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Ford Bronco Help as I rebuild after house fire 31FF7DC8-DD3C-4A13-BD13-E219C44DBB25_4_5005_c

At the end of January, we suffered a garage fire that went into our house. It started in the garage with a lithium ion battery. I was able to get my Bronco out of the garage, but my wife's Toyota Grand Highlander was not as lucky.

In the garage, I had a number of mods ready for install. In fact, I had my sasquatch fenders taken off and they burned in the fire. As I am starting to rebuild, I am looking for ideas for fenders. I have been looking at the DV8 Tube Fender Flares. I was curious if anyone has had any luck with those?

This has taught me that life is short, and I am going to do some things that I have always wanted to do. I plan to wrap my Bronco matte black and think the DV8 fenders would compliment that decision as well.

I have looked at carbon fiber options, but I am not sure about that price point. (I would like to stay married through all of this) :). I am open to any ideas. I have attached a pic of my Bronco on the street as all hell was breaking loose during the fire. Thanks for any help!

*Edit: All six of us escaped safely including our three pets. Pic added of the Toyota.

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I cant even imagine. I hope it all goes as smoothly as possible. I admire you for getting the bronco out. Once i knew everyone was out i would have done the same thing.
 
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The first firefighter on scene asked if everyone was out. Then he said "You have 15 seconds to move your truck or it will be destroyed". I never moved so fast lol.
 

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Glad everyone is OK. I've been through three fires (yes, three)...wouldn't wish it on anyone. Sucks to loose all the material things but they can be replaced. Best of luck moving forward.
 
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@PWillette I cannot imagine more than one. I am really sorry to hear that.
 

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@PWillette I cannot imagine more than one. I am really sorry to hear that.
Thanks my man. We did lose a couple of dogs but thankfully everyone made it out. Certainly gives you a new perspective what's really important in life.
 
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Wow, that's tragic. We struggled getting all animals out as the immediate instinct was to hide (sirens, smoke, loud noises, people yelling). We were very thankful that it was mid afternoon and we were home. It could have ended way differently. Thanks for sharing man.
 

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Wow!!! Sorry for the loss. Fortunately, everyone is safe as everything else can be replaced in time.
Best wishes for it all 🙏
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