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== Introduction ==
 
== Introduction ==
  
 
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Consider installing mud flaps, especially if you intend to use wheel spacers or offset wheels - you will spend less money on washing the car (or maybe you like to be dirty).
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Consider installing mud flaps, especially if you intend to use wheel spacers or offset wheels - you will spend less money on washing the car (unless you like to be dirty).
  
 
Mud flaps also appeal to certain people.
 
Mud flaps also appeal to certain people.
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== Types of mud flaps ==
 
== Types of mud flaps ==
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Suzuki makes two types of genuine mud flaps:
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* Made of flexible rubber (always black);
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** Jimny 3 front set P.N.: <font face="Courier">990E0-76J20-000</font>;
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*** [[Media:Suzuki Jimny 3 - mud flaps, flexible, front, OEM (P.N. 990E0-76J20-000) - installation instructions.pdf|Scanned installation instructions]];
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** Jimny 3 rear set P.N.: <font face="Courier">990E0-76J30-000</font>;
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*** [[Media:Suzuki Jimny 3 - mud flaps, flexible, rear, OEM (P.N. 990E0-76J30-000) - installation instructions.pdf|Scanned installation instructions]];
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** Jimny 4 front set P.N.: <font face="Courier">XXXXX-XXXXX-XXX</font>;
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** Jimny 4 rear set P.N.: <font face="Courier">XXXXX-XXXXX-XXX</font>;
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* Made of hard plastic (available in several colors, or DIY paintable);
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** Jimny 3 front set P.N.: <font face="Courier">99000-99004-X01</font>;
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** Jimny 3 rear set P.N.: <font face="Courier">99000-99056-JBS</font>;
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** Jimny 4 front set P.N.: <font face="Courier">XXXXX-XXXXX-XXX</font>;
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** Jimny 4 rear set P.N.: <font face="Courier">XXXXX-XXXXX-XXX</font>;
  
  
Suzuki makes two types of genuine mud flaps:
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It is generally recommended to use flexible rubber type, as there is much less chance of damaging them (and the connected body panel) off road if they catch on something.
  
* Made of flexible rubber (always black)
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There are also cheaper aftermarket-made mud flaps on the market (both hard and flexible), but experiences with them are mixed.
* Made of hard plastic (available in several colors, or paintable)
 
  
  
 
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Suzuki Jimny flexible rubber OEM mud flap - A01.jpg|Flexible rubber OEM mud flap
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Suzuki Jimny flexible rubber OEM mud flap - A01.jpg|Flexible rubber OEM mud flap on a Jimny 3
Suzuki Jimny hard plastic OEM mud flap - A01.jpg|Hard plastic OEM mud flap
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Suzuki Jimny hard plastic OEM mud flap - A01.jpg|Hard plastic OEM mud flap on a Jimny 3
 
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It is recommended to use flexible rubber type, as there is much less chance of damaging them (and the connected body panel) off road if they catch on something.
 
 
[https://www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum?view=topic&catid=7&id=59857 This] forum topic provides all the necessary details, like part numbers, scanned installation manual, experiences, etc.
 
 
 
There are also cheaper aftermarket-made mud flaps on the market, but experiences with them are mixed.
 
 
 
== Potential issues with front mud flaps ==
 
  
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== Potential issues with front mud flaps on Jimny 3 ==
  
If you intend to use larger tyres in size 205/75/15, you will have to trim front mud flaps' plastic spacers (between the mud flap and the wheel arch). The procedure is rather trivial.
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If you intend to use tyres in size 205/75/15 on a Jimny 3, you will have to trim front mud flaps' plastic spacers a bit (between the mud flap and the wheel arch). The procedure is rather trivial.
  
If you intend to use tyre sizes 195/80/R15 or 215/75/R15, the plastic spacers behind the front mud flaps might have to be significantly trimmed, or even mud flaps removed with chunky MT or retreaded tyres.
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If you intend to use tyres in sizes 195/80/15 or 215/75/15, the plastic spacers behind the front mud flaps might have to be significantly trimmed, or even mud flaps removed with chunky MT or retreaded tyres.
  
If you intend to use even larger tyres (or use tyres 195/80/R15 or 215/75/R15 together with wheel spacers or offset wheels), front mud flaps will have to be removed.
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If you intend to use even larger tyres (or use tyres 195/80/15 or 215/75/15 together with wheel spacers or offset wheels), front mud flaps will have to be removed.
  
  
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== Issues with rear mud flaps ==
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== Issues with rear mud flaps on Jimny 3 ==
 
 
  
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If you install rear mud flaps, it is advised to drill two holes (fi=30 mm) in the bottom of the rear bumper, behind each mud flap (two holes per each side).
 
If you install rear mud flaps, it is advised to drill two holes (fi=30 mm) in the bottom of the rear bumper, behind each mud flap (two holes per each side).
  
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Introduction

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Consider installing mud flaps, especially if you intend to use wheel spacers or offset wheels - you will spend less money on washing the car (unless you like to be dirty).

Mud flaps also appeal to certain people.


Mud flaps are not suitable for really hard core off roading, because there is a high risk of them getting tangled or folded by obstructions, and then caught by the spinning wheel. That results in a mud flap ripping off the body panels and possibly damaging the panel as well.


Types of mud flaps

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Gen4-100x100.jpg


Suzuki makes two types of genuine mud flaps:

  • Made of flexible rubber (always black);
  • Made of hard plastic (available in several colors, or DIY paintable);
    • Jimny 3 front set P.N.: 99000-99004-X01;
    • Jimny 3 rear set P.N.: 99000-99056-JBS;
    • Jimny 4 front set P.N.: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXX;
    • Jimny 4 rear set P.N.: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXX;


It is generally recommended to use flexible rubber type, as there is much less chance of damaging them (and the connected body panel) off road if they catch on something.

There are also cheaper aftermarket-made mud flaps on the market (both hard and flexible), but experiences with them are mixed.



Potential issues with front mud flaps on Jimny 3

Gen3-100x100.jpg


If you intend to use tyres in size 205/75/15 on a Jimny 3, you will have to trim front mud flaps' plastic spacers a bit (between the mud flap and the wheel arch). The procedure is rather trivial.

If you intend to use tyres in sizes 195/80/15 or 215/75/15, the plastic spacers behind the front mud flaps might have to be significantly trimmed, or even mud flaps removed with chunky MT or retreaded tyres.

If you intend to use even larger tyres (or use tyres 195/80/15 or 215/75/15 together with wheel spacers or offset wheels), front mud flaps will have to be removed.


The position in which a front wheel is the closest to contacting a front mud flap is one full steering wheel turn from a straight position ("half lock").


Issues with rear mud flaps on Jimny 3

Gen3-100x100.jpg


If you install rear mud flaps, it is advised to drill two holes (fi=30 mm) in the bottom of the rear bumper, behind each mud flap (two holes per each side).

That will enable the mud and grit, which regularly accumulates in the rear bumper behind the mud flaps, to drain off or be flushed out when power washing the vehicle. Otherwise, it is almost impossible to flush out.

The holes will be invisible to the general public.



Page last edited on 12/03/2019 by user Bosanek