OEM Splash Guard (mud flap) Install Question

[WhiteOut]

For those of you who have installed the rear OEM flaps, what is part J in the manual referring to? I’m thinking that I’m missing these in my kit.

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[GrandpaD]

I have not installed my current OEM yet but checked the box and the "J" part is not in my package either.

In this video at about 15:38 he installs that support bracket and there's is no part "J" in his '23 install.

 

[WhiteOut]

I do have a small rectangular piece of clear plastic or vinyl film that was in the small parts bag. I wonder if this is to prevent rattling or galvanic corrosion between the body and brace?

 

[GrandpaD]

Probably the latter but I wouldn't bother. Doesn't look like it could prevent much.

 

[Jmitchelltfo]

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[powerboatr]

its a piece or PPF film to protect the paint

 

[WhiteOut]

Yep, that’s it. Adhesive backed clear vinyl that folds over the edge of the aluminum fender. It actually goes between the painted fender and the rock guard, and the clip nut slides over it. There are two pieces on one piece of backing in the kit. I did install them, but I feel that they are very near useless.

 

[WhiteOut]

For what it’s worth, the front set is perfect. They fit well and mount up easily, and look good. The back set is one of those designs that makes me want to have a stern conversation with the engineer that dreamed it up. It’s unnecessarily complicated in ways that makes them look cheap and kind of an afterthought. I understand why the brace is needed for the rears, but it could’ve been done so much better and cleaner.

 

[Fox146]

I do have a small rectangular piece of clear plastic or vinyl film that was in the small parts bag. I wonder if this is to prevent rattling or galvanic corrosion between the body and brace?

Pretty sure that’s what “j” is

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