Length: 7:45
Created: May 27th, 2022
Hi, guys. Today we’re going to show you how simple it is to install SuperATV’s low profile fender flares on this Can-Am Commander XT in just two (complicated) steps! Let’s get started.
First, take the flare and align the lower section with the interior of the wheel well. Once you have it where you want it, take a marker or paint pen and mark all of the holes. Insert the marker through the hole to leave a dot on the interior of the wheel well.
This machine previously had fender flares installed. Your machine won’t have pre-drilled holes. That’s why you’re marking these spots—so you know where to drill later.
Take a look at the fender flare. There are two different-sized holes. You’ll use a 1/4” drill bit for both the larger holes and the smaller holes. The larger holes will get push pins, and the smaller holes will be used with our hardware. We’re focused on the larger holes right now.
When you drill the lowest hole, be careful not to drill all the way through the OEM fender.
Once you’ve drilled the bottom holes, take the push pins and install them.
Now you can align the fender flare’s top half and mark the large holes. Make sure the top half of the fender flare is tucked in as tightly as possible as you’re marking. Once you’ve marked all the large holes on the top half, go ahead and mark the smaller holes on the bottom half as well.
Make sure the fender flare is aligned. Drill up and through the larger holes in the fender flare into the OEM flare. Once that’s done, insert the push pins into the holes.
After you install the push pins, use the same drill bit to complete the smaller holes.
After you’re done drilling, take 5 of the M6 x 20mm hardware, 5 of the curved washers, 5 nyloc nuts, and 5 flat washers. Take the bolt with a SuperATV curved washer installed and slide it through the first hole.
On the back side, take one of the larger flash washers and install it to the rear side of the bolt. Then take a nyloc nut and tighten it with your fingers onto the nut behind the washer. Repeat the same steps for the rest of the holes.
Once they’re all installed, use a wrench to hold the hardware steady and drill to completely tighten everything.
Now you can move on to the rear of the machine. You can see 5 T30 torx bolts and 1 push pin. Go ahead and remove those and set them aside.
Now find the passenger side rear fender flare. It’ll have a notch at the top. The first thing you’ll do is install a push pin to help hold it in place. It’s the same type of push pin as the ones we used in the front.
Take 5 of the M6 x 30mm hardware, 5 curved SuperATV washers, and 5 nyloc nuts and thread them through the factory holes where you just removed the hardware. Finger tighten them to hold them in place, then fully tighten the hardware with the drill.
You’ll repeat the exact same steps to install the front and rear fender flares on the driver’s side.
And that’s all it takes to install SuperATV’s Low Profile Fender Flares on a Can-Am Commander XT. Make sure you check out our other awesome accessories and upgrades for your Commander. We’ll see you on the trail!
