I had to use chains this winter and I busted the lower rear plastic trim that goes along the bottom of the rear fender from the wheel arch to the bumper. I have no idea what this part is called so I am struggling to find a replacement. The mudflap didnt break just the trim behind it. Any ideas?

Has anyone else had issues with chains and this trim piece? It seemed to project into the wheel arch a bit. I am not surprized I snapped them. When I replace them I am going to modify them so the chains wont catch in future.

Also I have read all the threads on the wheel arch trim. Lots of references about NOT removing them but nothing telling me how to. I want to take them off to repaint. The front are just screwed on (I think) but the rears look like they have some kind of rubber in them. How do they come off?

BTW - I have been a lurker on here for about 18 months. I have changed my serpentine belt, brake pads, rear washer arm all thanks to this forum!
Thanks again.

 

Need to run your chains a lot tighter to prevent this from happening.
As you try to remove the trim, use a heat gun or hair dryer to loosen up the sticky tape.

 

Thanks Disco Mike.

Will do on the chains.

I didnt realize there was sticky behind the arches - that was what I was missing. I will paint them in place.

Anybody know what that trim piece is called I need to replace?

Thx

 

www.roverlandparts.com, try looking there for the part, I dont know what its called either.