Mud flaps

judie52 · Post by **judie52** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:18 am

Have new set f/r mud flaps , dumb blonde, says I need to drill holes?Has anyone done this?

RIT · Post by **RIT** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:32 am

It's been a while, but I remember drilling holes in the rear (so to speak!), but not in the front. BTW, I'm talking about my car, not my sexual preference !

vibe-04 · Post by **vibe-04** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 1:20 am

Welcome.I don't remember drilling holes for the stock bolt/screw locations front flaps (I'll check later) but I did add two stainless steel screws on each flap. Others on the board have found the stock screws and bolts insufficient, especially with snow and ice. But this may not be a problem in Texas I used screws from Wal-Mart for you licence plate Cheap , but efficientCheers and welcome abord

judie52 · Post by **judie52** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 3:27 am

Thanks, we don't get much snow in Houston, I guess I'll need to take to dealer to put on.... I don't have the equipment to take off tires and drill the holes........

judie52 · Post by **judie52** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 3:31 am

It would of been nice if they had said I need to drill before selling them to me. I will just have to take to the dealer to have my rear drilled . Thanks

4X4CHICHI · Post by **4X4CHICHI** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 3:34 am

This is a very easy operation. and you are only drilling through plastic, The only warning you need to worry about is not to drill too deep on the rear flap holes. if you do you will drill right through the lower ground effects.

judie52 · Post by **judie52** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 3:39 am

Thanks for the info, I just don't have the stands to take the tire off as the instructions say to. There seems to be a plug at the bottom of the back rim that would fitt the hole for the flap, can I just pull that out and use the threaded nut and screw for that?

Atomb · Post by **Atomb** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 3:50 am

that bottom threaded nut will hold the bottom of the flap in place, but you still need to fasten the top portion.i installed mine without removing a wheel. I did, however, use my dremel with the flexible shaft attachment and was able to install all 4 no problems!

judie52 · Post by **judie52** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 4:19 am

Thanks, for the input, I wish I had a flexable shaft on a dremel ( o.k. I don't know what that is, just sounded good.)I would guess it's a drill of sorts.. Thank you for your info.

4X4CHICHI · Post by **4X4CHICHI** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 5:57 am

you have the jack and a lug wrench that came with the car. come one woman do you (removed) proud.....just kidding. you do what is comfortable for you

judie52 · Post by **judie52** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 10:31 am

See, I said I was a dumb blond. I'd never have thought of the jack to do one tire at a time! I just may do it your way, the heck with my nails!

Jaycie685 · Post by **Jaycie685** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 2:58 pm

I bought the front and rear mud flaps a month ago and they're still sitting in a box. If I take it to the dealer, can they install it for me for free or should I go elsewhere?I don't own a drill and am not planning on buying one just so I can attach my mudflaps!

4X4CHICHI · Post by **4X4CHICHI** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 12:58 pm

you could drive it here to Brookville, Ohio. I'd be glad to install them for you. or anyone's for that matter.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 3:21 pm

has anyone drove in the winter with them on? i mean pretty deep snow, as MN has semi deep snow, just wanna know if they make driving worse as they might build up more snow and ice on them.

Atomb · Post by **Atomb** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:04 am

i had them on last winter and there's no problems. in fact, snow/ice breaks off easier as they have a bit of flex. this causes the build up to break off sooner....not to mention it keeps the side/back of your vibe cleaner when that horrible salt spray starts up again...

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:08 am

Quote, originally posted by Jaycie685 Â»I bought the front and rear mud flaps a month ago and they're still sitting in a box. If I take it to the dealer, can they install it for me for free or should I go elsewhere?I don't own a drill and am not planning on buying one just so I can attach my mudflaps!Can they do it for free? Sure. Will they? Not likely. If nothing else, you'd likely pay for labor. Some dealers are sneaky and charge a few bucks for "shop supplies" such as WD-40, nuts, bolts, etc. Wherever you go, you're going to pay. My advice is to just find a neighbor or friend with power tools (trust me, SOMEONE you know has a freakin drill ) and do it yourself. You probably could use a battery drill, it doesn't have to be plug-in. I'm assuming, anyway, since they said you're only drilling through plastic. Never done it myself. Do it yourself. It's self-gratifying AND cheaper.

vibe-04 · Post by **vibe-04** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 3:21 am

Quote, originally posted by Atomb Â»....not to mention it keeps the side/back of your vibe cleaner when that horrible salt spray starts up again...My Vibe went white last year due to salt spray. Grrrrr.

Atomb · Post by **Atomb** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:43 am

i would recommend a chargable drill...got one 2 years ago and the plug in drill is practically NEVER used anymore....i also recommend a "dremel with flexible shaft"!

judie52 · Post by **judie52** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:14 am

Well, everybody, just wanted to thank ya'll for the help, I enstalled the mud flaps today ,on my own, so dumb blonds can do something on their own... Did not have a dermel, but bought a craftman flex drill and had them puppies drilled and hooked up in about an hour.. What I don't understand is ,the front wheel well had screws already, why could they not have done the same for the back wheel well?.. Must have been a man that designed the car... my next project is changing out the lights, and then putting a LOUDER horn on. This tiny toot just doesn't get it for me I want it To blow long and Hard...... love ya'll, Judie :

VibeFever · Post by **VibeFever** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:15 pm

Congrats on the install. The horn should be a nice mod. One or two horns? What do you plan to do with the lights. I got my Vibe in August and have already done many mods to it. It's hard not to.

judie52 · Post by **judie52** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:30 pm

Thanks, I am putting in Halogen Artic white in the front and fog and xtreme white on the reverse, I am also putting a VIBE decal on the third brake light , I had one on my 02 Escape and it looked great. I also changed out the antenna to a 3 3/4 inch black crome antennastill gives great reception ( you can see them on e-bay) I hated that long black thing they called an antenna. I have been checking the forums for what type of horn to put in , most people have put in a double and that sounds great to me , The bigger the blast the better for me when I run into those idiots on the road that don't know how to drive..If anyone has suggestions on types of horns and hookup I am open for your knowledge

Atomb · Post by **Atomb** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 3:47 am

hey! alright! glad to hear you went out and bought a drill (flex drill too! probably for the better, it'll probably come in handy a lot more than the dremel) and did it all yourself too! :Di agree with the horn issue...i've been thinking of replacing mine aswell....

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