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I really like the Rustys ones because of the flare design (its boxed and really matches the XJ body lines well), and the fitment is dead on from the reviews I have seen.
Hooligan's front flares come all the way down to the rocker as a single piece, if that's a factor. I had to trim just a tiny bit off to clear my rock rails. I don't really like the look of Rusty's, but I do like how they make a rear fender with both the flare and the rub rail.
They're pretty damn strong. They include a metal strip that sits on the inside of the fender for the main bolts to go through (so they aren't just mounted through the sheet metal) and a small L-bracket for extra support to resist inward pressure. Not sure what the other two options have as far as mounting hardware. I got mine while they were having a 10% holiday discount (I think it was valentine's day of all things) which basically came out to free shipping.
I haven't tested mine with this much weight, but it's nice to know they will hold up...
I like the Rusty's the most. Had a buddy buy the Hooligans which were nice but fitment wasn't the greatest. And like you said, Hooligan's shipping prices are outrageous. I have no idea where they're getting quotes from but it's preventing me from buying their boatside kit which I really want to add to my rig. Shipping was like $250 bucks. It cost me $60 alone just to ship their c-channel rocker kit.
I got the c channel gussets off a buddy that needed money and I only payed 100$ saved on shipping lol but yea there shipping prices are so high. There web site still have the memorial day Discount offer but when I type it in dosnt work it's for 15%. I want more tire room with out the cut fender look.
My vote goes to Hooligan, my fronts are on. Just ordered the rears this month, they are on there way now. Takes about 2-3 weeks for Josh to make them. Expensive, but robust and stout. For sure.
My vote goes to Hooligan, my fronts are on. Just ordered the rears this month, they are on there way now. Takes about 2-3 weeks for Josh to make them. Expensive, but robust and stout. For sure.
Do they come as a whole fender set, or is it just the black panel with the rail? I've got to replace my front fenders and if that was a complete set I'd consider getting them.
