Fiberglass Front Fenders on Tahoe

[Tozan]

I am looking for a wider front fender for my Tahoe so I can get better coverage and reduce the amount of dirt and mud flung up when off road. Plus I am looking into new control arms that will widen the front end by 2 1/2 inches per side.

I like some of the fiber glass 1/4 panels they put on the 1500 trucks I wonder if they will fit a Tahoe? Or what it would take to make them work. Or am I stuck just making my own...

 

[GreyStone]

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[Tozan]

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That rig looks pretty cool but it has a complete front end and would require a lot more work. But if the body lines are the same as a truck it seems it should fit.

 

[GreyStone]

Makes for some interesting possibilities.

 

[gat0r]

maybe contact:
mcneilracinginc.com (they have stuff for older trucks, maybe they have something behind the scenes)

vividracing.com (they have kits for tacos, raptors & new chevy/gmc trucks)

 

[iamdub]

Looks like the easiest, nearly-bolt-on way would be to get them 'glass fenders and convert to a Silverado face. Otherwise, do lots of body work: (A) Get the fenders, cut off the flares and mold them to the Tahoe fenders or (B) slice the stock Tahoe fenders to flare them and weld in filler strips.

 

[Tozan]

I was hoping for an easy fit... Looks like no such luck.

 

[992dr]

I'd do this in heartbeat if I had a second vehicle. Just seems like the easiest route to go especially with the direction you're looking to go.

https://www.advfiberglass.com/colle...7-2013-chevrolet-silverado-one-piece-frontend

I think the kicker is finding something for the rear. Having a flared front with stock back looks a silly to me. I have searched everywhere and never saw a GMT900 Tahoe flared in the rear. GMT800 yes with functioning doors but no GMT900 Tahoe.

On the flip side, I don't think it would be that difficult to flare the stock fenders. Actually think it would be rather cool to have an all steel flared Tahoe. Finding the right Sheetmetal guy and welder is key.

I love the direction you're going with your Tahoe.
What suspension/control arms are you looking at?

 

[Tozan]

I'd do this in heartbeat if I had a second vehicle. Just seems like the easiest route to go especially with the direction you're looking to go.

https://www.advfiberglass.com/colle...7-2013-chevrolet-silverado-one-piece-frontend

I think the kicker is finding something for the rear. Having a flared front with stock back looks a silly to me. I have searched everywhere and never saw a GMT900 Tahoe flared in the rear. GMT800 yes with functioning doors but no GMT900 Tahoe.

On the flip side, I don't think it would be that difficult to flare the stock fenders. Actually think it would be rather cool to have an all steel flared Tahoe. Finding the right Sheetmetal guy and welder is key.

I love the direction you're going with your Tahoe.
What suspension/control arms are you looking at?

I like the idea of using sheet metal too. But making it lighter would be cool too. I have a racing background where light weight was always a good thing. My race bike was a 100 lbs less than stock lots of ti and carbon parts. Sooo maybe I can get or make composite fenders for the front and rear because I agree it has to be both or none...

The control arms I am looking at are the Spohn Off Road rear control arm package I need to call them up and see if they will fit my lift kit. I also have a 3 inch block that came with my lift kit to limit travel and I want to figure out if I can get rid of it to gain extra wheel travel.

 

[992dr]

I like the idea of using sheet metal too. But making it lighter would be cool too. I have a racing background where light weight was always a good thing. My race bike was a 100 lbs less than stock lots of ti and carbon parts. Sooo maybe I can get or make composite fenders for the front and rear because I agree it has to be both or none...

The control arms I am looking at are the Spohn Off Road rear control arm package I need to call them up and see if they will fit my lift kit. I also have a 3 inch block that came with my lift kit to limit travel and I want to figure out if I can get rid of it to gain extra wheel travel.

I'm with ya on making it lighter. Check this out. Pretty slick and well worth the time and effort, though it may be a bit more time consuming because you will have to flare each side and make them symmetrical but still well worth it in the end.

Gotcha, so you'll be sticking with the stock locations for your links? Have you thought of going custom?
I'm eventually doing a 3-link, have been gathering bits and pieces for it.
What about up front? Love me some long travel suspension.
There's tons out there, I just wish one of these companies would focus on our platform, nobody makes anything for an GMT900 Tahoe.

 

[Tozan]

If I had to do it again I would consider up front, King Coil overs combined with Baja Kits control arms you will get up to 3 inches of lift and 9 inches of travel and an amazingly smooth ride on rutted out roads and good ride on the street too. I think that set up needs to be ordered as a kit to get the right shock length. I have a 23.6 inch coil over king shock with a 4 inch. I think the stock length is around 17 inches

Or you can go with the Pre runner kit for 11.5 inches.

 

[992dr]

If I had a place to drive it to its full potential, I'd definitely go Long Travel haha. Though it would be fun to daily one haha. Baja Kits are nice. LSK makes some pretty nice stuff too, not sure if Mazzulla is still doing full kits but they made some desirable kits. I think they're in the control arm game now.

Man, some pre-runner/long travel kits get up to 18" of travel. Pretty nice, definitely not bolt-on and a more involved install but well worth it for what you'll get.

Looking forward to see what you go with for fenders.

 

[1lowhoe04]

Fiberwerks fenders! This is the kit I’ll be ordering soon

 

[992dr]

Fiberwerks fenders! This is the kit I’ll be ordering soon

Nice, definitely post up when you get them.
I saw those on Instagram. They look pretty slick.
Someone needs to come out with some rear fender for us SUV drivers.

 

[Tozan]

If I had a place to drive it to its full potential, I'd definitely go Long Travel haha. Though it would be fun to daily one haha. Baja Kits are nice. LSK makes some pretty nice stuff too, not sure if Mazzulla is still doing full kits but they made some desirable kits. I think they're in the control arm game now.

Man, some pre-runner/long travel kits get up to 18" of travel. Pretty nice, definitely not bolt-on and a more involved install but well worth it for what you'll get.

Looking forward to see what you go with for fenders.

I have 10 inches of travel on my daily driver it has a very comfortable ride on and off road. Long travel if done right is great hit speed bumps and not care at all.

 

[Tozan]

Fiberwerks fenders! This is the kit I’ll be ordering soon

I will have to check into these I am starting to get the itch again on some new modifications. I have been thinking about just forming up some metal flares and welding them in...

 

[992dr]

I have 10 inches of travel on my daily driver it has a very comfortable ride on and off road. Long travel if done right is great hit speed bumps and not care at all.

How much of a lift did you get from your kit (Dirt King, correct)? My biggest complaint is having to climb in. That's what I like about long travel, you get a lot of travel but still pretty low-slung stance.

I will have to check into these I am starting to get the itch again on some new modifications. I have been thinking about just forming up some metal flares and welding them in...

This has been something I have been contemplating for a long time. I'd prefer metal.
If you make any metal flares, make two sets, I'll buy a set.

 

[mrpeterclark]

Pretty old, but fiberwerx now makes a tahoe/ suburban front fender and there are several long travel kits out there.

 

[992dr]

Pretty old, but fiberwerx now makes a tahoe/ suburban front fender and there are several long travel kits out there.

1low had mentioned the fiberwerx fenders earlier in the thread
It's funny to think that there are options now for LT kits.

 

[Sparksalot]

I think the kicker is finding something for the rear. Having a flared front with stock back looks a silly to me.

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