The dealership is installing deluxe "splash guards" and Cleargard on my 2014 GC Black Limited 4x4...I'll post pics when I take delivery next week sometime.

 

I would look into an XPEL installer over Clearguard - XPEL is far superior to the Clearguard product + it is self healing - you may also come out of it cheaper than what the dealer will charge if you can find a installer locally. I just had the XPEL front / side fenders and hood done for $650.00

 

Thanks GCLimited! That would be nice to see them on one of the MY14's. Is anyone planning on putting them on their Overland? I know it will look a little different since the trim is body color.

 

I'm considering to put them on mine too. I have an Overland and I would like to see some pictures because as you said the trim is body color ...

 

I believe the factory molded splash guards (the same as the ones on the 2011-14) can be painted body-color if you wish. Have no idea how that would look, however.

 

So I can take the guards of my 2011 and install them on a 2014?

 

OK...as promised, pictures of the "Deluxe" Jeep splash guards as they're called.

 

OK...as promised, pictures of the "Deluxe" Jeep splash guards as they're called.

Thanks for the pics GCLimited. Those look good, and nice Jeep :thumbsup: They blend in nicely with the darker colored paint. I have a silver overland coming in, so hopefully they look okay with the lighter paint and body color trim. I ordered a set of the mud flaps and I'm planning on putting them on once my jeep gets her. I'll post some pics once I get them put on. Anyone with lighter colored MY14 planning on getting mud flaps?

 

I found out the hard way these don't fit the 2014 Summit. If I would have read the fine print on the Mopar web site I would have figured this out. Now i need to return them. Doesn't look like I have any other choices at this point.

 

I have a 2012 Jeep Grand Charokee Summit and want mud flaps. Dealer and other sources state Mopar mud flaps do not fit the Summit. Nobody states why. What was it that did not fit? Could the mud flaps be cut to fit? Would like to know why you could not use the mud flaps. Thanks.

 

I added these to my 2014 Limited today. Does anyone have experience taking them off road? I wonder if they catch on something, will they break off or will what they're mounted to break off?

 

Wondering about this myself, especially because the installation instructions say "not for off road use". I've done some two track, but nothing approaching real off road.

Looking at them, I think the rears would be fine, but the fronts are definitely low and back far enough to catch. Debating on either looking into quick release fasteners or maybe putting a slight relief cut into them so if they do catch, the flap will bend rather then pull he fasteners out of the wheel well.

Probably the latter so I still have the rocker panel protection.

 

On our 2011 we take only the front ones off before going off road (mainly beach work). The one time we didnt they didnt snap or anything however one of the plastic clips holding them in came out, but the actual bolt stayed in.

 

They do bend a bit, at least when going forward slowly. I wouldn't care to try it backwards, nor really stress the bend by repeatedly hitting something.

I've considered buying another set and trimming them shorter with a Dremel, but I kinda like the idea someone posted about putting a flex point in them by running a shallow groove with the Dremel, and possibly notch in the edges a bit. My main interest is using them to keep gunk off the body in mud as well as slushy snow that gets all over the body in front as you turn.

You can test their vulnerability by just bending them with your hands.

 

Splash Guards on my red 2014 Limited 4x4 on 20"

 

Splash guards on my 2014 overland. Billet silver with 18" rims.

 

Definitely not for me. Plus no snow here.

 

Gravel roads are why I got them. I put on some more aggressive Michelin LTX A/Ts, which I quickly learned are excellent rock chuckers.

 

I'm thinking about the fronts to help protect the rocker panels and doors.

I have a '14 overland, so the wheel lips are body color (deep cherry).

Wondering if I'd need to shoot them in body color to make them look less out-of-place..

just thinking out loud..

...tom

 

Wreck, I like your idea of creating some way for the fronts to bend back. I wouldn't mind buying another set if they hit something and broke. But I could see things getting ugly if the fronts made contact with an object and the mounting locations gave before the flaps did. Mind posting some pics if you come up with something?

 

I was just thinking of notching them on the front outside and inside edge, right below the mounting area. Figuring the curve to the sides are what give them rigidity, a strategic notch here would allow them to break away, just need to get the depth right so they stay rigid in normal use.

Not planning on addressing the issue until hinting season, but I'll definitely post a pic or two.

 

I went to my dealer to have these installed on my 2014 Overland and they told me that the flaps wouldn't fit properly on the 2014 as the holes don't line up properly. Is he missing something?

 

As long as you don't have a Summit or SRT (which you don't), they fit just fine. Fronts were a 30 minute install, rears are a bit more involved. It is DIY if you are a little mechanically inclined.

 

Just ordered some for my 14 Laredo. Any installation instructions? Do you have to take the wheels and tires off for it to work?

 

I believe installation instructions come with the mud flaps. However, there is a thread on here that has some better instructions. I can't remember where it's at, but just do a search. I didn't take the wheels off during the install and it worked out fine. Taking the wheels off makes it easier, but it isn't necessary. There may even be a YouTube video of the install.

 

I installed the front MOPAR splash guards on my 2014, didn't bother with the rear because I don't really like the look and figure damage there is a lot less likely and a lot less visible. Installation is apparently more of a PITA too. The fronts don't require the wheels to be taken off, you just need to turn the wheel one direction for the one side, and the other direction for the other wise.

