Sasquatch vs Maxlider Fender Flares (Poll)

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[tractorcrusher]

I like the Maxlider, but I've always been a fan of exposed rivets on fender flares/widebody. Some people hate them though.

Wait are these flares really $1,300??

 

[swami37]

Hate the exposed hardware.

 

[Fonz54]

I dig those Maxlider flares. I would consider getting them if I damage mine!

 

[Grumpy]

I went to a local Bronco outing this past weekend. One of the Bronco's there had the Maxlider flares. From a distance they did look good, but as I stood next to the d/s rear flare I saw that the Maxlider fender flare did not mold tightly against the lower fender lip. It was sticking out, the owner said he has had the problem on two fenders. He has attempted to use double sided tape but would not hold fender close to body.

I just purchased a set of oem SAS fender flares from Ford online and will be here Saturday.

In a lot of cases with aftermarket, you will experience fitment issues. For me in most cases I stay with oem instead. I rather have great fitment instead of aftermarket that looks good from a distance.

 

[bsp10]

I went to a local Bronco outing this past weekend. One of the Bronco's there had the Maxlider flares. From a distance they did look good, but as I stood next to the d/s rear flare I saw that the Maxlider fender flare did not mold tightly against the lower fender lip. It was sticking out, the owner said he has had the problem on two fenders. He has attempted to use double sided tape but would not hold fender close to body.

I just purchased a set of oem SAS fender flares from Ford online and will be here Saturday.

In a lot of cases with aftermarket, you will experience fitment issues. For me in most cases I stay with oem instead. I rather have great fitment instead of aftermarket that looks good from a distance.

I havent fully "installed" mine, but just clipped them in and there was no issue with the fit. I spoke with Maxlider on this because they provide additional brackets to secure against the fender. They mentioned that if you don't use the brackets you will see some gapping as you mentioned, especially over time since they are more top heavy than the stock sasquatch. it sounds like this person didn't use the additional brackets. Overall I would say the fenders are great quality and fit tight against the fender, just unsure that it is accomplishing the look I am going for on my project.

 

[Grumpy]

I havent fully "installed" mine, but just clipped them in and there was no issue with the fit. I spoke with Maxlider on this because they provide additional brackets to secure against the fender. They mentioned that if you don't use the brackets you will see some gapping as you mentioned, especially over time since they are more top heavy than the stock sasquatch. it sounds like this person didn't use the additional brackets. Overall I would say the fenders are great quality and fit tight against the fender, just unsure that it is accomplishing the look I am going for on my project.

The owner pointed out the brackets that come with the flares, which is being used. The area that wasn't fitting correctly is the very front bottom of the rear flares. They were sticking out away from the fender lip about a 1/4". Not trying to bash Maxlider, could of been a bad set from factory, but why chance it.

I was about to pull the trigger on Maxlider flares until last Sunday when I saw that. Monday I just went online at Ford accessories and basically got the SAS flares and hood scoop free with FordPass Points.

 

[HeliPilot]

I havent fully "installed" mine, but just clipped them in and there was no issue with the fit. I spoke with Maxlider on this because they provide additional brackets to secure against the fender. They mentioned that if you don't use the brackets you will see some gapping as you mentioned, especially over time since they are more top heavy than the stock sasquatch. it sounds like this person didn't use the additional brackets. Overall I would say the fenders are great quality and fit tight against the fender, just unsure that it is accomplishing the look I am going for on my project.

I’ve seen them on other colors and liked them more than I like them against the CG. But it could also be that I’m used to seeing my bronco with wheel spacers, which would fill out that particular fender better.

 

[Fonz54]

I like the Maxlider, but I've always been a fan of exposed rivets on fender flares/widebody. Some people hate them though.

Wait are these flares really $1,300??

Right? I was just checking them out. I can buy allot of more useful gear for my Bronco with $1300 smackers!

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