I am looking to install mud guards on my Challenger and want to know what my options are and the pro/cons of each. I think Dodge has some guards as does RPS and RPI. Is one product preferred over another? If so, why? What is required for performing the install of the guard? If drilling is required, is it required in an area wheren the hole would be exposed if the guard was removed? How much effort was required to install the various products?

Web links would be appreciated too.


Scot

I installed the Mopar molded factory splash guards on mine. All you need is a cheap plastic rivet tool from Harbor Freight and some patience. The fit perfectly in the opening without any drilling of any new holes. You do need to pop out one or two of the existing rivets as the guards use one of those holes but it's a piece of cake. The only complaint is the front ones hang a bit low and with my lowered car it tends to scrape a bit if I'm not careful. They look great.

I purchased the mopar splash guards, have yet to receive my vechile to install. Reason being I went with mopar was because I read a lot of negitive things about RPI like the flaps being cheap and cracking.

I bought the RPI stealth guards. From the pictures I saw they are the least noticeable of the group. I have seen some cars in person with the Mopar guards, and while they look nice they were a little large for my taste. The RPI guards didn't require any drilling, you use the same holes that are provided in the wheel wells. I did like the RPI guards personally, but I have wheels that are right out to the wheel wells, so I wasn't going to get the benefit of getting the protection. If you end up going with the RPI stealth guards, I'll sell you mine. I only installed one and took it off once I figured out the problem with the wheels, so its essentially brand new condition. PM me if you're interested.

I purchased the mopar splash guards, have yet to receive my vechile to install. Reason being I went with mopar was because I read a lot of negitive things about RPI like the flaps being cheap and cracking.

The RPIs appear to be very cheap in looks and in quality. People have had issues with them, especially the finish cracking. They are nothing more than thin pieces of plastic painted black. You get what you pay for.

The Mopar splash guards are far better quality, sturdier, and much better looking IMO because they are contoured to fit the car. I've had mine on for awhile, and I love them. Really squares up the stance, and does an excellent job protecting the car from road rash. I'm pissed I didn't get them earlier, as my car already has road rash behind the front wheels.

The RPIs appear to be very cheap in looks and in quality. People have had issues with them, especially the finish cracking. They are nothing more than thin pieces of plastic painted black. You get what you pay for.

The Mopar splash guards are far better quality, sturdier, and much better looking IMO because they are contoured to fit the car. I've had mine on for awhile, and I love them. Really squares up the stance, and does an excellent job protecting the car from road rash. I'm pissed I didn't get them earlier, as my car already has road rash behind the front wheels.

Great to hear, too bad my dealer wants to charge me 60 each pair for install.. Smh

Great to hear, too bad my dealer wants to charge me 60 each pair for install.. Smh

If you, or someone you know has a rivet gun, and some jack stands. You should be able to do it fairly easily. Front is easier to install, rear, you must take off the wheels for space to work.

My neighbor has every tool known to man, and he helped install for me.

Go mopar... I was so mechanically challenged back in the day but figured it out. This site helped out so much in education to work on my rides.

Get the basic stuff as they have detailed and stay oem. It will take u longer to pull the tire off on each wheel well than to install. Save ur pennies!


Sent from the outskirts of the windy city....

I installed the Mopar molded factory splash guards on mine. All you need is a cheap plastic rivet tool from Harbor Freight and some patience. The fit perfectly in the opening without any drilling of any new holes. You do need to pop out one or two of the existing rivets as the guards use one of those holes but it's a piece of cake. The only complaint is the front ones hang a bit low and with my lowered car it tends to scrape a bit if I'm not careful. They look great.

I cannot see the mud guards in your pic as it is from from the front of the car. Do you have a better pic from the side/rear quarter?

I just put these on last week. It is a little far away, but it is the only pic I have here to show you.

http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae107/scfdmike/image001-3.jpg

I cannot see the mud guards in your pic as it is from from the front of the car. Do you have a better pic from the side/rear quarter?

I do, this better?

I like they way they look and will be ordering them tonight.

Thx for the pics.

RPI, went on easy, no tire removal, they are not painted plastic. Hard to see unless looking for them. Just an opinion.