Smittybilt 17191 User Manual

Installation Instructions

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6” Fender Flares (#17191)

1987-1995 Jee

Included in this Kit: (2) Front Flares (2) Rear Flares (2) Mud Guard
Hardware Bag: (28) Snap bases, (28) Snap Covers, (40) Rubbe r Spacers,(4) #8 x 1-1/2” Screw

(28) #12 x 1-1/4” Screw (20’) Rubber Fender Trim

Prior to installation: Pre-fit all flares before you attempt to install. If you plan on painting your

Fender Flares it must be done prior to installation. All surfaces must be cleaned using a scouring pad
such as Scotch Brite and prepped using an adhesion promoter. Follow all specifications required by the
paint manufacturer. As you remove factory parts set them aside safely for later use.

Installation Instructions

Step One: Remove the Factory Flares from vehicle

1. Start with the rear fender flare.

2. Locate and remove the bolts holding the factory flares on the vehicle.

3. Repeat on the other side of vehicle.

4. Proceed to the front and remove the marker lights on the factory flare. Set aside for later

use. Locate and remove the bolts holding the factory flare on the vehicle.

5. Repeat on the other side of vehicle.

Step Two: Install Rubber Trim

1. Locate the supplied rubber trim. Peel back approximately 1” of the backing away from the

edge of the rubber trim. Starting at one end of the flare, push the trim onto the outer edge of
the flare (See: Fig A)

2. Continue pressing the rubber trim onto the flare. Push on approximately 4” then hold in

place. (See: Fig B) Pull away the backing from backside. (See: Fig C) Continue on in this
manner until you have gone completely around the flare. This will take some time but once
you master the technique it will proceed quickly. Cut rubber trim to length as installed.

3. Repeat this process for the remaining flares.

Wranglers

Fig A

Fig B

IMPORTANT:
Trimming Jeep® Fenders before proceeding with the installation.

Step Three: Install Flares and Mud Guards

1. Attach the new Mud Guards to the vehicle using the factor screws removed in step 1. (TJ

2. Align the front fender flares on the vehicle. The cut a hole in the turn signal area must align

3. Center punch all marked areas and proceed to drill using a 5/32 drill bit.

4. Attach the flares using the supplied screws. Place screws over the snap cap base, through

5. Align the rear flare with the rear vertical seam of the factory fender. YJ ONLY

6. Center punch all marked areas and proceed to drill using a 5/32 drill bit.

7. Attach the flares using the supplied screws. Place screws over the snap cap base, through

8. Place the snap cap cover over the mounting screws and cap base and press firmly into place.

If you are planning to install 33” Tires or larger on you Jeep

ONLY: Discard Mud Guards for CJ7 and Scrambler Jeeps)

with the hole in the new Flare. Mark mounting holes using fender flares as a guide (See: Fig
C)

flares and then place (2) rubber spacers over the screw and attach the flares to the vehicle. Do

NOT

over tighten the screws. Reinstall the factory marker light into flare, using the supplied

(4) #8 x 1- 1/2” screws.

other end of the flare with the bottom edge of the bodywork. ALL MODELS Mark the
mounting holes using the flare as a guide. (See: Fig C)

flares and then place (1) rubber spacer over the screw and attach the flares to the vehicle.
(See: Fig D) CAUTION DO NOT over tighten screws

Repeat process for the remaining caps.

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Please proceed to

Fig C

Fig D

Align the

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Fig E

Trimming Vehicle Fenders – For YJ ONLY with 33” or Larger Tires

1. Measure 4-3/4” from the back vertical seam of the front fender towards front of

vehicle and mark this location at the bottom edge of the fender. (See: Fig E)

2. From this measurement draw a straight line up tangent to the radius of the

vehicle fender opening. Cut away metal using an air nibbler or other suitable
tool. Coat this area with a rust inhibitor to prevent rusting. (See: Fig E) Proceed
to rear fender. (See: Fig F).

3. Draw a line tangent to the radius of the rear wheel arch, through the factory

screw mounting hole and repeat this procedure for the front of the wheel arch.
Cut away the metal using an air nibbler or other suitable tool. Coat this area with
a rust inhibitor to prevent rusting. Repeat for all remaining fender wells.

Installation Instructions

6” Fender Flares (#17191)

1987-1995 Jee

Align flares with

Wranglers

Vertical Seam

Fig F

Factory hole

Cut line tangent to
Wheel Arch Opening

Forward

Cut lines tangent to
Wheel Arch opening

Align flare with
vertical seam

Factory Hole