lots of good ideas http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

And...

Lucky for you, I keep a bucket of Paragon mud at my house "for emergency use"... I'll be right over. We can take care of the "clean" problem before too many other people see it...

It's going to be so sweet to get that truck off road!

Fubar
11-25-2005, 06:22 PM
Great job Ken, thanks for walking everyone threw the processhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

NoMoGMPG
11-25-2005, 06:37 PM
Very clean install. Looks <span class="ev_code_WHITE">MOAB!</span>excellent. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

JamesT
11-25-2005, 06:56 PM
ME WANT!

VTSTOMPER
11-25-2005, 07:18 PM
Yep. Taking off my back tire/wheel. After seeing these I really want to do it. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

ROX
11-26-2005, 01:34 AM
Looks Awesome Ken! Nice write up.
Is your truck sitting level? It looks a little low on the passenger side in the one picture.

KenP
11-26-2005, 03:53 PM
The spare should be here Tuesday. They didn't want to break up a set of four tires, which I understand.

Rox, the truck is level, the driveway is not and I can't hold the camera.

Phil, that's what I'm going to do before hitting the trails. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

GMPG, MOAB! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

NoMoGMPG
11-28-2005, 10:06 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
GMPG, MOAB! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Heheh, got the subliminal message...GOOD!

MO-AB! MO-AB!

kacyk
11-28-2005, 10:45 PM
That is the best damn fender flare set, hands down!

OrangeCrush
11-28-2005, 10:58 PM
I love the flares... even though I own a bodyshop, the thought of drilling into my perfectly good sheetmetal...

Arrgghhh, I can't do it.

Guess I'll have to stick with my ugly azz Street scene flares... well, not ugly, just don't look as good as the EG's.

Mark

SOFTTAILJC
12-13-2005, 04:59 PM
ken....thanks for the indept explain... i feel soooo much better about the install now...the flares are on their way as i type....drillin's my thing, i have no problem about slammin some holes....thanks again for pics and all....and happy holidays to you and yours.......soft... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

ASTAR
08-24-2006, 08:56 AM
I wonder if there is enough surface area that touches the body to attatch these with 3M tape instead of screws on the outside of the body and then use screws on the inner portion. I Love the look of these but won't drill into the outside of the body to have them.
What do you think?

Arizona Hummerboy
08-25-2006, 01:43 AM
Very nice job Ken. Great write up on how to do the job.:perfect10s:

Big Z
08-25-2006, 03:12 AM
:iagree: :beerchug: Very Sharp!.......What's Next? :cool:

KenP
08-25-2006, 05:04 AM
I wonder if there is enough surface area that touches the body to attatch these with 3M tape instead of screws on the outside of the body and then use screws on the inner portion. I Love the look of these but won't drill into the outside of the body to have them.
What do you think?The way these flares are designed make me think that using tape would be difficult. The reason I say that is because the underside is installed first so that everything lines up nicely and is held secure. The flares really don't have much flex so adding the tape after securing the underside just won't happen without risking some damage to the flares.

Furthermore, if you use tape the flare will stick out some and not be flush with the body.

Drilling into the truck is really no big deal if you've checked everything off and made sure to seal up the holes to prevent rust.

As an aside to the instructions I wrote above, I would only add these flares in warm weather, not cool. The plastic expands in the heat and I have a couple of <1/32" gaps from the binding of the flares against the screws.