Installing eBay/Amazon fender flares on a Dodge Ram truck

[@rudolphferdinand3634]

I am grateful for you taking the time and making the video on installing the fender flares. I have a 2003 Dodge Ram diesel rust is starting to show left-side fender, the right-side not the original. Thank you!

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks!

[@P1983sche]

Thanks for posting this. I wasn’t sure how fender flares would install before ordering them. Now I am going to grab a set. Great video.

[@robertriefer9312]

Thanks for video I would also put some 3m emblem glue on the back of the hemi badge .

[@cwhipple5744]

Thank you for the video. I think Im going to be able to do it! Well Im going to give it a try anyway😊 My husband never put the first set of flares on correctly and they came off and got destroyed while traveling, so Ive had to buy another set and I will have to try to install them myself😅

[@EasyFixShaun]

*_Love them New Fenders!!_*

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks!

[@richt6353]

Thank You for showing us how to add FLARES!!

[@rudolphferdinand3634]

For those of us who have an early model Dodge Truck the bed, there are three squares holes, the center hole spraying some motor oil into the hole and other points in the bed to slow rust down or stop it. I was told this by an aircraft engineer who owns two Dodge diesel truck 2003 and a 2015 Hemi. He showed to, me all the spots that need oiling. I do wish that learned this years ago; 2003 Dodge Ram diesel mileage 85,200.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

That’s good info! I was told the same thing and just picked up a rust free southern box. Also, some of them have sound deadening foam in there. It retains dirt and moisture. Rip that stuff out too!

[@toledojeeper2932]

I know somebody that lives in Michigan and has a 2004 Ram with 165000 miles and 0 rust....he washes it frequently and sprays the underside with oil once a year

[@stevenbrown5210]

So... The guy told you to oil your holes? Was he fresh out of prison?!?

[@marshal7102]

Great Video with clear instructions. Getting ready to do my dodge tomorrow when my flares come in. This will make the job so much easier, Great Job!!!!!

[@josefnewsom7992]

Why would you not just use some por 15 or rust inhibitor prior to applying the flares? It would take care of the rust issue for a lot longer.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

It wasn’t my truck. I do what people pay me to do. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stevenbrown5210]

@@Tomsfoolery. I'll pick you up at 8!

[@Phillies1red]

You did a really good job! I like how neat you are And I'm glad you're wearing glasses😂!

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thank you!!

[@Phillies1red]

@@Tomsfoolery. Yes sir

[@alexanderbanteev5960]

Thanks! I just bought an old Chevrolet Avalanche 2004. And I have a lot to do! Good luck with everything! Greetings from Russia!

[@nickl2217]

Why not cut the rust off and you the flares to cover

[@smokinmetalcarfun2292]

Nice video Cam out good. Just got me a 2nd gen that I'm going to put them on. Thanks 👍

[@whaning]

Great video , Thanks

[@Tomsfoolery.]

You are welcome!

[@Melissa-qe8qd]

Those side steps are not to a 2007 can you show how those where installed? I would love to see that because I know you had to do some modifications.

[@jimdescher6964]

Man the ads on this video are annoying. I appreciate the help though!

[@calvinarena259]

Do you have a video on install fender flair front right 2021 ram promaster

[@russswanson5761]

Great video, helped me get mine done!! Thanks :)

[@WitchDRofKabul]

Solid work. I know it's not your rig, but I just wonder what can be done to help fight rust issues on all trucks in general. I have a 2014 Ram 1500 with 60,000 miles and it's clean and straight but it has plenty of rust in some areas already. Thank you for the video

[@jeremyhuston1]

Find a shop that will spray fibre film on the whole undercarriage. Few hundred each time, should be done once a year before the winter.

[@brianpolakowski7227]

I have a 2012 and its starting to rust with bubbling paint. Should i grind all that shit down and then prime it before i add these? Thanks

[@Tomsfoolery.]

You can if it makes you feel better about the job but it honestly won’t help. The rust will pop back through within a couple months.

[@TriggeredGnome]

What if the lip is rotted out for the fasteners can i just drill holes where the fake bolts are?

[@dutch4117]

Yes, I had to.

[@meatmagnet79]

They are nice but have to purchase monster tires for them to look proper

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Can't argue there. When following behind a truck with flares and stock tires it looks funny.

[@romanorapido6561]

Now i have an idea how to do mine,, its closely the same rust with my truck

[@SlimLett2.0]

First Thanks For Posting This Video and Was wondering if I had to remove mud flats also and what did you use to reinstall the Hemi plate

[@zash008]

Rust converter spray!

