General Installation Overview
1. Warn 4X Flares and ThinLine Flares are designed to fit
tight against the vehicle fenders. In most cases, the flares
are attached to each fender lip with self-tapping screws
provided by Warn. Two-sided, automotive tape is used as
a sealing gasket between the flare and the fender. The
tape also helps to protect the painted fender surface from
possible damage caused by the edge of the flare. Warn
4X Flares and ThinLine Flares are molded from a special
weather resistant material. They may be installed "as is",
or they may be painted. Fender trim must be removed and
side molding may need to be trimmed before installing
Warn Flares.
IMPORTANT Installation Notes - read before installing.
A. Warn Flares do not fit over factory installed flares.
B. Removing the factory flares may damage the flares and
may leave the mounting holes exposed in the sides of the
fenders.
C. Some models of Warn Flares do not completely cover these
mounting holes. Be sure to check your specific application
before attempting to install Warn Flares.
D. The two-sided tape forms a seal between the flare and the
fender, but is not intended to "stick" a flare down against
the fender if there are gaps.
1. Confirm the Flare Fit
A. Check the part number on the Warn Flare box. Be sure
the part number applies to your make, model and year of
truck. If necessary, check with a Warn Customer Service
Representative to determine if the flares will fit with your
specific trim and accessory options.
B. Hold the flares in place on the vehicle and confirm the
flares match the truck body contours.
C. There are factors beyond Warn's control which can prevent
a satisfactory fit, such as:
Body damage: Sometimes damage is not discovered
until the flares are being installed; you will need to fix the
damage to get a good flare fit.
Variations in body details: The sheet metal contours
can vary slightly on different vehicles made in different
factories.
Interference with side moldings or other accessories (such
as running boards, or mud flaps): Methods for dealing
with these problems are discussed below, or in Special
Instructions that are provided with some models of flares.
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