Microsoft Word B0002 2015-2020 Ford F150 Rough Country Defender Pocket Fender Flares Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Microsoft Word
Table of Contents
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
B0002
2015-2020 Ford F150
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause Cancer and Reproductive Harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
A) Install 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. Install flares
on cleaned vehicle surfaces.
B) Fit: Verify the fit of the flares to vehicle prior to installation (some
filing, sanding, or cutting may be necessary to ensure proper fit).
C) Painting: (Optional) if paint is desired it must be done prior to
installing flares on vehicle. Clean 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.
D) 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.
E) 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)
F) 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.
G) Decals: Flares may interfere with existing decals on vehicle. If you wish,
remove decals prior to installation of flares.
H) Care & Cleaning: 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.
TOOLS FOR EASY INSTALLATION:
- Soft Cloth or Alcohol Wipe
- 1/2” or 13mm Wrench
- Utility Knife
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2 Phillips Driver
- Socket Wrench
- 7/32” Socket
- 9/32” Socket
- 10mm Socket
- Grease Pencil
- Pry Tool
PLEASE READ: Dirt and debris can become lodged between the fender flares
and the vehicle’s fenders, causing scratching and paint wear from vibration.
Manufacturer 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 warranty
you must provide Proof of Purchase.
INCLUDED IN HARDWARE KIT:
SECTION 1: FRONT FLARE EXTENSION PIECE INSTALLATION
Prior to installation determine which front fender extension piece your
vehicle requires.
- Long extension pieces are for 2015-2017 Ford F150
- Short extension pieces are for 2018 -2020 Ford F-150
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Install Extension Pieces to main front flares using two supplied #8 Speed Clips and #8 Screws per side.
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Before tightening, make sure that molded flare features are aligned. Tighten screws using #2 Phillips driver.
SECTION 2: EDGE TRIM INSTALLATION
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A) Peel 2-3 inches of red vinyl backing away from supplied edge trim 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 side of 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. -
C) Using a utility knife, cut a notch in back of edge trim where the Main Flare meets the Extension Piece (Picture 4).
D) Trim edge trim flush with ends of flare. -
Install a supplied SS Pocket Washer onto each SS Pocket Torx Bolt.
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Insert each Bolt/Washer combination through pocket holes in flare, Bolt head and Washer on the outside.
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Place a supplied Pocket Nylock Nut over the end of each bolt and tighten using a 1/2” wrench for the Nut and the supplied T-45 Torx Bit for the Bolt. Repeat for all pockets.
SECTION 4: FRONT FLARE INSTALLATION -
Remove five factory screws with a 7/32” Socket. Remove two front-most factory screws with 9/32” Socket. Retain Screws for reinstallation. NOTE: For Platinum Edition, additional screws will need to be removed and saved for reinstallation.
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Attach three #10 “U” Clips to each Inner Bracket over predrilled holes as shown. NOTE: Driver Side Inner Bracket is marked with an “LF” and Passenger Side Inner Bracket is marked with an “RR.”
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Line up the holes in the Inner Bracket with the three uppermost factory holes, installing correct Inner Bracket for each side.
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Using a 7/32” Socket, reinstall three top factory screws through the holes in the Inner Bracket. Tighten screws.
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Hold flare to vehicle and mark one flare hole location withgrease pencil.
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Wrap a supplied Foam Tab around the wheel well sheet metal, centered over the mark made in Step 12.
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Install a Long “U” Clip over the Foam Tab placed in Step 13.
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Position flare on fender, applying pressure on flare toward vehicle surface. Line up the flare mounting holes with the mounting clips on the Inner Bracket. Using a Phillips Screwdriver, install three supplied #10 Truss Screws through the flare and into clips. Do not tighten.
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Still holding flare to fender, re-install remaining factory screws removed in Step 8 using 7/32” and 9/32” sockets. Using Phillips Screwdriver, install one #10 Truss Screw into Long “U” clip installed in Step 14. Tighten all screws.
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Completed front flare installation.
SECTION 5: REAR FLARE INSTALLATION -
Using a pry tool, remove plastic factory fastener from rear of wheel well.
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Hold flare to vehicle and mark four flare hole locations with a grease pencil.
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Hole locations.
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Wrap a supplied Foam Tab around wheel well sheet metal, centering over each mark made in Step 19 (four places).
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Install a supplied Long “U” Clip over each Foam Tab.
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While holding flare to vehicle, start supplied #10 Truss Screws through the four topmost mounting holes in flare and into clips installed in Step 22.
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Apply pressure to flare towards vehicle body at eachfastening point and tighten all fasteners.
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Install supplied Nylon Retainer through flare and into factory hole at rear of wheel well.
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Completed rear flare installation.
