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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 03:19 PM
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I’m sure this will bring debate, but I’m looking for complete fenders, lower cowl valence and some other replacement parts for my truck. I’m sure there is a million options out there on aftermarket, but who has had luck with fit and finish, steel thickness, and e-coating finish on these types of parts? Oem is out the window based on location, but I’d like the thickest steel with the best undercoating.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 09:08 PM
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Where are you that if you could get OEM that it is out of the question?
I don't know if they will have what you are looking for put the patch panels I got from http://tabcoparts.com/
I and other were happy with what we got.
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Tabco just makes replacement panels, but I am really impressed with their quality. Oem panels are either rotted out, or half rotted out and would cost several hours of repair to make worthy. Even then, it’s not worth $200 a fender... just wanted to see if there was a reasonable alternative, or if all the aftermarket panels are strikingly similar in quality, and fit and finish.
 
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