J.C. Whitney JD26290007 Rear Wheel Arch Repair Panel Passenger Side Large Type Steel 1.2mm

The J.C. Whitney JD26290007 is a rear upper wheel arch repair panel designed for Dodge full-size pickup trucks (2002–2009). This is the passenger side (RH), large type panel, constructed from 1.2mm steel for a durable, long-lasting repair solution.

Rear wheel arches are among the most vulnerable areas of a pickup truck body. Constant exposure to road spray, salt, mud, and debris accelerates corrosion around the wheel opening lip — often showing up first as paint bubbles before progressing to rust-through. This panel is engineered to address that damage with an OEM-style replacement that restores the structural integrity and appearance of the bedside.

Key Features:

• Large type panel — extends several inches below the lower body line for more complete coverage than small-type arches
• 1.2mm steel construction for strength and weldability
• Die-stamped to match factory contours — bumps, seams, and body lines align with original sheetmetal
• Protective corrosion-resistant coating applied at the factory; can be scuffed, primed, and painted to match
• Passenger side (RH) — single panel, right side only
• Designed for Fleetside bed configurations; exact fit for short bed applications

This panel is a weld-in repair section, making it suitable for professional bodywork or experienced DIY rust repair. For best results, scuff the factory e-coat, apply a quality automotive primer, and finish with a matched topcoat. If replacing the inner wheelhouse simultaneously, this large arch panel is the correct companion piece.

Note: On long-bed trucks, the fuel door area may need to be trimmed to accommodate the fuel filler location. This panel covers the upper rear bedside wheel arch area only.