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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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Looking for fender flairs...Which do you recommend?

Well after putting my wheels and tires on without fender flairs and driving through water/mud/muddy water/dirt I really cant keep it clean at all so I am either going to go with the stock flairs or go with a aftermarket flair that will flow well with the truck and tires...

What do you guys recommend?
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Thanks for the help guys.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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i like the look of stock flares
 
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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Aftermarket will be the only one that will truly keep the truck clean because they offer an 1"-2" of coverage where as the stockers I believe are about .5" to 1" of coverage.

I think alot of people are liking the EGR (Not for sure on brand) that are similar looking to the stockers, but offer more coverage. Bushwackers might be overkill for your truck IMO.

HERE is a good thread to look through.

How much do your tires stick out is a good question to help solve this problem..?
 

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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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Bushwackers might be overkill for your truck IMO.
^^ I was thinking the same thing. I think the EGR flares would be your best aftermarket option or you could keep the stock look.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Bushwackers look odd to me i dont know..get the ATS i think they are they look like stock just bulkier
they look like something like this...then just PTM them
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 02:00 AM
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I could never find the ATS flares when I was shopping around, definately avoid street scene's garbage... Their flares are made out of flimbsy rubber and attach with tape, needless to say I sent them back promptly after opening and seeing the quality and materials used..
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:36 AM
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I would go with a set of stock FX4 flares painted with some krylon fusion to go with the blue and black theme you've got goin. You could also get a set of the ebay flares that look like stock and you don't need to drill holes in your fenders like the stockers have. And before you ask, my stockers are already gone.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FENDE...Q5fAccessories
 

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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 05RedFX4
I would go with a set of stock FX4 flares painted with some krylon fusion to go with the blue and black theme you've got goin. You could also get a set of the ebay flares that look like stock and you don't need to drill holes in your fenders like the stockers have. And before you ask, my stockers are already gone.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FENDE...Q5fAccessories
I can recommend these as well. After all, They are whats on my truck . Checkout my gallery for some pics.



Edit - Btw, The same ones also come in a non-textured finish. Incase you wanted to paint to match.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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I can recommend these as well. After all, They are whats on my truck . Checkout my gallery for some pics.



Edit - Btw, The same ones also come in a non-textured finish. Incase you wanted to paint to match.

Those look damn good man, I think if there either black or painted they will look great but i will put them on first and see how they look black..

Who makes these btw, maybe i missed it in the description.

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I was looking and they have Textured and smooth..... the Smooth are about 30$ cheaper, which ones do you have??
 

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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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You already know what they will look like PTM just look at mine. I say get the textured ones and some black krylon fusion and paint them so they don't fade. When you mount them up the first time, leave the backing on the double sided tape, that way if you don't like them you can pull them off sand them smooth and PTM them.

I think the black theme you've got would look good with some black flares IMO
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Ballin STX
Those look damn good man, I think if there either black or painted they will look great but i will put them on first and see how they look black..

Who makes these btw, maybe i missed it in the description.

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I was looking and they have Textured and smooth..... the Smooth are about 30$ cheaper, which ones do you have??
Mine are the textured.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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Btw, you can look up DesertDawg's gallery. He has the same flares on his styleside, if you want to get a better look on how they'd look on yours.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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I just ordered those textured ones on ebay.. I will post pics once i get them on and then my next 2 projects is bilstein leveling struts and then alarm!
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Nice! Look forward to the pics. 1 suggestion, or opinion i guess. The rears are only held on with clips(fronts use a couple bolts). I didnt trust just the clips so drilled a couple of my own holes for added strength. Just put the flare on and mark on it where a couple of the factory bolts are and drill holes for them.

 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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I have lariat flares for sale in the classifieds
 
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