[@justinshay5798]

I put flares on my 2007 Ram but there's a gap on the top of the back flares they don't fit snug. I'm going to tweak them tomorrow see if I can make it work with the clips instead of the holes I drilled. Guess that's what I get for not following directions.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Sometimes you can loosen the fasteners, push the flare in with one hand and tighten it back up and it will sit flush

[@justinshay5798]

@@Tomsfoolery. thank you

[@mikelovetere4719]

Looking good, man....

[@hockeyeast]

Good job

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks!

[@calvinarena259]

How to Install right front flair fender for ram 2021 Promaster 2500

[@jjames_1770]

Where can I purchase similar clips to avoid drilling holes for a set that doesn't come with those metal clips?

[@zash008]

Home Depot

[@ericfuentes7163]

Thank you! And does this flare properly stick to the body in the upper side?

[@mikelovetere4719]

Nice video dude...

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks!

[@layneellison6084]

So I got the same fender flares by the same brand and I got the front ones on but back wouldn’t work like they should for my 2006 ram 2500 what would you recommend mess with it or save and buy a better set of flares

[@timusa5098]

Thank you.👍

[@cruxinterfaces]

Very informative and well done, if you want to add Apple Car Play to your factory radio Thank you for the content

[@esteemedenergy]

My Dodge had the same rust issues., amongst other items, glad I got rid of it. I could have covered it up like in the video, but then would feel guilty if I did not disclose to the buyer.

[@MJsBeatz24]

I bout my truck and it came with the flares separate but unfortunately didn’t have the clips. Can I buy those separate. Or do I have to buy a whole new set of clips?

[@Tomsfoolery.]

You can buy them separately. But you could also drill and use screws in the lip of the wheel well. I’ve seen several that were secured that way.

[@MJsBeatz24]

@@Tomsfoolery. The rust is too bad to drill wholes into but I have just enough room to slide those clips on without damaging it even more. Do you happen to have a link to a website for the clips?

[@kenwilson1621]

I need to do the same for removing my badge-what did you use to buff and blend it?

[@KyleM2088]

Think I would have washed the truck first before installing flares. Could have taken care of that rust too.

[@joshuaatkinson4028]

What kind of glue did you use to put the badge back on

[@Tomsfoolery.]

I just used Right Stuff RTV. But I’ve since starting using the black hot glue to glue em back on. Either works just fine.

[@debi6598]

Great video thank you but I am just curious if putting on these fender flares would cause the fenders to rust?

[@Tomsfoolery.]

It’s possible from them rubbing. But you don’t have to drill any holes in your fenders to install them. They’re typically put on to hide the rust.

[@adamjohnson9976]

Santer Auto Repair LLC if you put these on to hide the rust instead of properly fixing the issue then you're the kinda guy that moans when he wipes hid ass and you're everything that's wrong with this world

[@Tomsfoolery.]

It wasn’t my truck and the customer asked me to install them to hide the rust. So because I didn’t force him to pay thousands to properly repair the rust I’m the asshat? Take a look in the mirror pal.

[@adamjohnson9976]

Santer Auto Repair LLC I didn't say it was you bro

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Oh I see. Well it reads that way! Lol

[@bama_buck0745]

What size are these flares 3”?

[@bradleydouma9573]

sorry my Bad seen you amazon link!!! But only other thing i would have did is.... Sand down and least do a primer underneath.

[@bclaverenz1]

The real question is How do you stop the rust before installing the flares….???

[@LukaBean10-4]

You don’t. Flares increase the rust speed a lot, and end up rubbing off the paint and clear coat in the touching spots. Flares are more of a permanent hiding option.

[@timbutler3213]

why on earth are the bushwacker fender flares 400+ dollars when these one's you've linked to only 60+ dollars?

[@julianix143]

It's because it has a brand name compare to a unbranded or generic brand. At least if you have the Bushwacker fender flares your safe in case this item failed or fall off while using it compare to unbranded fender flares. Materials are not the same as they used that's why it's cheaper.

[@ViewCube]

Would these work on a 2020 SRT Durango?

[@josephirey4660]

Outta sight outta mind i guess

[@alexramirez4983]

Can you install this with mud flaps on them?

[@scoopsdaniel]

Of course, you may need longer bolts though. And/or some cutting/trimming of them if they're (firm plastic) and molded to the frame.

[@josephguastella8037]

I had the same idea ... like my mud flaps they are rubber so I will try putting them over flares

[@garrettfriend4772]

I don't reckon doing this. Makes it rust faster! Go weld metal in cut the rust out...

