Fender flares... good or bad? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

batboy · 06-14-2002, 03:10 PM

I just bought a full size Blazer Silverado 4X4 and plan on switching the wimpy tires on it for 33" BF Goodrich All Terrain Radial tires on my poor worn out Suburban. Since the 'burb was a rusted out beater, I never worried about gravel and mud flying off the bigger tires. But, I was thinking about installing fender flares on the Blazer. Looks like I can get a decent price on Bushwacker Extend-A-Fender flares. Are these worth buying? Anyone have these? Do they fit and look good? Any better options? Other comments? Thanks.

Big69C20 Toy · 06-14-2002, 04:45 PM

If you're looking at extended flares you've gotta cut your fender and such for the them. And how good they fit depends on how nice a job you do cutting i believe. They were always too pricey in my mind to dump on my trucks. If they're selling a set that just come out farther but mount in stock location i could think they'd be useful in preventing rocks and stuff from banging around.

batboy · 06-14-2002, 05:33 PM

Bushwacker does make "cutout" fender flares too, but the "extend-a-fender" model is supposedly a direct bolt on. I've read some good reviews about them in the magazines, but was hoping for an honest report from an average guy that might of used them or a recommendation for a better brand.

bouncytruck · 06-14-2002, 07:49 PM

I think that there are several guys over on ColoradoK5 with fender flairs. Some state require them if your tires stick out beyond the fenders.

O'l Buck · 06-15-2002, 02:38 AM

fender flares are both good and bad.....good because they keep some of the mud off the hood and windshield, bad because they tend to collect mud and road film and therefore cause rust...

rust=bad
mud=washable

batboy · 06-15-2002, 10:51 PM

Well... there's already a little rust bubbling up around the lip of the fenders (especially the rear). That's another reason why I wanted to use the flares, to help hide this ugliness.

06-14-2002, 03:10 PM	#1
batboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 175	Fender flares... good or bad? I just bought a full size Blazer Silverado 4X4 and plan on switching the wimpy tires on it for 33" BF Goodrich All Terrain Radial tires on my poor worn out Suburban. Since the 'burb was a rusted out beater, I never worried about gravel and mud flying off the bigger tires. But, I was thinking about installing fender flares on the Blazer. Looks like I can get a decent price on Bushwacker Extend-A-Fender flares. Are these worth buying? Anyone have these? Do they fit and look good? Any better options? Other comments? Thanks.

06-14-2002, 04:45 PM	#2
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	If you're looking at extended flares you've gotta cut your fender and such for the them. And how good they fit depends on how nice a job you do cutting i believe. They were always too pricey in my mind to dump on my trucks. If they're selling a set that just come out farther but mount in stock location i could think they'd be useful in preventing rocks and stuff from banging around. __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

06-14-2002, 05:33 PM	#3
batboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 175	Bushwacker does make "cutout" fender flares too, but the "extend-a-fender" model is supposedly a direct bolt on. I've read some good reviews about them in the magazines, but was hoping for an honest report from an average guy that might of used them or a recommendation for a better brand. __________________ 1972 Chevy 3/4 ton Camper Special 1970 Chevy big block parts truck 1989 Chevy Blazer Silverado 4X4

06-14-2002, 07:49 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I think that there are several guys over on ColoradoK5 with fender flairs. Some state require them if your tires stick out beyond the fenders. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-15-2002, 02:38 AM	#5
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	fender flares are both good and bad.....good because they keep some of the mud off the hood and windshield, bad because they tend to collect mud and road film and therefore cause rust... rust=bad mud=washable __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

06-15-2002, 10:51 PM	#6
batboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 175	Well... there's already a little rust bubbling up around the lip of the fenders (especially the rear). That's another reason why I wanted to use the flares, to help hide this ugliness. __________________ 1972 Chevy 3/4 ton Camper Special 1970 Chevy big block parts truck 1989 Chevy Blazer Silverado 4X4 Last edited by batboy; 06-15-2002 at 10:55 PM.



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