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Old 10-13-2013, 02:37 PM
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What are some good ideas you guys have for homebrew fender flares? I like the look of the bolt on bushwhackers, but those are a pretty penny. Anyone ever create a mold and fiberglass fender flares? I am alright with fiberglass and that could be doable, but im worried about durability.
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These ran me around 400 bucks. They won't stand up to rocks but they look good and keep me legal.
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These ran me around 400 bucks. They won't stand up to rocks but they look good and keep me legal.
that looks cool, but I want to keep the stock body lines. I just want beefier fender flares, not whole new fenders haha
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Check out Napier Flares. Best you can get.
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I prefer stock, rather then spending 400+ on plastic.
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Originally Posted by Boost Happy
I prefer stock, rather then spending 400+ on plastic.
Amen to that!
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Tj flares if you take your time and make sure its all straight
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Make some tube flares (or check out Hooligan Offroad or jeeptubes.com)? Can't beat some good ole metal
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A lot cheaper are the Rustys Off Road fender flair I have the flexible ones they look and work great.
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Landscape edging and stainless screws. $15
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I'd ethier go for tj flares or the naiper flares. Tj flares can be found for around 50 $ or so and some time to set them up right.
Naiper flares are pretty awesome but are 350 ish I think
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Stock flares, $Free.

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Build your own out of steel.
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I'm working on a set. Making a wood mold of the fender shape, then wrapping 1'x6' pvc board around it (heat it up to keep its shape and clamp it onto the mold), trim to fit then bolt on and shape. Should be fairly sturdy. And will only cost $50 give or take.
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If i ever get a new bumper I'm looking to relocate my factory flares up an inch all around


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