Splash Guards For Current Generation?

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chevy05

Discussion Starter · 5 mo ago

I have always put GM splash guards on my previous two Equinoxes but GM only offers rears on current generation. I know Weathertech is popular but I was also looking online at the Husky brand. What works best for the fronts with that fiber like liner. With ice and snow buildup in the wheelwells of past vehicles, I'm not sure if there is one that will not pull out of the liner. Any experience with front splash guards and winter weather? The Weathertech appears to have clips that push in on the liner to catch the lip of the fender which would leave a gap for moisture and dust to enter if I am thinking this through correctly.

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probak118

· #2 · 5 mo ago

Used both brands and very happy. I know what your saying about the metal clips, I covered the one side with grease, in case metal on metal rubbing. Maybe try using black plastic dip to cover the clip first ? On my 21 Colorado I did not add the screws and clips on the tops, where I would have to also drill new holes. Never an issue and the guards do not move, maybe try only adding fasteners where the existing holes line up.

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arcee

· #3 · 5 mo ago

The GM part number for the 2023 rear splash guards is the same as the 2018-2022. Wonder if the 2018-2022 front splash guards also fit the 2023?

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chevy05

Discussion Starter · #4 · 5 mo ago

arcee said:
The GM part number for the 2023 rear splash guards is the same as the 2018-2022. Wonder if the 2018-2022 front splash guards also fit the 2023?

2023 Rears would be the same as previous models. Dealer was suppose to throw them in but picked it up yesterday and no splash guards. Oh well, now I can get 4 matching ones if I can figure out which ones are the better ones. Leaning towards the Husky brand for now.

Kept my cargo net from my 2014 & 2016 Equinoxes and discovered last night that GM changed the upper hooks. I used a net a lot for groceries, etc.

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arcee

· #5 · 5 mo ago

According to this site, there are genuine GM front splash guards for the 2023

2023 Equinox | Splash Guards | Front Molded | Black | Set of 2 84519647

Accent and protect your Equinox with Front Molded Splash Guards from Chevrolet Genuine Chevrolet Accessories Molded Splash Guards fit directly behind the Front wheels to help protect your vehicle from mud gravel and debris This set of Front mud guards are designed and engineered by Chevrolet...

www.shopchevyparts.com

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chevy05

Discussion Starter · #6 · 5 mo ago

Accessories.chevrolet.com only shows the rears as does Chevy's vehicle build app. Both sets come with backer plates for support. Trying to find online instructions to see if the liners have to be removed for installing the backer plates. Nice find Arcee as my dealer claimed there isn't a GM front splash guard for an Equinox.

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Lee F

· #7 · 5 mo ago

arcee said:
According to this site, there are genuine GM front splash guards for the 2023

2023 Equinox | Splash Guards | Front Molded | Black | Set of 2 84519647

Accent and protect your Equinox with Front Molded Splash Guards from Chevrolet Genuine Chevrolet Accessories Molded Splash Guards fit directly behind the Front wheels to help protect your vehicle from mud gravel and debris This set of Front mud guards are designed and engineered by Chevrolet...

www.shopchevyparts.com

On my 2018, the front builtin splash guards extend down about 1.75 inches.
I wonder how much lower these extend down?

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chevy05

Discussion Starter · #8 · 4 mo ago

Chevrolet Accessories show GM# 84519647 for the front and two numbers for the rear, 84518206 & 84519651 for a 2023 Equinox. Tried a couple of the GM dealer online outlets and all of them showed these numbers are not compatible for a 2023 but are for a 2022 and earlier. Guessing outdated databases. I ordered 84519647 and 84518206 splash guards from two different E-Bay outlets. It will be awhile before they get here and before the weather warms up for outside installation. I will follow up with how it goes in case anybody else is looking. I did not realize that the fiber fender linings were open behind them when I felt underneath last night. The GM splash guards appear to have "L" shaped backers which makes more sense than the Husky or Weathertech items due to the fiber like liner. Keeping fingers crossed that I am thinking this through correctly.

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Lee F

· #9 · 4 mo ago

chevy05 said:
Chevrolet Accessories show GM# 84519647 for the front and two numbers for the rear, 84518206 & 84519651 for a 2023 Equinox. Tried a couple of the GM dealer online outlets and all of them showed these numbers are not compatible for a 2023 but are for a 2022 and earlier. Guessing outdated databases. I ordered 84519647 and 84518206 splash guards from two different E-Bay outlets. It will be awhile before they get here and before the weather warms up for outside installation. I will follow up with how it goes in case anybody else is looking. I did not realize that the fiber fender linings were open behind them when I felt underneath last night. The GM splash guards appear to have "L" shaped backers which makes more sense than the Husky or Weathertech items due to the fiber like liner. Keeping fingers crossed that I am thinking this through correctly.

When you get the front ones can you hold one in place to see how much lower it extends down.
You can measure down to the floor to compare both.

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chevy05

Discussion Starter · #10 · 4 mo ago

Lee F said:
When you get the front ones can you hold one in place to see how much lower it extends down.
You can measure down to the floor to compare both.

I installed the GM 84519647 Front Splash Guard Kit today. I went from 9 to 7 1/2" clearance so I only dropped 1 1/2". Have not driven the vehicle on the salt covered roads afterwards yet but I did yesterday and I had a lot of salt on the fenders and underneath the vehicle already. Much more than I did with my 2016 with factory splash guards. Took me about an hour and a half to do both sides. The second one only took half an hour after I learned all the steps. Took the wheels off. Attached are pictures of some of the steps. GM supplied black screws, U-Nuts, and 3/16 rivets. I'm 63 and never had use for a rivet gun til now so that was interesting. GM wants the inside screw to be inserted behind the liner to be used as a nut that is not atttached to anything. I could not get behind there and hold the nut. I used stainless steel allen head screws, washers, and 10-24 nuts instead. The splash guard seems to be very firm and I like how GM actually designed it otherwise. I don't understand why GM does not list these elsewhere for this generation of Equinox.