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Dezrado Enthusiast

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Guessing I may take the plunge this weekend! Just sent VelocyRaptor a PM about his install and if he had an tips or tricks.

damn sorry was in mexico for a camping trip, did you do it already?!
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crafferty Senior Enthusiast

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damn sorry was in mexico for a camping trip, did you do it already?!

I was able to fix my fenders without having to install the fiberglass. So since I'm selling my truck I didn't mess with them. Your truck looks badass with the glass and Baja kit. How do you like the Baja kit? I may pick up a 2017 GMC Canyon Duramax and saw they make a kit for it.

 

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I was able to fix my fenders without having to install the fiberglass. So since I'm selling my truck I didn't mess with them. Your truck looks badass with the glass and Baja kit. How do you like the Baja kit? I may pick up a 2017 GMC Canyon Duramax and saw they make a kit for it.

 

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i like the kit im running, def a big difference from stock, i wouldnt call it a prerunner kit though, its more of a chase kit but for what i use it its perfect and use it as a weekend warrior and still get 15-16mpg
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Thanks for the pics. I have seen it. It does look good but i dont like that hump at the top corner above the headlight and would hope the incorporated the factory fender trim or mock look of it.

 

Preferably, what my idea is pulling out the factory bulge and below, not above that.

 

I can't stand that either. I would probably have to make my own if I were to get some because all the fiberglass fenders I have seen have some ridiculous unnecessary bulges and shapes that are not doing anything. I mean look at the raptor, the fenders are simple and clean with no unnecessary surfacing. The same crap goes for most baja trucks, it's like some kind of fad or something to have ridiculous bulging on the top of the fender. I also don't think it is necessary for the fenders to stick out 5.5", I believe 4" would fit my wheels and tires with extended axles. I actually have a bunch of leftover fiberglass from an old project so I may do some practicing to see if I can make one on my own in the future.

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I can't stand that either. I would probably have to make my own if I were to get some because all the fiberglass fenders I have seen have some ridiculous unnecessary bulges and shapes that are not doing anything. I mean look at the raptor, the fenders are simple and clean with no unnecessary surfacing. The same crap goes for most baja trucks, it's like some kind of fad or something to have ridiculous bulging on the top of the fender. I also don't think it is necessary for the fenders to stick out 5.5", I believe 4" would fit my wheels and tires with extended axles. I actually have a bunch of leftover fiberglass from an old project so I may do some practicing to see if I can make one on my own in the future.

 

I totally agree with you on the widths.

 

 

 

 

 

Five R Trucks did that truck's fenders, 3" in front and 2.5" in the rear. I tried contacting them, but never got an answer. If they would replicate those in steel or fiberglass, I would surely get that.

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i like the kit im running, def a big difference from stock, i wouldnt call it a prerunner kit though, its more of a chase kit but for what i use it its perfect and use it as a weekend warrior and still get 15-16mpg

 

I am in the market for the exact same set up. (Baja Kit with 3'' Fiberwerx fenders). I have a few questions: Are you able to keep the factory wheel well liners with the fiberwerx fenders? Did you install the deaver springs and king shocks in the rear? Will the factory bumper fit with the tires you are running? Is there much adjustment on ride height?

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I am in the market for the exact same set up. (Baja Kit with 3'' Fiberwerx fenders). I have a few questions: Are you able to keep the factory wheel well liners with the fiberwerx fenders? Did you install the deaver springs and king shocks in the rear? Will the factory bumper fit with the tires you are running? Is there much adjustment on ride height?

I'm actually selling my unused fiberwerx fenders(listed in the forums market place). To answer your question, no you can not use your factory wheel liners. After you install the fenders you'll need to fab up new liners.

 

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I'm actually selling my unused fiberwerx fenders(listed in the forums market place). To answer your question, no you can not use your factory wheel liners. After you install the fenders you'll need to fab up new liners.

 

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I will actually be waiting for 3'' fenders for the 16' model silverado. Just judging by the photos from fiberwerx i see they somehow made the wheel liners work. Doesn't look factory, but they are still in there.

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I will actually be waiting for 3'' fenders for the 16' model silverado. Just judging by the photos from fiberwerx i see they somehow made the wheel liners work. Doesn't look factory, but they are still in there.

Baja kits a few weeks ago fabricated some metal liners that looked really nice.

 

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You can always buy plastic sheet and make the liners. Total cost is around $40. You can just rivet and use self tapers to attach them. I did this on my old f150. I will see if I have any pictures of them. Also, having the inside of the fenders sprayed with bed liner or just buying the spray on stuff and doing it yourself is a good investment.

 

 

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I will actually be waiting for 3'' fenders for the 16' model silverado. Just judging by the photos from fiberwerx i see they somehow made the wheel liners work. Doesn't look factory, but they are still in there.

Also here is a picture of my truck with the fender liner removed. It'll give you a good idea of what you'll need to fabricate.

 

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You can always buy plastic sheet and make the liners. Total cost is around $40. You can just rivet and use self tapers to attach them. I did this on my old f150. I will see if I have any pictures of them. Also, having the inside of the fenders sprayed with bed liner or just buying the spray on stuff and doing it yourself is a good investment.

 

 

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I can imagine that would look good or protect the engine and other exposed components.

 

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Yes sir, prevents a lot of dirt/mud/rocks from getting into the engine bay and also buildup from accumulating near the fire wall.

 

 

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Yes sir, prevents a lot of dirt/mud/rocks from getting into the engine bay and also buildup from accumulating near the fire wall.

 

 

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That's one hell of a plastic sheet lol

 

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Some people have also used mud flaps from a semi. They are roughly a 1/4" thick and fairly easy to cut.

 

 

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Similar setup as my f150. 1/8" ABS plastic sheet. Plastic liner is riveted to the lip of the fender.

 

 

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