2024 Silverado 2500 wheel well liner installation

Genesis211 · November 20, 2023

If anyone has installed these liners, please provide a tip on how to get the liner to slip in between the sheet metal and the moulding all the way around the wheel well. It is easy at the top but as you go down towards the mud flaps (removed), I cannot keep it in the space between the body and the moulding. Consequently, it is impossible to get the liner to line up with the holes for the mud flaps because the liner is not in the slot and doesn't come close enough to the exterior of the fender to the holes align. There are numerous videos on Youtube about this and everyone struggles but they don't provide the tip. The GM installation ID is 84892545 but it doesn't get specific enough about getting the liner to slip in between the sheet metal. Thank you.

Plateau Rider · November 21, 2023

I've put the rear liners in 2 different 2023 silverado 2500hd's. There really isn't an "easy' way. It's best to remove both guards "front and rear" on the wheel well. Started by putting the front of the liner behind the lip on the front and worked back to the rear pushing back toward the inside. I was able to get a one hole in the inside above the tire lined up and pushed a keeper part way in. This held the liner up and in place while I worked the liner in, along the outside rim, using screwdrivers and small pry bars etc. As some of the holes lined up I partially installed more keepers. The real challenge is when you get to the bottom rear, and pry the liner up and over the rear lip where the mud flap screws on. I think it would be easier with the wheel removed but I was successful without doing that.

Pryme · November 21, 2023

The GM ones were not available when I was looking last year so I bought the husky ones. I had to get replacements sent because they were not cut properly. One is still not perfect imo but they work. I do like they extend down below the rear frame rail so you can’t even see the rail from the side but I’m sure the gm ones fit perfectly.

Genesis211 · November 21, 2023

Thanks guys. Appreciate the advice Plateau Rider.

the8rotor · November 21, 2023

4 hours ago, Plateau Rider said:

I've put the rear liners in 2 different 2023 silverado 2500hd's. There really isn't an "easy' way. It's best to remove both guards "front and rear" on the wheel well. Started by putting the front of the liner behind the lip on the front and worked back to the rear pushing back toward the inside. I was able to get a one hole in the inside above the tire lined up and pushed a keeper part way in. This held the liner up and in place while I worked the liner in, along the outside rim, using screwdrivers and small pry bars etc. As some of the holes lined up I partially installed more keepers. The real challenge is when you get to the bottom rear, and pry the liner up and over the rear lip where the mud flap screws on. I think it would be easier with the wheel removed but I was successful without doing that.

Same feedback I have after putting a set in on my last truck.

Jettech1 · November 22, 2023

14 hours ago, Pryme said:

The GM ones were not available when I was looking last year so I bought the husky ones. I had to get replacements sent because they were not cut properly. One is still not perfect imo but they work. I do like they extend down below the rear frame rail so you can’t even see the rail from the side but I’m sure the gm ones fit perfectly.

Because mine is black I'm not sure I will ever entertain the idea of putting them in. I'm not into off roading and slinging rocks all the time so all looks like new to this day. But if I had a different color truck like yours, I would absolutely put them in. I remember your post about the husky's. I'm glad you got them figured out and they sent you new ones.

Pryme · November 22, 2023

9 hours ago, Jettech1 said:

Because mine is black I'm not sure I will ever entertain the idea of putting them in. I'm not into off roading and slinging rocks all the time so all looks like new to this day. But if I had a different color truck like yours, I would absolutely put them in. I remember your post about the husky's. I'm glad you got them figured out and they sent you new ones.

Yeah if I lived in the south especially with a black truck I probably wouldn’t bother. Up here in the north my main reason is to keep salty caked snow from packing up into every crevices up and around the wheel wells