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Smittybilt vs. Xenon vs. ???

Old Nov 28, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by joneszj
If it were me, I would save the $500+ and get a Dremel or just a grinder and cut up my flares. That is what I will be doing when I move to 37s. If you want an awesome fender chop job, check out the member named "sm_rubi" ...It is almost the exact picture I have in mind for my fenders.
Thanks! I think the cost was less than $20 and a little bit of time to first score the cut line then to chop em!




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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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I've had the Xenon flares....



And now moved on to steel Poison Spyder Crusher flares. The rears come out soon and I'll get mine powdercoated red when they do....







Comparison of Xenon vs PSC steel...





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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sm_rubi
Thanks! I think the cost was less than $20 and a little bit of time to first score the cut line then to chop em!


One question - is it a legal concern not having a side marker on the front - I had seen Way Of Life also did a chop job and installed a side marker in the well near the suspension.....

Thoughts....
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Smiley88
One question - is it a legal concern not having a side marker on the front - I had seen Way Of Life also did a chop job and installed a side marker in the well near the suspension.....
Thoughts....
You'll have to check the state laws cuz they differ for each state. I added side markers (that's an older pic) which taps directly into the OEM side markers for something like $5 from Pepboys.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Im kinda in love with those smittybilt rear panels....
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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I have Xenon, and I thought they mount up pretty good. No complaints here! A little pricey, but worth it for the tire clearance.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by sm_rubi
You'll have to check the state laws cuz they differ for each state. I added side markers (that's an older pic) which taps directly into the OEM side markers for something like $5 from Pepboys.
Do you have any pics with the lights? Did you mount them on the flares or in the wheel well? Trying to picture how this will look and how I would mount them.
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 03:41 AM
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SM Rubi...

How did you chop your flares?

They look great!!!
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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Been considering new fenders myself. I like the garage chop look, but wow! those smittybilt look Mad Maxish...hmmmm.
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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I chopped mine and left the signals, if you're worried about stuff like that, take that route.
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