Mudflaps and Rubicon Flares?

[momo1315]

Does anyone know if their is something similar to this available for the Rubicon models?

Front
https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/front-molded-splash-guards-jeep-wrangler-jl

Rear
https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/rear-molded-splash-guards-jeep-wrangler-jl

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[DanW]

Nothing yet. I wish Mopar would make a version for the Rubi. They look nice.

 

[55WillysWagon]

I was wondering this myself. I've seen several photos of the Rubis with dirt/mud all up the doors and rear fenders. I think that some decent rock rails/step bars will help keep some of the debris on the ground. There's a company that makes some pretty sturdy looking ones that emulate the Raptor step boards. The only other idea I had was some of the old school rectangular rubber mud flaps that hang straight down from mounting rods off the frame or body. It'd be funny with Yosemite Sam guns a blazin!

 

[$uicide$hift]

Did they make mud flaps for the JK Rubicon?

Where as the Rubicon is built more with the intent of rock crawling those mud flaps would get ripped off quickly. I know not all rock crawl their Rubicons but maybe this is why they did not design a set for this model?

 

[momo1315]

Did they make mud flaps for the JK Rubicon?

Where as the Rubicon is built more with the intent of rock crawling those mud flaps would get ripped off quickly. I know not all rock crawl their Rubicons but maybe this is why they did not design a set for this model?

The JK Rubicon had the same fender flares as the Sahara and Sport so the flares were universal. But this time we have different flares so the splash guards wont fit.

 

[momo1315]

I'm thinking if nothing is available to go with those universal flexible rubber type splash guards. But I'm not sure how clean the mounting will be. I still haven't received my 2018.

 

[digitalbliss]

Interesting, I was under the impression that the high line fenders used the same mountimg locations as the regular fenders, particularly in the bottom rear where they are exactly like the regular fenders. I'm curious as to why these flaps wouldn't find the rubi

 

[DanW]

Did they make mud flaps for the JK Rubicon?

Where as the Rubicon is built more with the intent of rock crawling those mud flaps would get ripped off quickly. I know not all rock crawl their Rubicons but maybe this is why they did not design a set for this model?

Mine survived Moab on my JK. They bend and flex right over the rocks, shockingly showing almost no wear and tear. I was going to remove them, but another JK driver told me he'd done Moab three times on his, which looked in decent shape.

 

[Jjirish]

I went ahead and ordered the ones spoken about above. I figured my jeep guy could figure out how to attach them. After my current rubi recon threw paint onto the side of my jeep I refuse to go without them.

 

[DanW]

I would imagine that Weathertech or Husky would come out with something. I'm not sure, though if they'll do something special for the Rubicon, or not.

 

[Jjirish]

Its a jeep guys. Buy what you want and make it fit!

 

[momo1315]

Hey once you make it work can you post some pictures. I'm curious to see ho it ends up!

 

[Jjirish]

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Hey once you make it work can you post some pictures. I'm curious to see ho it ends up!

Will do

 

[JL-J]

I actually ordered 82215332AB and 82215333 and hoped to make them work, but the contour, mounting holes are too different to be worthwhile. And with the impending snowstorm coming, I need to find a solution fast. So I just use the a thick rubber sheet found in home center. The length and width are the same as Mopar's.

I used the same type of mounting plastic rivets as used in the Mopar mudflaps. The rivets and the tool can be found in ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/41-Piece-P...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
These rivets are the same size as used in Mopar mudflaps:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/50Pcs-New-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
I used the existing holes by removing the existing plastic rivets and pins (same way as the Mopar's). I didn't drill one more hole on the inside because I just want to see the how the whole thing hold up. I also cut up rectangular plastic strips to help them secure better. I am sure if I take more time I can make them look better but this could be only a temporary measure. I'll continue to search for a stiffer material or thicker rubber for improvements.
It's been two weeks and the mounting still seems secure.

 

[smithrd65]

https://www.etrailer.com/Mud-Flaps/...mited/2018/HL17153.html?vehicleid=20181787771

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