Discrete flares and splash guards?

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

Hey guys, I'm looking for a quality set of discrete fender flares (not the ones with the fake bolts) and splash guards for my 2009 Silverado 2500. Any recommendations are appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

 

[Steve300xcw]

Discrete fender flares?

Wtf is that?

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

Discrete fender flares?

Wtf is that?

The ones that aren't 4" wide off the fender with fake a$$ bolts in them.

Seriously though, looking for similar to OEM flares. Just need some protection on exposed metal around fender opening since I live and drive a lot of gravel. I'll be adding splash/mud guards to them too, so need to be solid.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

These are the ones I'm leaning towards. If anybody has any experience with them, I'd appreciate any feedback.

https://egrusa.com/products/fender-...style-fender-flares-fits-0713-chevy-silverado

 

[Steve300xcw]

I've bought from these guys before. I do like that they let guys post up pics of their rigs with whatever trinket I'm looking for bolted on. Makes it a lil easier to figure out whatcha want

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[ArrowForester]

Are you just looking to protect the rim of the wheel well and first couple inches of fender? Or do you want a certain amount of flare to block debris thrown from wider tires?
If you don’t need the extra flare I would suggest a Line-X application. I have had Line-X sprayed in and around the wheel wells, on the rocker panels and bottom 5 inches of doors, and as a rock/chip protector across front of hood on three different trucks. I have always been happy with the durability, protection and rust prevention it provides. Also like that it completely adheres to the body panel with no chance for moisture or debris to get trapped behind.
Sorry I’m not much help on fender flares but when I was doing the same search you are I ended up with spray on protection and am happy with it.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Its funny. I could care less about rock chips or pin stripes. But rhino lining isnt goona happen

Some decent runnin boards help save the rockers an front of the bed though...

 

[yfarm]

Bushwacker flares without the fake bolts, factory ford running boards with connectors between the flares and running boards made from semi spray flaps.
Has had a lot of ranch,forest service and blm roads since bought new in 2020, not a scratch or chip despite being covered periodically in mud and slush. Wheels are 0 offset with 35” tires, fit well within the flares, believe these bushwackers are the flares ford used on the raptors. Second picture was a scouting trip in August, same combo of flares and running boards, dirt washed off without a scratch or chip on this 2011 Raptor I owned and used like this since 2012. Like the factory raptor boards, strong, original coating still going strong, often find takeoffs on CL or marketplace, should be adaptable.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

Thank you for the recommendations. I'm trying to bullet proof this truck as I want it to last many years to come. These chevys (I had a 2000 for over 20 years) rot out on the rockers, cab corners, and quarters. I spent a lot of time searching for this rust-free TX truck, and am trying to protect it. I'm getting it undercoated and inner panel (fenders, rockers, cab corners, tailgate) coated on Monday. I have inner fender liners otw from RC for the rear. Flares and flaps will round it off hopefully. The tires are 295/55/20, and poke about .75" in the rear and an inch in the front. These touches should minimize rock chips, and it also has nerf bars to provide a little additional deflection. Eventually I'll ditch the low pros and get some 65 or 70s, but these are new and I'm gonna run them for now.

I'm gonna get the existing rock chips fixed in a couple weeks, and I'm gonna get PPF ran along the rockers and leading edges that have chips today.

 

[Steve300xcw]

bullet proof

chevy

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

I know, I know... How about "bullet resistant" or "breathable"... LOL!

 

[Gseith]

Thank you for the recommendations. I'm trying to bullet proof this truck as I want it to last many years to come. These chevys (I had a 2000 for over 20 years) rot out on the rockers, cab corners, and quarters. I spent a lot of time searching for this rust-free TX truck, and am trying to protect it. I'm getting it undercoated and inner panel (fenders, rockers, cab corners, tailgate) coated on Monday. I have inner fender liners otw from RC for the rear. Flares and flaps will round it off hopefully. The tires are 295/55/20, and poke about .75" in the rear and an inch in the front. These touches should minimize rock chips, and it also has nerf bars to provide a little additional deflection. Eventually I'll ditch the low pros and get some 65 or 70s, but these are new and I'm gonna run them for now.

I'm gonna get the existing rock chips fixed in a couple weeks, and I'm gonna get PPF ran along the rockers and leading edges that have chips today.

I live in the rust belt and the best undercoating I’ve found is Fluid film. Applied every year and it will keep your truck in great shape.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

I live in the rust belt and the best undercoating I’ve found is Fluid film. Applied every year and it will keep your truck in great shape.

I also live in the land of salt, salt brine, and rust in Iowa. Undercoat and rust proofing were done today, and I plan to inspect and look for any other vulnerable areas. I've seen good things on fluid film as well, and that will likely get the nod.

 

[Gseith]

I also live in the land of salt, salt brine, and rust in Iowa. Undercoat and rust proofing were done today, and I plan to inspect and look for any other vulnerable areas. I've seen good things on fluid film as well, and that will likely get the nod.

With a little investment you can save some cash and apply fluid film yourself every year. The first time you do it, it seems to take forever when you’re trying to get everything covered. You also use a lot more. Every year after it goes a lot faster. You’ll find it’s still covering everything. Around here it cost $150 or more to have a full size pickup done at a business. It take me about 30 minutes and one gallon ($50) after the first application.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

With a little investment you can save some cash and apply fluid film yourself every year. The first time you do it, it seems to take forever when you’re trying to get everything covered. You also use a lot more. Every year after it goes a lot faster. You’ll find it’s still covering everything. Around here it cost $150 or more to have a full size pickup done at a business. It take me about 30 minutes and one gallon ($50) after the first application.

Is this just a brush on application then?

 

[Gseith]

You get an air sprayer. I have a sprayer made by Fluid film. My brother bought a cheap paint sprayer from harbor freight. I drive the vehicles up on ramps and crawl underneath. I spray 6-7 vehicles a year. Trucks are easy with the extra clearance once they are up on ramps. The stuff sticks once applied so nothing is dripping off when you are under the truck.

 

[yfarm]

Surf fishing expert here drives on salt loaded beaches daily, his vehicle prep for his Tacoma is twice yearly spraying with boiled linseed oil using a harbor freight sprayer similar to the fluid film process above.