2500 fender flares

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sticknstring

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Hey guys just have a couple questions about flares. I like the pocket style but I cringe at the thought of drilling holes in my fenders.
I'm not opposed to smooth flares if they give good coverage. Has anyone had issues with rust on the pocket style flares where you have to drill a bunch of holes on every fender?
And what are some options for some that don't require drilling?
I've never put these on a truck before so any help is appreciated. Thanks!


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LumberJakl

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There is no drilling required to put on flares. They bolt on where your wheel well liner mounts to the fender body by using the same locations. The bolts on the Flares are just for show
 

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You don't drill holes in your fenders The pocket style with "bolts" are just simulated bolts..they are for looks only and are not how the flares mount. The flares smooth or pocket style with the fake screws mount the same


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Fender flares use the factory liner holes/bolts to mount.

No holes need to be drilled. :)
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Actually, if you were putting 4500/5500 factory fender flares, you have to drill the fenders.

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Ahhhhh makes much more sense now! Thanks everyone!


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