BUSHWACKER VPC3Z-16268-A Ford Fender Flares Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- BUSHWACKER
Table of Contents
BUSHWACKER VPC3Z-16268-A Ford Fender Flares
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
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Bushwacker® only approves installing the flares according to these written instructions with the hardware provided.
WARNING: Failure to install according to these instructions will invalidate the warranty. This includes, but is not limited to using alternative installation methods, hardware, or materials. DO NOT USE Loctite, SuperGlue, or similar products on the hardware or the flares. -
Fit: Verify the fit of the flares to the vehicle. (Some filing, sanding, or cutting may be necessary to ensure proper fit).
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Painting: (Optional) if painting is desired it must be done prior to installing flares on the vehicle. Clean the outer surface with a good-grade degreaser. DO NOT USE LACQUER THINNER OR ENAMEL REDUCER AS A DEGREASER. Wipe outer surface thoroughly with a tack rag prior to paint. Application of plastic adhesion promoter for ABS plastic as per your paint system manufacturer’s recommendations is required. Paint flares using a high-quality enamel, or polyurethane automotive paint. If painting edge trim (not recommended), use a flex additive.
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Performance: Using larger Tires may increase the area required to turn the vehicle. Some Tire/Rim combinations may require lowering bump stops and or installing steering stops to prevent tire from contacting flare.
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Exhaust System: Modifications may be necessary to maintain a minimum 4” clearance between flares and exhaust pipes. (Exhaust gases should not vent directly onto flares)
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Metal Protection: All exposed fasteners and bare metal should be treated with rust-resistant paint BEFORE installing flares. Spray inner fender wells with undercoating AFTER flare attachments have been completed.
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Decals: Flares may interfere with existing decals on vehicles. If you wish, remove decals prior to installation of flares.
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Care & Cleaning: Bushwacker fender flares are built to last; any detergent you use to wash your vehicle is sufficient to clean the flare. Do not use any harsh abrasive detergents.
Rev-1 01/18/2017
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TOOLS FOR EASY INSTALLATION
- Utility Knife
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2 Phillips Driver
- 1/2” Wrench
- Socket Wrench
- 7/32” Socket
- 9/32” Socket
- 10mm Socket
- Grease Pencil
Product and installation photos may differ from the actual product based on
the product purchased.
PLEASE READ: Dirt and debris can become lodged between the fender flares
and the vehicle’s fenders, causing scratching and paint wear from vibration.
Lund International is not responsible for any damage, and the installation of
our fender flares is done with the buyer’s understanding that this scratching
and paint wear may occur.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY AGAINST ANY MANUFACTURING DEFECTS
- To claim a warranty, you must provide Proof of Purchase.
- The material that your product is made from can be recycled. Please also consider recycling the packaging that your product came in.
Included in Hardware Kit
Component List
If your flares already have the edge trim and pocket hardware installed, skip to Front Flare Installation Step 4.
STEP 2 – EDGE TRIM INSTALLATION
- A. Peel two to three inches of red vinyl backing away from Edge Trim (GP1-0025) tape. Applying the adhesive side of the edge trim to the inner side of the flare, affix the edge trim to the top edge of the flare (the portion that comes in contact with the vehicle).
- B. Press edge trim into place along the top edge of the flare in one-foot increments, pulling red vinyl backing free as you continue to work your way around the top edge of the flare.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Pocket Hardware Installation (Pocket Style Only)
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Put a Washer (WA1-0029) on each Bolt (SW1-0087).
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Put each Bolt/Washer combination through a pocket hole in the flare, Bolt head and Washer on the outside.
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Place a Nut (NU1-0019) over the end of each Bolt and tighten, using a 1/2” wrench for the Nut and the supplied Torx Bit (SW1-0052) for the Bolt. Repeat for remaining pockets.
Front Flare Installation Procedures (Passenger’s Side) -
Remove six factory screws with a 7mm socket wrench. Save screws for reinstallation.
Note: For Platinum Edition, after you remove the factory flare, there are additional screws to be removed. These screws will be used for reinstallation. -
Attach 3 “U” clips (CL1-0022) to the inner bracket as shown.
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Line up the holes in the inner piece with the three uppermost factory holes. NOTE: The driver’s side inner piece is marked with an “LH” and the passenger’s side inner piece is marked with an “RH”.
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Using a 7mm socket wrench, reinstall the factory screws through the inner piece.
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Position the flare on the fender, pressing inward on the flare, and line up the flare mounting holes with the mounting clips on the inner piece. Install 3 Phillips Truss Screws (SW1-0058) through the flare and into the clips on the inner piece. Do not tighten. (3 locations)
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Still holding flare to fender, re-install remaining factory screws removed in Step 4 using 7mm socket and wrench. Tighten all screws.
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Completed front flare installation.
Rear Flare Installation Procedures (Passenger’s Side) -
Remove the factory fastener from the rear of the wheel well. Thoroughly clean the vehicle sheet metal and inner flange prior to installation.
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Hold the flare to the vehicle and mark five flare hole locations with a grease pencil.
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Wrap a Foam Tab (MT1-0034) around the wheel well sheet metal, centered over each of the upper four marks made in Step 12. Place a Mylar Tab (MT1-0014) at the mark made on the lower front of the wheel well.
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Tab locations
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Install a Clip (CL1-0009) over each of the four Tabs (MT1-0034) placed over the upper 4 marks made in Step 12.
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Install a supplied “S” clip (CL1-0005) over the mylar tab installed at the lower front of the rear wheel well.
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While holding the flare to the vehicle, start supplied screws (SW1-0058) through the four topmost mounting holes in flare and into the clips installed in Step 15.
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Start a supplied screw (SW1-0050) through the flare into the clip installed in Step 16. Tighten all screws.
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Install the supplied push retainer (RV1-P0001) into a flare and through the factory hole at the rear of the wheel well.
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Completed rear flare installation.
Edge Trim Tool Procedures
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Using the supplied Edge Trim Tool (ET1-0002), seat edge trim against the vehicle by hooking the curved end under the edge trim at one end of the flare. Next, slide around the outer edge of the flare to the other end.
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Using the flat end of the supplied Edge Trim Tool (ET1-0002), seat edge trim against the flare by inserting a straight end between the edge trim and flare at one end. Next, slide around the entire edge to the other end.
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