2007 Tahoe Z71 Fender Flare removal...

[Grant Ryznar]

I'm curious to know if I take the fender flares off if the back will be flush or are there parts that are there that can't be taken off because it's a Z71. I'm just not a fan of them.

 

[Kenny D]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...-nnbs-gmt900-tahoe-yukon-today.44151/page-676
Once you remove the flares, you will have the stock fenders like on non Z71s

 

[njracer]

I think there will be an issue with the front since the front bumper cover is different from a normal Hoe/Burb.

 

[PG01]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/darosa218s-build-thread-2007-suburban-z71-3lt.91335/page-2
@DaRosa218 just did this, no problems at all and looks great.

 

[RoRo]

If you want to sell the z71 flares send me a PM.. I'd be interested.

Roy

 

[Grant Ryznar]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/darosa218s-build-thread-2007-suburban-z71-3lt.91335/page-2
@DaRosa218 just did this, no problems at all and looks great.

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/darosa218s-build-thread-2007-suburban-z71-3lt.91335/page-2
@DaRosa218 just did this, no problems at all and looks great.

how did you get

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/darosa218s-build-thread-2007-suburban-z71-3lt.91335/page-2
@DaRosa218 just did this, no problems at all and looks great.

How did you get the double sided tape off and also make it so clean?

 

[PG01]

From just debadging my tahoe the other i can tell you its a pia. Fingers, wd-40, 3m adhesive remover, and many rags. Some guys use a drill and some 3m pad but i dont trust myself enuff and would probly burn thru the paint.....patience, perseverance, elbow grease and some polish and wax brother...

 

[Kenny D]

I was nervous about the 3M Eraser wheel at first, but if you run your corded drill under 3000 rpms and just touch the wheel to the panel and let the wheel do the work. I didn't apply any force that wasn't needed other than to hold it up against the body. It will leave a white sticky residue ( it did on me) that came right off with WD40 and a cloth. Watch some Youtube videos and watch those guys. After I removed all the glue and rubber residue, I put a foam pad in my drill and some polishing compound and finished it out. Can't even tell anything was there.

 

[PG01]

I was nervous about the 3M Eraser wheel at first, but if you run your corded drill under 3000 rpms and just touch the wheel to the panel and let the wheel do the work. I didn't apply any force that wasn't needed other than to hold it up against the body. It will leave a white sticky residue ( it did on me) that came right off with WD40 and a cloth. Watch some Youtube videos and watch those guys. After I removed all the glue and rubber residue, I put a foam pad in my drill and some polishing compound and finished it out. Can't even tell anything was there.

Corded drill...ha, who uses those anymore........lol jk

I bought a random orbital buffer like 10 yrs ago and im even afraid to use that, its still in the box...my luck

 

[Kenny D]

Corded drill...ha, who uses those anymore........lol jk

I bought a random orbital buffer like 10 yrs ago and im even afraid to use that, its still in the box...my luck

IKR, if you are lucky enough to have a variable speed "old school" drill with a cord, it is easier to control the speed. Most cordless are two speed, on and off. YOLO, bust that orbital out and offer a buddy a hand with his wax job.

 

[DaRosa218]

As stated, I did it on my Suburban. It takes a lot of patience and time but looks amazing when done. First you must unbolt the flares and tabs from the fender wells, then I used some fishing wire to get the flares to give and then lightly pulled until they came off. I then used a 3m stripe eraser wheel at 2500rpm to remove the 3m double sided tape. I also used a machine buffer and lots of patience to give her a nice clean as if never even there shine

 

[Sarge]

I'm curious to know if I take the fender flares off if the back will be flush or are there parts that are there that can't be taken off because it's a Z71. I'm just not a fan of them.

What color is your tahoe? I have a white yukon ive been wanting to see what the z71 molding would look like. I may buy them!

 

[Leevon]

Dang! I want to do this on my '08 Z71 so I can start the an "SS" conversion...have been worried about the front bumper, I thought it was flared out where it meets the fender (sorry that may not make sense) but it appears to be flush without the fender flares on.

 

[DaRosa218]

Dang! I want to do this on my '08 Z71 so I can start the an "SS" conversion...have been worried about the front bumper, I thought it was flared out where it meets the fender (sorry that may not make sense) but it appears to be flush without the fender flares on.

Yes sir, it's flush

I'll be changing my bumpers out soon anyways

 

[Leevon]

Cool, thanks for the pic. It looks like there is a market for the flares too.

 

[ken in md]

Nice job - I am trying to do the reverse, to ADD Z71 flares to my Yukon XL. One because I like them but also to hide some scratches from previous fender flares. Are yours still available? Wonder if they could be re-used with new 3m tape...

 

[scottierass]

So much nicer! Good to know too [emoji106]


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[TiaShaw]

Thank you for sharing, Looks like the covered fender areas could be a good place to find bad rust.. I believe my 07 tahoe was east coast at one time,..

 

[Jybarra071]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/darosa218s-build-thread-2007-suburban-z71-3lt.91335/page-2
@DaRosa218 just did this, no problems at all and looks great.

Are they just screwed on to the inner fender and held on with 2 way tape on the outer side of the fender? I need a fender for mine which isnt a Z71 and there's a Z71 at u-pull-it the same color, I want to get it but just don't want problems if they have rivets or built on stifs on the fender

 

[haileyds]

So the front bumper will be flush without the flares?