Ford metal fender flares ...(Bushwacker) and Trail Armor installed

[BigMeatsBronco]

Here's a few pictures of my 2 door FE on 37x12.50x17 with the steel fender flares Ford offers in the accessory catalog.

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[BigMeatsBronco]

The top edge is flat, so the opening actually looks a bit bigger.

 

[GeorgeFromDallas]

Nice looking rig.

Since I haven’t seen many people with these, I have a few questions…

1) How wide are the steel fenders compared to factory Sasquatch flares?

2) How is the finish? Are they smooth or would they need to be sanded in order to paint or vinyl wrap?

3) Can you tell if they provide more tire clearance turning or is it just an optical illusion since they are thinner than the plastics ones?

While I’m waiting for more bigger ADV fender and quarter panels…I was thinking to run these - if they help with 37” tire rub.

 

[Werkedperformance]

Can you retain the quick detachment hardware? Or are they “bolt on” / “ bolt off”?

 

[redone17]

Can you retain the quick detachment hardware? Or are they “bolt on” / “ bolt off”?

I wondered that also. Is it the same lever switch?

I really wish these had SOME sort of lip. I would buy them immediately. I just had to source a set of plastic fenders (I needed one) - but grabbed a full set. After 6 months see the need to replace often (yearly?) because the plastic it pitted from rocks and gravel and generally looks like crap. The plastic ones are $500 a set (discounted from dealer). I found a set for $100 - but shipping and packaging to me was an additional $230. Hoping they become readily available via aftermarket, salvage, etc.

 

[broncoky]

Nice! Was curious about the fender flares. Seeing them outside of a CGI, they look even better!

 

[Jhuff]

The catalog says they "are easily removable" so I'm crossing my fingers.

If so, I know where my points are going.

 

[gentlemanbronco]

stupid question here, but would these help with the rock/mud flinging onto the body or are mudflaps a better option?

 

[604Bronco]

stupid question here, but would these help with the rock/mud flinging onto the body or are mudflaps a better option?

I highly doubt it. There's a ton of exposed tire still to fling rocks up. Coverage looks the same, if not worse than the factory flares.

 

[GeorgeFromDallas]

Can you retain the quick detachment hardware? Or are they “bolt on” / “ bolt off”?

The Town and Country Guy posted a video of the install a few months back.

They use regular bolts, apparently.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

Can you retain the quick detachment hardware? Or are they “bolt on” / “ bolt off”?

No they use bolts. Still only takes 3-4 min each.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

also has lift kit ? - sorta looks lifted

Man, rig looks made for 37's

Stock SAS height in rear, front is a tad heigher as I used half of the kit to ”level” it. Front sits about 5/8-3/4” taller.

 

[Dom]

Very nice build! Congrats!

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

Nice looking rig.

Since I haven’t seen many people with these, I have a few questions…

1) How wide are the steel fenders compared to factory Sasquatch flares?

2) How is the finish? Are they smooth or would they need to be sanded in order to paint or vinyl wrap?

3) Can you tell if they provide more tire clearance turning or is it just an optical illusion since they are thinner than the plastics ones?

While I’m waiting for more bigger ADV fender and quarter panels…I was thinking to run these - if they help with 37” tire rub.

#1 same width as SAS at top edge, but they taper more at the front and back.

#2 not smooth, has a textured finish.


#3 yes the do allow for more clearance, especially when turning OR for those that use a wider offset like zero it could help. I think 38s will fit now with the right wheel.

 

[Raptor911]

This Bronco has it and it looks very good:

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