Fender Flares

The SharpTruck.com fender flares are not only a nice looking accessory for your pickup truck or SUV, they can be a head-turning addition that will help protect that beautiful truck finish. If you haven't considered fender flares. It may be time to reconsider adding these attractive and functional parts to your truck.

What is a fender flare?

We've all been passed on the highway by a truck using oversized tires. The tires stick out farther than the standard wheel well, and create potential road hazards since they can throw stones outside the wheel well and into surrounding traffic. Fender flares are an extension that cover the oversized tire and protects both the truck owners' vehicle and surrounding vehicles from debris that is kicked up by the tires. They are an attractive add-on with an important function.

How do fender flares work?

When a small pebble is kicked up and hits the windshield at highway speeds, permanent cracks, chips, and breaks are always a possibility. After our heart rate comes back down to normal pace, we search for the tell-tale signs of impact.

Fender flares can greatly reduce those stones thrown up by dump trucks, construction vehicles, or any vehicle that may be traveling on a loose road surface. When you are driving your vehicle through a construction site, off-road, or just down a side street that recently experienced a storm you run high risk of your tires picking up rocks, debris or mud and throwing it off as the tires rotate. Not only can this debris be sent flying at cars around you, but they can be thrown into your own vehicle, creating chips in the finish. Think about how your wheel extends outside the body of your Chevy Silverado, Ford F-150, GMC Sierra, Toyota Tundra, or any other truck or SUVE as you round corners – this is a perfect time for stones or debris to be launched at your side view mirror or doors.

Fender flares attach to the wheel well of your existing truck and add a layer of protection over your wheels, preventing the the road debris, mud or stones from hitting the finished portion of your truck by deflecting them away. By extending outside the width of your vehicle's body, you get added protection for your truck’s body and paint job while adding an attractive and stylish appearance to your truck.

What are fender flares made of?

Fender flares are made from a variety of high-impact plastics, depending on manufacturers’ specifications. They are usually UV protected (to prevent fading and/or 'chalking' over time from sun exposure) and can be purchased either pre-painted or in a matte black finish that can be painted to your individual liking. Trucks in the construction business often chose the matte black and paint their business name and phone number right on the Fender flare. The customization options are only limited by your creativity.

Choosing a Fender Flare for your truck at SharpTruck.com, you will find a wide variety of styles of fender flares. There are pocket style, cut-out style, street style, sport style, off-road style, rivet style, flat-top style for your Jeep Wranger, and even extra wide. If you have a construction vehicle, the rivet style will give your Ford F-150 the professional grade appearance and rugged riveted appearance. Your Chevy Silverado or Dodge Ram can get the same riveted appearance with a make and model specific fender flare kit. If you plan on going off-roading, (where you will generate lots of flying debris!), you will want to look through the appropriately named Bushwhacker series of Fender Flares.

What truck and SUV brands can I get fender flares for?

Car brands that Fender Flares can purchased for include Ford F150, Ford F250, and the Ford F350, Chevy Silverado, Dodge Ram, or GMC Sierra as well as Jeep's Wrangler models.

How do I order fender flares at SharpTruck.com?

It's as simple as going to.SharpTruck.com, clicking on “Fender Flares” on the left hand side, and choosing your make, model and year of manufacture. Then you can search the variety of manufacturers, such as Bushwhacker, Lund, Aries and Stampede and selecting the appropriate style to fit your preferences. Using SharpTruck.com is the most convenient way to shop without having to drive from one auto parts store to another only to find they don't carry the brand you are looking for. Or, if they do carry that brand, they are out of stock for your make and model. Returning to the dealer is another exercise in ‘hurry up and wait’ as they will most likely not stock the fender flares at the dealership.

Once you have selected your make, model and manufacture year, more detailed, menu-driven information will be asked (bed-size, body type, etc.) and the available options for your truck will be displayed along with a product description and feature details. Choose the one you are interested in, click add to cart and go to checkout. Adding your address and payment information will be the last details before you complete your order and wait anxiously for that new set of fender Flares to arrive so you can mount them and enjoy the new, upgraded look of your truck or SUV.

How do I install my fender flares?

You can order fender flares in packages of two (front only) or four flares and they come with all required mounting accessories for your vehicle. The SharpTruck.com website allows you to search for fender flares by make, model and year, and offers a wide selection of fender flares to insure the right fit for your truck. Fender flares can be attached using pre-existing factory bolts and by sliding onto the lip of your wheel well. This eliminates the need for any drilling into your truck and introducing potential rust points.

The exterior finish of your truck or SUV is protected using a high quality automotive tape to hold the surface that touches the outside of the fender in place. These aftermarket accessories are well-designed and add to the appearance of your truck while protecting the investment you made in it. They come with complete instructions as to how to install them as well as all required hardware (if any) for installation.

You may be asking yourself, “what are fender flares”? Fender flares are simply an extension of your pickup trucks fenders that provide additional protection for offset or oversized wheels and tires. Truck flares protect your investment by deflecting rocks and road debris from your vehicle’s body, especially the wheel wells. By installing, you are protecting your truck or SUV while adding unparalleled, custom style! Available in a variety of styles, from a low profile OEM look to a bold bolt-on off-road look. Most fender flares do not require any drilling or cutting. Instead, they use pre-existing factory holes or double-stick tape to fasten securely to your truck.

