Well we had a great weekend wheeling and camping, but took on some damage. A branch got kicked up weird and poked a hole through the inner fender and fender flair. Unfortunately the brush was so thick that by the time I was able to get out of the Jeep it had worked its way up and into the fender.
So, while I get the fender off and to a body shop I need to decide what to do about the flares. Which is where you all come in? I am torn between two flare sets. Genright Aluminum or Bushwacker Flats?
I’ve read several threads and I know many of you say just cut the stockers… but I this flare (inner and outer) are not salvageable (I think the hole in the liner is too far inbound to even be corrected for a cut and reused.)
I wheel in the Midwest. I try to avoid mud but it is fairly unavoidable. There is also a lot of vegetation. It’s USUALLY small stuff that does more scratching that real damage. This said, I would like a flare that can take a love-tap from a tree. (I don’t expect any flare to hold up to a full smack. What I don’t want is for the flare to do more damage than good should an impact happen. ( I know this is a debate). Lastly I have to be concerned for corrosion as I deal with a crap-load of salt in the Winter.
So what are your experiences with my concerns below?
Genright (Clear looks winner)
My JK is Billet Silver, so I think I will be painting them black.. Will I always be touching them up?
Will they cause more damage than good should a tree strike happen?
Bushwacker Flats (Clear cost winner)
How badly will the plastic scratch?
Will they recover from a tree strike?
Sorry for all the reading …Your opinions are appreciated.
So, while I get the fender off and to a body shop I need to decide what to do about the flares. Which is where you all come in? I am torn between two flare sets. Genright Aluminum or Bushwacker Flats?
I’ve read several threads and I know many of you say just cut the stockers… but I this flare (inner and outer) are not salvageable (I think the hole in the liner is too far inbound to even be corrected for a cut and reused.)
I wheel in the Midwest. I try to avoid mud but it is fairly unavoidable. There is also a lot of vegetation. It’s USUALLY small stuff that does more scratching that real damage. This said, I would like a flare that can take a love-tap from a tree. (I don’t expect any flare to hold up to a full smack. What I don’t want is for the flare to do more damage than good should an impact happen. ( I know this is a debate). Lastly I have to be concerned for corrosion as I deal with a crap-load of salt in the Winter.
So what are your experiences with my concerns below?
Genright (Clear looks winner)
My JK is Billet Silver, so I think I will be painting them black.. Will I always be touching them up?
Will they cause more damage than good should a tree strike happen?
Bushwacker Flats (Clear cost winner)
How badly will the plastic scratch?
Will they recover from a tree strike?
Sorry for all the reading …Your opinions are appreciated.
Damn. I guess that's why you should always wheel with a chainsaw or a small hatchet!