E-autogrilles Ebay Fender Flares
01-13-2017, 08:16 AM
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Digging this post back up in relation to a recent inquiry today. Curious what the outcome ended up being, and what your current opinion is of them.
01-13-2017, 03:45 PM
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Mine are Barricade fenders but if i were to wager a guess, they came from the same factory. Yes they will take a hit from a rock. As far as body damage i would worry. Especially with the rears because fitment is crap.
01-13-2017, 05:46 PM
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Are you saying that the Barricades you have can't take much pressure applied from the sides without risking some damage to the body? I see how that happens with the Bushwackers I had, but it seems like people with Smittybilts don't have that issue, and the other cheap steel ones that mount to the pinch seam as well would hold up ok. Or, are you just saying that mounting them in general isn't great? I wouldn't expect them to hold up in a roll or anything, but would think they are still better than plastic.
01-13-2017, 07:00 PM
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That's what I'm thinking. Heck, I've had a rear OEM flare come loose so these have to be more sturdy. There are a couple of vendors selling these tube flares on EBay and they all appear identical. I'd bet money they all come out of the same factory.
01-13-2017, 08:31 PM
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Yah, just kinda curious what the outcome was mainly. A lot of these posts get started and then there's never a follow-up posted, so then someone else starts a thread about the same thing....which then reminds me of the old post. Are you saying that the Barricades you have can't take much pressure applied from the sides without risking some damage to the body? I see how that happens with the Bushwackers I had, but it seems like people with Smittybilts don't have that issue, and the other cheap steel ones that mount to the pinch seam as well would hold up ok. Or, are you just saying that mounting them in general isn't great? I wouldn't expect them to hold up in a roll or anything, but would think they are still better than plastic.
01-20-2017, 01:24 PM
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Sorry! I thought I posted pics in this thread. I'll have to grab some and post them.
The flares are pretty strong.. they were scuffed in places, but were easily touched up. They seem pretty sturdy. Definitely a lot better than plastic. Pretty sure I could do that "Standing-on-your-metal-flat fenders-to-show-how-strong-they-are" pic with no worries...
Fitment was off. The real issue that i had, was using the nutserts on the back. I had to buy the nutsert riveter/gun to install them, and the one from Harbor Freight did not come with the right size nutsert thread... so I ended up buying some slightly larger nutserts from Amazon (pretty cheap). After that, they went on pretty easily.
The flares are pretty strong.. they were scuffed in places, but were easily touched up. They seem pretty sturdy. Definitely a lot better than plastic. Pretty sure I could do that "Standing-on-your-metal-flat fenders-to-show-how-strong-they-are" pic with no worries...
Fitment was off. The real issue that i had, was using the nutserts on the back. I had to buy the nutsert riveter/gun to install them, and the one from Harbor Freight did not come with the right size nutsert thread... so I ended up buying some slightly larger nutserts from Amazon (pretty cheap). After that, they went on pretty easily.
01-21-2017, 03:18 AM
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Sorry! I thought I posted pics in this thread. I'll have to grab some and post them.
The flares are pretty strong.. they were scuffed in places, but were easily touched up. They seem pretty sturdy. Definitely a lot better than plastic. Pretty sure I could do that "Standing-on-your-metal-flat fenders-to-show-how-strong-they-are" pic with no worries...
Fitment was off. The real issue that i had, was using the nutserts on the back. I had to buy the nutsert riveter/gun to install them, and the one from Harbor Freight did not come with the right size nutsert thread... so I ended up buying some slightly larger nutserts from Amazon (pretty cheap). After that, they went on pretty easily.
The flares are pretty strong.. they were scuffed in places, but were easily touched up. They seem pretty sturdy. Definitely a lot better than plastic. Pretty sure I could do that "Standing-on-your-metal-flat fenders-to-show-how-strong-they-are" pic with no worries...
