Truck Accessories Buyer's Guide
Fender Flares & Bed Protection: The Complete Bushwacker Guide
Five distinct flare styles for F-150, Silverado, Ram, Tacoma, Tundra & more — plus bed rail caps and trail armor for trucks that actually get used.
When purchasing fender flares, most truck owners want something that looks right, fits right, and doesn't require explaining. What they don't always know is that Bushwacker invented the bolt-on fender flare category, and that the choice between their five different styles isn't just aesthetic. It's about how far your tires stick out, how much coverage you need, whether you want a factory look or a lifted-truck look, and whether you're matching paint or going full textured black. This guide breaks down every Bushwacker product line currently in stock — so you pick the right flare for the right truck, not just the one that shows up first in a search result.
Why the style name matters more than the price tag
Bushwacker's five styles aren't just different looks — they're different engineering approaches. Pocket Style flares use recessed stainless steel bolts and extend the fender significantly outward, ideal for trucks running wider tires. OE Style flares sit flush and low, mimicking a factory-trimmed appearance. Extend-A-Fender flares push the widest coverage possible for aggressive lifts. Cut-Out flares are slotted open at the bottom for mud clearing on serious off-road builds. Forge and DRT are newer lines offering rivet-style aesthetics with textured finishes. Matching the style to your actual build — tire width, lift height, intended use — matters more than any spec sheet.
| Style | Coverage | Look | Best For | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocket Style | Widest — 3–4" extension | Bold, riveted, truck-build look | Lifted trucks, wider tires | Textured black or color-matched |
| OE Style | Moderate — factory profile | Clean, factory-fitted appearance | Daily driver, stock or mild lift | Smooth black or color-matched |
| Extend-A-Fender | Maximum extension | Functional, coverage-first | Big lifts, aggressive tire setups | Smooth black |
| Cut-Out | Open-bottom design | Raw, off-road purpose-built | Rock crawlers, serious off-road | Textured black |
| Forge / DRT | Moderate with rivet detail | Rugged rivet aesthetic | Work trucks, overlanders | Textured black |
Pocket Style Fender Flares
Bushwacker's original — and still the most recognized fender flare in the segment. The recessed stainless steel hardware is functional, not decorative.
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Pocket Style · F-150 2021 Ford F-150 Pocket Style Flares 4pc — Black Fits 2021 F-150 (excluding Lightning). The signature recessed bolt design maximizes tire coverage for trucks running wider rubber, while the durable textured black finish resists fading and needs no painting. $401.99 Shop Now |
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Pocket Style · Silverado 1500 19-21 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pocket Style Flares 4pc — Black Designed for 2019–2021 Silverado 1500. The 4-piece set covers all four corners for a cohesive lifted look, with each flare engineered to the exact body line of this generation of truck. $690.99 Shop Now |
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Pocket Style · Ram 1500 20-22 Ram 1500 Pocket Style Flares 4pc — Diamond Black Fits 2020–2022 Ram 1500 (excluding Rebel and TRX). Available in Diamond Black finish for 67.4in and 76.3in bed lengths — a color-matched premium option that looks like it left the factory this way. $1,180.99 Shop Now |
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Pocket Style · Tacoma 05-11 Toyota Tacoma Pocket Style Flares 4pc — 73.5in Bed, Black Purpose-built for the 05–11 Tacoma with a 73.5in bed. Protects the body from trail debris and road grit while adding the visual width that Tacoma off-road builds demand — no drilling required. $502.99 Shop Now |
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Pocket Style · Tundra 07-13 Toyota Tundra Pocket Style Flares 2pc — Black Fits 2007–2013 Tundra. This 2-piece front set is ideal for Tundra owners who want the Pocket Style look up front without the full 4-piece commitment — direct-fit, no modifications needed. $376.99 Shop Now |
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Pocket Style · Silverado 1500 19-21 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pocket Style Flares 4pc — Summit White The same Pocket Style engineering as the black version but painted Summit White for a seamless color-match on white Silverados — no touch-up, no mismatched panels, factory-finish look right out of the box. $1,180.99 Shop Now |
OE Style Fender Flares
Built to look like they came from the factory — smooth, low-profile, and finished to match. The right call when you want protection without announcing a build.
