RUGGED RIDGE 11640.52 Max Terrain Flares User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: RUGGED RIDGE

Table of Contents

RUGGED RIDGE 11640.52 Max Terrain Flares
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Product Components
Hardware
Installation Instruction
Warranty
Contact Information
References
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RUGGED RIDGE 11640.52 Max Terrain Flares

Product Information

The Max Terrain Flares, JT Patent Pending, are a set of fender flares designed for Jeep Wrangler JT models. They are manufactured by Omix-Ada, a company located at 460 Horizon Dr., Suwanee, GA 30024. You can contact them at phone number 770-614-6101 or fax number 770-614-6069. For more information, you can visit their website at www.omix-ada.com. The product is covered by warranty, and for warranty information, you can also visit their website.

Components

Component	Quantity
Front Flare, LH	1
Front Flare, RH	1
Rear Flare, LH	1
Rear Flare, RH	1
Front Lower Stanchion, RH	1
Front Lower Stanchion, LH	1
Light Bracket, RH	1
Support Bracket, RH	1
Light Bracket, LH	1
Support Bracket, LH	1
Daytime Running Light, RH	1
Daytime Running Light, LH	1
Rear Stanchion, RH	1
Rear Stanchion, LH	1
Rear Liner, LH	1
Rear Liner, RH	1

Hardware

Hardware	Quantity
Flare Clips	28
Double Sided Tape	8
Trim Foam	4
Long M6 Thread Forming Screw	8
Medium M6 Thread Forming Screw	6
Short M6 Thread Forming Screw	6
M8 Oversized Washer	12
M6 Button Head Bolt	20
M6 Washer	6
M6 Flange Nut	4
M8 Bolt	2
M8 Nut	2
M8 Washer	2
10mm Shield Retainer	2
M6 U-nut	20

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Disconnect Batteries
Disconnect the primary and secondary batteries by removing wire leads from the grounding post on the fender and the negative battery terminal.
Step 2: Remove Factory Flares and Wheel Liner
Remove the front and rear factory fender flares, flare supports, and wheel liners. Disconnect the OE daytime running light (DRL) from the wire harness. Retain all hardware.
Step 3: Remove Plastic Clips
Using a clip removal tool, flat-head screwdriver, or pry tool, remove any plastic clips still on the fender. Thoroughly clean the exposed fenders.
Step 4: Drill Plastic Rivets (Front Flares Only)
If you are reusing the OE wheel liners, skip to Step 7. For front flares only, using a punch or drill with a 5/16 bit, drill through the plastic rivets along the edge of the flare and OE wheel liner.
Step 5: Trim Front Wheel Liner
Position the OE front wheel liner on the vehicle. Using the Jeep body as a guide, mark the portion of the front wheel liner protruding from the vehicle body. Using a dremel or other suitable cutting device, trim the OE front wheel liner along the marked lines.
Step 6: Reattach OE Front Wheel Liners
Reusing the OE push rivets and hardware, reattach the OE front wheel liners.
Step 7: Apply Adhesive Promoter
Apply adhesive promoter to the inside edge of the Front Flare, approximately 1/4 inch from the edge.
Step 8: Attach Trim Foam
Starting at one end, attach Trim Foam 1/4 inch from the top surface of the flare. The Trim Foam will help protect the painted fender once the flares are installed.
Step 9: Attach U-nuts to Rear Liners
Attach U-nuts to the outer six holes on the rear liners.

