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Old Oct 23, 2022 | 12:59 AM
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I know this may be a waste of time, because I've looked everywhere for a set of bolt on fender flares that are a bit winder than stock, and no luck. I don't feel the need for cutting the fender, because I have quite a bit of clearance already, and I think it would look ridiculous with the set of tires I'm currently running. I've looked through so many different aftermarket fender flares and they all require a lot of cutting to improve wheel articulation, but I really just need a wider than stock fender flare I can bolt on that wouldn't require a whole lot of bodywork. I was about to buy Bushwhacker's Flat style fender flare until i realized some body work was needed. I don't know roughly how much material is removed from the fender; if its not much i may reconsider getting them but i really do not want to cut off much if any material. I don't really need much for clearance for my 30" tires; just winder flares. Anyone got suggestions?
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Old Oct 23, 2022 | 01:10 AM
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If anyone has pictures of Bushwhacker Flat style Flares and 30" tires W/ a lift on their Jeep that would help too, Im just having trouble deciding if they would look good or if i should try something else.
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Old Oct 23, 2022 | 09:50 AM
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I looked too and could not find any. All the ones I found you had to cut and drill which I do not want to do. Good Luck if you find any please post it here. Thanks
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Old Oct 24, 2022 | 02:38 PM
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Sadly, last winter...give or take...I looked up dozens that ALL needed large cutting of the fender metal. Both front and back. Something this simple shouldn't be brain surgery
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Old Oct 25, 2022 | 07:43 AM
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You would think that someone would take the stock design and bolt pattern of the stock flare and make it wider. I did see at one time someone added a 1 inch extension to the stock flare, which did not look bad.
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