Junior9009 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Hi all, wanting to replace my 1/4 fenders with either stainless or aluminum full fenders. Wanting to go with the smooth finish but seems like the style with the pleats set the older trucks off more. Wanting a set that go about half way down the tires. Any suggestions on brands would be of great help. Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44105-r-model-full-fenders/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I have a single axle B model and put aluminum ribbed full fenders made by "fleet Engineers". I bought them from "truck n tow" they sent me a free shipping deal. I'm happy, but my word of advice is spend the extra $ for the stainless over the aluminum. I wish I would have. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44105-r-model-full-fenders/#findComment-325320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior9009 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Okay. I guess some brands of stainless aren't too pricey except for hodgebuilt. Wanting fulls because I don't pull with the truck, just goes to shows and am always afraid something will fly off the tires and hit back of the cab or even worse the window. Thanks for the info & pics! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44105-r-model-full-fenders/#findComment-325342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 GregHave you looked at Lifetime fenders, they're now owned by Betts.They were the people that used to make the monogramed Mack quarter fenders.RonSent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44105-r-model-full-fenders/#findComment-325347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I have Life-Time 18 gauge stainless corrugated fenders on my truck, they where about $800 for the set when I got them 2 yrs ago. They are one piece and I already had the brackets on the truck. A nice quality fender and they look sharp when all polished. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44105-r-model-full-fenders/#findComment-325352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Different brands cost different indeed but their products are made of either different stainless steel and thiknesses.If you go with 304 SS it's a top quality material.If you slow down to 430 as I've done you might save some dimes.A couple of years back I put the pair of boxed style tailights on the truck.They were offered as a economy product and made of 430 SS.After two winters outside I found neither of dark spots or other issues on their surface and resolved fenders of the same steel would work fine for a hobby truck. My one has Canadian spread rears and I was able to order a set of Trux (or called something like that) ribbed ss full's for just a bit more than $500 from Big Rig Chrome Shop.I would give you an advice to pay attention to parts that fitted to trucks at a truck show. You can note a style they mounted, a way they actually look and what is more important their condition during a service. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44105-r-model-full-fenders/#findComment-325375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior9009 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Thanks all for your input! Ron I noticed Sunbelt Rentals gets the Betts HD 1/2 fenders on their tractors. I'm unsure if I want smooth or the corrugated style on mine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44105-r-model-full-fenders/#findComment-325660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m16ty Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I guess those full fenders work out ok on a play truck but I can't figure out how to mount a set on a camelback that sees off-road and keep them from getting torn off.I'd like to put a set on my RD but if you mount them low enough to stay out of the trailer, the tires will get into them during articulation. Unless y'all know something I don't. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44105-r-model-full-fenders/#findComment-325886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior9009 Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 I worry about articulation on mine as well. I have Reyco spring ride on my tractor. Wouldn't want the getting torn off. However mine stays in the highway. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44105-r-model-full-fenders/#findComment-326070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 My truck has no problem with the articulation on the camel back, plenty of room for them to go up and down and still be below the 5th wheel. I had to replace mine because who ever drove it before me got the rear portion one to many times getting under the lowbed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44105-r-model-full-fenders/#findComment-326092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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