Can Fender Flares be painted?

Absolutely… fender flares can be painted to match your vehicle or mounted out of the box. Most manufacturers have styles that are available in two finishes, smooth (ready to be painted) or a factory-textured finish. Painting gives you the ability to add personality to your pickup or SUV.

Are Fender Flares easy to install on your truck?

All mounting accessories come complete in your package, eager to be affixed to your truck. Most brands of fender flares install on the inside lip of the wheel well using pre-existing factory bolts, eliminating the need to drill into your truck. The surface that touches the outside of your fender is protected with a molding or held in place with a high quality automotive grade tape. The rugged looking bolt on fender flares are actually rivets installed on the fender flares themselves so no drilling through the fenders is required.

Looking for bolt-on or rivet look fender flares?

These types of truck fender flares give the illusion of a true riveted on flare, but don’t require you to drill holes through the sides of the fender wells for installation.  This is a great option if you are looking for a good amount of wheel coverage and a more aggressive looking fender flare. The most popular and best known style of flare online today is the Bushwacker Pocket Style Fender Flares.  Other great options are Stampede Ruff Riderz or the Lund RX Series Fender Flares.

Want maximum coverage fender flares?

Extra wide fender flares provide trucks with oversized or off-set wheels additional coverage from road debris and mud that can be thrown up onto your truck. The extended style of flare installs the same way as other flares on the market but gives you similar coverage as the bolt-on look flares with a more streamlined look. Great options for this type of fender flare is the Bushwacker Extend-A-Fender, Stampede Trail Riderz or the Lund Extra Wide Fender Flares.

Searching for OEM looking fender flares?

For a more modest looking flare, these style of fender flares provide more wheel coverage than standard flares but have a lower-profile, more factory look to them.  Adding the original equipment look of these to your vehicle is a great option for trucks that came from the factory without fender flares installed. Popular styles of these flares are the Bushwacker OE Style, Stampede Original Riderz or the Lund SX Series Fender Flares.

Do you have fender flares for my truck?

If you drive a late model Ford F150, Ford F250, Ford F350, Chevy Silverado, Dodge Ram or GMC Sierra we’ve got a set that will work for you. Most of the top manufacturers like Bushwacker, Lund, Aries and Stampede have parts that will work for you whether you need a set of 2 or a full set of 4.

What are fender flares made of?

Fender flares are made from a variety of high-impact plastics, depending on manufacturers’ specifications. They are usually UV protected (to prevent fading and/or 'chalking' over time from sun exposure) and can be purchased either pre-painted or in a matte black finish that can be painted to your individual liking. Trucks in the construction business often chose the matte black and paint their business name and phone number right on the Fender flare. The customization options are only limited by your creativity.

Choosing a Fender Flare for your truck at SharpTruck.com, you will find a wide variety of styles of fender flares. There are pocket style, cut-out style, street style, sport style, off-road style, rivet style, flat-top style for your Jeep Wrangler, and even extra wide. If you have a construction vehicle, the rivet style will give your Ford F-150 the professional grade appearance and rugged riveted appearance. Your Chevy Silverado or Dodge Ram can get the same riveted appearance with a make and model specific fender flare kit. If you plan on going off-roading, (where you will generate lots of flying debris!), you will want to look through the appropriately named Bushwhacker series of Fender Flares.

What truck and SUV brands can I get fender flares for?

Car brands that Fender Flares can purchased for include Ford F150, Ford F250, and the Ford F350, Chevy Silverado, Dodge Ram, or GMC Sierra as well as Jeep's Wrangler models.

How do I order fender flares at SharpTruck.com?

It's as simple as going to.SharpTruck.com, clicking on “Fender Flares” on the left hand side, and choosing your make, model and year of manufacture. Then you can search the variety of manufacturers, such as Bushwhacker, Lund, Aries and Stampede and selecting the appropriate style to fit your preferences. Using SharpTruck.com is the most convenient way to shop without having to drive from one auto parts store to another only to find they don't carry the brand you are looking for. Or, if they do carry that brand, they are out of stock for your make and model. Returning to the dealer is another exercise in ‘hurry up and wait’ as they will most likely not stock the fender flares at the dealership.

Once you have selected your make, model and manufacture year, more detailed, menu-driven information will be asked (bed-size, body type, etc.) and the available options for your truck will be displayed along with a product description and feature details. Choose the one you are interested in, click add to cart and go to checkout. Adding your address and payment information will be the last details before you complete your order and wait anxiously for that new set of fender Flares to arrive so you can mount them and enjoy the new, upgraded look of your truck or SUV.

How do I install my fender flares?

You can order fender flares in packages of two (front only) or four flares and they come with all required mounting accessories for your vehicle. The SharpTruck.com website allows you to search for fender flares by make, model and year, and offers a wide selection of fender flares to insure the right fit for your truck. Fender flares can be attached using pre-existing factory bolts and by sliding onto the lip of your wheel well. This eliminates the need for any drilling into your truck and introducing potential rust points.

The exterior finish of your truck or SUV is protected using a high quality automotive tape to hold the surface that touches the outside of the fender in place. These aftermarket accessories are well-designed and add to the appearance of your truck while protecting the investment you made in it. They come with complete instructions as to how to install them as well as all required hardware (if any) for installation.