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OE Style · F-150 09-14 Ford F-150 OE Style Flares 4pc — Black Fits 2009–2014 F-150 with 67.0in, 78.8in, or 97.4in bed. The refined low-profile contour follows the factory body line exactly, giving daily-driven F-150s body protection that looks completely stock from the outside. $523.99 Shop Now |
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OE Style · Silverado 1500 19-21 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 OE-Style Flares 4pc — Black Smooth Fits 2019–2021 Silverado 1500. Smooth black finish that reads as factory trim to anyone who isn't looking closely — the right flare when you want protection without the aggressive truck-build aesthetic. $678.99 Shop Now |
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OE Style · Ram 2500 10-18 Dodge Ram 2500 OE Style Flares 4pc — Black Fits 2010–2018 Ram 2500 with 76.3in or 98.3in beds. Four-piece coverage on a heavy-duty truck that earns its keep in the field — smooth OE finish protects the body without a spec-sheet upgrade look. $581.99 Shop Now |
Extend-A-Fender Style Flares
Maximum coverage without maximum hardware. When tire width demands more flare than the factory ever planned for.
When do you actually need an Extend-A-Fender?
Most fender flares add an inch or two of coverage. The Extend-A-Fender line is engineered for trucks that have significantly outgrown their factory fenders — think 33s, 35s, or larger tires on a lifted setup. The smooth profile keeps it from looking too busy, while the extended reach solves the road debris problem that wider tires create. If your tires are visibly outside your current fenders on a turn, this is the style to look at.
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Extend-A-Fender · F-150 21-22 Ford F-150 Extend-A-Fender Flares 2pc — Front Front-only 2-piece set for 2021–2022 F-150 — useful for trucks where the front tires are the problem and you want to address coverage without modifying all four corners. Smooth black, no drilling required. $367.99 Shop Now |
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Extend-A-Fender · F-150 04-08 Ford F-150 Extend-A-Fender Flares 2pc — Black Fits 2004–2008 F-150 with 66.0in, 78.0in, or 96.0in Styleside beds. Coverage designed for trucks running significantly wider than stock — the extended reach keeps mud and gravel off the body without a permanent modification. $367.99 Shop Now |
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Extend-A-Fender · Ram 1500 19-22 Ram 1500 Extend-A-Fender Flares 4pc — Smooth Black Full 4-piece set for 2019–2022 Ram 1500 (excluding Rebel/TRX) in 67.4in and 76.3in bed configs. Smooth black finish handles maximum tire coverage without the visual bulk of riveted hardware. $512.99 Shop Now |
Cut-Out Style, Forge & DRT Flares
Three distinct styles for builds that aren't chasing a factory look — each with a different finish, a different attitude, and a different job to do.
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Cut-Out Style · Silverado 1500 07-13 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cut-Out Flares 4pc — 69.3in Bed The open-bottom slot design of the Cut-Out style is purpose-built for off-road use — it lets mud, rocks, and debris clear instead of packing behind the flare. Fits 2007–2013 Silverado 1500 with 69.3in bed. $740.99 Shop Now |
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Forge Style · Silverado 1500 19-21 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Forge Style Flares 4pc — Black The Forge line brings the rivet aesthetic of the Pocket Style but with a more rugged, textured finish and a lower profile stance — a good middle ground for work trucks that want the look without going full off-road. Fits 2019–2021 Silverado 1500. $552.99 Shop Now |
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DRT Style · Silverado 1500 19-21 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 DRT Style Flares 4pc — Black The DRT is Bushwacker's newest design direction — a flare that blends aggressive proportions with a cleaner surface for a modern truck aesthetic. Fits 2019–2021 Silverado 1500, no drilling required. $590.99 Shop Now |
Bed Rail Caps & Trail Armor
Fender flares protect what's outside. Bed rail caps and trail armor protect what's underneath, alongside, and up top — for trucks that actually haul, tow, and take on terrain.
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Bed Rail Caps · Silverado 1500 07-13 Chevy Silverado 1500 Bed Rail Caps — 69.3in Bed, Black Caps the top rail of the 2007–2013 Silverado 1500 69.3in bed — the edge that takes the most damage from sliding cargo, tools, and tailgate-up closures. Durable black finish, no drilling needed. $200.99 Shop Now |
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Bed Rail Caps · Ram 1500 02-08 Dodge Ram 1500 Bed Rail Caps — 96.0in Bed, Black Fits 2002–2008 Ram 1500 with a 96.0in bed. Protects the top rail and tailgate edges from the daily wear of loading and unloading — a small investment that prevents the kind of rust-prone scratches that start at the rail. $200.99 Shop Now |
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Trail Armor · F-150 2021 F-150 SuperCrew / 2022 Lightning Trail Armor Rocker Panel Shields the rocker panels — the most rock-strike-prone surface on any truck — on 2021 F-150 SuperCrew and 2022 F-150 Lightning. Purpose-designed to absorb trail debris and road gravel before the body does. $303.99 Shop Now |
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