Bushwacker Cut-Out Fender Flares for Chevy Silverado
Our Cut-Out Fender Flares for Chevy Silverado deliver rugged tire coverage without sacrificing your truck's factory body lines. Designed to work with factory wheel-opening moldings, these flares extend coverage by up to 2 inches per side while maintaining a clean OE-integrated look. The UV-protected Dura-Flex 2000 material stands up to rock strikes, road debris, and extreme weather without cracking or fading.
The cut-out design preserves your Silverado's factory wheel-opening moldings and body contours rather than covering them entirely. This approach delivers clean integration with GM's original design language while adding functional tire coverage for wider wheels or lifted suspension setups. You gain the protection of a traditional flare without the bulky aftermarket appearance.
Fitment Across Silverado Generations
We manufacture bushwacker fender flares silverado sets for 1999–present model years, with separate SKUs engineered for each body generation. The 2014–2018 and 2019–2024 Silverado 1500 trucks use distinct mounting geometries due to GM’s revised fender stamping and wheel-arch contours. Our product pages specify exact year/trim compatibility so you order the correct set the first time.
Silverado 1500 vs HD Models
Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks require different flare profiles to account for their wider fender openings and heavier-duty suspension geometry. HD flares feature reinforced inner brackets to handle the additional wheel travel and load stress these trucks experience. Standard 1500 flares will not align correctly on HD fenders, and forcing the fit compromises both appearance and structural integrity.
Installation Process & Tools Needed
Most Silverado 1500 owners complete installation in 2–3 hours using basic hand tools. The kit includes alignment templates that mark drilling locations on models requiring fender penetration. You’ll need a 3/8-inch drill, Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, 10mm and 13mm sockets, and masking tape for positioning.
Start with the front passenger flare to familiarize yourself with the bracket system before moving to the driver side. Rear flares install after fronts are secured — this sequence ensures proper body-line alignment across the entire truck. We recommend a second person to hold flares in position during initial test-fitting, though the job is manageable solo with painter’s tape to temporarily hold pieces.
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Common Questions About Silverado Cut-Out Flares
Yes — our Cut-Out Fender Flares are engineered specifically to work with Silverado factory wheel-opening moldings. The cut-out design preserves the moldings rather than requiring removal. For 2023 Silverado 1500 models, order part number 40967-02 which covers all 2019–2024 body styles. The flares mount to factory locations without interfering with chrome or body-color trim pieces.
Installation requirements vary by Silverado model. The 2014–2024 Silverado 1500 trucks require 4–6 small pilot holes per flare for proper alignment and load distribution. We include drilling templates and detailed instructions showing exact locations. Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD models may require additional mounting points due to heavier suspension loads. The drilling process takes 15–20 minutes and all holes are covered by the installed flare.
Our Cut-Out Fender Flares extend tire coverage by 1.75 to 2 inches per side depending on your Silverado generation. This accommodates wheel-and-tire combinations up to 2 inches wider than factory specifications per side. For reference, this handles most 33-inch and some 35-inch tire setups on properly sized wheels with correct offset. Extreme lifts running 37-inch tires may require our Extend-A-Fender series instead.
Yes — the Dura-Flex 2000 material accepts automotive paint when properly prepared. Scuff the entire surface with 320-grit sandpaper, clean with wax-and-grease remover, then apply a flexible bumper primer before your color coats. Use only paints rated for flexible plastic substrates. Standard aerosol paints designed for sheet metal will crack as the flares flex during driving. Most body shops can color-match and paint a full set in 2–3 hours.
Cut-Out flares feature an opening that preserves your factory wheel-opening moldings and exposes a portion of the original fender contour. OE Style flares cover the entire fender opening for a smooth uninterrupted surface. Cut-Out maintains more of the stock appearance while adding coverage; OE Style delivers a cleaner body-color-matched look when painted. Both use the same Dura-Flex material and mounting systems — the choice comes down to aesthetic preference and whether you want to keep factory trim visible.
Every set includes our limited lifetime structural warranty covering material defects, cracking, warping, and delamination under normal use. UV finish fading beyond normal wear is covered for five years from purchase. The warranty does not cover damage from collisions, improper installation, or modifications. Claims require proof of purchase and photos documenting the issue. We replace defective flares at no charge including shipping when a valid claim is submitted.
The rear Cut-Out Fender Flares include mounting slots compatible with factory GM mud flaps and most aftermarket designs. Front flares do not interfere with splash guards mounted behind the wheel well. If you’re running custom rigid mud flaps, verify clearance before installation — some heavy-duty flap brackets may require minor repositioning. The flare mounting brackets sit inboard of typical mud flap attachment points to avoid conflicts.