Metal fenders, which are the best?
04-15-2013, 10:14 AM
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I have the psc aluminum crusher flares. I have to say that they are solid, ive put them into rocks and trees a few times and nothing morn the some scratched on them. Install isn't hard just takes a little time to test fit and drill holes and install nut-serts. No trimming necessary other than for the fender liners.
04-15-2013, 04:37 PM
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I really like the Smittybilt Front XRC Fenders. They replace the front body panel and are super stout...!!!
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04-19-2013, 10:45 AM
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Nemesis told the JKU owner that they would fix his issue and they didn't charge the owner the $200 that it normally costs to get the skeletos reinforcements on those fenders. So not only did the owner get a $200 price break on the fenders, Nemesis is trying to resolve his issue. I think the owner posted that he has to take his JKU to them to get it resolved, so that would suck if he didn't live nearby.
If I remember correctly, it wasn't the fender, it was the fender support brace that caused the problem. The production version doesn't have any issues. However, I'd be skeptical of the owner's post because he posted the different angles of his Jeep to "show off" his new fenders that he is so proud of, but no shots of the damaged sheet metal. The posted photos don't support the negative text that he wrote. If he was truly that upset, he should have posted the photo with the damage, not full view shots of his Jeep's new fenders. Where's the damage and how bad is it?
I do agree with that JKU owner that you need to be careful when you drill holes in your Jeep and installing the rear fenders is easier than the front.
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04-19-2013, 11:59 AM
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2012 JKUR. I had no fitment issues whatsoever with the Nemesis flares. Had them color match painted. A couple of mechanics at the local Jeep dealership had an argument over whether they were factory or not. Had their manager ask me when I picked it up to settle the dispute!
04-19-2013, 12:07 PM
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04-19-2013, 12:08 PM
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I really like the Smittybilt Front XRC Fenders. They replace the front body panel and are super stout...!!!
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04-19-2013, 12:10 PM
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I've been trying to find out which flares are the overall best.
1) easiest to install.
2) looks.
3) price.
4) strength.
5) require body cutting/trimming. (would like to avoid this)
On my last JK I had Xenon fender flares and I liked the look of them but they warped during shipping and the front one was really warped around the LED light. I know these are minor complaints and the company I ordered them from was very helpful and sent me out new flares. This time around I want something thats more durable.
Personally, I'm looking for narrow or skinny flares. I've been reading multiple threads about each flare. Would like to hear from people/vendors about their flares.
If there is a thread already about this, sorry.
1) easiest to install.
2) looks.
3) price.
4) strength.
5) require body cutting/trimming. (would like to avoid this)
On my last JK I had Xenon fender flares and I liked the look of them but they warped during shipping and the front one was really warped around the LED light. I know these are minor complaints and the company I ordered them from was very helpful and sent me out new flares. This time around I want something thats more durable.
Personally, I'm looking for narrow or skinny flares. I've been reading multiple threads about each flare. Would like to hear from people/vendors about their flares.
If there is a thread already about this, sorry.
04-22-2013, 11:41 AM
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I've been looking at quite a few different flares now, a couple say "bolt on" but which ones are truly just bolt on? Poison Spyder? River Raider? Pure Jeep?
I'm looking for narrow style flares.
I'm looking for narrow style flares.
