4 Door Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon Installation Instructions
Verifying Fit - Flares should be held to the vehicle surface to verify correct type and fit BEFORE beginning installation or painting. Small fit adjustments can be made by trimming (filing, sanding or scraping) excess plastic.
Performance - Using larger tires may increase the area required to turn the vehicle. Some Tire/Rim combinations may require lowering bump stops and/or installing steering stops to prevent tire shoulders from contacting flare.
Exhaust System - Modifications may be necessary to maintain a minimum 4 inch clearance between flares and exhaust pipes. Exhaust gases should not vent directly onto flares.
Step 1: Painting
It is recommended that painting (when desired) be done prior to installation.
(A) Sand (optional) before application of paint.
(B) Clean outer surface with a good grade degreaser.
Do not use lacquer thinner or enamel reducer as a degreaser. Wipe outer surface thoroughly with a tack rag prior to painting.
(C) Paint flares using a high quality lacquer, enamel, or polyurethane automotive paint. Application of a primer coat is optional. Painting edge trim is not recommended.
Step 2: Preparing the Work Area (Front and Rear)
(A) Remove factory flare, bumper fender extension, and wheel well trim within 4” of the rim, if any.
(B) Support and remove wheel using jack and jack stands should additional space be required.
Step 3: Fitting Flare to Body Side Molding (Front and Rear)
On vehicles with hard rubber body side moldings, it will be necessary to trim moldings.
(A) Place flare into wheel well opening and mark a line where flare intersects molding.
(B) Protect vehicle surface with many layers of duct tape and cut molding 1/4” out from marked line.
(C) Sand molding end with fine grit sandpaper to smooth finish.
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