What do ya think, I like em... I think they really look good on these dark toreador red XLT trucks with chrome bumpers.... something I wanted to install from day 1

But drilling 64 holes.... took me over a year to get the nerve for that mod..

Also added chrome covers on my TT mirrors...

Its a done deal now....

 

looks good

 

I think its a great touch! I'm like you though I dont know if i can work up the nerve to drill holes in to my truck just yet!

 

Very nice touch... nice mod!

 

Thanks guys, I definitely like the look....

 

Looks real good F150Truck'in. Painted OEM flares is the best mod I've done to my truck so far.Unfortunately I haven't done very many mods yet.

 

very sweet! cant wait to put my fx4 flares on mine.

 

Nice touch. Makes all the difference.

 

Looks great! I had a set painted back in early May but I haven't swapped them out with the FX4 flares yet. Seeing your pictures just gave me the motivation I needed though. Thank god I don't have to drill all those holes! My hats off to you for going that extra mile.

 

For anyone wanting to install OEM flares..

(Disclaimer) This worked for me and I don't know if all Ford OEM Flares have holes in the same place so take it apond yourself to make sure about the lay out before drilling....

*Parts needed*

OEM flares with clips and studs with nuts
(22) 1/4" tree push plugs
narrow and wide painters tape
5/16" drill bit, I used a stepped bit, but if too long will hit inner fender well on rear installs
1/4" drill bit
tape measure
10mm socket

*Install Steps*

1- remove all clips from flares, note the (2) 10mm studded clips at the bumper end of the front flares

2- remove tree push plugs, 1 front very bottom of wheel wells, 4 total, hold flare to truck if unsure which plug to remove, save these for use in step 5, but don't use for finial install, use new plugs only for finial install.

3- place narrow painters tape on the outside top edge of all flares, mark the center of all clip locations on this tape.

4- place wide painters tape on wheel wells covering about 5" to 6" including the inner lip...

5- position flare on wheel well opening, install the old plugs in bottom hole(s) (old plug are easy to remove, this is why you don't reuse plugs for finial install) have a buddy help hold the flare in position, flat on wheel well or tape in place if no one to hold them, Note t$ts on the flare to the line in body panels will also help line up the flare, hold or tape at the 4 point where tree plugs will go into inner wheel well lips.....

6- trace around flare edge onto painter tape on fenders, then transfer the center clip marks to painter tape on fenders also. then hold flare in place and mark the 4 tree push plug hole on inner lip.

7- remove flares off truck, remove tape off flares and reinstall all clips.

8- mark clip holes on truck 9/16" on center, down from trace line of flare,
this is for all clips except the front flares bottom stud closest to the front bumper, its 11/16" on center, just the bottoms, not the second stud above it, it will be 9/16", same as clips...

9- drill 5/16" holes for all clips and studs on wheel wells (48 holes), drill 1/4" hole for all tree push plugs on inner fender lips (16 holes)

10- remove all tape from truck and make sure to paint the edges of the drilled holes to keep from rusting..

11- install flares, drink beer, look at flares, drink beer, wash truck, drink beer..
after a job well done and a 6 pack, your heart will slow down from the 64 holes you just drilled in your truck..... mine did.... good luck...