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: Fender Flares


TNRGreene
07-10-2005, 11:42 PM
will these fit my truck? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7983817865&category=33644

My research shows the rear flares are different but the fronts are the same. Can anyone confirm?
Thanks,
Todd

Deadeye
07-11-2005, 04:56 PM
Will not fit. You want some check out Bushwhacker.

TNRGreene
07-11-2005, 07:29 PM
I have but nobody has any to look at. I question how the BW's touch the body where the originals have 2 faced tape do the BW's? On the instal guide it looks like it does but it also looks as if the tape wraps around the top of the flare. It looks as if you'll see the tape or a gap but I can't get a straight answer, heck answer from BW. Here is a link about what I see. They call it "edge trim" http://www.bushwacker.com/Instructions/40916.PDF
I'd like the extend-a-flare but I can't get any answers.

Johnswiftm
07-11-2005, 09:17 PM
The bushwackers have a rubber seal that goes over the edge... on tape. They hold in place really well and use the factory holes for mounting to the finder lip

TNRGreene
07-11-2005, 10:40 PM
The bushwackers have a rubber seal that goes over the edge... on tape. They hold in place really well and use the factory holes for mounting to the finder lip
Thanks now I'm getting somewhere. Can you see the rubber seal after install? Are they like the OEM? Also in wax a pain to get out from the seal? What is the surface like, after painting will the be smooth or textured?
I appreciate the help, I a little....na alot anal about the appearance of my truck.
Thanks,
Todd

phatty
07-12-2005, 03:15 PM
Ive got some OEM flares (textured) I would be happy to sell you. All you would have to do is sand them down and paint them...

TNRGreene
07-12-2005, 03:51 PM
Thanks but I have textured already. Was looking for a little wider is whay all this started

BlueOx03
07-12-2005, 05:19 PM
Yes, they will fit. They are the same flares. That said, the aren't any wider. The quadrasteer ones are wider though.

Johnswiftm
07-12-2005, 05:53 PM
The rubber seal comes over the edge about 1/8 of an inch. Bushwackers are smooth and come black but can be painted if you like.