Considering FenderFlares for a 79 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MikeJones16 · 11-05-2011, 12:23 AM

I'm looking for some fenderflares and not too sure which ones to go with. What are my options?

Thanks
Mike

**special-K** · 11-05-2011, 09:57 AM

Xenon,Bushwacker,one of the winch and hub companies(Superwinch...Milemarker?),and maybe Warn.
Warn makes them for 81-91. They should work on 73-91. Most companies these days only make flares for trucks that already come with them. Their loss.

MikeJones16 · 11-05-2011, 11:42 AM

Do you happen to have any pictures kicking around? I can't seem to find solid pictures. I think warn makes a 4x flares I think they call it.
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DirtyLarry · 11-05-2011, 12:42 PM

Here are my Warn flares. These are not cut-outs. I think they are the 4xflares you mentioned. They look pretty cool but I would recommend the Xenon flares over these any day. These are hard plastic and never fit right from the day I pulled them of the box and they itch the crap out of the paint. I have to replace the 3M double side tape once a year. There were some pictures of Xenon flares on a square truck here a few weeks ago.

Here are a few different view angles of them.

**special-K** · 11-06-2011, 10:00 AM

Huh,I see Larry's are made for 73-80 fenders (side marker). I found these Xenon pictures (1st two) and the last one is my old Blazer with Bushwacker Extend-A-Fenders that are hard like the Warns:

MikeJones16 · 11-06-2011, 09:52 PM

The Xenon ones look really nice, You guys think they'll look good on this?

**special-K** · 11-10-2011, 07:00 AM

Yes. To me the Xenons and Warns look the same. So,if you like the Warns on Larry's '78...

Your41Plague12 · 11-11-2011, 11:42 AM

The Xenon flares are made of a softer material. They flex better and don't crack under stress like the Warns and Bushwackers do. I have the Bushwacker Cut-outs on mine, and they look cool, but they like to crack. Here are a few angles on mine. Bushwacker also makes the 73-80 style.

MikeJones16 · 11-28-2011, 01:25 AM

Now i'm considering the Bushwacker cut outs.. Those look pretty mean.

Your41,
Think i could stuff a 38.5 with a RC 6" and a 1BL? And cutting out for the bushwackers?

Your41Plague12 · 11-28-2011, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeJones16

Now i'm considering the Bushwacker cut outs.. Those look pretty mean.

Your41,
Think i could stuff a 38.5 with a RC 6" and a 1BL? And cutting out for the bushwackers?

No problem at all. Mine cleared the 38's with the 6" alone and the cutouts. With a 1" body lift, the 38.5's won't be a problem. My truck in those pictures has a 6" suspension and a 3" body on 38x15.50's. I could easily run 40's of the same width, maybe a narrow set of 42's if I felt like stuffing the tires in the fenders.

MikeJones16 · 11-28-2011, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Your41Plague12

No problem at all. Mine cleared the 38's with the 6" alone and the cutouts. With a 1" body lift, the 38.5's won't be a problem. My truck in those pictures has a 6" suspension and a 3" body on 38x15.50's. I could easily run 40's of the same width, maybe a narrow set of 42's if I felt like stuffing the tires in the fenders.

What Kind of backspacing on a rim would you reccomend?
This is awesome haha, I'm thinking about getting Trxus MT's

Your41Plague12 · 11-29-2011, 12:00 PM

I would get a 16x10 wheel with as close to 5" backspacing as you can get. That's what mine are. The flares barely cover up the 15.50 wide tires, but they do it. Your 14.50's should be fine with that backspacing and the bushwackers.

11-05-2011, 12:23 AM	#1
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Considering FenderFlares for a 79 I'm looking for some fenderflares and not too sure which ones to go with. What are my options? Thanks Mike __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

11-05-2011, 09:57 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Considering FenderFlares for a 79 Xenon,Bushwacker,one of the winch and hub companies(Superwinch...Milemarker?),and maybe Warn. Warn makes them for 81-91. They should work on 73-91. Most companies these days only make flares for trucks that already come with them. Their loss. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-05-2011 at 10:10 AM.

11-05-2011, 11:42 AM	#3
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: Considering FenderFlares for a 79 Do you happen to have any pictures kicking around? I can't seem to find solid pictures. I think warn makes a 4x flares I think they call it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

11-05-2011, 12:42 PM	#4
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Considering FenderFlares for a 79 Here are my Warn flares. These are not cut-outs. I think they are the 4xflares you mentioned. They look pretty cool but I would recommend the Xenon flares over these any day. These are hard plastic and never fit right from the day I pulled them of the box and they itch the crap out of the paint. I have to replace the 3M double side tape once a year. There were some pictures of Xenon flares on a square truck here a few weeks ago. Here are a few different view angles of them. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

11-06-2011, 10:00 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Considering FenderFlares for a 79 Huh,I see Larry's are made for 73-80 fenders (side marker). I found these Xenon pictures (1st two) and the last one is my old Blazer with Bushwacker Extend-A-Fenders that are hard like the Warns: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-06-2011, 09:52 PM	#6
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: Considering FenderFlares for a 79 The Xenon ones look really nice, You guys think they'll look good on this? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

11-10-2011, 07:00 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Considering FenderFlares for a 79 Yes. To me the Xenons and Warns look the same. So,if you like the Warns on Larry's '78... __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-11-2011, 11:42 AM	#8
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Considering FenderFlares for a 79 The Xenon flares are made of a softer material. They flex better and don't crack under stress like the Warns and Bushwackers do. I have the Bushwacker Cut-outs on mine, and they look cool, but they like to crack. Here are a few angles on mine. Bushwacker also makes the 73-80 style. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

11-28-2011, 01:25 AM	#9
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: Considering FenderFlares for a 79 Now i'm considering the Bushwacker cut outs.. Those look pretty mean. Your41, Think i could stuff a 38.5 with a RC 6" and a 1BL? And cutting out for the bushwackers? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098 Last edited by MikeJones16; 11-28-2011 at 01:31 AM.

11-29-2011, 12:00 PM	#12
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Considering FenderFlares for a 79 I would get a 16x10 wheel with as close to 5" backspacing as you can get. That's what mine are. The flares barely cover up the 15.50 wide tires, but they do it. Your 14.50's should be fine with that backspacing and the bushwackers. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400



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