How do you install bolt on fender flares?

How do you install bolt on fender flares?

Insert the bolts into the holes that connect the flares to the fender. Place the washers on top of the bolts so that the smooth edge touches the paint. Now, place the nut on top of the bolt and tighten it with an Allen tool. Fender flares typically come with an Allen tool to attach the bolt.

Are fender flares illegal?

The legal requirements for fender flares are entirely dependent on your state. While enforcement wildly varies, most states have a legal requirement that the fender flare covers at least the tread or full tire.

Do fender flares require drilling?

Most fender flares only look bolted: in most cases, no drilling at all is required in installation. Just plug in the year, make, and model of your truck in the online order form and the flares will fit perfect without any alteration to your truck.

How do you install fender flares without drilling?

No-drill Fender Flares are So Easy to Install!

1. Clean Contact Areas Thoroughly.
2. Install Decorative Rivets (if applicable)
3. Install Adhesive Insulation Strips.
4. Bolt-On Applications.
5. Installing Clips (if applicable)
6. Double-Sided Adhesive.

How far can your tires stick out past your fenders?

Tires exceeding past the fenders: Installing wheels that extend outside the fenders require a fender flare. They must be at least as wide as the tires and must have a clearance of not more than nine inches from the ground when the vehicle is empty.

Should you paint fender flares?

Fender flares will fully shield your tires, keep the paint on the side of your truck in good shape, and ensure you aren’t in violation of any local laws governing uncovered wheel use. One big choice when it comes to any set of fender flares is whether to paint them or leave them in bare black form.

What is the point of fender flares?

An extension of the Fender that provides additional coverage for heavily offset or oversized wheels and tires. Fender Flares will keep a truck or SUV in compliance with Vehicle Equipment Laws, which lowers the likelihood of Police fines.