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What do you guys think of these flares?

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Old 01-31-2014, 02:27 AM
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What do you guys think of these flares?

It's poll time! Below is a current-ish pic of the X for reference
Bushwacker OE Style Excursion Fender Flares: 1.5" Width
$439 + Free Shipping to my local 4WheelParts for the Xenon Flares


Xenon Excursion Fender Flares: 1.25" Width
$402 + Free Shipping to my local 4WheelParts for the Xenon Flares

what do you think would look better? I think I can tie the Bushwackers in with my current cladding...but then again my X might look "beefier" if I use the Xenon flares and pull the cladding
Buying stuff to get the X legal and whatnot. Need flares to cover my tires because they stick out ever so slightly from the body.
 
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I like the look of those xenon as they are more subtle.
 
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I like the Xenon ones in the bottom pic better, but will you stay with the current tires long term or will you get bored and go bigger before too long and need the larger flares?
 
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I am also looking at the Xenon flares. I am just not a fan of the Bushwacker ones, plus with my body cladding gone from the truck, they just would not look right.

Good luck on your choice!
 
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I like the look of the Xenons. They look more "flare" and less "trim".
 
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Tires will stay same width even if I do go with 37's in future. Tires currently stick out about 1/4"...so I could even run 13.5" wide rubber and still stay under their coverage

I really wish the pocket flares were made for our rigs. Those are 2" wide. Stupid rear door and having to make that slice. Haven't seen a good easy way to make the cut...otherwise I'd just do the pockets
 
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Old 01-31-2014, 10:30 AM
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Subscribing, been thinking of doing something here too.
 
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Originally Posted by Tylus
I really wish the pocket flares were made for our rigs. Those are 2" wide. Stupid rear door and having to make that slice. Haven't seen a good easy way to make the cut...otherwise I'd just do the pockets
Amen brother. I would love the look of the pockets, yet I am a little hesitant to try and cut up $400 worth of product.
 
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....but whats with these?
4pcs Rugged Style Fender Flares 99 07 Ford F 250 F 350 Super Duty | eBay
You cant do much wrong at this price imo.

Alternative in a rivet style.....
99 07 Ford Super Duty Pocket Riveted Style Black Fender Flares 4pcs Set | eBay

Someone should give it a try.......
 
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Old 01-31-2014, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by GermanMike

....but whats with these?
4pcs Rugged Style Fender Flares 99 07 Ford F 250 F 350 Super Duty | eBay
You cant do much wrong at this price imo.

Alternative in a rivet style.....
99 07 Ford Super Duty Pocket Riveted Style Black Fender Flares 4pcs Set | eBay

Someone should give it a try.......
Due to the close proximity of the Ex's back doors and the wheel arches, I don't think these will work, with out cutting and modification. That being said, I would be more willing to cut into those than the $400 bushwackers
 
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i like the bushwackers alot myself...
 
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Xenon, much cleaner looking.
 
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The Xenons are much nicer, OE looking

But given the way your rig is set up now, no flares looks best
 
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Originally Posted by jamesbfishin
The Xenons are much nicer, OE looking

But given the way your rig is set up now, no flares looks best
I think he needs to cover the wheels more.
 
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Originally Posted by jamesbfishin
The Xenons are much nicer, OE looking

But given the way your rig is set up now, no flares looks best
I wish, but I must have tire coverage to meet the legal Eagle requirements. annoying, but a price to play for having a modified truck out here.


here is a shot of the X today. I think flares will look nice
 


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