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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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I got the liners in tonight. They look great. Very happy with them. I am going to install the flaps after I receive the 3M tape to ensure no rub-thru issues. I am going to install the tape, then the flaps and we should be good to go!

Also put a "Dodge" emblem on the windshield.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Take some pictures.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Will do, once I get the tape from 3M and install the flaps.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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I live down a gravel road so I had to get a set. I opted for the Husky molded guards on Summitt for like $40. They went on pretty easy and do their job. I honestly don't like the way they look on my truck, but the look a LOT better than the chips and dings I was getting. lol. There's a good pic. of them in my album if you wanna go look.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Tizi
I got the liners in tonight. They look great. Very happy with them. I am going to install the flaps after I receive the 3M tape to ensure no rub-thru issues. I am going to install the tape, then the flaps and we should be good to go!

Also put a "Dodge" emblem on the windshield.
Did you have to drill any holes for the liners? I want to get them but I don't want to have to drill anything else. Also looking to get the mudflaps. Can you take some pictures of what you do to install them (like where you put the tape)?

My Ram has a Ram Head Logo on the windshield already - behind the mirror. Do you mean the one you installed actually says "Dodge"?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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Did not have to drill holes for the liners. If you go to Mopar's website there is an installation guide.

http://www.mopar-accessories.com/en-...=3197&pc=14612

I have not put the flaps on yet because it has been crappy weather here. I am pretty sure you have to drill holes for those. I called the dealer and they said they install them all the time without drilling holes. Go figure.

I will throw up some pics once I get the flaps on.

The "Dodge" sticker was from this site (#1607 size C):

http://www.stickergirl.com/StickerV.html
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Here are the pics. Love the inserts, not sure yet about the "Dodge" sign.






Haven't got the flaps on yet, waiting for the 3M tape.
 

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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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I didn't use any 3M tape for my flaps. On the liners and the flaps, I just used a thin nylon washer at each screw location, between the liner/flap and where it contacts the body panel(s).

Shouldn't have to drill any holes for mounting. Just use the existing holes in the fender/box panel. I did drill 2 holes in each flap on the inner portion, where it overlaps the liner and used some 7/16 stainless steel bolts/nuts/washers just to beef up the mounting and to ensure that they stay put and rigid (I don't want them moving around in a year or two).
I also cut a shallow notch in the rear flaps where it meets the curved part of the liner to keep the flaps straight, depending on how far you want them to extend outside the wheel well. I have mine mounted just beyond flush with the tires, not sticking out hardly at all. Gives a much cleaner appearance but I guess it comes down to personal preference.
 

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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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Did your instructions show that a hole needs to be drilled (on the back flaps) in between the 2 that are already there? Mine did. I like your idea about using bolts/nuts. I am going to do that too. The tape, I think is to put between the mudflap edge (where it contacts the body of the truck) to keep in from rubbing paint off.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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They may have but I didn't follow that. I just used the existing holes. I'd have to go back and look at the instructions though.
 
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