OEM Ford Splash Guard modification for use with rock rails [updated with template]

[Andy6GRealG]

That would have helped a lot. If I do it again, I will. I also need to do some YouTube searching for the cleanest way to cut through thick plastic. I found it difficult to do without it looking like shit.

Use a soldering gun and it will cut like butter and typically leave clean lines. Any thing you want trimmed back after you cut with the soldering gun you can sand with 2000-3000 grit automotive sandpaper. Should make them look professionally installed. Just my DIY’er 2 cents.

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[5280Bronco]

I could not get the rears to work with the steel bumper. I almost busted out the Dremel to trim the plastic cap but decided against it...don't think I'd ever get it right...too far off. I'll wait to do the rears until other options present them selves. I figured Weathertech will make some soon.

Well shoot. Yeah, that's what i had heard. It's your plan to just use the ford ones up front and then another brand on the rear?

 

[Boston182]

Stupid question... This is all for non-sasquatch, yeah?

 

[joeramirez]

Sasquatch also if the tires poke out beyond the fender flares. Helps with the chipping on your truck and windshields behind your truck.

 

[Southern Girl]

One of my guys made a template. I'll see if I can get some dimensions off of it.

ETA: Excuse me, we have a template for running boards.

Do tell about this running board template.

 

[flip]

Do tell about this running board template.

It's a highly precise, technical, piece of cardboard. LOL. I need to have my warehouse pull a front set and talk to the tech who made it.

 

[ATLbronco]

Do the non-Sasquatch tires (IE the BL 33’s pictured here) throw rocks like the sas tires do?

 

[teevan]

It's a highly precise, technical, piece of cardboard. LOL. I need to have my warehouse pull a front set and talk to the tech who made it.

Looks like a great alternative to cutting the rock rail, I am going to give it a shot...if you post specs would be great, will send beer money...

 

[Binky]

I started working on a template a few months ago but got sidetracked. Here's a few ideas:

1a. Remove the rockrails and install the mudflaps for driving on the street.
1b. Install the rockrails and remove the mudflaps when you plan on doing some serious off roading. My FJ's mudflaps did nothing put get in the way off road and either got torn up or ripped off.

2. Cut an access hole for the rockrail to fit through. However, the mudflap will likely rub on the rockrail and prematurely rust.

3. Remove the rockrails and cut off 2" or so, reinstall the plastic end cap and reinstall the rockrails. This will allow the mudflap to fit with only a minor reduction in protection.

 

[flip]

OK, here's the secret template. The way he's doing these is simple and accounts for mounting variation between vehicles.

The template is pushed over the end of the board, mud flap installed on vehicle then the template is taped to the flap, flap removed and can then be cut. It's slightly undersize to the finished hole but has worked well for the two we've done.

 

[CjDuncan]

Thanks for this thread. Where did you purchase the OEM splash guards? Are these the Ford ones or another manufacturer? Can you provide a part number or link?

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

Stupid question... This is all for non-sasquatch, yeah?

Is it not a stupid question if I am wondering the same thing? All it says on the Ford Accessories website is:

Not compatible with side steps, rock rails, or any appearance package. For Use With Standard Fender Flare.

Does "Standard Fender Flare" mean non-Sasquatch fender flare, or Ford OEM fender flare? I thought base had a different width flare than BB-OBX than maybe BL than Squatch as the tire got wider, but maybe I am wrong.

So yeah: has anyone tried these on Squatch flares?

 

[talbot]

I ordered a set, didn't notice the standard flare disclaimer

next week I'll see if they fit or what else needed to mod to fit on SAS

 

[faziorf]

OK, here's the secret template. The way he's doing these is simple and accounts for mounting variation between vehicles.

The template is pushed over the end of the board, mud flap installed on vehicle then the template is taped to the flap, flap removed and can then be cut. It's slightly undersize to the finished hole but has worked well for the two we've done.

Don't tell your tech that we are desperate enough that he could probably sell these for $20 a pop.

 

[JPG]

This may have already been covered elsewhere, but I cut holes in the OEM splash guards, and that allowed them to be installed, even with rock rails in place. I’ll probably order a second set and do it again, this time with a little more finesse on the cutting.

OK i know i will be asking a lot, but would it be possible for you to remove a front flap and take a picture of it or a do a template, i bet a few of us would be ready to pay for the trouble. I know i would.

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