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#1 ·
For cost and durability. Was looking at bushwackers but I have a hard time spending 600$ on plastic. Please guide me in the right direction. Thanks
 
#6 ·
Yes, they're expensive, but according to Larry McRae from Poison Spyder, it's the most difficult and time consuming product they make, so makes sense to me. Plus, the two companies I mentioned are made in the USA.
 
#13 ·
I just ordered a JKUHR in Tank. As soon as it arrives in the 6-8 weeks quoted by my salesman, I plan to install the PS ones from the pic above. I think I want to have them painted to match the body color. That would look pretty sweet.
 
#15 ·
It is hard to justify some of the costs depending on brand when you have to go out and have them painted/powdercoated after the initial cost. Especially when some brands come already powdercoated like the ACE brand for less.
 
#18 ·
I have the Bushwackers and for what I do they are fine. I'm not rubbing trees, or flopping over, or in the rocks a lot, I pick my lines carefully and I prefer wider trails. I almost went with MetalCloak but I'm also trying to stay as lightweight as possible, though it may be a future purchase.

If you get the Bushwackers do the rear flares first, the front take longer and can be a bit more frustrating so having the rears done gives you warm fuzzies to get the front finished.
 
#31 ·
I did the opposite I installed fronts first because I new they would hardest. Working alone it took 7 hours or so but a second set of hands could have cut that done considerably.

Pics plz. They use 3m tape for 600$?!?
tape does not actually hold them on just shores things up. Mine are solid as a rock and you could sit on the fronts. They are solid and mine have been used.

If you don't NEED the metal flares, wait for a good sale or coupon code on the bushwacker flat fenders. should be able to get them for less than $500 if you're patient. They are well made, look clean, aggressive, and will give you extra clearance.
yes 4wd.com was at $500 at Christmas time. Took several months for the rebate but it did come eventually.
 
#20 ·
Went the Bushwacker route ( still waiting on supposed rebate) all is done, quality could have been alot better. Fenders were almost completely collapsed and fitment was a pita. 3m tape doesnt hold all the way. So yea for a few more bucks I would go another route having the chance. Just my experience.
 
#22 ·
There are two main camps on flat fenders: Metal or Plastic and you need to decide which works best for you first.

  • Plastic is more flexible and will bend with small hits but can break when hit hard. Plastic is also cheaper and lighter.
  • Metal is more stiff and will take heavy hits, the down side is that if hit too hard they can bend the body panels. Metal is also heavier and more expensive.
With all that being said, I got the previous style of the Ace wide tubular fenders (don't know how they will differ from the new ones when they come out). They are expensive, yes but there are deals out there (I was able to get a good deal from Jason at Krawl Offroad). They are really tough, I've done lots of off-roading and they even survived a crash in town. You can even stand on them they are so tough.

The best thing I like about Ace products is their warranty:

"If you are the original purchaser of any ACE product and you structurally damage or break the product in off-road use, we will replace the part free of charge, less shipping costs. No questions asked. The warranty does not cover cosmetic damage such as nicks and dings that are a regular occurrence when off-roading. Also, due to the intended use the powdercoat finish is warrantied for (90) days."

 
#25 ·
There are two main camps on flat fenders: Metal or Plastic and you need to decide which works best for you first. [*]Plastic is more flexible and will bend with small hits but can break when hit hard. Plastic is also cheaper and lighter. [*]Metal is more stiff and will take heavy hits, the down side is that if hit too hard they can bend the body panels. Metal is also heavier and more expensive. With all that being said, I got the previous style of the Ace wide tubular fenders (don't know how they will differ from the new ones when they come out). They are expensive, yes but there are deals out there (I was able to get a good deal from Jason at Krawl Offroad). They are really tough, I've done lots of off-roading and they even survived a crash in town. You can even stand on them they are so tough. The best thing I like about Ace products is their warranty: "If you are the original purchaser of any ACE product and you structurally damage or break the product in off-road use, we will replace the part free of charge, less shipping costs. No questions asked. The warranty does not cover cosmetic damage such as nicks and dings that are a regular occurrence when off-roading. Also, due to the intended use the powdercoat finish is warrantied for (90) days."
I was looking at these but they are out of stock or unavailable on the website. Are they issuing a new model? Can I get a deal on the old ones somewhere?
 
#28 ·
I have been looking for a while. I am thinking the PSC are going to be my choice. They are proud of them though. Almost 2k by the time you get them and have them powder coated or painted. So for now I have just trimmed my factory ones for free. They don't look amazing but I'm just tossing the stock ones anyways so I might as well get some use out of them trimmed before I replace them.

The con's of metal are they can damage the body panels. From what I have read though the PSC ones are built good enough that they will protect the body. I have read stories of people rolling their jeeps and the body holding up because of the protection from the PSC fenders.

I like the look of the theory of the Nemisis ones but you are pretty much paying to put on fenders that just look stock. You do gain clearance but I kind of like to make my Jeep look unique not just stock.... just my 2 cents.
 
#30 ·
If you don't NEED the metal flares, wait for a good sale or coupon code on the bushwacker flat fenders. should be able to get them for less than $500 if you're patient. They are well made, look clean, aggressive, and will give you extra clearance.
 
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