RokBlokz rear flaps installation.

[VirginiaHeritage]

Today’s first project. Wish me luck.

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[VirginiaHeritage]

This is the RokBlokz (SAS) XL Long model on my ‘25 HE. The install video and PDF made it pretty easy.

Only discrepancy in instructions is the video and PDF instructions give different torque spec ranges for the nuts under the bracket that mounts to the body. I went with 45 lb-ft which was the lower end of the higher range of the two recommendations for torque specs. I chose the removable thumb screw option for the flaps. “Permanent” screws also provided.

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[VirginiaHeritage]

If you’re wondering why I went with rear flaps at all, it’s because my tires tend to look like this by the time I hit pavement when leaving my house. I’m already replacing my own windshield 2 months after purchase so I’m sympathetic to the people behind me on the roads.

 

[VirginiaHeritage]

Almost forgot an important technical detail. I’m told that for optimal flap performance, you need to install the included decal inside your tailgate.

 

[SeptuagenerianSasquatch]

Good, neat job. I especially applaud your installing the rears. I think front flaps only not only looks selfish and inconsiderate, but lopsided and aesthetically clumsy.

I had several thousand miles on mine when I installed RokBlokz, and found that getting the rear brass install brackets weren't reaching the wingnuts. Rokblokz sent me longer bolts, gratis, and right away. So they're customer service is superb.

I went with the black, so the RokBlokz logo is almost invisible. Sorry, RokBlokz. I put my own flag stickers on them.

I also learned that install videos are almost always done by people who've done the job lots of times, on new accessories and products on new trucks. When installing something yourself, especially if your truck isn't very new, may call for a few extra/different parts, a little improvisation--and a lot of patience.

I've also learned that RokBlokz are surprisingly flexible. On moderate trails, I don't take them off. They just bend back, and return to position--going forward. Can't say the same when backing off an obstacle! YMMV.
Happy trails!

 

[VirginiaHeritage]

Good, neat job []

I also learned that install videos are almost always done by people who've done the job lots of times, on new accessories and products on new trucks.

Thanks, man. The funny thing is the installer guy in the video actually struggled a bit with certain steps like mounting the flap to the bracket, and to their credit they didn’t edit it or do a retake.

They also included a roll of Smarties candy shrink-wrapped in the flap packaging. Made me chuckle. I like these guys.

 

[FlashFlood24]

Thanks, man. The funny thing is the installer guy actually struggled a bit with certain steps in the video like mounting the flap to the bracket, and to their credit they didn’t edit it or do a retake.

They also also included a roll of Smarties candy shrink-wrapped in the flap packaging. Made me chuckle. I like these guys.

Just posted on the separate thread to answer your question there, but I see that you're way ahead of me. Your install looks great on the HE and, like you, I installed the rears to save those following me the headache of a cracked windshield after I come off the trails.

 

[FlashFlood24]

I'm not sure if this is helpful not knowing the length of your running boards, but the RokBlokz front flaps fit nicely with the Everglades rock sliders (pictures attached).

 

[VirginiaHeritage]

I'm not sure if this is helpful not knowing the length of your running boards, but the RokBlokz front flaps fit nicely with the Everglades rock sliders (pictures attached).

Thanks. The new style running boards actually jut aways into the wheel well. When combined with the flare at the end, this presents a fitment challenge for alot of flaps, including some that worked with the previous flat boards.

 

[FlashFlood24]

Thanks. The new style running boards actually jut aways into the wheel well. When combined with the flare at the end, this presents a fitment challenge for alot of flaps, including some that worked with the previous flat boards.

Ah, I see. That does present a challenge. I don't have a solution, but others might? I do like those classic running boards, though. Other than that gap, it looks like they do a pretty good job as rock blockers.

 

[B22-2023]

This is the RokBlokz (SAS) XL Long model on my ‘25 HE. The install video and PDF made it pretty easy.

Only discrepancy in instructions is the video and PDF instructions give different torque spec ranges for the bracket that mounts to the body. I went with 45 lb-ft which was the lower end of the higher range of the two recommendations for torque specs. I chose the removable thumb screw option for the flaps. “Permanent” screws also provided.

Before:

After:

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I had to switch to the lower profile permanent screws because the hand-removable ones rub when aired down and turning the wheel. That is a function of my custom rig setup and geometry, but just thought I would pass it on because I don't know your lift configuration.

 

[VirginiaHeritage]

Ah, I see. That does present a challenge. I don't have a solution, but others might? I do like those classic running boards, though. Other than that gap, it looks like they do a pretty good job as rock blockers.

The boards absolutely help with rocks because I hear gravel pinging all over the underside as I head down the paved road but I haven’t gotten a single chip on the sides yet. A little mud does get through the gap. The only solution I can think of is buying a front set and then trimming them down significantly to just close that gap with a couple of millimeters of space between the trimmed flap bottom and the top of the flare. This way the flap wouldn’t be force-flexed towards the tire. It might work out or it might look weird and I’ll have to spend a couple hundred bucks to find out. Very tempted to try.

Ok, I’m definitely going to try.

 

[VirginiaHeritage]

I had to switch to the lower profile permanent screws because the hand-removable ones rub when aired down and turning the wheel. That is a function of my custom rig setup and geometry, but just thought I would pass it on because I don't know your lift configuration.

Good to know. I’m rear flaps only for now, stock SAS, so no wheel turning concerns.

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