Fender Flares

[Badmothertrucker]

I was in the dealership this week and saw this? Kinda interesting.

I do like the door molding kit.

 

[Badmothertrucker]

Roof and tailgate spoiler look interesting.

I liked the tailgate spoiler but once I realized it would cover the step I wasn’t interested.
I might do the rear roof spoiler though.

 

[Yeti]

I liked the tailgate spoiler but once I realized it would cover the step I wasn’t interested.
I might do the rear roof spoiler though.

Funny, that's exactly why I like it. Well, i wasn't smart enough to get the step but if it covers the clamp holes, that will help

 

[MoToJo303]

I just got the quote, said $500 to paint, $300 to install. They acted like they had never seen a fender before. I am not feeling real confident about their abilities and he said he won’t be very sturdy and could come off easily if I went thru a regular car wash ( not that I plan on doing that ) but I’m definitely not going to use that shop.

MotoJo….. yours are the Bushwacker extend a flares, right?
I can’t remember if your in NC, if so I think I would drive to your shop if it’s up to 2 hours away.
You said $400 for paint, what was total costs with install?

Thanks!

I paid $400 to have them painted too match. I installed them myself. It is a little tricky because the Bushwacker brackets for the front are not perfect. The supplied rubber seal that applies to the flare was about 6" too short but Bushwacker sent me another complete package of seal. It was the first time I had applied flares and all in all it went pretty well. My biggest problem was finding the time to install because of my work schedule. I had Laton's body shop in Albemarle NC paint them for me. Great body shop. They may install them I never asked because I do all of my own work. # (704) 982-8711 Rick (owner) and Ryan (son)

 

[Badmothertrucker]

I paid $400 to have them painted too match. I installed them myself. It is a little tricky because the Bushwacker brackets for the front are not perfect. The supplied rubber seal that applies to the flare was about 6" too short but Bushwacker sent me another complete package of seal. It was the first time I had applied flares and all in all it went pretty well. My biggest problem was finding the time to install because of my work schedule. I had Laton's body shop in Albemarle NC paint them for me. Great body shop. They may install them I never asked because I do all of my own work. # (704) 982-8711 Rick (owner) and Ryan (son)

Great, the shop that quoted me was criticizing the design and made me doubt the fit. After you received the rubber seal does everything fit good and tight?
The shop guy gave me the impression you could easily pull the top of the fender away from the truck body and said wind noise could be an issue and I was thinking that should only be the case if they are installed improperly.

Thanks for the details, it looks like Abemarle is 1:40 away. If I can’t find a good shop locally I’ll head that way.

 

[JPO]

I love them. Even not painted. As a former Gen 2 and Gen 3 raptor owner I think I'm going to put them on my 22 Atlas Blue Tremor, as is. Paint matching reminds me of guys who paint match the Raptor fender flares and bumpers - instantly makes a raptor into mall crawler starbucks crawler imo. The point of the matte black plastic cladding is to protect the body from scratches and brush striping and so forth. Having it paint matched turns it into a mall crawer imo, might as well put 20" wheels on it while you're at it. It's an off-road truck not a show piece, maybe just buy lariat if you're going to just make a good clean matched truck. Just a contrasting opinion food for thought. I would never think to color match them on my Gen 3, but to each their own, some reference pics attached.

The only way fender flares are going to look good not painted is if the bumper is black. Otherwise, they just look out of place. That's even how it is in the examples you included.

 

[jakehere]

The only way fender flares are going to look good not painted is if the bumper is black. Otherwise, they just look out of place. That's even how it is in the examples you included.

Maybe you're right... I can't wait for someone to post a pic with the fenders on unpainted so we can all check them out. Another option maybe is to wrap the fender flares and wrap the bumper painted areas the same wrap color?

 

[Dfris]

Maybe you're right... I can't wait for someone to post a pic with the fenders on unpainted so we can all check them out. Another option maybe is to wrap the fender flares and wrap the bumper painted areas the same wrap color?

That's what @LDS did with his, I posted it on the previous page of this thread, but I'll show it again here. Raw flares and black bumpers. It looks good.

 

[trexus]

That's what @LDS did with his, I posted it on the previous page of this thread, but I'll show it again here. Raw flares and black bumpers. It looks good.

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This is what I'm leaning towards on my Oxford White, but the fenders without rivets.

