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NiteProwl64 Prowler Enthusiast From:Florida Registered: Aug 2010 Admin Use	posted 08-16-2010 09:24 AM Hello guys, First I would like to say I've had my Prowler for years and just now figured out there's a discussion board for them. Man do I have a lot to learn! The website really looks great, I am excited to learn more about my second wife!! One question I have is, I cannot find the mud flaps for this car. I have looked everywhere, Chrysler discontinued them so they are no longer available. Does anyone know where I can buy them? I don't necessarily need the OEM mud flaps, I wouldn't mind an aftermarket set as long as they are custom fit for the Prowler. Is anyone remaking these mudflaps? All of your help is greatly appreciated, and I am excited that I have joined the Prowler community, officially after over 10 years! -NiteProwl64
VinceM >POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Mission Viejo, CA, USA Registered: Jun 2006 Admin Use	posted 08-16-2010 09:35 AM Contact Pantera (Brian) at www.prowlerstuff.com. He has them on his web site.
catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa Registered: Jun 2001 Admin Use	posted 08-16-2010 09:57 AM bob in michigan is working with another supplier to remake them,so it will be awhile. ------------------
NiteProwl64 Prowler Enthusiast From:Florida Registered: Aug 2010 Admin Use	posted 08-16-2010 01:24 PM Thanks guys, apparently I didn't do enough research. I also found them at TheProwlerStore.com. A buddy of mine recommended them. I called the company to ask about them, They are re-enforced fiberglass that is actually flexible and bendable so they will not break like regular fiberglass. So I went ahead and put myself an order through. I cannot wait to get them! It seems as if though a lot of the Prowler parts are being discontinued. Are we going to be out of luck for the most part in a few years or will companies continue to make these parts after market for us?
jimsutton POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ocala, FL, USA Registered: Jul 2008 Admin Use	posted 08-16-2010 01:39 PM Try -- Ebay -- There were some on there a few days ago ..
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-16-2010 02:31 PM quote: Originally posted by NiteProwl64: Thanks guys, apparently I didn't do enough research. I also found them at TheProwlerStore.com. A buddy of mine recommended them. I called the company to ask about them, They are re-enforced fiberglass that is actually flexible and bendable so they will not break like regular fiberglass. So I went ahead and put myself an order through. I cannot wait to get them! It seems as if though a lot of the Prowler parts are being discontinued. Are we going to be out of luck for the most part in a few years or will companies continue to make these parts after market for us? First welcome to the POA. The best car site on the Net. BOB Longstreth aka RPL is currently working on exact radiator and heater hoses replacements. Window regulator failures is also an issue on these cars. Tom Mills @ Jefferson Auto (see home page) has developed an industrial strength replacement for them. I highly recommend buying them. So yes parts will be harder and harder to find but thanks to may folks on the POA we are coming up with solutions and hopefully this will continue to be the case. Hoses http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum21/HTML/000029.html This message has been edited by BeWare on 08-16-2010 at 02:32 PM
catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa Registered: Jun 2001 Admin Use	posted 08-16-2010 03:51 PM they are not flexible fiberglass,there is no such thing,they are made of polypropolene,a form of plastic.make sure you get the mounting studs with them 6.you will also want to trim the bottom .cut 3/4 to 1 inch off to clear speed bumps or they will screw up your fender. ------------------
Jim R. POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Houston,Texas,USA Registered: Apr 2001 Admin Use	posted 08-17-2010 10:03 AM Welcome, I may have a front and rear set in my garage, we are in the process of moving now . I will advise if I find them in our move. There are the plastic Chrysler type..
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-17-2010 12:01 PM quote: Originally posted by Jim R.: Welcome, I may have a front and rear set in my garage, we are in the process of moving now . I will advise if I find them in our move. There are the plastic Chrysler type.. Jim If niteprowl64 doesn't need them anymore and you no longer have a need for them, then I might be interested in purchasing them from you to have for spares. Let me know. Rich
idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA Registered: Apr 2003 Admin Use	posted 08-17-2010 03:07 PM Moving? ???
Jim R. POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Houston,Texas,USA Registered: Apr 2001 Admin Use	posted 08-17-2010 03:37 PM Mickey We purchased a new home in the back of Copperfield, West road and barker cypress. About 2 miles form the old house.. As soon as we get moved we need to make a Saturday afternoon run for dinner and get Rich and other out. Lori and I have not seen anyone in a long time... Maybe we can talk Tom R into letting us come up and see the museum.... We will talk later. Jim
NiteProwl64 Prowler Enthusiast From:Florida Registered: Aug 2010 Admin Use	posted 08-23-2010 04:12 PM Wow, I just got in my Mud flaps from www.TheProwlerStore.com today. They came so quick and they look IDENTICAL to the original mud flaps. I cannot tell a difference from the original OEM mud flaps. For those of you that said fiberglass is not flexible, they definitely do have some "play" when put pressure on each side. Obviously they are not as "flexible" as the plastic molded ones were. But I am sure they will absorb shock when struck at speed bumpers and/or pot holes, etc. I am putting them on the Prowler this evening when I get home from work and I will snap a couple photos. They even came with the hardware as well. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has given me advice and that were so welcoming on this website. I am looking forward to being an active member to expand my knowledge and help others from the things that I have learned as well. Cheers! -NiteProwl.
catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa Registered: Jun 2001 Admin Use	posted 08-23-2010 05:42 PM i give up.they are not made from fiberglass,they are polypropolene plastic. ------------------
RPL POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Rochester Hills, MI, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-23-2010 06:31 PM catfish, the ones this owner purchased are fiberglass done by a shop in Florida. The factory ones are as you stated. The ones that we're working on are like the factory ones.
