Rear wheelhouse liners: protective, or just for looks?

[sws2ndRAM]

I ended up getting the Rough Country version as a Christmas gift, and installed them yesterday, a cold and damp day here. The Rough Country version "seemed" a bit thicker and tougher, so I went with them vs. the Mopar version. RC's instructions say it's a 20 minute installation. Ha! Maybe 20 minutes on Jupiter. But after some cussin' and fussin', I got them installed. One tip -- if you do this in cold weather, borrow or rent a heat gun and get the plastic pliable. I put a heater on low heat in front of mine for an hour or two, and that sure helped me as I "encouraged" the pieces into place. It's amazing how much crap ended up all around the back third of the vehicle without well covers.

 

[Jprec8it]

I ended up getting the Rough Country version as a Christmas gift, and installed them yesterday, a cold and damp day here. The Rough Country version "seemed" a bit thicker and tougher, so I went with them vs. the Mopar version. RC's instructions say it's a 20 minute installation. Ha! Maybe 20 minutes on Jupiter. But after some cussin' and fussin', I got them installed. One tip -- if you do this in cold weather, borrow or rent a heat gun and get the plastic pliable. I put a heater on low heat in front of mine for an hour or two, and that sure helped me as I "encouraged" the pieces into place. It's amazing how much crap ended up all around the back third of the vehicle without well covers.

Did you have to remove the existing 1/2 liners, did you have to remove all fender lip screws? Getting mine in a couple days.

 

[Jprec8it]

Getting my R/C liners in 2 days. I’ll post photos and hopeful tips to get installed.
thanks for the infor, guys.

 

[Amazing93]

I think they are a must have and in my opinion should not be an option but a standard feature. Seems so ridiculous that with all the bells and whistles these trucks have 2 thin pieces of plastic have to be an added option.

 

[pensfan]

I think they are a must have and in my opinion should not be an option but a standard feature. Seems so ridiculous that with all the bells and whistles these trucks have 2 thin pieces of plastic have to be an added option.

They are standard on the Classic. The trucks are overpriced to begin with. The bs of charging extra for most colors is another rip off.

 

[ferraiolo1]

Not all paint colors cost the same in their raw form. That’s normal practice.

You should see what a gallon of bright red costs at your local automotive paint shop


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[djevox]

Rear wheel liners are really not what I want to spend my money on, but I think they are necessary. I’m going to order some rough country wheel liners right now.

 

[Mountain Whiskey]

Not much money in the big picture.

 

[ferraiolo1]

Just be glad they aren’t that stupid carpet gm has been using.


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[jessed1]

Just be glad they aren’t that stupid carpet gm has been using.


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Carpet? WTF, thats like putting carpet in your kitchen.

 

[ferraiolo1]

Yep. Owned two trucks with it.

It’s ok for a car. But a truck, it’s almost impossible to clean all the crap out of them.

It’s to “reduce road noise”


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[Redfour5]

Irrespective of the other things mentioned. Go through mud without them and then try to clean it vs having them. It's worth the what 195 bucks? Easy.

 

[Dookie]

Rough Country:
Rear Wheel Well Liners | Ram 1500 2WD/4WD (2019-2022)
$93.95


Ordered from
Rough Country, LLC

Total cost
$93.95

Items
Rear Wheel Well Liners | Ram 1500 2WD/4WD (2019-2022)

 

[HSKR R/T]

Irrespective of the other things mentioned. Go through mud without them and then try to clean it vs having them. It's worth the what 195 bucks? Easy.

$195? Under $100

 

[Nova90]

$195? Under $100

$195 MOPAR list price from factory..Rough Country aftermarket is cheaper

 

[Redfour5]

$195? Under $100

I saw some other guy say he had them installed by the dealer 195 including labor I guess...

 

[djevox]

I saw some other guy say he had them installed by the dealer 195 including labor I guess...

That was the cost of the option from the factory on my ‘21 also. Not disputing anyone, just throwing in my 2 cents onto what Redfour said.

 

[MoreOvalteenPlz]

Rear wheelhouse liners were the first mod I did after buying my pickup, as I was not a fan of how it looked without them. They do offer decent protection from rocks and debris, but not nearly as much as having the area bedlined, as others have mentioned. Got mine from Rock Auto back in April ‘21 for $169.67 shipped, which included both liners (P/N’s 68275910AB + 68275911AB) and a box of 10 screws needed (P/N 6510175AA).

 

[scottmoyer]

Someone showed me another area of protection. I have the liners and drove to his house, about 10 miles. My rear bumper had almost zero dust on the top when I got there. His truck didn't have the liners and he went for a quick drive in his neighborhood and had dust all over the bumper and tailgate. So, the liners also prevent dust build up on the rear.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I can say q

Someone showed me another area of protection. I have the liners and drove to his house, about 10 miles. My rear bumper had almost zero dust on the top when I got there. His truck didn't have the liners and he went for a quick drive in his neighborhood and had dust all over the bumper and tailgate. So, the liners also prevent dust build up on the rear.

I can say 100% without a doubt, they do not help with dust on rear bumper or tailgate. My parents live on gravel roads. Dust accumulation was no different between before and after me installing mine