I had no problems at all.Ī few more words about the installation. And speaking of the fit, contrary to the Bushwacker website, which said that these flares weren’t compatible with aftermarket front bumpers, my front flares were perfectly compatible with my Buckstop bumper. Other than that, the rest of the installation went pretty well, except that the Cummins badges slightly got in the way and needed to be moved up about a 1/2-inch in order for the rubber trim to seat properly. I had a heck of a time trying to get the cuts just right. There are two compound curves along the front and to get the trim to conform with these bends requires some cutting and bending of the trim. For me, the hardest part was getting the rubber edge trim installed just right on the front flares. No drilling was required and all holes lined up perfectly on my truck. In all, it took about four hours and that includes installation of the pocket bolts and washers and rubber trim and removal of the OEM wheel well trim on the truck. Still, the great thing about the matte black flares is that they can be painted at some point in the future. In retrospect, though, I wish I would’ve gotten the painted ones instead. You can buy them either painted to match the color of your truck or in matte black. Bushwacker makes five different styles of flares for trucks: Street Flares, OE Style flares, Extend-A-Fender flares, Pocket Style fender flares, and Cut Out fender flares. Bushwacker flares will even stay flexible in extreme cold.
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Unlike the fender flares made by the other companies, the UV protected Dura-Flex 2000 ABS plastic used to make Bushwacker’s fender flares is flexible so that any bumps or scrapes encountered from tree branches and bushes while driving off-road are less likely to crack or shatter the flares. How much more? An extra 3.5 inches of coverage for the front wheel wells and an extra 3 inches for the rear.īushwacker fender flares are American-made and built to last. While looks played a role in my decision to go with Bushwacker, the pocket style fender flare made by Bushwacker provide a lot more tire coverage. With its rugged, off-road style and bolt-on look, there isn’t a better made or a better looking fender flare on the market. I’ve always wanted to get a set of these top-of-the-line flares for my truck and finally got around to doing it. I recently installed a set of Bushwacker pocket fender flares on my 20. This extra coverage not only prevents rocks from being kicked up and causing damage to vehicles behind you, but it also helps retain the resale value of your truck by deflecting rocks and debris away from the body. The primary function of the fender flare is to provide more tire coverage. The aftermarket fender flare has become a very popular modification over the years.
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