I have a 2001 HD. The truck did not come with the fender moldings like the later models. Anyone know where I can buy these at? (preferably painted) Thanks.

 

Am looking for the same. Asked the dealer today if I could purchase the stock molding and he told me that the fenders need to be drilled and slotted. A person in the body shop has tried with no success. There has to be an aftermarket item out there!

 

Most body shops install the flares using 3M automotive tape. Drilling and slotting will lead to rust later. Talk to some body shops in your area. The hardest part is custom-cutting the 3M tape to the contours of the underside of the flare.

 

I installed OEM fender flares on my 2000 Expedition about a month ago. I bought the flares from a salvage yard for $100. From the factory the flares are held on by push-in clips & screws. Using the clips would require drilling holes into the outside of your fenders=rust. No thanks! Like Frank S said... I used double-sided automotive tape(Norton...7/8"x20yds.x.045 thick) according to the paint supply store, Norton is just as good and $10 cheaper than 3M. Norton-$33...3M-$43. Anyway... the clips that you ARE NOT using clip onto a recessed lip on the backside of the flare. This is where you put the tape. There are several 2"-7" lips on there, so dont try to use one LONG piece, cut the tape to fit each lip section. I had to triple my tape so it would reach the fender, I guess if I could have found thicker tape, I wouldnt have had to. You will need 6 push-in connectors(you know, the ones that are a PITA to get back out!) 2 for the back of the front flares, 4 for the front & back of the rear flares. These go at the ends and push in straight up from the bottom. I also used the factory screws that go straight up from inside the wheelwell (3 on rear - 4 on front), you will have to drill a 1/8" hole in the under lip of your fender( not a big deal, I just didnt want to drill on the OUTSIDE of my fender) Wait until you have installed the flares with tape before you drill because there is no way you will line up those holes without sticking the tape to the fender in the wrong place! Be careful!!! THAT TAPE IS EXTREMELY STICKY!!!THERE IS NO RE-POSITIONING THE FLARE AFTER THE TAPE STICKS!!! Make sure the fender is clean, dry, & warm.(the tape instructions recommend surface to be at least 60 degrees F. with a cure time of 72hrs.) Its really not THAT hard of a job, just take your time! Hopefully one day I'll get my pics uploaded to my gallery!?