Fender Braces

[MIKESAD50]

Anyone know where to purchase the front fender braces that bolt to the radiator support? haven't had any luck finding new unless buying a complete radiator support. can you run with out them?

Also looking for a right side bed/running board apron bracket that bolts to the apron and the running board.
Used is good also if anyone has extra laying around.
Thanks
Mike

[mr48chev]

I don't remember seeing repro front fender braces. I'd have to go out and look at the apron bracket but I think you can fab one up.

Here are some photos of the bracket for the apron on the long bed running boards that I paid way way too much for because I was in a hurry and I still haven't done anything with them.
http://s173.photobucket.com/user/mr4...?sort=4&page=1


I think if you sliced a length of 1inch square tubing in half that had about 1/8 in wall you could bend some up in short order
I can trace one on a sheet of paper and scan it if you think that might help.

[Advanced Design]

Mike,

Check with Tom at Trick Trucks and Rods.
http://www.tricktrucknrod.com/hh/Stu...n?refresh=true

I bought some inner fender braces from him earlier this year and he probably has more.

Hope that helps!

[Iceburgh]

I don't run them on my truck and no issues.....have no plans to run them on my burb

[mr48chev]

That's one area where I'd rather be over cautious and run them rather than optimistic and not run them and end up with cracks from the fenders flopping a bit. I've found out the hard way in the past that the factory put every brace on these trucks for a reason and any that are missing allow one part or an assembly to move and flex. It also helps cut down on squeaks, rattles and alignment problems on the nose.

[Katrina/10]

I never reinstalled the front or rear fender braces on my truck 20 years ago. No issues.