[Shinner]

So I'm putting my new Bushwacker cutout flares on today.....front goes relatively smooth. Get to the back, got the old flare off, took off the extension piece that bolts to the running board/step.

Hold up a flare to eyeball it and the front end (i.e. closest to the door) doesn't go to the bottom of the tub. Well, if I do make it go to the bottom, it's obviously not level which you can see just by looking at the amount of tub that's visible at the top of the flare.

Thought, hmm, maybe the 2 rear flares are different and must be used on a particular side. Got the other, held it up, it lines up to the bottom of the tub, front and back, no problem.

Took the "short" one around the other side, held it up (tire and flare still on) and it's obviously too short to mount to the bottom of the tub front/back and be level.

What's up with that? If I make it level, the front end is gonna be above the tub bottom.

[NIUPonyBoy]

Sounds like a mix matched set. Someone may have goffed in packageing. Call them ASAP and get it taken care of. I hate stupid snags like that.

Good luck,
John

[Shinner]

<NFL Ref Mic On>Upon further review, the flares were found to be symmetrical and appear to be correct</NFL Ref Mic Off>

But for the life of me I can't figure out why they only seem to work on one side of the Jeep (i.e. the one that "fits" on the drivers side, doesn't line up on the passenger side...and vice versa). Oh well, hopefully I can finish the job tomorrow.

[Bobbywolf]

Originally Posted by Shinner

<NFL Ref Mic On>Upon further review, the flares were found to be symmetrical and appear to be correct</NFL Ref Mic Off>

But for the life of me I can't figure out why they only seem to work on one side of the Jeep (i.e. the one that "fits" on the drivers side, doesn't line up on the passenger side...and vice versa). Oh well, hopefully I can finish the job tomorrow.

Is is possible that the jeep had some body repair at some point? Its odd that the two sides wouldn't be symmetrical.

[NaeKid]

Did you get this set?



I didn't have any issues putting my Bushwackers onto my Jeep - but I do remember that both flares were matched perfectly.

I would double check your Jeep.

[Shinner]

Originally Posted by Bobbywolf

Is is possible that the jeep had some body repair at some point? Its odd that the two sides wouldn't be symmetrical.

Doesn't look like it, though the drivers side rear corner looks like it's pushed in just a bit. Also noticed that it looks like one of the flares is "warped" (even though they sat out in the sun all day). When I get it flattened out against the body, it looks like it lines up.

Gonna try and get em on this morning/afternoon. Cutting the front fender was no problem, very minor really. I didn't use Bushwacker's measurement though (4 3/4" from the rear seam) as that would have you cutting right through a spot weld. Instead I cut right in front of it. The rear, I'm less certain about. Alot more to cut off and there seems to be a plate that runs across the bottom of the tub that meets up just about where you need to cut.

[Shinner]

Originally Posted by NaeKid

Did you get this set?

yep...same ones.

Originally Posted by NaeKid

I didn't have any issues putting my Bushwackers onto my Jeep - but I do remember that both flares were matched perfectly.

read your writeup...you didn't mention cutting the front edge of the rear fender as the install sheet says. Any reason why you didn't?

Originally Posted by NaeKid

I would double check your Jeep.

I'm definitely gonna check a couple times before doing any cutting or drilling.

[MudMonster]

notice the bottom of the tub is slightly higher behind the wheel well than it is in front its supposed to be like that, therefore there is a left and right set.

[Shinner]

Just so you guys don't think I'm losin' it (the flare in the "bad" pic fits level on the driver's side):

Good:


Not Good:

[Shinner]

Well....I got em on. Only trimmed the rear edge of the fender. Cutting the front edge looked a bit risky as you'd be
cutting through "other" pieces of the tub that may be critical to the structure.

Here's a pic, though it's hard to see any detail being black on black:

[hmk_21]

they look great, what did you pay for them,?

[Shinner]

Originally Posted by hmk_21

they look great, what did you pay for them

$365 shipped....got em from Bob Supplee. About the going price. I did find them for about $340 without shipping, figured once shipping was added in, it probably would have come out about the same. I've bought a bunch of stuff from Bob, never a problem. Reliable and won't steer you wrong.

[hmk_21]

Originally Posted by Shinner

$365 shipped....got em from Bob Supplee. About the going price. I did find them for about $340 without shipping, figured once shipping was added in, it probably would have come out about the same. I've bought a bunch of stuff from Bob, never a problem. Reliable and won't steer you wrong.

Sounds decent.. I've heard the name plenty..
being in canada may lead to some issues..

regardless, you got his tollfree ph#?

[Shinner]

Originally Posted by hmk_21

Sounds decent.. I've heard the name plenty..
being in canada may lead to some issues..

shipping costs, maybe

Originally Posted by hmk_21

regardless, you got his tollfree ph#?

no toll free that I know of: 405-799-8977

[NaeKid]

Originally Posted by Shinner

read your writeup...you didn't mention cutting the front edge of the rear fender as the install sheet says. Any reason why you didn't?

I drove around for a few weeks with my stock flares on and my 38" tires. After flexing out a few times, I didn't notice any hit-marks on the front-edge of my rear wheelwells - and the only spot I hit on the front fenders was at the top of my fenders near my marker light. Not enough material to remove - so I didn't bother.

Now that my springs have softened up a bit (well, alot) I am going to have to trim some more body-work, and install bumpstops to keep my tires from bending more body-panels.

BTW: the Bushwackers look good on your rig!