Fender flares

[GaryWendall]

Not sure how much it would cost to paint match them. The antimatter blue makes it hard to tell most of the time so it’s not worth it to me.

 

[KewTremor33]

I went with the air designs and paint matched the Avalanche. Solid product but def need patience on the install.

 

[GaryWendall]

I went with the air designs and paint matched the Avalanche. Solid product but def need patience on the install.

Nice. Did RC offer your paint color? They didn't have the antimatter blue. Install was like anything...once you're good you're done

 

[KewTremor33]

Nice. Did RC offer your paint color? They didn't have the antimatter blue. Install was like anything...once you're good you're done

RC did not. I had a local auto body shop paint match them and wanted the bots black. Def like the looks, now I need to get some wider tires to fill in.

 

[GaryWendall]

RC did not. I had a local auto body shop paint match them and wanted the bots black. Def like the looks, now I need to get some wider tires to fill in.

How much did they charge if you don't mind me asking

 

[KewTremor33]

How much did they charge if you don't mind me asking

Great reputable shop did it for $350. Was very happy with the quality and the looks it adds to the Tremor.

 

[EcoBeast]

Speaking of fender flares, anyone else notice that the Roush website doesn't list flares for the '21 and newer F-150? Anyone know why that is?

Edit: After posting this question I went back and looked in the comments after the youtube video that Long McArthur did on their Tremor R package. Someone asked if you could buy any of the parts they use on their Tremor R. The answer was, yes, except for the fender flares which were a limited run from Roush just for the L-M Tremor R project. Rats!

That could just be marketing. You couldn't buy their grille either for 2015-2017 until a few years after it was released just to maintain exclusivity for buyers of the genuine article.

You can damn well bet that Roush has spares available though for the "right reasons". Hence, ask your local body shop to order them. Might want to spread the purchase out over a couple of shops though cause it would be pretty sus for one shop to need all four corners.

 

[TexasTea]

I decided to be the guinea pig for the new Rough Country Sport Flares and boy howdy they are exactly what I was looking for. I checked the tundra guys forums and they looked super clean so I went for it.

I stayed with the flat black plastic since my truck is black, for a little trim contrast.

The fitment is SNUG to the truck, they definitely won't be moving or rattling in the wind.

You'll want a trim tool so you can get the rubber trim perfectly on the correct side of the fender. That was my only complaint. That ish was tedious!

I also added 1.75inch wheel spacers from Spidertrax due to them being fully made in USA of USA METAL and graded, high quality studs. I know folks don't care for spacers but I couldn't decide what wheels I want lol. This would be the equivalent of about a -10 offset 18x9 rim based on how far outward it pushes the tire, accounting for rim width as well. (OEM is 18x7.5 +34). No rub. OEM tire size 275/70r18. Level of unknown make and height.

 

[caslim]

Here's a good reason to get fender flares. Would have never expected this to happen. Looks to be from a rock. I guess it's time to find some flares.

 

[FeeltheTremor]

Here's mine, I hate rock chips on my fenders. I will probably have them paint matched later.

Have you color matched them? I'm looking to go with the same and have them matched with a few other parts.

 

[JTTremor]

Have you color matched them? I'm looking to go with the same and have them matched with a few other parts.

No, I decided that I like the way they look as is.

 

[Whaler27]

Fun fact: they are legally mandatory, they are not just there to look cool.

Vehicle standards state that any vehicle with a body width of >80 inches is a "wide vehicle" and marker lights are required, just like a tractor-trailer. Factory width of the F-150? 79.9 inches.

Ergo, If you put flares on an F-150 and you DON'T have a full set of "Raptor-style" lights, congrats your truck is now non-street legal! This is why I went with Roush flares for my last truck, because they were basically the only option with the proper lights (that, and they were the only style that I liked).

Are you likely to get a ticket over this? I very much doubt it. The likelihood of the average cop (and even ones that do traffic or motor carrier enforcement) knowing not only something this obscure but what law to ticket you under, is extremely unlikely. I've certainly never heard of it happening. But, that's what the law says and that's why Ford and Roush have marker lights.

As an aside, while I think flares definitely make the truck look better, I don't think they should be put on unless your tires also protrude otherwise it looks mega goofy.

I’m still looking for decent, protective flares that fit and look OEM, so I’m reviving this old thread… I don’t want them sticking way out, but a little improvement in coverage to cover 12” wide tires would be nice, as I drive gravel and logging roads, and I don’t want to ruin mirrors and rocker-panels.

