Those with Bushwacker Fender Flares?

Yomama · 07-27-2005, 08:58 AM

Would like to know what you guys with the Bushwacker (Not interested in the ATS) fender flares have to say about them now after you have had them? Any regrets? Are they still staying on good after how long? Where can I get the best deal?

This is the next mod on my list. The interior is done, just the fender flare outside mod and lastly will be intake and exhaust.

Thanks,

Quad T · 07-27-2005, 09:31 AM

Great question Yo, and if I may I will add to it...

I too am really interested in the Bushwackers. I'm the kind of guy who keeps their truck for 8 to 10 years. Both of my old Nissan 4x4 Hardbodies came with the Nissan black plastic flares.

My question is exactly how do the Bushwackers apply to the truck? What is the hardware- plastic or metal? Do holes need to be drilled or what? anything you can to define how they go on and the hardware used to attach them would be appreciated.

Both my 4x4 Hardbodies started to show rust first around the fender flares where the winter salt and slush was able to pack in and hide, where as all the rest of the body was fine. I really don't want to add on the Bushwackers if they are only going to promote rust over the years.

QWIKWHIP · 07-27-2005, 10:03 AM

I've had mine on for almost 6 months now and they are still just as tight as day one. They attach with metal clips on the fender lip and then the flares screw to the clips. They also use a couple existing screws inside the fender. As for Quads question, I do think that they will be a place for rust to promote, just like the hardbodies if you never remove them to clean behind them. So what I plan to do is just take them off when I do a major wax detail to wash and wax the body under the flares so nothing builds up under there. Other than that my only issue was wether or not I really like them black or if I should paint them. But I have decided to keep them black. So I say get em, they make the truck look very rugged. But plan to pull them and clean behind them a couple times a year and they won't harm anything.

Hope that helps.

Quad T · 07-27-2005, 10:39 AM

Hey Quick, nice reply, and damn good looking truck.

QWIKWHIP · 07-27-2005, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Quad T

Hey Quick, nice reply, and damn good looking truck.

Thanks Quad!

Davo · 07-28-2005, 04:42 PM

I do like the way the black stands out against the paint on yours Quik.

Vyrus · 07-28-2005, 05:40 PM

Yes QWIKWHIP your truck looks great with the flares in black. Very rugged. However I think removing them to clean underneath is more work than most owners are willing to put in. For those who live in the South they are sweet.

BTW what wheels are those?? I love em.
-cyrus

SWTXTITAN · 07-28-2005, 06:08 PM

What kind of flares do u have Davo?

Davo · 07-28-2005, 07:49 PM

I have the ATS flares. I know that you either love them or hate them. We had a Titan meet here several months ago, just before I installed them and everyone was saying it would look like an Avalanche. The pictures don't do them justice. I really like them and they flow with the lines of the Titan very well. I did get the ones with the V8 cutout, I was bummed at first but as soon as I installed them I changed my mind. I couldn't picture the truck without them now.

Yomama · 07-28-2005, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by QWIKWHIP

I've had mine on for almost 6 months now and they are still just as tight as day one. They attach with metal clips on the fender lip and then the flares screw to the clips. They also use a couple existing screws inside the fender. As for Quads question, I do think that they will be a place for rust to promote, just like the hardbodies if you never remove them to clean behind them. So what I plan to do is just take them off when I do a major wax detail to wash and wax the body under the flares so nothing builds up under there. Other than that my only issue was wether or not I really like them black or if I should paint them. But I have decided to keep them black. So I say get em, they make the truck look very rugged. But plan to pull them and clean behind them a couple times a year and they won't harm anything.

Hope that helps.

Yea, I didn't think too much about stuff getting in behind them.

Hmmm I really don't care for the idea of pulling them off once they are on.

Qwik? Don't they come with a clear strip that fits between the flare and the body? That seals it? My Toyota LC had flares with a seal.

TexasTitanXE · 07-29-2005, 12:26 AM

but they don't make them for the beds WITHOUT the lock box!! I sure do wish they would correct this oversight. QWIKWHIP - your truck looks very, very nice. What kind of wheels are those? I like 'em!! David.

QWIKWHIP · 07-29-2005, 07:43 AM

Thanks for the comments guys.

The flares do come with a black rubber strip that goes against the body. But there is still plenty of room for stuff to get behind them from inside the wheel well. I think next weekend I will be pulling them off and waxing the truck. I'll take some detailed pics. Oh, and my wheels are Enkie RT-6 in 20"x9".

**chunko** · 08-02-2005, 12:25 PM

Nice wheels qwick. You got a lift?

Anybody know about buying the bushwackers painted to match?

docopharm · 08-02-2005, 01:05 PM

Little late to reply, but mine have held up great so far too. Had them on for about 5 months or so and zero problems. They do a great job of protecting the paint with oversized wheels.

docopharm · 08-02-2005, 01:09 PM

oh, and I'm too lazy to take them off and clean behind them....out of site, out of mind

. I guess I'll be the guinea pig to see if they rust back there after 5 yrs or so, but I'm not all that worried about it.