DIY: Bushwacker Fender Flare Installation

Finished up my install today. It took me around 4 hours or so after putting a couple coats of trim paint on. Love the look of it now!

 

That looks great! They aren't too complicated to install and they match your wheels! I really like how these flares dress up a Tacoma!

 

Agreed. I wasn't sure if I would like it at first but after I got the first one on there was no doubt. I have some rubbing in the front so had to order 3/4" top plate spacers which will hopefully fix the issue.

 

Thanks for posting. Looks mean as all heck.

 

Did you guys get any extra coverage out of them? I am in Germany and can't pass inspection unless the tires are covered by the fenders.

 

They provide quite a bit more coverage than the factory flares. However, I have 285s on mine and they stick out past the flares 1-2 inches. I'll get a little narrower tires next time so the flares cover them better.

 

I am running 285s as well but they are duratracs. Duratracs seem slightly narrower than other tires but idk. I have to get the tires covered or I will not pass inspection.

 

How did you paint the fender flares. Want to do color match also but dont know where to find a good color match

 

WOW! Nice write up! Very informative! How much did it cost you to get them color matched? I want to do them color matched and was curious on pricing. Truck looks awesome. All of your guys with them.

 

BTW OP, is that a 3" lift you're running? Or bigger? Thanks!

 

Where did you order these

 

I ordered mine through Amazon. Cheapest shipping to Hawaii with prime.

 

nice flare guys. you need 15 pcs min. to work here at Chotchkies (Office Space)

 

Never mind. Answered my own question about the lift.... hmmmm.

 

Which bull bar is that?

 

I just wanted to say that the tutorial was well done, unlike the ridiculous video I watched or the supplied instructions. Unfortunately, I tripped across it after the installation.

Removing the front portion of the front fenders was absolutely no fun! Two screwdrivers and I ended up breaking one clip on each fender part, which doesn't matter, since they are going into the trash anyhow.

I chose to drill with the front fender in place, rather than marking. Which, happened to be the only useful item in the video. I also marked the factory holes (white) after starting a screw and removing it, in the locations not previously used.

One question for you guys; Has anyone added rear flaps after installing the flares? Each state is a little different on regs. I just don't like getting pulled over much.

 

Bringing this thread back to life! Does anyone know where I can get black anodized screws to replace the SS hardware that comes with these? Should I be worried about corrosion with switching to anodized aluminum? A lot of the black paint chipped off of the SS screws over the past few months and I want a more durable solution. Thanks in advance!

 

Powder coat them you want have the issue again

 

So good I had to get a set

 

I got black anodized ones that fit perfect for my scratch guard rings on my wheels from Fastenal... I think I needed like 40 of em and I paid like 6 bucks