Rough Country Squared Fender Flares

[Jazer]

I came across these browsing different fender flare replacements and hadn't ever seen them mentioned/posted/photos, etc... They appear to be the perfect balance between KBD & Bestop's attempts.

I would love to see some actual actual reviews on them (fitment, quality, etc). I'm trying to picture them paint matched too. Has anyone seen these in person?

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[PetePerkins]

They look good. Would love to see paint matched as well. I'd definitely consider these before all others that I've seen

 

[Jazer]

They look good. Would love to see paint matched as well. I'd definitely consider these before all others that I've seen

Same, for the price I would test them out pretty easily - but I am a lil concerned about whether something that sits like this could damage the fender paint over time if you ever wanted to go back to stock.

 

[Danielsand]

Same, for the price I would test them out pretty easily - but I am a lil concerned about whether something that sits like this could damage the fender paint over time if you ever wanted to go back to stock.

Valid concern. Once these are on, you can never "go back" to stock.

 

[VirginiaHeritage]

I came across these browsing different fender flare replacements and hadn't

That seam goes all the way down the rear flare, so it looks like the whole front of the rear flare swings out with the door. How would it work doors off?

 

[Jazer]

I love the look of them. I made some modifications to them though. I put ppf around the seams and bought a better trim seal from Amazon and added some double side tape to the front seam of the door seal to better secure it.

VERY smart with the PPF. I didn't even think of that! Do you have a closeup of how you did the PPF/trim sealing?

 

[Zakm]

VERY smart with the PPF. I didn't even think of that! Do you have a closeup of how you did the PPF/trim sealing?

Not at the moment I'm out of town. But after I put them on, I outlined with painters tape and removed the flares and put a strip where the fenders touch the body.

 

[Fordified1]

That seam goes all the way down the rear flare, so it looks like the whole front of the rear flare swings out with the door. How would it work doors off?

Valid observation and concern.

I have the KBD’s and part of the rear flare stays with the door, but not a complete section. I do wish my KBD’s were an inch wider.
FYI, the wheels are +12mm offset.

 

[mikec426]

VERY smart with the PPF. I didn't even think of that! Do you have a closeup of how you did the PPF/trim sealing?

I did this with a set of flares on a Tundra. I bought a roll of 3M tape (may have been door edge guard) to serve as my ppf. Hold the flare up to your fender (maybe use a couple strips of painter’s tape to give you both hands to work with) and use a marker that will wipe off of paint and trace the flare out about a 1/2” above its edge. Then take own the flare and start placing the tape just under your mark. Put a little tension on the tape as you place it down to insure no wrinkles, then wipe off the marker and install your flares!

Edit: of course this assumes just the edge of the flare touches your paint… The Tundra flares were like that. No idea how these were designed. Sorry if this wasn’t helpful.

 

[CitrusBronco]

I think these are the best looking aftermarket flares yet.

 

[GI_Jo_Nathan]

They aren't bad for the price. But unclear if they have them for the 2 door.

 

[kr_1315]

About as ugly as all of the other square flares for a round opening.

 

[Bricktop]

I bought these and returned them after a day. They are made of extremely rigid and cheap plastic and will crack and break easily. The base ones are far more sturdy.

They also scratch up insanely easy. They do look good just from aesthetic point of view but the double sided tape application with the cheap easily cracked and scratched plastic was a deal breaker. I would not recommend these.

 

[helifino16]

While these are a great look if your intention is to achieve a unique look similar to the Gen1 Bronco (albeit with too many doors). I understand that an issue some had with these is that you can still see the round opening under the Fender Flare (like forcing a square peg in a round hole?)

 

[Fordified1]

While these are a great look if your intention is to achieve a unique look similar to the Gen1 Bronco (albeit with too many doors). I understand that an issue some had with these is that you can still see the round opening under the Fender Flare (like forcing a square peg in a round hole?)

Yes, I think that is the complaint. You don’t notice it unless the light hits my quarter panels just right. Some people say once you see it you can’t not see it but it doesn’t bother me. They all should’ve got heritage fenders to begin with. The rough country versions are a little chunky for my taste but they do cover up the round fender bulges.

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