Really? Thank you! I've always wondered what the hell these are for!?! Besides looking gd ugly af...! Does that kind of explain why I have sssoooo much brake dust on the front wheels??? Thanks again!!!
Comprehensive Front Spat Replacement (Those Broken/Torn Plastic Flaps Under the Front)
I looked for a guide to replacing these and couldn't find one, so I am going to make one here for anyone wanting to know how to replace front wheel spats. I believe all Durangos with the SRT fascia have them (correct me if I'm wrong).
Mopar Part Numbers: 68299199AC, 68299198AC
~What are Front Spats? They are these (they often tear and break):
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~Starting, each spat is attached with four metal rivets that will need to be drilled out. You may need to jack up the vehicle to get under there with a drill. I had the easiest time removing them by using a 7/32 drill bit and then popping the ends of the rivets off with a flathead screwdriver.
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The 7/32 bit.
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The drilled out rivet heads.
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The broken spat. Notice the two hooks on top that slide into the fascia.
~Then, simply slide in the new spat and reapply new rivets. I did not use metal rivets, but rather some plastic removable expanding screw rivets. They are NAPA brand and are for Ford/Mazda. I'm sure metal rivets are more secure, but these plastic ones hold too tight for me to pull off, and are removable in case they break. Next time I will only need a Phillips head to remove them.
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The four plastic screw rivets.
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These secure the spats remarkably well, and are removable!
~After completing both sides, you're done!
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Mopar Part Numbers: 68299199AC, 68299198AC
~What are Front Spats? They are these (they often tear and break):
~Starting, each spat is attached with four metal rivets that will need to be drilled out. You may need to jack up the vehicle to get under there with a drill. I had the easiest time removing them by using a 7/32 drill bit and then popping the ends of the rivets off with a flathead screwdriver.
~Then, simply slide in the new spat and reapply new rivets. I did not use metal rivets, but rather some plastic removable expanding screw rivets. They are NAPA brand and are for Ford/Mazda. I'm sure metal rivets are more secure, but these plastic ones hold too tight for me to pull off, and are removable in case they break. Next time I will only need a Phillips head to remove them.
~After completing both sides, you're done!
