projectMMTB
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Should I get Bushwacker flat fenders or bite the bullet and get Poison Spyder crusher flares (double the price)? Looking for opinions and people who have experience with both.
Which fenders are better for the price
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10frank9
Web Wheeler
^^^this^^^
Although some aftermarket fenders look nice, that's about all I can say about them. I say invest some time in cutting your stockers to the shape you want them, then invest the money you were going to use for aftermarket flares and put it towards another mod, bumper, winch, wheels, tires.
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
this^^ you cant beat the price of free
None of the above. The Poison Spider fenders are about the nicest looking steel tube fender you can get but, I have seen them take a hard hit and do well BUT, ended up transferring the energy to the body and do considerable damage. I have run the Bushwackers and they are about the most factory set of flat fenders you can get but for the money, I personally would just trim your factory fenders. The later is FREE and will fold, bend and tear off well before they do any body damage. EVO has the MCE's installed on their JK and while the quality of them look nice, they are crazy expensive for what you can have for free with trimmed fenders. Of course, that's just my opinion.
I was walking through the parking lot at work the other day and there was this TJ that had the Bushwhacker pocket flares on one side. After closer inspection, the mounting hardware was still installed with pieces of the flare still attached. the owner just spend $$$$ on something that was ripped off and cannot be used again. I am with the others who say cut your stock flares. I have not cut mine yet as I am waiting on bigger tires. Once the new shoes come then the next mod will be trimming fender flares.
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projectMMTB
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What fenders do you run on Moby Dick?
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
they are the stock fenders just cut
projectMMTB
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Oh sweet. Does anyone have any info on how to trim or what you use? I know it doesn't really follow what I started the thread about but it's just a quick question and ill do more research later.
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
here is a write up eddie did
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-ups/jeep-jk-wrangler-factory-fender-chop
This right here ^^^
If you look, there are lots of people who've trimmed them in their unique way to make it custom to them. That's part of the fun :yup:
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
i havent had any issues yet and they have been behind me plenty of times. just make sure that you keep the fender as wide as possible. lift laws say the tire cant stick out more than 3"
JK_Dave
Caught the Bug
Trimmed factory I believe. He's posted videos before on the forum showing either Moby or Rubicat both tearing off the trimmed factory and bouncing off obstacles. If you think you're going to be doing that kind of wheeling, the trimmed factory is best. But if you're not and you prefer something a little cleaner (IMO), you can't beat the PSC ones.
hinrichs
Caught the Bug
I have been happy with my bushwackers so far, yes they are a little expensive but for me at the time, thats what I wanted and was worried about inspections and such and tire clearance. That being said, once it ever warms up here I will be cutting my stock flares for a new look.
If you live in a state where fender width is an issue, the Bushwackers are a great way to go. Being that they are factory fender width, they will still cover your tires well and give you the clearance you need for bigger tires. I was very happy with the ones I had.