Mudflaps and Rubicon Flares?

[JeepPunk]

I’ve got to figure something out soon, I drive a lot of gravel roads for work and after just two weeks I’ve been seriously rock pelted with numerous chips in front of each rear fender.

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[DanW]

I’ve got to figure something out soon, I drive a lot of gravel roads for work and after just two weeks I’ve been seriously rock pelted with numerous chips in front of each rear fender.

I'm not sure why Mopar can't come out with some flaps that fit the Rubi, similar to those on the JK. I'd buy them right now.

 

[hockey523]

I’ve got to figure something out soon, I drive a lot of gravel roads for work and after just two weeks I’ve been seriously rock pelted with numerous chips in front of each rear fender.

Same here. At this point the rear flares are really dinged up. i wanted to replace them at some point but not necessarily after 3 mos and definitely not before finding a solution.

 

[glenville]

I ended up putting on oem side steps...it basically gives 80% blockage of the front tires which has helped reduce those chips....I figured this was the best option until some kind of flaps come out...

 

[ToolMan514]

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.

The inside/underside of the fender flares are different on the Rubicon. Here's an animation I did a while back to visualize the differences...

 

[DanW]

The inside/underside of the fender flares are different on the Rubicon. Here's an animation I did a while back to visualize the differences...

Brilliant! Thank you for sharing this! Well done!!

 

[wmd71]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-Jeep-Wrangler-JL-Rubicon-Mud-Flaps-Splash-Guard-Set-4-PCS-Front-Rear/292639020416?fits=Make:Jeep|Model:Wrangler&hash=item4422a51580:g:j1kAAOSwKb1bR7Nt&_sacat=0&_nkw=Jeep+Wrangler+JL+mud+flaps&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313#vi-ilComp

I've had this problem with another vehicle before and gave eBay a look. I'll order a set and see how they fit.

 

[DanW]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-Jeep-Wrangler-JL-Rubicon-Mud-Flaps-Splash-Guard-Set-4-PCS-Front-Rear/292639020416?fits=Make:Jeep|Model:Wrangler&hash=item4422a51580:g:j1kAAOSwKb1bR7Nt&_sacat=0&_nkw=Jeep+Wrangler+JL+mud+flaps&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313#vi-ilComp

I've had this problem with another vehicle before and gave eBay a look. I'll order a set and see how they fit.

I can't imagine how they could fit the Rubicon and still fit the others. I hope you find they work, but the Mopar splash guards that fit the Sport and Sahara weren't even close on my Rubicon. I returned them.

Keep us posted!

 

[ToolMan514]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-Jeep-Wrangler-JL-Rubicon-Mud-Flaps-Splash-Guard-Set-4-PCS-Front-Rear/292639020416?fits=Make:Jeep|Model:Wrangler&hash=item4422a51580:g:j1kAAOSwKb1bR7Nt&_sacat=0&_nkw=Jeep+Wrangler+JL+mud+flaps&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313#vi-ilComp

I've had this problem with another vehicle before and gave eBay a look. I'll order a set and see how they fit.

I'll await your reply to know for sure. The title says Rubicon, but the fitment "models" on the page list Rubicon, Sahara and Sport, so I'm not convinced just by the title. I hope they work out and I'll consider them for myself if they do! I might opt for something much softer though, that won't pop plastic rivets if I catch one on a trail...

 

[Blonson]

Still waiting on my order, but wondering if there is any way to raise the fender flares on the sahara? Can they be modded to be mounted higher?

 

[Highrever777]

Just had a set off ebay delivered..... no bueno,,,,, don't fit and I had to pay for return shipping.....very irritated as I specifically asked seller about compatibility with the rubicon jl......

 

[DanW]

Just had a set off ebay delivered..... no bueno,,,,, don't fit and I had to pay for return shipping.....very irritated as I specifically asked seller about compatibility with the rubicon jl......

Thanks for checking it out, though. You did some of us a favor. I was really hoping they'd work, but wasn't optimistic.

 

[wmd71]

Thanks for checking it out, though. You did some of us a favor. I was really hoping they'd work, but wasn't optimistic.

I can also confirm that they don't fit.

 

[JL-J]

I can also confirm that they don't fit.

I too have ordered Mopar front and rear mudflaps and found that the front may work if you can cut holes to accommodate the factory rock sliders. The rear are shaped completely different.

 

[JL-J]

I've ordered and installed these (https://www.extremeterrain.com/jeep-logo-mud-guards-1119-j102026.html). They also have a shorter (9X15) version available.

Front:

I used the existing rivet holes. Because the upper two holes are not on the same plane as the lower two, the flat rubber mudflaps are bent and plastic rivets won't hold them in place. So I use used stainless 1/4" machine screws, nuts, flat washers and spring washers to hold the bottom 3 holes. I was able to still use the plastic rivets on the top holes

Rear:

The rear mudflaps required considerable trimming to fit. I mounted the rear using only two bolts (the top portion stay ed against the rear fender so I see no need for additional faster, for now). The outer hole (right on the photo) is the existing rivet hole. The inner hole (left on the photo) is from the steel bracket I located behind the inner fender. I used an auger to pierce a hole from inside This portion of the inner rear fenders can be easily removed (by removing two sheet metal screws) to drill the 1/4" holes.

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