Fitment was off. The real issue that i had, was using the nutserts on the back. I had to buy the nutsert riveter/gun to install them, and the one from Harbor Freight did not come with the right size nutsert thread... so I ended up buying some slightly larger nutserts from Amazon (pretty cheap). After that, they went on pretty easily.
01-31-2017, 01:15 PM
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Sorry for the delay. Too many life issues to deal with at one time! 
As promised and requested (Belated of course).
Would I buy them again? Yes I most definitely would.
Are they a perfect fit? Nope. They are a pain in the ass to get on, but it is manageable.
The Nutsert inserts are a pain in the ass.. don't even try to do it the manual/youtube method of using a pair of pliers to hold it and then try and tighten it to anchor it. You will need to get a threaded nutsert tool. (e.g. Harbor Freight... just fyi the nutserts that come with the flares do not fit the size threads that come with the Harbor Freight tool. I ended up buying a slightly larger pack of nutserts from Amazon for about $10 for a 50 I think, and some new 1/4-20 bolts.)
I struggled for hours trying to install the nutserts the "manual" way without the tool.. it sucks balls. After I got the tool, nutserts, and new bolts.. probably about 30 mins for each flare on the rear.
1/4-20 Nutserts - Amazon Nutserts: https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-20Pcs-...tsert+1%2F4-20
Harbor Freight Riveter: 3-in-1 Riveter Kit
Home Depot - Bolts/Nuts/Kitkat -- Because KitKats make things easier to deal with.
Of course if you have a Riveter with the correct side threading--You can use the pieces that come with flare kit. I did not however, and it was cheaper for me to buy a CHEAP riveter tool + Bolts + Nutserts + Kitkat... than to buy a more expensive riveter with the matching thread for the nutserts that come with the flare kit. Whacky right? I know.
Would it hold up to bashing a rock? Yes. Would it keep you from bending your fender... meh.. the fender will definitely bend before the flares do.
Also.. it's almost guaranteed (based on reviews and comments that I've seen on Ebay/forums) that they will come scuffed if you buy them from Ebay... however, they were very willing to credit me some money back for the damage. ($80 credited back for my set). I can't even tell they were scuffed after I touched them up.
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As promised and requested (Belated of course).
Would I buy them again? Yes I most definitely would.
Are they a perfect fit? Nope. They are a pain in the ass to get on, but it is manageable.
The Nutsert inserts are a pain in the ass.. don't even try to do it the manual/youtube method of using a pair of pliers to hold it and then try and tighten it to anchor it. You will need to get a threaded nutsert tool. (e.g. Harbor Freight... just fyi the nutserts that come with the flares do not fit the size threads that come with the Harbor Freight tool. I ended up buying a slightly larger pack of nutserts from Amazon for about $10 for a 50 I think, and some new 1/4-20 bolts.)
I struggled for hours trying to install the nutserts the "manual" way without the tool.. it sucks balls. After I got the tool, nutserts, and new bolts.. probably about 30 mins for each flare on the rear.
1/4-20 Nutserts - Amazon Nutserts: https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-20Pcs-...tsert+1%2F4-20
Harbor Freight Riveter: 3-in-1 Riveter Kit
Home Depot - Bolts/Nuts/Kitkat -- Because KitKats make things easier to deal with.
Of course if you have a Riveter with the correct side threading--You can use the pieces that come with flare kit. I did not however, and it was cheaper for me to buy a CHEAP riveter tool + Bolts + Nutserts + Kitkat... than to buy a more expensive riveter with the matching thread for the nutserts that come with the flare kit. Whacky right? I know.
Would it hold up to bashing a rock? Yes. Would it keep you from bending your fender... meh.. the fender will definitely bend before the flares do.
Also.. it's almost guaranteed (based on reviews and comments that I've seen on Ebay/forums) that they will come scuffed if you buy them from Ebay... however, they were very willing to credit me some money back for the damage. ($80 credited back for my set). I can't even tell they were scuffed after I touched them up.
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