Bushwacker extend a fender flares

[UNRULEE]

Well, it seems that the people at Bushwaker stopped making these flares for the dentsides. All that they make now are the cut out flares.

I've been trying to track down a set for my 79, they'll go on once it gets repainted.




Thia all being said, anyone have a set lying around that they want to get rid of?

 

[LEB Ben]

I saw this a couple months ago...and it sounded like some places may still have some in inventory, however...have them put their hands on the flares, because not everyone is all that great at maintaining inventory numbers. Beyond that, I'd just check the usual places and their classifieds.

 

[m78]

I'll keep an eye out. Are you in a hurry ?

 

[bucks77ford]

They actually made a set that didn't require cutting? Never knew that. I'd also like to see some pics of em to see how they look. I wonder if they would work if you have the race track trim.

 

[John in AZ]

They actually made a set that didn't require cutting? Never knew that. I'd also like to see some pics of em to see how they look. I wonder if they would work if you have the race track trim.

If these are the ones talked about yes they will work with the racetrack trim. At least I am 99% shure they will. I put 1 of them up against my bronco with the racetrack & there was room between them.

John

 

[m78]

To bad something like these wouldn't fit
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/pts/2137826185.html

 

[bucks77ford]

If these are the ones talked about yes they will work with the racetrack trim. At least I am 99% shure they will. I put 1 of them up against my bronco with the racetrack & there was room between them.

John

Those look pretty sharp and wouldn't mind having them. I get rock chips every now and then since my tires extend out from the body. I placed some rock guards on the rockers, but not really impressed with the look, but they seem to work OK. I don't like the look of running boards----they look too much of like a farm truck. If there were nicer ones made for our trucks then I could see a running board. I'd like to have some nice flares that would fit without cutting and fit below the race track chrome.

 

[LEB Ben]

I never could get in to flares myself, cutouts sure...something about flares just doesn't look right to me. I think has to do with nice sexy lines, then putting a bulbous piece of plastic on my straight as an arrow sheet metal covered in expensive paint just seemed tacky.

 

[bucks77ford]

^^^^ Yeah, I never was REALLY into flares except for those cutouts either, but on the other hand, If I could find ones that looked OK to save my paint job I'd consider putting them on. I try to stay off the gravel, but I'd also like to drive my truck on whatever road I can and not ruin the paint. I've had to touch up a few spots already. But you are right. The flares take away from the body.

 

[UNRULEE]

I'll keep an eye out. Are you in a hurry ?

No hurry, yet.

They actually made a set that didn't require cutting? Never knew that. I'd also like to see some pics of em to see how they look. I wonder if they would work if you have the race track trim.

Yup, my buddy has them on his 78 150.

I never could get in to flares myself, cutouts sure...something about flares just doesn't look right to me. I think has to do with nice sexy lines, then putting a bulbous piece of plastic on my straight as an arrow sheet metal covered in expensive paint just seemed tacky.

I don't mind the look, I'm really just after tire coverage to protect from rock chips.

 

[bucks77ford]

I don't know the quality of these from LMC. (yes I know LMC)

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fc/full.aspx?Page=65

 

[speedshifter]

I just got a set of these LMC flares yesterday and they are crap.
there juse a flat piece of rubber with a lip on it. It doesent fit well at all There made by Pacer Performance. here is a link http://www.pacerperformance.com
hope this helps.

 

[bucks77ford]

I talked with Bushwacker and they told me their mold has been destroyed so they are long gone and will never be reproduced. That pisses me off because why destroy the mold. At least they could have sold it to another company, but that's business. Too bad because no one else makes good ones.

 

[LEB Ben]

^^^That makes absolutely no sense what so ever. Did you get any info on why the discontinuation?

 

[bucks77ford]

^^^ Oh the same old talk of about supply and demand and the interest was more in the cut outs and cost of making the extend a flares for that series, blah, blah, blah. Personally, I think the rep was "fishing" for answers and didn't really know or want me to know. I've checked many other websites and every one that I've found who offered them are all sold out. So, that tells me that they have sold, so I don't understand the supply and demand crap. I failed to mention that to the guy. I should call them back and ***** more, but what good is it going to do. It just sucks that a good protective part can no longer be available. Now I'm trying to decide what the hell to do. Do I put some chrome trim around the fender edges or somthing? It seems all the aftermarket stuff don't fit right. Dammit, I've seen the bushwackers on people trucks painted the same color of the truck and they really look sharp.

 

[UNRULEE]

Crappy news for sure Buck. Great job on the research. And I completely agree with your opinion.

 

[LEB Ben]

Just an FYI...I got my new NPD catalog, and they still have a price for these flares in their catalog (if they don't have something, it usually says 'OUT'). For the front flares, they were priced at 198.50...and the rear flares were the same. I thought it was odd that they weren't sold as a set of 4...but for $400, maybe you can own a set.

 

[bucks77ford]

^^^^^ Called them to see and yep, "no longer available". Oh well, maybe in time something will be available again that is good quality.

 

[jnkyrd1]

I have a never used set of 4 in the garage. Anybody know how to use them as a mold and not mess up the ones I have ?