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Fender Flares; which brand to go with?

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Old 11-17-2011 | 07:09 PM
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Default Fender Flares; which brand to go with?

Does anyone have any experience with the Xenon flat fender flares? The ones that are 1.6" wider than the stock flares? I am considering installing them on my JK to provide a little extra tire coverage, but not sure if they have the internal molding like the Bushwacker flat flares have.
Any info, ideas or recommendations are appreciated.
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Old 11-18-2011 | 07:10 AM
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the flares you are looking at do not have internal molding and will sag big time sooner than later.
Old 11-18-2011 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
the flares you are looking at do not have internal molding and will sag big time sooner than later.
I Agree here. And if you are upgrading flares...might as well go metal If you wheel you rig at all
Old 11-18-2011 | 07:53 AM
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The Xenons come with braces to help with the sag. Been running mine for a few months and don't think there will be an issue but only because of the brace.
Old 11-18-2011 | 08:10 AM
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Love the bushwackers i have on mine. Its very sturdy looks great

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Old 11-18-2011 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by md41969
The Xenons come with braces to help with the sag. Been running mine for a few months and don't think there will be an issue but only because of the brace.
x2, there is a brace that goes in to support the flares

I love my Xenon flares.

Old 11-18-2011 | 08:38 AM
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This is just my own personal opinion, but I think the Xenons are too wide for the look of the JK. I don't have flares yet, but I plan on going with Bushwackers. I like the idea of them being flexable so that if your tire does rub under flex, you don't chew up the rubber. Just my thoughts and personal opinion.
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Originally Posted by B 1000
This is just my own personal opinion, but I think the Xenons are too wide for the look of the JK. I don't have flares yet, but I plan on going with Bushwackers. I like the idea of them being flexable so that if your tire does rub under flex, you don't chew up the rubber. Just my thoughts and personal opinion.
Wish I had a choice, but with 315/75R16 tires and 4.5BS rims the tires stick out past the flares and it illegal to not have full coverage here :(
Old 11-18-2011 | 09:09 AM
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Cut stock flares. Best all around IMO. Flexible and easy to reattach if they get ripped off and if they take a hit won't damage the fender.
Old 11-18-2011 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Noxian
Wish I had a choice, but with 315/75R16 tires and 4.5BS rims the tires stick out past the flares and it illegal to not have full coverage here :(
If you need full legal coverage, run TrailMods flares. Get full coverage on the street and can take off for additional clearance when on the trail. Run a set on a JK here and they're outstanding.

Also, have seen Bushwackers flatties take punishment from trees and hold up when I've been out wheeling.



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