I will not even look at a truck without them. The less the dealer touches a vehicle the better, in my book.Has anyone added the factory liners to the rear? If so, what part numbers and hardware is needed? Thanks in advance.
I will be doing this myself. Just looking for part numbers needed and maybe any tips for install.I will not even look at a truck without them. The less the dealer touches a vehicle the better, in my book.
Do you have to remove the rear splash guard to install the liner? Self tapping screws and lock nuts? Do you have part numbers of all material that was ordered?I installed them on my Bighorn but the dealer ordered them for me. It was an easy install, just have to remove the front splash guard. The rear factory splash guard stays.
You will need about six of the factory black screws and two of the self tapping lock nuts that go on the bed sheet metal that face you looking in the wheel well under the bed. The new liner's should have the locknuts pre installed except the two that face you. Ask the dealer if there's a hardware kit available, mine didn't come with the extra hardware and they had to order them separate.
When you get them you'll see what i'm talking about.
I can post some pic's if there's confusion.
Appreciate it.You do not have to remove the rear splash guards they stay on. You will have to remove the rear lower rocker panel plastic rock guard to access the screws which will be reinstalled, it has some expanding nylon retainers that you squeeze in to remove. You will see what has to be removed to be able to get to all the retainers during install, pretty self explanatory. They call them lock nuts but they are self tapping type retainers that slide over the sheet metal on the bed where the front splash guard that you are removing also attaches. You can reuse the front splash guard retainer lock nut and screw but the new guards will need one more for the rear on each side liner. Once you start it will all make sense. The dealer can pull up all the needed parts on their parts diagram.
I'll try and snap a few pics!!
Mo Money for FCA...They dollar us to death...ordered this option with my Bighorn 3500 SRW.I have no idea why the liners are even an option now they should be standard
You are correct on dealer installed equipment if you can do it , do it. I am not sure for the rear liners. I launch my boat about thirty to fifty times a year in saltwater. Some times going up to rear wheels if launch is on the flat side. Some guys are concerned with salt water getting trap in liners. Anyone with experience on salt water and rusting wheel liners from water getting trapped in between.I will not even look at a truck without them. The less the dealer touches a vehicle the better, in my book.
Fluid film and wool wax will helpI thought about having it all Line-X'd under there but went with the liners. The Line-X would be a good option as well as the lower rocker panels but they want over a grand. I travel a lot of gravel roads so it gets hammered with chips. They also salt the roads here when it snows so I'll definitely power wash after the mud and snow and hopefully that will help.
I get tired of worrying too much and figure it'll eventually get some rust somewhere.