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evo or or-fab rear corners?

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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 01:17 PM
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I was debating on getting either the evo rear corner rock skins or the or- fab gecko skins. The thing i like about the evo guards is that they use the round taillight cutout which would give me many options if i were to upgrade lighting. whereas, the gecko skins have the funky lookin led setup that comes with the skins on request. Also, the or- fab skins have an option of a rubber mat for behind the skins to keep out moisture and debris from between the body and the metal corner guards. I dont believe the evo guards have this option.
So, does anyone have any feedback on these products? How well did they fit, ease of installation, do the factory light housings have to be trimmed to accommodate the new led lights??
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 01:31 PM
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You sure you want to cut your fenders? I have evo and really like them

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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 04:10 PM
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I run the or-fab skins and love them. Great fit and I like the lights. They are very bright and they're different than the round lights everyone else runs. My friends have the evo corners and they look great as well. If you think you'll run the evo tire carrier then get their skins. They're both great...
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 02:20 AM
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You can get the OR-FAB corners without tail light cutouts. This would allow you to do whatever you wanted to.
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by OH9JK
You can get the OR-FAB corners without tail light cutouts. This would allow you to do whatever you wanted to.
When I called and asked them that they said no.
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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Thanks for the feedback guys. Well, what about the or-fab corners. Does the factory sheet metal need to be trimmed to accommodate their led lights as well??
I'm actually leaning towards the or-fab guards slightly more because of the welded on slider option. Whether i plan to use it ase a rock slider or not, i think it might be a good place for a tie down when i strap my kayak to the top!! Oughtta be sturdy enough for a kayak i would imagine.

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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Biggy
When I called and asked them that they said no.
When you order them they are called RAW...no powder coat and no light cutouts.

When and who did you call?

84331 - 2 dr. part number

84341 - 4 dr. part number
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 04:15 AM
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I have the Or-Fab corners and so far so good - even already bounced one off a tree and it did its job well.

You do have to drill a 9/16" hole just below the stock tail light for clearance, but there is no trimming involved (at least on a four door, not sure about the 2 door)

I still had this link in my favorites, these are the four door install instructions: http://www.orfab.com/instructions/84340.pdf
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 12:25 PM
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Anyone have the OR-Fab with stock tail lights?
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