Product Components

Front Flare, LH (1)
Front Flare, RH (1)
Rear Flare, LH (1)
Rear Flare, RH (1)
Front Lower Stanchion, RH (1)
Front Lower Stanchion, LH (1)
Light Bracket, RH (1)
Support Bracket, RH (1)
Light Bracket, LH (1)
Support Bracket, LH (1)
Daytime Running Light, RH (1)
Daytime Running Light, LH (1)
Rear Stanchion, RH (1)
Rear Stanchion, LH (1)
Rear Liner, LH (1)
Rear Liner, RH (1)

Hardware

Flare Clips (28)
Double Sided Tape (6)
Trim Foam (4)
Long M6 Thread Forming Screw (2)
Medium M6 Thread Forming Screw (2)
Short M6 Thread Forming Screw (2)
M8 Oversized Washer (2)
M6 Button Head Bolt (20)
M6 Washer (20)
M6 Flange Nut (8)
M8 Bolt (4)
M8 Nut (8)
M8 Washer (6)
10mm Shield Retainer (6)
M6 U-nut (12)

Installation Instruction

Disconnect primary and secondary batteries by removing wire leads from the grounding post on the fender and negative battery terminal.
Remove front and rear factory fender flares, flare supports, and wheel liners. Disconnect the OE daytime running light (DRL) from the wire harness. Retain all hardware.
Using a clip removal tool, flat-head screwdriver, or pry tool, remove any plastic clips still on the fender. Thoroughly clean exposed fenders.
Notice: Skip to Step 7 if not reusing OE wheel liners.
Using a punch or drill with a 5/16” bit, drill through plastic rivets along the edge of the flare and OE wheel liner.
Notice: Do this for only the front flares.
Position the OE front wheel liner on the vehicle. Using the Jeep body as a guide, mark the portion of the front wheel liner protruding from the vehicle body. Using a dremel, or other suitable cutting device, trim the OE front wheel liner along marked lines.
Reusing OE push rivets and hardware, reattach OE front wheel liners.
Apply adhesive promoter to the inside edge of Front Flare, approximately 1/4” from the edge.
Starting at one end, attach Trim Foam 1/4” from the top surface of the flare.
Notice: The Trim Foam will help protect the painted fender once the flares are installed.
Attach U-nuts to the outer six holes on the rear liners.
Position the rear wheel liner on the vehicle. Using the supplied 10mm shield retainer, affix it to the vehicle along the back of the wheel well.
Apply adhesive promoter to the inside edge of the Rear Flare, approximately 1/4” from the edge. Starting at one end, attach Trim Foam 1/4” from the top surface of the flare.
Attach flare clips to the front flare.
Affix Front Flares to the vehicle using flare clips.
Apply adhesive promoter to the top of the Lower Stanchion. Then attach Double Sided Tape.
Using the supplied M6 Flange Nut, M6 Bolt, M6 Washer, and M8 Oversized Washer, loosely attach the front lower stanchion to the vehicle’s front fender.
Gently pull the front flare away, and remove the backing from the double-sided rape. Press the front flare and lower stanchion together.
Attach Daytime Running Light to light bracket using supplied Thread Forming Screws.
Notice: Three different size screws are used. Longest to shortest starting toward the center of the vehicle.
Connect light to OE wire harness. Using supplied M8 hardware, attach the Light Bracket to the vehicle. Position the Daytime Running Light to align with the opening in a flare.
Apply adhesive promoter to support bracket. Attach double-sided tape. Using the supplied M8 Nut and M8 Washer, loosely attach the support bracket to the Light Bracket.
Position the support bracket under the flare and mark the location. Add adhesive promoter to the marked area.
Peel backing from double-sided tape.
Press the support bracket against the flare.
Attach rear flare stanchion using supplied M6 bolt, washer, and nut to vehicle.
Apply adhesive promoter to the side of the rear stanchion. Then attach double-sided tape.
Attach flare clips to the shown locations on the rear flare.
Affix rear flares to the vehicle using flare clips.
Using supplier M6 bolt and washer, affix rear liner and flares to vehicle.
Gently pull the rear flare away, and remove the backing from the double-sided tape on the rear stanchion. Press the rear flare and rear stanchion together.
Tighten hardware. Reconnect primary and secondary Battery.

NOTICE:
Hyperflash or a DRL error may show on the dash after starting the vehicle. The vehicle’s computer system should cycle any errors after a day or two of normal driving.