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Sierra fender protectors on a Silverado?

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oldmann Senior Enthusiast

oldmann

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I am sure this has been asked before, but I can't find it.

 

Can the GMC wheel well/fender protection be retrofitted to a Silverado? I mean the plastic lip on the edge of teh wheel opening. I can't for the life of me figure out why Chevy doesn't have this feature!

 

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ShamrockShooter Senior Enthusiast

ShamrockShooter

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I think the sheetmetal is actually different shape on the Sierra is why they won't fit. I have been looking for a slim fender trim for the silverado but have not found one I like.

 

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willyr1er Enthusiast

willyr1er

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I think the sheetmetal is actually different shape on the Sierra is why they won't fit. I have been looking for a slim fender trim for the silverado but have not found one I like.

 

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So True!

 

Closest I have found are Bushwackers OE Style, but they are not as narrow as the stock seirra's. Also not cheap.

Thomcat Senior Enthusiast

Thomcat

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I think the sheetmetal is actually different shape on the Sierra is why they won't fit. I have been looking for a slim fender trim for the silverado but have not found one I like.

 

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GM makes wheel flares specific for the 16+ Silverados...listed as an accessory on the Chevy website.........attach to the wheel lip with screws and the side of the fender with 3M tape....pattern and color match the bumper trim...prevents rock chips and no dirt or salt can get behind them

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ShamrockShooter Senior Enthusiast

ShamrockShooter

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GM makes wheel flares specific for the 16+ Silverados...listed as an accessory on the Chevy website.........attach to the wheel lip with screws and the side of the fender with 3M tape....pattern and color match the bumper trim...prevents rock chips and no dirt or salt can get behind them

Those are nice but they don't have matching mid flaps. I drive dirt roads a bit so the fender flares would solve one problem but create another. Unless I put some generic flat mud flaps on with the flares which I don't want.

 

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Thomcat Senior Enthusiast

Thomcat

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I tried them first, you're correct the OEM molded mud flaps won't fit. I installed the OEM flat ones and they work just fine......no rock chips on the rockers, tubular steps or rear fender/tailpipe and flares prevent chips on the fender lips ......the rears even have a molded Chevy bowtie.

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ShamrockShooter Senior Enthusiast

ShamrockShooter

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I tried them first, you're correct the OEM molded mud flaps won't fit. I installed the OEM flat ones and they work just fine......no rock chips on the rockers, tubular steps or rear fender/tailpipe and flares prevent chips on the fender lips ......the rears even have a molded Chevy bowtie.

Those actually look pretty good. Do you have pic from behind? I have wider 285 tires, just curious how wide the flaps are?

 

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Thomcat Senior Enthusiast

Thomcat

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Those actually look pretty good. Do you have pic from behind? I have wider 285 tires, just curious how wide the flaps are?

 

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Darksky Enthusiast

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What did you pay for the flares?

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Just found them on parts direct: FENDER FLARES, MOLDED - 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (84007564) $273.00

 

Anyone know if these will fit a 2015 Silverado 1500?

 

I live in the foothills on a gravel road. These may be a perfect set for me. I just don't like the look of the larger Bushwacker style flares. Hopefully, these will be the perfect compromise of form and function.

Thomcat Senior Enthusiast

Thomcat

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What did you pay for the flares?

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Just found them on parts direct: FENDER FLARES, MOLDED - 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (84007564) $273.00

 

Anyone know if these will fit a 2015 Silverado 1500?

 

I live in the foothills on a gravel road. These may be a perfect set for me. I just don't like the look of the larger Bushwacker style flares. Hopefully, these will be the perfect compromise of form and function.

 

Another poster has indicated that fenders are the same and they fit the wheel well lip just fine, but leave a slight gap between the end of the flare and the top of the '14-15 chrome bumper which is mounted lower or shaped different than the '16s painted bumper.

slj2008 Senior Enthusiast

slj2008

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Another poster has indicated that fenders are the same and they fit the wheel well lip just fine, but leave a slight gap between the end of the flare and the top of the '14-15 chrome bumper which is mounted lower or shaped different than the '16s painted bumper.

those look like a low profile ones . other one's I seen look 3" wide

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