[johnnyuterus]

Hey..This may very well be a stupid question but i'll ask anyway....


I have a 2000 SE Crew, and I would really like to replace the stock fenders with the nicer flares that come on the newer trucks...like those rugged rivetted looking deals.

Like so:
http://www.byzan.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/nissan-frontier.jpg


Anyone have any ideas if they are sold aftermarket or if a stock set off of a newer truck would work?

 

[TheOregonFront]

not sure if you can get the flares aftermarket. they may work, but im worried about where the holes fromt eh screws and the push poppers. and the cut out for the gas lid. idk how much they have changed form then to 01-04. you need to just go see if you can find a 01-04 flare and mock it up to see it if works.

 

[grantypanties218]

the holes are in different places this would be hard to do and the body lines/curves might be different

you would also need a new front bumper and shtuff

 

[Frijolero]

As far as I know, no one makes aftermarket flares for 1st generation frontier. The fender flares from an 01-04 crew cab will be a direct replacement on your 2000 crew cab, so long as the rear flares from from a crew cab shortbed. I can guarantee you that all crew cab shortbed 1st gen frontiers use exactly the same bed and installation of the rear flares will be as simple as pulling the current ones off and popping the new ones in. On the front, I have seen someone put 2000 frontier flares on an 01 frontier and they just popped right in with the plastic rivets and the screws a long the bottom edge lined up. You should have no issue with installing the fender portion of the flare. For the smaller section of the fender flare that goes over the bumper valance you will need to do some trimming. The 01-04 flares are obviously "taller" and will interfere with the chrome bumper on your 00. You will likely need to trim a small amount of the plastic to allow it to sit over the chrome bumper better --->

Just some disclaimers for you, the bottom portion of the flare that sits over your bumper will not sit perfectly flush with the valance as on a 01-04 as the profile of the bumper is different. You may be able to fix this by just putting a couple extra screws on it. Number two, It will be quite difficult to find new OEM replacement flares and its possible the only you will be able to them at a junk yard.

And to try and give some validity to my comments, I have done two frontend conversions on frontiers. One on mine to an 02-04 Xterra and on another from a 2000 to a 2001-04 frontier frontend and I also swapped a 2000 frontier frontend onto an 01 xterra.

-Dan

 

[kahfamily1]

replaced mine, but with stock
flares about $40.00 a piece and the mud flaps about $20.00 a piece, but those were stock, easy to replace - like mentioned above. if they are not in bad shape I would imagine some kinda paint you could do over the originals?

 

[Browning]

Any ideas on where to find the fender flares for a 01 frontier? I have been tryin to avoid the dealer at all costs due to the massive price they charge.

 

[TxDayTrader]

JUNK YARDS!! Especially the Pull The Part YOurself type yards.

Try CAR-PART.COM IT's an online junkyard search. They have the condition of the part listed, price, color of part, and links to the indivdual junkyard web site. Put in your VIN or a VIN from a similar model. Search for Moulding Fender not Fender Moulding. I think its 2 different things. A lot of those junk yards will ship to you.

Looks like you can get them in good condition without damage for anywhere from $35 -$50. A lot of those junkyards will ship to you UPS or FEDEX so idk if the shipping will be worth it but its worth a check.

 

[Blazed]

You can get pocket style flares for the 1997 - 2000 Nissan Frontier here:

1997-2000 Nissan Frontier Navara Fender Flares

As mentioned above, the rear flares would be direct fit on the 2001+ and the front flares wouldn't need much work.