Anyone try the "cheap" Ebay tubular flares?
01-14-2017, 03:35 PM
#11
Speaking of E-Autogrilles, I'll share my only experience with the company. About two years ago I ordered one of their mesh grill inserts for my Ram 2500 because it was a couple hundred bucks cheaper than everyone else. When I unboxed it and opened the hardware, the instructions were all labeled "Smittybilt". The grille even had the "M1" logo on it like the Smittybilt. So, years later the grill still looks great. Like I mentioned earlier, it wouldn't surprise me if all of these flares rolled out of the same factory!
01-14-2017, 03:39 PM
#12
Here is an example of the flat part to the tube I was referring too. This jeep although very nice with Poison Spyder products on it I assume flares too were painted are now are rusting there.
01-15-2017, 09:08 AM
#13
JK Enthusiast
I'm more of a pay once, cry once kind of guy. I see it on here all the time though and it was more of a general statement regarding Jeep parts as a whole. It's bumpers, sliders, skid plates, lifts, you name it.
There can be 100 people responding to someone that what they are trying to accomplish on the cheap isn't going to work for a myriad of reasons, yet they'll still try it and end up spending 3 times the money, not to mention the time and frustration, trying to save money. It's fun to watch.
Just making an observation. Carry on.
There can be 100 people responding to someone that what they are trying to accomplish on the cheap isn't going to work for a myriad of reasons, yet they'll still try it and end up spending 3 times the money, not to mention the time and frustration, trying to save money. It's fun to watch.
Just making an observation. Carry on.
01-20-2017, 06:46 PM
#14
JK Jedi
I'd link again back to the previous page with a new update.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...2/#post4271878
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...2/#post4271878
02-15-2017, 10:53 AM
#15
JK Freak
Thread Starter
Well we finally got the JKU back. The Eautogrille flares look great. The body shop installed them for me. They cut and reinstalled the OEM plastic wheelwell liners. They seem very sturdy and I'm pleased with them. I need to fabricate up some marker lights up front.
02-15-2017, 11:13 AM
#17
JK Jedi
Looks good. Are you required to have a marker light in Georgia? Are you thinking about just a small flush mount round LED? I had to drill out to 1/2" to fit this one in my fender liner. Can't recall how the factory liners attached right there. You could probably replace that front-most bolt with one as well, but that would be a little more cringe-worthy drilling that hole to 1/2".
02-15-2017, 06:37 PM
#19
JK Freak
Thread Starter
We're required to have one, like everywhere else. But we don't have annual inspections and it's not something most LEO look for. I looked briefly on eBay but I'll give the local parts stores a shot. Thanks for the suggestion!
