[mtlakejim]

Originally Posted by carl n susan

The fenders are attached using #8 sheet metal screws into the J panel. Not a terribly secure method. I assume all the screws have come out, or enough have, to allow the wind to pull the fender loose or off completely.

Many of us use "speednuts" and a dab of Silicon on the back threads to keep the screws tight. Some have gone to bolts and nylock nuts to guarantee they don't come loose.

Either of these options will keep the fender attached where the stock method is just a ticking time bomb.

Ditto on good advice