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Bushwacker Pocket Flare knock offs??

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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 03:42 AM
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Default Bushwacker Pocket Flare knock offs??

So i really want a set of bushwacker pocket flares but don't want to pay the ridiculous cost of $555 and above for them especially since it's warming up and i'm going to need the money for a bestop trektop

Are there no cheaper options?! When i had my TJ i bought some no name brand flares for $200 and they were awesome! Why don't they exist for the JK!?!?
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:26 AM
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When I was looking at flares about 3 months ago there were only 5 options.
1. Bushwacker
2. Xenon (narrow/wide step down)
3. Betop
4. Mopar (sahara painted or stock)
5. River Raider (as stated in lower post expensive)

I serached for hours for a less expensive option but I dont think the market on flares is all that large.

I did not want the stock look which of course the mopar are as well as the bestop. Which left me between xenon and bushwacker. I chose xenon because I got all 4 for around 400, However, I would make sure you have some big tires under either bushwacker or xenon or it looks funny. Hope it helps.

Dan

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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:32 AM
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River Raider makes a nice set, but they are pricy.
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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Hm.. so i emailed the seller on ebay who i bought my tj flares from and he told me that...

"The JK version of these flares are in production. However I don't know when they'll be available."
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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You are complaning about 550.

we are paying AUD2000 for Bushwackers
AUD 6000 For FT Lift

shipping to Aus is average 500 to 600 us dollars. Wish I was in US...
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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No worries mate you are always welcome make sure you rob Off road evo before leaving and bring a spare hemi as a gift..


Originally Posted by SONIC
Wish i was in AUS wanna trade lol?
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 04:21 AM
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check out the xrc by smittybuilt They have them on 4 wheel parts website and they are on sale.
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