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Old 02-05-2008, 11:26 PM   #1
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Fender Flares ?

Does anybody know if they make fender flares for our K/5's I have searched Bushwacker/Warn and countless others but the only ones I can find start with the 73 model. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 02-06-2008, 01:21 AM   #2
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Re: Fender Flares ?

They used to make them, but production stopped many years ago. About 7 years back, some guys were still finding them in the back rooms of shops, but I haven't heard any reports like that for some time.

Personally, I think Blazers look better without them anyway.
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Old 02-06-2008, 01:46 AM   #3
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Re: Fender Flares ?

Don't do it! They take away from the look. AND to install them, you may need to drill or cut your fenders, or both!
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Old 02-06-2008, 02:00 AM   #4
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Re: Fender Flares ?

I think I remember Yukon Jack had a rubber set on his blazer awhile back, seemed to bolt up from the bottom of the wheel well eyebrow, but I could be wrong. J.
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Old 02-06-2008, 03:54 AM   #5
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Re: Fender Flares ?

They were the first things I took off mine when I got it. Another problem with them is they love hold moisture and dirt and we all know that equals rust!

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Old 02-06-2008, 06:22 AM   #6
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Re: Fender Flares ?

LMC has some rubber ones.

I have 2...4" Bushwacker flares I bought for a project I will sell if you need them. Rear 67-72
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Old 02-06-2008, 09:46 AM   #7
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Re: Fender Flares ?

I will probably take the advice of others that know better than myself and not put them on...but I would be curious what they look like ...does anybody have a picture of them on their outfit ?
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Old 02-06-2008, 11:02 AM   #8
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This is mine when I first bought it with the flares
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Old 02-06-2008, 11:19 AM   #9
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Thank You I appreciate it. I think Bruzer won't be getting any lips .
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Old 02-06-2008, 12:05 PM   #10
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Good call.
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Old 02-07-2008, 02:02 AM   #11
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Re: Fender Flares ?

Mine has these on it presently but they will come off at some point

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