Here is a list of things you will need to complete this installation:
1) Drill (corded or cordless)
2) Extension cord (corded drill)
3) 1/8 inch drill bit
4) Phillips Drill bit attachment
5) Small Phillips Screw driver
6) Right Angle Phillips Screw Driver
7) Sharp Tool Used For Marking Drill Points
Husky Liner’s Mud Guards (Custom Fit)

Although it’s probably recommended that you remove the tires as your working on each area to install each mud guard, I was able to do this installation without removing the rear tires. Granted at times, it was a very tight fit on the last two (inner most) last screws. Because the tire was in the way.

Image Attached: The before shot of the left rear (drivers side/forward view) bumper area where the mud guard would be installed

Image Attached: Drivers side rear view Bumper area where the guard would be installed.

Holding the mud guard firmly against the fender flare, which can then be used as a template to mark the holes. Holding the guard flush and very close to the molded bumper area or using a hand spring clamp, mark the four holes with a sharp object. (Pencil or pen would not mark clearly enough to leave a good impression) At this point, I used a sharpened 6 penny nail.

Note: It’s recommended that you pre-drill the holes before attempting to fastening or tightening the included hardware screws or the screws may enter plastic at a weird angle and distorting the hole.

After marking the holes.. you can then proceed to drill out the four holes using the 1/8 inch drill bit. You don’t have to be perfect or drill the holes completely all the way through. Just allow the drill bit to penetrate the plastic molded area of the bumper. Leaving the plastic burs intact, this allows the screws to latch onto the bumper area and cause a firm grip or a tight screw connection.

Once the four holes have been drilled out or started, You can place the mud guard onto the fender flare and thumb tighten the hardware screws. The large washer black screws are ideal for these types of applications allowing for a tight fit and covering or dispersing the coverage area with a very professional finish and appearance.

Tightening the screws was simple for the outer most screws.. I was able to us a Phillips head attachment for my Drill (while set at it’s lowest speed). If your drill is not set to a lower setting, you may risk distorting or stripping out the Phillips screw head. The last two screws (inner most) were a bit more difficult, not have enough room to work. Again at this point removing the tire would have made this installations easier.

The right angle Phillips screw drive was a slow process, but I was able to tighten the screw just enough to get the smaller Phillips screw driver onto and between the tire and mud guard. I was very surprised at how well the supplied screws held the mud guards in place. Gripping the plastic guards as well as the fender flares, without the use of metal clips..

Image Attached: The After shot of the left rear (drivers side/forward view) bumper area where the mud guard was installed. Clean with a very professional looking fit.

Image Attached: Drivers side rear view Bumper area. I really like the fact that these Mud guards are extra wide or wider then most normal after market mug guards.. this isn’t your run of the mill, slap it one mud guards either.

While I was installing these mud guards, another Jeep owner came driving down the ally in his silver Sahara, which had the OEM side steps and I asked if I could verify the fit for the front mud guards.. I was looking to see if the mud guards would fit between the fender and the side steps.. Perfect.. they will fit.

So if you install these mud guards.. Later, you can then allot for nerf bars or the OEM side step made by Mopar. I personally would rather install the OEM side steps instead of the rounded or tubular nerf bars.

When I get another nice day, I’ll continue my Husky Liners Mud Guard Installation.. So stay tuned..

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