Bushwacker flares

tpoag · 01-04-2006, 05:13 PM

I just bought a set of used 6" Bushwacker pocket flares. Or at least, they are supposed to be Bushwacker brand.
Is there anyway to tell if they actually are Bushwacker and not a cheap immitation? They came with stainless bolts, some rubber spacers, and no instructions that might indicate what brand they are.
I have looked at pictures in the catalogs but it's hard to compare. They seem really thin and flimsy compared to the stock flares.

Terry

**Jerry Bransford** · 01-04-2006, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tpoag

They seem really thin and flimsy compared to the stock flares.

Sounds like you definitely got yourself a set of Bushwacker flares.

Steve B · 01-04-2006, 05:23 PM

Yep they're the one's, I bought some too

Steve B

Torquemeister · 01-04-2006, 05:29 PM

Thanks to this forum, I didnt make that mistake. (flimsy Bushwackers)

Warn flares. (Tough)

JBXdudeTJ · 01-04-2006, 05:33 PM

It's ironic, they are called bushwhackers, but if they took a whack from a bush...then ur sol...

skoke70 · 01-04-2006, 05:38 PM

I wish bushwacker would make a better built flare. I really like the look of them over the warns and bestops.

tpoag · 01-04-2006, 05:45 PM

They do look good and will serve the purpose of covering my tires. Maybe they won't seem so flimsy when they are mounted!
I just wanted to make sure I got what I paid for.

Terry

PDX_XJ · 01-04-2006, 05:48 PM

I prefer no flare, myself, but I digress.

For you Bushwacker people: Couldn't you reinforce them somehow? Like fill the inside with epoxy or something? I've not seen a pair firsthand, so I can't comment... but it seems like you should be able to do something to strengthen them.

JoonHoss · 01-04-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PDX_XJ

I prefer no flare, myself, but I digress.

For you Bushwacker people: Couldn't you reinforce them somehow? Like fill the inside with epoxy or something? I've not seen a pair firsthand, so I can't comment... but it seems like you should be able to do something to strengthen them.

mine are undercoated on the inside, which seems to 'protect' them a little better, at least from flying rocks... oh, and I've never hit anything with them, and that seems to help, too.

it seems (from all the input) that if you plan to hit or run into anything with them, then Warn flares will hold up better, but if your using them as tire coverage, (by golly) they (bushwhackers) just may hold up ok.

SINISTER1957 · 01-04-2006, 06:07 PM

I love my Bushwackers .... Best looking flare out there If I break them I'll buy another set

Tracey · 01-04-2006, 06:18 PM

Got my set for Christmas from the hubby and I love them. Had seen them on another Jeep and liked the way they looked, I also have Bushwacker flares on my Suburban.

Tracey

spurrimj · 01-04-2006, 06:21 PM

I was crawlin in some rocks the other day and dropped down right against them. When I head the noise I thought that they were done for sure, I had heard all the same things about how weak they are. Mine however, flexed on the rock and came right back with very little scratching. I'm stivking with Bushwacker even if it means buying another set once I do break em'

hvac59 · 01-04-2006, 06:50 PM

Would'nt the flare fracturing or exploding(as some say) prevent or limit sheetmetal damage ? If so, I think I would rather replace the flare than play with bondo and paint !
hvac59

tpoag · 01-04-2006, 06:52 PM

Back to my original question.
Is there any way to tell if I have the Bushwacker brand? They look like the ones in the catalog, but how can I tell for sure? Do they mount with rubber spacers? Anything? Just trying to make sure I have flimsy Bushwackers and not flimsy whatever brand.

Terry

hvac59 · 01-04-2006, 06:54 PM

Your just gonna have to give us a picture..............

01-04-2006, 05:38 PM	#6
skoke70 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: now in western mass Posts: 391 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I wish bushwacker would make a better built flare. I really like the look of them over the warns and bestops. __________________ 1997 TJ SE, 175,000 5 speed. 8k on new engine. RE 4.5" long arm.1" PA BL, tera 4:1. 35"x12.5"x15" MTZ, fab tech front bumper, warn rear w/carrier. Currie rock sliders, D44 in rear w/ arb. 488 gears. TBT sports cage. currie tie rod.

01-04-2006, 06:07 PM	#10
SINISTER1957 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 43 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I love my Bushwackers .... Best looking flare out there If I break them I'll buy another set __________________ OME Ultimate Kit Bushwacker 6" Pocker Flares Bushwacker Trail Armor 33x12.5x15 BFG TA/KO's 15" AR Wheels Chambers w/Teflon Galaxey DX959 CB 5' Firestik Antenna Escort X50 Rader/laser detector Full Raingler Nets Bestop 2 Piece Soft Doors Bestop Seat Covers

01-04-2006, 06:21 PM	#12
spurrimj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 50 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	actually durable I was crawlin in some rocks the other day and dropped down right against them. When I head the noise I thought that they were done for sure, I had heard all the same things about how weak they are. Mine however, flexed on the rock and came right back with very little scratching. I'm stivking with Bushwacker even if it means buying another set once I do break em' __________________ 4" Rough Country/1" BL SYE Kit/CV Drive Shaft 33 12.50 BFG AT KO's Flowmaster exhaust / K&N Intake system 4.0 Throttle Body / Throttle body spacer Custom rock crawling body damge

01-04-2006, 06:50 PM	#13
hvac59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eastern shore of Md. Posts: 493 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Would'nt the flare fracturing or exploding(as some say) prevent or limit sheetmetal damage ? If so, I think I would rather replace the flare than play with bondo and paint ! hvac59 __________________ White 01 WJ (stock 4.7 limited) White 08 MK Patriot (minor mods) -SOLD- Looking for a White (ultralite?) project Jeep -FOUND- White 09 JK "X"

01-04-2006, 06:54 PM	#15
hvac59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eastern shore of Md. Posts: 493 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Your just gonna have to give us a picture.............. __________________ White 01 WJ (stock 4.7 limited) White 08 MK Patriot (minor mods) -SOLD- Looking for a White (ultralite?) project Jeep -FOUND- White 09 JK "X"

01-04-2006, 05:29 PM	#4
Torquemeister Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not the "Left coast" Posts: 275 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Thanks to this forum, I didnt make that mistake. (flimsy Bushwackers) Warn flares. (Tough)

01-04-2006, 06:18 PM	#11
Tracey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 46 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Got my set for Christmas from the hubby and I love them. Had seen them on another Jeep and liked the way they looked, I also have Bushwacker flares on my Suburban. Tracey