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-23-2010 06:50 PM quote: Obviously they are not as "flexible" as the plastic molded ones were. But I am sure they will absorb shock when struck at speed bumpers and/or pot holes, etc. First, welcome to POA! Based on your statement above, be very cautious. The OEM flaps were designed to be as flexible as possible so if they "drag" or catch a pothole, the fender won't crack (the fender is only so flexible). However, that has happened to a number of people, even with the OEM flaps. If the other flaps are not as flexible, there might be more risk in your fender cracking. JMO CJ.....not a guy!!! This message has been edited by CJ on 08-23-2010 at 06:51 PM
catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa Registered: Jun 2001 Admin Use	posted 08-23-2010 08:34 PM have never seen or heard of fiberglass mudguards.i guess there pretty hard to trim.sorry i didnt know they existed.as you stated the plastic ones will give somewhat,hitting a speed bump backing up, will cause some damage. ------------------
garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. Registered: Jun 2005 Admin Use	posted 08-24-2010 10:47 AM quote: Originally posted by catfish: i give up.they are not made from fiberglass,they are polypropolene plastic. catfish I'm not picking on you, but is this a example of mis-information you posted about? It happens to us all sometimes when we don't have all the correct info. The ones he bought were made from fiberglass. This is the first I've heard of them also. So even though you were right about the original mudflaps, you were giving him wrong info about the one's he bought. Thanks for all the info you do give.
JeraneW POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Hilton Head, South Carolina , USA Registered: Jun 2002 Admin Use	posted 08-24-2010 08:08 PM Back in 2002 I installed factory mudflaps. Someone on the site suggested to only bolt the two sides on the bracket, which I did. I have gone slowly over many a speed bump, but at an angle, and have never had a problem. I never trimmed mine as some have suggested in the past. I may be taking a risk but so far so good.
catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa Registered: Jun 2001 Admin Use	posted 08-24-2010 09:26 PM it doesnt matter if you leave 1 bolt out.what you really need to watch for is when youre backing up,over a speed bump.it will catch the bottom of the guard and push it and the fender forward at the bottom.the studs that hold it on rub and are caught by the tire tread and will bend the crap out of the fdr and brkt and also crack the fdr.make sure you not backing up over a speed bump.even a small one. it has happened numerous times,and will destroy a fdr. around 1500.00 in damage.the one that caught mine was a small speed bump about 6 inches high.i actually never noticed it when i pulled in the parking spot.wasnt any fun. when going forward if the speed bump is high enough ,the guard will scrape the pavement. ------------------
NiteProwl64 Prowler Enthusiast From:Florida Registered: Aug 2010 Admin Use	posted 08-30-2010 04:42 PM Here are the pictures as I promised. The Mudflaps look great. Unfortunately, I had the Prowler out in a 5 minute rain shower over the weekend. Just enough to get her dirty. I am getting ready to wax her as I speak. Anyway, check out the photos, they look and work great!! They great people over at www.TheProwlerStore.com. I highly recommend them!
JeraneW POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Hilton Head, South Carolina , USA Registered: Jun 2002 Admin Use	posted 08-30-2010 06:39 PM Regarding front mudflaps, as well as speed bumps, don't back up in tall grass either. Some owners have had a prolem with that. The new ones look great.
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-30-2010 11:12 PM MAN, those front flaps are extremely close to the ground. Any backing up also done on any uneven surface or soft surface where the tire can sink down better be done with extreme care or like many before you, you'll be damaging those front fenders. The flap gets pinched against the tire tread and pulls the fender down. Best case the flap just gets pulled off probably taking the bracket with it and from there is just gets much worse.
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-31-2010 05:40 AM Rich is right,,,,YIKES, those look too close to the ground.
NiteProwl64 Prowler Enthusiast From:Florida Registered: Aug 2010 Admin Use	posted 08-31-2010 08:36 AM They are literally identical molds to the original OEM Mudflaps. I have a drivers side OEM mud flap and they are the exact same size. I've been over speed bumps and my driveway is steep and I have not had any issues yet.
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-31-2010 11:55 AM quote: Originally posted by NiteProwl64: They are literally identical molds to the original OEM Mudflaps. I have a drivers side OEM mud flap and they are the [B]exact same size. I've been over speed bumps and my driveway is steep and I have not had any issues yet.[/B] I trimmed my stock fender flaps for this very reason. Just please be careful. I have personally seen and/or heard of multiple damaged front fenders. This message has been edited by BeWare on 08-31-2010 at 04:43 PM

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