Fender Flares

[hitman72]

So I decided to take the fender flares off to paint them and ended up braking a few of the bolts off as i have read is usually the case. Is there a good solution out there? Can you get them from NAPA? Thanks.

[Butchershop]

 

You'll find some help here: http://comancheclub.com/topic/36638-flares-retaining-trim/

[87manche1]

screw them on with a screw from the wheel well to the flair metal

[earl*t]

I'm not familiar with NAPA, mine came from Fastenal. Trim the broken studs off with a cut off disc or equivalent. Thoroughly remove rust from surface and tack weld replacement bolt, good to go.

 

 

 

I was able to salvage a few of the nuts using an industrial strength penetrating oil, Kroil.

The web address is on the bottom of the can, WWW.KANOLABS.COM. Pricey but an excellent penetrant. 

 

Original nut...

 

 

I believe this is an OEM replacement nut but strongly suggest size verification.

http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/6_1_0mm_10mm_Hex_Head_Nuts_19mm_Loose_Washer_p/pas5915-25.htm

 

Replacement nut with washer.

[Alexia]

LEFT SIDE

Front Retainer: http://www.quadratec.com/products/52449_0174.htm - MOPAR 55003233

Center/Top Retainer: http://www.quadratec.com/products/52449_0175.htm - MOPAR 55003234

Rear Retainer: http://www.quadratec.com/products/52449_0177.htm - MOPAR 55003237

 

RIGHT SIDE

Front Retainer: http://www.quadratec.com/products/52449_0173.htm - MOPAR 55003232

Center/Top Retainer: http://www.quadratec.com/products/52449_0175.htm - MOPAR 55003234

Rear Retainer: http://www.quadratec.com/products/52449_0176.htm - MOPAR 55003236

 

$51.94 for a complete set or just buy the pieces you need.

 

Just be glad you broke the retainers on a 1984-1996 XJ/MJ. 1997-2001 retainers are dealership only and cost $300 for a set.

[hitman72]

Thanks guys, I think i am just going to drill out the studs and replace them with hardware, maybe jb-weld them so i can replace the inner liner but we will see, haha.