Installation of German Mud Flaps (set of 4)

[michaeltag]

I just ordered and received the kit of all four German Mud Flaps from Bus Depot. They don't ship them with any instructions. I'm sure I can figure this out, it not being rocket science, but would also love to know if anyone has installed these and/or posted on this before or can share any "gotchas" that they encountered. I did order the recommended grommets from BusDepot on a separate SKU.
Hoping there is someone out there who has been through this!

Thanks in advance for your help!
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'87 Vanagon GL Westfalia Syncro w/ rear locker
• 1.8T engine conversion from Stephan's AutoHaus
• Schwenk Springs, OME shocks, BFG All Terrains on South African 15-inch steel wheels
• GoWesty Plate Steel Bumpers w/ front skid plate & rear swing-away spare carrier
• Big Shot Shifter
• Transaxle rebuilt with taller heavy-duty 4th gear, GoWesty decoupler and oiler plates by Ken at Porter's Precision
* TruckFridge
• Propex Heater
• Vintage Air in-dash A/C

[Team WorldTour]

Yes, I've been through this. You will have to drill holes in the body for the bolts, but only two per flap. If you hold the brackets up to the frame, you will see the proper holes line up.

Oh, and NONE of this special Domestic Market add-ons come with instructions. It's assumed you either have experience with, or are replacing the originals, thus require no help.

If you need it, I can take some photos of my setup, and you can see how I've done them....

Cheers!
Nico
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[msinabottle]

I hope these help:

Best!
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[michaeltag]

Thank you! Indeed, those pictures do help a lot! So, you've answered some of my questions. I did find my fasteners. There are some "studs" supplied that have machine thread on one end and what is wood/sheet metal or in this case RUBBER thread on the other end. There are currently no holes on the inside edge of my upper half of my new mud flaps that will press up against the body. So, I am assuming I have to drill a pilot hole and then screw the stud into the rubber. Am I assuming correctly?
Ahh, just went to your link ... https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=671687&highlight=
That answers the rest of my questions! Thank you again!
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'87 Vanagon GL Westfalia Syncro w/ rear locker
• 1.8T engine conversion from Stephan's AutoHaus
• Schwenk Springs, OME shocks, BFG All Terrains on South African 15-inch steel wheels
• GoWesty Plate Steel Bumpers w/ front skid plate & rear swing-away spare carrier
• Big Shot Shifter
• Transaxle rebuilt with taller heavy-duty 4th gear, GoWesty decoupler and oiler plates by Ken at Porter's Precision
* TruckFridge
• Propex Heater
• Vintage Air in-dash A/C

[michaeltag]

My German mud flap kit from Bus Depot did NOT include pins/dowels like the ones shown in this picture originally uploaded by Alakaberry:

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'87 Vanagon GL Westfalia Syncro w/ rear locker
• 1.8T engine conversion from Stephan's AutoHaus
• Schwenk Springs, OME shocks, BFG All Terrains on South African 15-inch steel wheels
• GoWesty Plate Steel Bumpers w/ front skid plate & rear swing-away spare carrier
• Big Shot Shifter
• Transaxle rebuilt with taller heavy-duty 4th gear, GoWesty decoupler and oiler plates by Ken at Porter's Precision
* TruckFridge
• Propex Heater
• Vintage Air in-dash A/C

[Alaskaberrys]