On lights: When I bought my Raptor the three DOT-required grill lights were a curiosity, so I inquired and found the regs. The lights made some sense, I suppose, as they communicated the over-width status of the approaching vehicle. But if those lights ever had any value it’s gone now because, 1) the average motorist doesn’t even know/observe the most basic DOT equipment regulations, and 2) everybody and their dog is now sporting copycat grill lights. I’ve seen 3 or 4 amber grill light kits on every type of vehicle, including little Honda Civics, Subaru wagons, and Volkswagons. I refer to them as “Goober lights” on the Jeep forums. I think the trend is as ridiculous as bumper stickers, huge spoilers on 100 hp cars, flashy vinyl graphics, fake hood scoops, and most of the cheap Amazon stick-on accessories. Still, I know tastes differ, and I respect everybody’s right to customize as they see fit. As others have noted , it would be boring if every vehicle looked the same. We all need a reason to smile and giggle more.

 

[blksn8k]

That could just be marketing. You couldn't buy their grille either for 2015-2017 until a few years after it was released just to maintain exclusivity for buyers of the genuine article.

You can damn well bet that Roush has spares available though for the "right reasons". Hence, ask your local body shop to order them. Might want to spread the purchase out over a couple of shops though cause it would be pretty sus for one shop to need all four corners.

You can now buy the '21-24 Roush flares directly from Roush or other vendors but they ain't cheap. FYI, even though the web address says "2018-2024" the page itself shows 2021-2024.

2021-2024 Roush F-150 Fender Flare Kit - Primed

Upgrade Your Truck with the Roush Performance 2021-2024 F-150 Fender Flare Kit - Primed. Elevate the rugged look of your F-150 with the Roush Performance 2021-2024 Fender Flare Kit, primed for personal customization. This kit is specifically engineered to enhance the styling of your Ford F-150...

www.roushperformance.com

 

[Rabidtastic]

I’m still looking for decent, protective flares that fit and look OEM, so I’m reviving this old thread… I don’t want them sticking way out, but a little improvement in coverage to cover 12” wide tires would be nice, as I drive gravel and logging roads, and I don’t want to ruin mirrors and rocker-panels.

On lights: When I bought my Raptor the three DOT-required grill lights were a curiosity, so I inquired and found the regs. The lights made some sense, I suppose, as they communicated the over-width status of the approaching vehicle. But if those lights ever had any value it’s gone now because, 1) the average motorist doesn’t even know/observe the most basic DOT equipment regulations, and 2) everybody and their dog is now sporting copycat grill lights. I’ve seen 3 or 4 amber grill light kits on every type of vehicle, including little Honda Civics, Subaru wagons, and Volkswagons. I refer to them as “Goober lights” on the Jeep forums. I think the trend is as ridiculous as bumper stickers, huge spoilers on 100 hp cars, flashy vinyl graphics, fake hood scoops, and most of the cheap Amazon stick-on accessories. Still, I know tastes differ, and I respect everybody’s right to customize as they see fit. As others have noted , it would be boring if every vehicle looked the same. We all need a reason to smile and giggle more.

Personally leaning towards the set @TexasTea's running a couple posts back (#48) Rough Country Sport. Seem to be a decent mix of coverage and not being too wide IMO - He's running stock wheel/tire in said post but top of fender seems to be far enough out to just cover an extra 1.2 on a 305

 

[JTTremor]

Fun fact: they are legally mandatory, they are not just there to look cool.

Vehicle standards state that any vehicle with a body width of >80 inches is a "wide vehicle" and marker lights are required, just like a tractor-trailer. Factory width of the F-150? 79.9 inches.

Ergo, If you put flares on an F-150 and you DON'T have a full set of "Raptor-style" lights, congrats your truck is now non-street legal! This is why I went with Roush flares for my last truck, because they were basically the only option with the proper lights (that, and they were the only style that I liked).

Are you likely to get a ticket over this? I very much doubt it. The likelihood of the average cop (and even ones that do traffic or motor carrier enforcement) knowing not only something this obscure but what law to ticket you under, is extremely unlikely. I've certainly never heard of it happening. But, that's what the law says and that's why Ford and Roush have marker lights.

As an aside, while I think flares definitely make the truck look better, I don't think they should be put on unless your tires also protrude otherwise it looks mega goofy.

Isn't the Tremor already 1 inch wider than a standard F-150? So every Tremor is illegal?

 

[blksn8k]

Isn't the Tremor already 1 inch wider than a standard F-150? So every Tremor is illegal?

Body is the same, so no. The wheel offset might be different which makes the track wider but the body is the same width as any other non-Raptor F-150.

 

[TexasTea]

Body is the same, so no. The wheel offset might be different which makes the track wider but the body is the same width as any other non-Raptor F-150.

Stock F-150 is a +44, tremor is +34, and my rims are 18x9 +12. Gotta factor in the actual width of rim as well.

 

[JTTremor]

Stock F-150 is a +44, tremor is +34, and my rims are 18x9 +12. Gotta factor in the actual width of rim as well.

So the wheels and tires don't count a width?

 

[FaKtor34]

Isn't the Tremor already 1 inch wider than a standard F-150? So every Tremor is illegal?

Only the body width counts for the over width. The body is the same width as f150.

 

[JTTremor]

Only the body width counts for the over width. The body is the same width as f150.

Thanks