[@diehardreturns718]

Do these prevent rust if you had no rust from the beginning, because I know Rams like to rest there

[@chinanorthairguns]

No. They rust there because there are 3 sheets of steel meeting in the fenderwell. Salt, moisture, and dirt gets caught in there.

[@benito8773]

you could have at least sanded and primed the area that would have helped with longevity and help prevent rust expansion looks decent though.

[@guanobucks]

I was thinking same thing, just quick sanding and a coat of rust converter would help

[@benito8773]

@@guanobucks look how terrible that is that whole fender is going to fall off and i bet he’s gonna sell it at a markup saying “rust free” like an a hole he crossed the line

[@Tomsfoolery.]

It’s not even my truck. Someone brought it to my shop and asked me to install the fender flares. They didn’t ask me to wash it. They didn’t ask me to do a bunch of bodywork. They simply asked me to install the flares.

[@benito8773]

@@Tomsfoolery. my apologies i have a bad experience similar to the one i described i hate when buyers get ripped off due to people doing hacks like this i had a 2013 ram that’s not even that old for it to get as rusted as it did and i had to get rid of it because the fender got destroyed from rust it really is a cancer starting to think this is a ram specific problem more so than other brands i think mopars painting practices need to be upped mainly on their trucks i traded it in for a 2010 tahoe and the paint job is so much better it literally buffs out like brand new ram needs to take a hint but i’m starting to think it’s a planned obsolescence type practice to keep consumers buying newer vehicles hopefully as the newer generation rams age we will see if they improved the quality on that front.

[@captainobvious5993]

How much do you charge to install these..regular shop rate?

[@brevinainslie6357]

david Just [e-mail] definitely should do it yourself. Worth the time and money you saved. Plus, you can have the satisfaction of doing it yourself!

[@julianix143]

It takes only 30 minutes to an hour if you have the right tools. If you go to a shop you could spend more because shop can do this for a short time and your car will set for a long time since it's straight forward work no need to rush.

[@jamesgraves3220]

John P m

[@jordang94]

Your hemi badge is crooked lol Jk nice job

[@garrettlamb9916]

Don’t ever buy a truck with these without looking behind them first!!

[@Gwmcmi02]

If it's a Gen3 Ram, the buyer should already know what to expect.

[@garrettlamb9916]

@@Gwmcmi02 yeah or any Chevy ever built

[@SwordsoftheValiant7]

A little rust inhibitor would be good before putting those on. Just sayin.

[@kreteman777]

Do you remember the seller you used on ebay? I can't find these.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

I don't remember, sorry. That being said, this is the 4th set I've installed and they've all came from eBay. Try again, you'll find em!

[@bradleyzimmerman7270]

I believe this is the link to purchase. www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-02-09-Ram-Pickup-Bolt-On-Pocket-Rivet-Rough-Texture-Fender-Flares-Cover/352225944393?fits=Year%3A2005%7CModel%3ARam+2500%7CSubmodel%3ASLT%7CEngine+-+Liter_Display%3A5.7L%7CMake%3ADodge&hash=item52024d6349:g:z~YAAOSwWMFa69h4

[@charleshenson4183]

@@Tomsfoolery. You like these?

[@Tomsfoolery.]

@@charleshenson4183 Yes. I've installed several sets now.

[@charleshenson4183]

@@Tomsfoolery. Great. I just ordered a set for my new ram 2500,I'll have to have them painted to match. They're replacing my factory setup to add more coverage for a wider set of wheels. Thx & great video

[@richarddowner4292]

around 5 min mark = WRONG... the purpose of the wide plastic flange is also a washer to hold the fender flare in... your suppose to push it throw the flare and the wheel well hole than put the screw in it.. ya you did it way WRONG.....

[@johngomez481]

TWO THUMBS UP.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks man!

[@bradleydouma9573]

I see the install. It is normal. Maybe right on the after market fender if replaced at anytime for install. You Did not need all them tools. Back to things. What is the brand on wheel flares? You really gave nothing on it of what you are installing.

[@Stoiction]

Atleast clean the rusted surface and seal before installing..

[@Tomsfoolery.]

It’s literally not my vehicle and I was doing what the owner asked me to do. All he wanted was the flares installed.

[@jeffreylonigro1382]

Except that everyone knows why you put fender flares on a dodge: because you can’t do bodywork.

[@freddybanuelos6132]

If it ain’t got a hemi or Cummins it’s not a American car

[@rudolphferdinand3634]

what do you that it isn't an American truck?

[@mikcun2799]

That Dodge cancer