 

[Dfris]

This is what I'm leaning towards on my Oxford White, but the fenders without rivets.

I agree, I just really like these fenders and they only come with these chrome bolts...makes me sad. The other available options all look a little weird black IMO

 

[jakehere]

I'm waiting for a picture of the unpainted Bushwacker fender flares installed. The flares @Badmothertrucker posted.

 

[Dfris]

I'm waiting for a picture of the unpainted Bushwacker fender flares installed. The flares @Badmothertrucker posted.

Might be waiting a while. I believe he is painting his.

 

[Badmothertrucker]

Might be waiting a while. I believe he is painting his.

Yes must likely I am painting. I’m not sure if I’m keeping the bushwhacker extend a flares. They had surface scratches all over and 2 had nicks in them. I’m also not crazy about how they install.

The air design fenders have a really solid installation what @LDS installed.
These RC fenders just dropped in the last day and I do like this design as well.

Decisions, decisions…

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[Dfris]

Yes must likely I am painting. I’m not sure if I’m keeping the bushwhacker extend a flares. They had surface scratches all over and 2 had nicks in them. I’m also not crazy about how they install.

The air design fenders have a really solid installation what @LDS installed.
These RC fenders just dropped in the last day and I do like this design as well.

Decisions, decisions…

SF1 Fender Flares | Ford F-150 2WD/4WD (2021-2026)

Upgrade your Ford F-150 with Rough Country's SF1 Fender Flares. 2 in tire coverage, UV resistant Tri-Blend ABS, paint to code option, and easy no drill install.

www.roughcountry.com

Dang... if it didn't have those little pockets I'd buy them right now. Idk how I feel about that part, but the shape is really nice!

 

[Badmothertrucker]

Dang... if it didn't have those little pockets I'd buy them right now. Idk how I feel about that part, but the shape is really nice!

I’d like to paint active orange accents in those little slots but can imagine it would be price prohibitive for what I want to spend.

This is a great 4 minute video of air design products. I just ordered the lower door rocker panels and rear roof spoiler. I’m seriously considering their fender flares as well. I’m just waiting to see if the satin black finish on the other two pieces I ordered looks good on my lead foot. If it looks good I’ll probably order their fender flares in satin black. If the satin black doesn’t look so hot I’ll get the unpainted fender flares for $100 less and get all 3 pieces painted at once. I also do like the hood scoop but gotta have some money for food and water lol.

 

[Dfris]

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I’d like to paint active orange accents in those little slots but can imagine it would be price prohibitive for what I want to spend.

This is a great 4 minute video of air design products. I just ordered the lower door rocker panels and rear roof spoiler. I’m seriously considering their fender flares as well. I’m just waiting to see if the satin black finish on the other two pieces I ordered looks good on my lead foot. If it looks good I’ll probably order their fender flares in satin black. If the satin black doesn’t look so hot I’ll get the unpainted fender flares for $100 less and get all 3 pieces painted at once. I also do like the hood scoop but gotta have some money for food and water lol.

I as well ordered the rockers and plan on installing this weekend, or at least mocking them up to see how they look. Will the hood scoop even fit on our trucks with the vents? It looks close...

 

[Dfris]

Well, I went ahead and ordered these painted to match. So we will see whenever they come in how it works out as far as the camera and what not....fingers crossed and I will keep y'all in the loop too.

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[Yeti]

Well, I went ahead and ordered these painted to match. So we will see whenever they come in how it works out as far as the camera and what not....fingers crossed and I will keep y'all in the loop too.

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Are the 21s released yet?

 

[Dfris]

Are the 21s released yet?

Supposedly these are the 21s. I asked several times/people and they confirmed. This site says so, but Xenon hasn't released them on their site nor have I got a confirmation email when I asked them.

I made sure if it didn't fit the full return was covered, so f*ck it...I'll be the guinea pig.

Only issue is the painted ones are a 10ish week turn around....

 

[Badmothertrucker]

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I as well ordered the rockers and plan on installing this weekend, or at least mocking them up to see how they look. Will the hood scoop even fit on our trucks with the vents? It looks close...

I think so, check out my hood width compared to the pic with the hood. We should be good.

What I’m hoping for is that the satin black is a good contrast with my lead foot that way I can install right away and save the $1000+ it would probably costs to paint all 4 pieces

I think the contrast looks pretty good on this white one that has the rockers and hood scoop.