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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 03:52 AM
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Bushwacker flat style or Smittybilt?
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 04:22 AM
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I like the look of the smittybilt Easy to install to

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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Lucas
I like the look of the smittybilt Easy to install to

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The smittybilt ones look a little "off-road only" to me. Have you had any 5-0 mishaps with them yet?
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 08:15 AM
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I haven't read any the 5-0 on them
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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My jeep is a daily driver so trying to keep of good on and off road
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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my buddy has a set of bushwackers and they look great....
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by bobafetske
I haven't read any the 5-0 on them
5-0 means cops. The smitty's don't provide enough coverage to be legal in many states, depending on your tire width.

Bushwackers or the OE fender trim, in my book.
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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I feel a little slow. Thanks man
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dj1123

The smittybilt ones look a little "off-road only" to me. Have you had any 5-0 mishaps with them yet?
No not at all.
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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I'll just say both are good. If you want smaller flares then trim yours but if you mess up like I did ( wild turkey 101 ) then the xrc is the route I went. The bushwackers are legal and have side marker light & xrc does not. I've seen a few threads saying bushwackers are a PTA to install but I don't know from experience. I do know that the xrc where easy install & my opinion look great. and if you have cops that are pricks that live around you then guessing you should not go xrc route.
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