I think the front ones actually look cool.

Oh and you have to use these kind of pliers to cut off the rivets, the kind that are kind of like scissors:

Don't use regular pliers to attempt to pull out the rivets like I did. It won't work. Trust me.

Another tip and thing the directions aren't clear on: the felt wheel-well lining can (and has to) be moved out of place slightly for installation down where the screws go. At first I was scared to do so because I thought I was going to rip, tear, permanently crease, or damage it some other way, but after another member here said that's what you're supposed to do, I felt better and then did it, while still being careful of course.

 

Hmm. I guess that will make more sense when I actually do it (the part about moving the wheel lining out of the way).

Thanks guys, I appreciate the tips. Looking forward to getting it. I'm making a Saturday project out of all of it, installing tow hooks, replacing the interior lights to led, ect. Can't wait!!

 

I spent a few evenings this week installing front and rear mud flaps on my 2014 Limited, Billet Silver. I bought them to reduce road debris hitting the underside. I also think that they look good on the Jeep.

The instructions definitely suck.

I also have concerns about the front mud flaps and driving on dirt roads. The rear flaps are 9 inches off the group, but the front flaps are only about 5.5 inches. They should have been designed to be about 2" shorter and, in my opinion, it wouldn't have affected looks or performance.

Cutting notches in the front flaps to allow break-away sounds interesting. A better alternative might be to drill several tiny holes across. This should act in similar manner as perforated paper. Then again, if you go to all of this trouble, wouldn't it be better to just cut them down in the first place?

Another idea might be to cut a bottom section off (i.e. 2") then re-attach the two pieces using something that will bend (i.e. rubber) or just adding a rubber flap. The rubber flap might look better if two pieces of rubber were put together (glue or stainless bolts) and then attached front and back of the original piece, hiding the cut. Something like this might work as a bottom piece.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aeropro-24-.../400308257451?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d343b42ab&vxp=mtr

Just some ideas...

 

Installing these with the mopar nuts and bolts definitely suck! I think I got the idea, but tomorrow afternoon I'm going to put these on with nuts and bolts from Home Depot. Maybe some jb weld hold them in place.

 

I installed these on our 2014 Limited last weekend. As i did not need to take the rear wheels of, it only took me about an hour for all 4. A ratcheting wrench with Phillips head bit is your friend as it will allow you to get the screws in with the rear wheels still in place.

I think it is a doable DIY for anyone who used a screwdriver before. I have worked on cars before, but I am by no means a professional mechanic.

Although looks are personal, I have to say the splash guards look better in person then I thought they would. I was worried they won't flow with the rest of the car, but they blend in nicely. (Car is maximum steel) I'd almost say they look quite cool. But then again, I got them for functionality so looks are secondary anyway.

 

Mine is max steel as well. Do you have an overland? If so could you post some pics? The only thing holding me back is wondering how it will look with the painted overland fenders.

 

How did you guys get the nuts (or mopar's equivalent) to stay behind the holes? I can't get it to stay and I'm racking my brain trying to figure out how to get a nut to stay back there

 

Pinch the clamp nut things a little tighter with a pliers and they will stay in place when you slide them over the mounting points. Don't squish them too tight, or the spring steel will break... Easy does it.

 

I was using the term nuts loosely - they are the body clips. I will try to compress them with pliers, thanks for the tip.

 

I was using the term nuts loosely - they are the body clips. I will try to compress them with pliers, thanks for the tip.

You can try to compress body clips with pliers but I don't think you'll get away trying to compress someone's nuts. Totally different.

 

Well now I'm thoroughly confused

 

Our work here is done. Good job team.
Line up the next victim. :lol:

 

2 on and 2 to go!

Got the front ones on last night. Only difficult part was the clips. I compressed them, which did help for sure, but during the install of my last one, one of the clips fell out, so I got a 5/16 bolt and shoved it in there haha. Not black, but hey, it worked!

Going to do the other 2 tonight. They look great so far! I found 2 paint chips in the doors, so hopefully the mud flaps will prevent more.

I've heard both ways now, do you have to take off the back wheels to put on the rear mud flaps? I know it makes it easier, but is it worth the trouble?

 

2 on and 2 to go!

Got the front ones on last night. Only difficult part was the clips. I compressed them, which did help for sure, but during the install of my last one, one of the clips fell out, so I got a 5/16 bolt and shoved it in there haha. Not black, but hey, it worked!

Going to do the other 2 tonight. They look great so far! I found 2 paint chips in the doors, so hopefully the mud flaps will prevent more.

I've heard both ways now, do you have to take off the back wheels to put on the rear mud flaps? I know it makes it easier, but is it worth the trouble?

Yes it makes it easier to take of the back wheels for the rear mud flaps but it's not necessary. I just used a short screwdriver and angled drill without taking the wheels off, which both seemed to get the job done.

 

I actually liked the look of the bolt, so I changed them all out with 5/16 bolts. I really like it! I think it makes it look a little tougher ha. I'm on the fence about painting them black - they are zinc bolts, which are really shiny, but that does wear off. If I had just done bolts to begin with, it would have made these a breeze! No putting clips behind the holes or anything, just let the thread of the bolt do all the work

 

Do any of you guys have side rails too? I'm wondering if mud flaps will somehow get in the way of my next project (black side rails)