flat fender flares or pocket style ?
JK Super Freak
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I know everytime I look at the pocket flares I want them more and more; however I'm afraid that doing things like a stubby bumper and oversized wheels/tires would get negated by using them (on the trail anyways)
Sigh, being torn between looking awesome and being trail useful
Sigh, being torn between looking awesome and being trail useful
JK Enthusiast
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It is all a matter of what you like, versus what we like. However, as stated, the flat fenders give you more room for larger wheel/tire combinations, without lifting. The down side to the flats are that they show everything underneath the fender. I know people have done it, but I have yet to see an installation where the existing black fender liner was cut and put back in properly. As for the pocket flares, I've never been a fan. They remind me to much of the Wrangler renegade, which I never liked. FYI, I originally bought a set of Bushwackers to install. However, the stock fenders grew on me over time, primarily because of my previous comment, and they do a very good job of keeping mud and dirt out of the engine compartment. Ultimately I ended up never even opening the box, and recently sold them. Just my two cents worth!
JK Super Freak
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one thing to note with the pockets is they are very wide, so if you have stock wheels/back spacing, it might make them look tiny. this is a pic from another forum, hes running some nice wide wheels on top of spacers
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JK Junkie
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A year ago I couldn't wait to get the pocket style and really liked the look of them.... But the more I see other guys chopping their own and seeing how good they looked and for free........ I'd say chop yours and drive it like that for a while you might love it also!!!! After all you save several hundred of $$$$'s and if you don't like the chopped look buy the pockets. I'm leaning to chopping my own the only thing stopping me is my lack of "do it yourself knowledge & talent" lol.
I also worry that with my 4" lift and 35" tires(true measure less then 35") I may have too much space. AND now I think the pocket ones look kinda funny too.
I also worry that with my 4" lift and 35" tires(true measure less then 35") I may have too much space. AND now I think the pocket ones look kinda funny too.
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It is all a matter of what you like, versus what we like. However, as stated, the flat fenders give you more room for larger wheel/tire combinations, without lifting. The down side to the flats are that they show everything underneath the fender. I know people have done it, but I have yet to see an installation where the existing black fender liner was cut and put back in properly. As for the pocket flares, I've never been a fan. They remind me to much of the Wrangler renegade, which I never liked. FYI, I originally bought a set of Bushwackers to install. However, the stock fenders grew on me over time, primarily because of my previous comment, and they do a very good job of keeping mud and dirt out of the engine compartment. Ultimately I ended up never even opening the box, and recently sold them. Just my two cents worth!