MUDBUSTERS Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 Fender Flares Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: MUDBUSTERS

Table of Contents

MUDBUSTERS Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 Fender Flares
Installation Instructions
Rear Fender Flare Installation
Hardware Included
References
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MUDBUSTERS Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 Fender Flares

Thank you for purchasing MudBuster’s fender flares for the Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000! We manufacture the best-selling fender flare kits for UTVs and side by sides! All MudBusters products are made in the USA, and these fender flares are manufactured from high-quality American made material. Your new extended fenders are designed to deflect debris and reduce the amount of mud that typically gets thrown from the tires into unwanted areas. They can withstand a lot of abuse, but they are not designed for crash protection, absorbing impacts, rollovers, or uprooting trees. If you have an accident or if you happen to damage your fenders, order discounted replacement fenders by phone (for existing customers only). Unlike other manufacturers, you do not have to buy a complete set if you damage just one fender.

IMPORTANT:
Some of the images in the instructions below may differ from the actual product. In our continual effort to increase customer satisfaction, we may change the style, material, and/or hardware to serve you better. If your fenders get slightly distorted while in transit, apply pressure to the distorted areas to straighten them out before installation. Use caution when drilling into the factory panels of your vehicle. Make sure that you do not penetrate the surrounding parts or the chassis (unless instructed). Self- tapping screws and push rivets are included as an effective and easy way to fasten the fender flares to your machine. However, you can use other methods of securing our extended fenders to your vehicle as well (i.e., rivets, misc. hardware, etc.). Remember, it may be helpful to have a friend assist you with the installation.

Unboxing:
Carefully open your package from the box’s top (or bottom) by removing the staples with a flat-head screwdriver or plyers. Slide the fenders out of the box and make sure that any staples do not scratch your fenders. MudBusters are formed to fit your machine but shipped in a narrow box. You may find it necessary to apply pressure and re-bend some of your fenders for a better fit. Don’t worry, they’re very durable and will not break from re-shaping them!
Note: Using a larger drill bit may allow the fender to come off when riding! The rivets need to be a tight fit to secure the fender flare to the fender. We recommend a 21/64” drill bit. Max coverage set shown. Smaller sets (Mud-Lite, or Race-Lite) may have less hardware in the front of the front fender or the lower front of the rear fender than pictured. In these cases, it may be helpful to use the rear mounting locations first for installation ease.

Installation Instructions

Remove the factory hardware in Figure 2 and Insert the passenger side splash guard as shown in Figure 1.(Note: the driver’s side splash guard has a hole in it to clear the brake master cylinder wires.)
After you have removed the factory hardware in Figure 2, replace the bolts with (2) M6x30mm bolts and (2) washers provided in the hardware kit.
Remove the 2 factory bolts located right behind the tires on the outer floorboard area.
place the fender against the outer floorboard, match up hole #1 as in shown in Figure 3, insert the factory hardware, and continue on to hole #2.
Using a drill bit, drill out through the 3rd hole shown in Figure 4 and install (1) 3/4″ bolt with a washer on each side and a lock-nut to secure it.
The upper corner of each front fender requires a bracket to install it properly. Have a friend push the fender flare against the factory fender so you can mark the hole from underneath the fender (Figure 5). (You may need to loosen the lower bolts to do so). Drill a hole and install (1) 3/4″ bolt, a washer, and a locknut.
Place the bent tab on the fender flare behind the factory flare and mark the hole to be drilled. Install
(1) 3/4″ bolt, a washer, and a locknut. (See Figure 6)
Note: the bracket may have to be bent to achieve a tight fit.

Rear Fender Flare Installation

Remove the bolts shown in Figure 7 and remove the rear factory fenders.
Place the rear factory fenders on a table and remove the rubber bushings in the factory fenders
Insert bolts with a washer on each side and a lock-nut on the underside of the fender.(see Figure 8)
Proceed to the bottom of the rear fender. Add (1) 1-1/4” bolt with a washer and a lock-not through the fender and the fender flare.
Re-install the rear fender.
Loosen the nut behind the tail light to create a gap to slide the below clamp through.
Slip the provided roll bar clamp through the gap and line up the hole in the fender with the holes in the clamp. Insert (1) 3/4″ bolt with a washer and a lock nut.