Flares prices
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Join Date: Feb 2011
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I know this isnt what a lot of people want to hear, but why the HELL would anyone spend that kind of money on bushwacker flatties when you can cut yours, have a better look IMO, not really care if you screw one up (which you will if you wheel) and not blow 400+ dollars??!! If I clip a tree with my trimmed flares it'll either bend or pop off. Same thing happens with some bushwackers and itll dent the damn fender or tub!
I don't know, mabe its just me, but I dont get it.
I don't know, mabe its just me, but I dont get it.
#15
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I know this isnt what a lot of people want to hear, but why the HELL would anyone spend that kind of money on bushwacker flatties when you can cut yours, have a better look IMO, not really care if you screw one up (which you will if you wheel) and not blow 400+ dollars??!! If I clip a tree with my trimmed flares it'll either bend or pop off. Same thing happens with some bushwackers and itll dent the damn fender or tub!
I've nailed my RF on trees a few times, very hard. It did what it was supposed to, flex and pop back. The first time there was no damage other than a mar that wiped off with soap & water and the gasket poped out 2" to 3" at the front. The second hit left a tiny crinkle in the forward corner edge, but that's an easy fix with a little heat from a heat gun...just have to find time to do it. It really isn't noticeable though, so I keep putting it off (knowing I'll hit it again). A funny side note, it knocked the gasket back in place. From what I've seen/experienced, the flares themselves would rip off before they caused extensive damage to the sheet metal. A few plastic welds maybe and they'd be back in service.
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I know one thing, the sheet metal on my 2012 is sooooo thin that if were to put any inward pressure on it, it is going to bend. Even when I waxed it last week (yes, one time whether it needs it or not), just rubbing off the wax you literally would watch the sheet metal flex in and out with mere hand pressure. Scarey...
#19
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Picked up a set from Truckaddons about a year ago for $360.00. Free shipping if you lived in the usa. If you wait a smoking deal will come along and you will probably hear about it on the forum.