Fiberglass Front Fenders on Tahoe

[1lowhoe04]

Little update on the rig! Got my FOX 2.5 coilovers and fox 2.5 rear shocks wheels tires bumper built.

 

[iamdub]

Little update on the rig! Got my FOX 2.5 coilovers and fox 2.5 rear shocks wheels tires bumper built.

Looks badass

 

[992dr]

Little update on the rig! Got my FOX 2.5 coilovers and fox 2.5 rear shocks wheels tires bumper built.

I agree with iamdub. I think we need to see more, especially the front view of the bumper. Did you make it?

 

[Marshall 008]

I believe Baja kits makes a mid travel kit that widens the front 3” or so. Fiberwerx makes some nice stuff for flared fenders but I think you might need to retro fit them.

 

[1lowhoe04]

Little update on the rig! Got my FOX 2.5 coilovers and fox 2.5 rear shocks wheels tires bumper built.

 

[992dr]

Random question. How many of you guys would be interested in rear flared fenders?
To match the Fiberwerx.

 

[mrpeterclark]

Random question. How many of you guys would be interested in rear flared fenders?
To match the Fiberwerx.

How does that work on the Tahoe since the door interrupts the fender?

 

[992dr]

Good question. This is not a bolt-on application
These are just examples and are not the actual fender but, because of the provisions for the door and to make it accessible there is some fab work that will need to be done to make it operable.
These are from JD Fabs Bahoe, it was built years ago. @jdfabrication on IG scroll down waaaaay down. You will see the extent of his build, pretty impressive if you ask me.

 

[Paul_Kaos]

Good question. This is not a bolt-on application
These are just examples and are not the actual fender but, because of the provisions for the door and to make it accessible there is some fab work that will need to be done to make it operable.
These are from JD Fabs Bahoe, it was built years ago. @jdfabrication on IG scroll down waaaaay down. You will see the extent of his build, pretty impressive if you ask me.

that truck is essentially my inspiration lol

im going for kinda that, but clean like an escalade, with a cateye front end

*I* wish escalade style prerunner bulge glass existed lol

almost like oldschool box flares like those pandum BMWs

 

[Paul_Kaos]

is there a desert racing sub here?

I know Im not the only ******* who wants to be BJ Baldwin in their Tahoe lol

because *Loki* is what led me to JD Fab's Bajoe build

 

[992dr]

that truck is essentially my inspiration lol

im going for kinda that, but clean like an escalade, with a cateye front end

*I* wish escalade style prerunner bulge glass existed lol

almost like oldschool box flares like those pandum BMWs

Haha me too. But I actually like the look of Tahoe front end. And thankfully for the FiberWerx has some nice fenders.
It would be nice to see some Caddy fenders
Yes, that would be nice. And more than likely what I would like to do some time down the road. All metal boxed fenders out back I think would look great.

is there a desert racing sub here?

I know Im not the only ******* who wants to be BJ Baldwin in their Tahoe lol

because *Loki* is what led me to JD Fab's Bajoe build

I'm glad I'm not the only one who daydreams about having 20" of travel up front and 30" out back flying through Baja Mexico with my family on vacation


This is another one. He used to have info out there but it's all on Pinterest now. It's a pretty insane build with a wild rear set up.

 

[5StarCustmSolutns]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a4/e8/07/a4e8076309fa4948c44d859576ef66bb.jpg


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgFyNC3XUAMPtBO.jpg

Excellent info

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.

Almost went this route because the fenders are part of safety system on GMT900....that info has removed any ideas Ive had about goin fiber...
Just ordered fender roller.....Hoping to be able to force some stretch w/some heat??

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

I was hoping someone shared this info with OP

I believe Baja kits makes a mid travel kit that widens the front 3” or so. Fiberwerx makes some nice stuff for flared fenders but I think you might need to retro fit them.

Think they Mid-Travel is only 1.5-2"?? From my best recall: everything 3" + is considered Long Travel??

Little update on the rig! Got my FOX 2.5 coilovers and fox 2.5 rear shocks wheels tires bumper built.

SO HOW DID THIS END UP???


I'm currently in process of DIY my own Long Travel LCA's... WIll make thread soon!

 

[992dr]

I'm currently in process of DIY my own Long Travel LCA's... WIll make thread soon!

You need to start a thread asap

 

[5StarCustmSolutns]

You need to start a thread asap

I have like 3, maybe just 2 threads that are incomplete right now lol.. Personally I think they come out cleaner when the whole thing goes up at once?? BUT.....you miss all the figuring stuff out and the nay-sayers etc.. lol... I'm getting closer! Planning for fenders so Im about there!



Still need rear shocks, front CV Axles, and tie rod extensions and sleeves......and tires. Besides those Items Ive got all my parts

edit: (hopefully just) fender flares, limit straps, and maybe 1-3" lift knuckles??

 

[1lowhoe04]

Random question. How many of you guys would be interested in rear flared fenders?
To match the Fiberwerx.

That would Deff be a thing!

 

[1lowhoe04]

How does that work on the Tahoe since the door interrupts the fender?

Yea cut it and no more back seats. Cage and coilovers will come right up

 

[992dr]

That would Deff be a thing!

Unfortunately, it will never be a thing with Fiberworx. Myself and another GMT900 guy inquired and they're not building rears for the SUV guys.

Yea cut it and no more back seats. Cage and coilovers will come right up

I'd like to see a cant system used on one of our rigs. To keep a sealed cab would be a benefit but still have the travel.

 

[1lowhoe04]

Unfortunately, it will never be a thing with Fiberworx. Myself and another GMT900 guy inquired and they're not building rears for the SUV guys.

I'd like to see a cant system used on one of our rigs. To keep a sealed cab would be a benefit but still have the travel.

Ahit who knows with my wild mind. Might end up doing it haha

 

[992dr]

There are a few companies that make kits unfortunately none of them are for our applications. These guys make some nice stuff. Here's there version for 1500 trucks. Pretty nice.

2007-2018 Chevy / GMC - 1500 - Rear Cantilever Suspension System -

2007-2018 Chevy / GMC - 1500 - Rear Cantilever Suspension System Kit Revolutionary rear Cantilever suspension system for GMT900 platforms 07-18 - Zona Motorsports

www.zonamotorsports.com

Another just for giggles https://www.4wheelunderground.com/product/cantilever-rear-suspension/

I can't tell yah how long I look at this stuff on a daily basis haha

 

[MD-Wood]

FiberwerX.com, i was looking at a kit for my Silverado. They will also make kits to your specs. they list Tahoes.