[toro1966]

Hey, guys - this is not really a how-to but wanted to share my experience buying and installing these on my 50th. While the instructions are indeed included in other threads, I found that there were some minor tips that could have been useful so I wanted to include them here.

First off, I purchased both front and rears from the below links. That was the cheapest I found. Shipping was quick and they arrived perfectly.

http://www.shopchevyparts.com/advanc...splash&x=0&y=0

I did not have to remove any wheels and was able to install them both front and rear with no major issues. Here are the only tools I used:



The instructions are fairly straightforward, but here are some tips I found. No great knowledge here just things I ran into.
1 - The Thumb screwdriver you see above, with a T15 tip was perfect and enabled me to both remove the screws in the rear and install the screws up front as required. Fit nicely without having to remove the rear wheels. **Edit** Link to the thumb screwdriver I used is here: http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-pc-...7&blockType=G7
2 - The rears were simple, just remember to slightly pull the red adhesive backing out before you tighten too much. There isn't much excess so if you tighten the screws too much you will have to undo them to get at the adhesive strip.
3 - The fronts were slightly more complicated. Turn the wheels to stop for each side and you will have plenty of room to work. Where it tells you to pull out the liner, to get at the hole behind it, you don't need to pull the whole side of the liner outwards. In fact, it's in there pretty tight and is pretty stiff. so if you are not careful, you can actually bend the fender lip while trying to pull as much out as they say in the instructions. You just need to pull the bottom section out. It will be clear when you go to do it, if I am not being eloquent enough here
4 - The rivets are a bit of a PITA. This is because the rivets go through both pieces (bracket and splash guard) and then are tighten as required. The problem is that the rivet is long enough that to get the rivet head flush with the splash guard, you are pushing the rivet against the liner. It takes a good but of force pushing in while squeezing the handle of the rivet gun.
5 - Make sure you pull a little of the adhesive backing out BEFORE you rivet anything. Similar to what I said for the rears. On one side there was not really enough excess to grab the strip, and I played hell trying to get it after I had riveted the top and bottom rivets as shown in the directions.

Other than that, i think they look great and were not too hard at all to install. Took me about an hour for all of them and I am EXTREMELY retentive. All the best!

[Eric SS]

Great write up. Thanks.

[Glen e]

Good write up. No one should let the dealer do this install. It's easy but It takes some adjusting and patience, being careful when you pull the tape, and it's very easy to get it on lopsided, Like so many dealers do , that don't give a crap about your car.

[cmeJATT]

very nice............

[Mojave]

Nice job ! Looks really clean and thanks for the help !

[toro1966]

Thanks guys. Just trying to give back to this great site!

[solobaric]

I'm guessing with these that most of the aftermarket rocker panels out there won't work correct?

[1LE801]

I'm about to add these. 285s in front are trashing the waiter panels on my car. Thanks for the write up, OP!

[DD goat]

Thanks for the write-up Toro! The timing is awesome. I just picked these up at the dealer yesterday, and plan to install today!! Where did you get the little thumb screwdriver?
Thanks again!

[toro1966]

Originally Posted by DD goat

Thanks for the write-up Toro! The timing is awesome. I just picked these up at the dealer yesterday, and plan to install today!! Where did you get the little thumb screwdriver?
Thanks again!

Happy to help! I actually got the thumb screwdriver from Sears...years ago. They are in a pack of three (phillips, straight slot, and hex). The bits are removable so I just popped in the torx and was good to go. Looks like they still have them ironically. Surprised because I bought them so long ago, but they are awesome and I have used them hundreds of times literally. Here's a link.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-pc-...7&blockType=G7

[DD goat]

[Candie]

Thanks to your write up I was able to do this on my own. Appreciate it!

[enigma]

Thanks for the write up. My front and rear guards came yesterday from shopchevyparts. Installing them on my ZL1 today. Your post will be helpful. I chose the GM painted splash guards because I don't care for the look of the other rock guard options that look like a piece of black plastic stuck on the car. These splash guards are expensive but hopefully worth every penny. I purchased these primary for a rock protection, I will never drive my ZL1 in rail and avoid water whenever possible.
In your opinion do these splash guards offer much protection from rock chips?

[camaromike77]

GREAT write up! Thank you for taking the time to share. MUCH appreciated.... Considering getting these soon......