Fender Flares..What did you get?

[Red Eyes - Wide Shut]

Exactly what Butterscotch said. And the cost is very reasonable. I didn't like a little lifting (less than 1/8 inch) on the lower leading edge on one of them so I used a spot of super glue. It's been over a year and a very rough winter and still look new and tight to the fenders. My only regret is not painting them to body color.

Looks good! I prefer the ones without lights or reflectors. Gingerbread.....

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[Daverick]

It could be lighting or the angle of the photo. My OCD calmed greatly when I saw the price difference between the 2 brands:
Air Design ~$550
Mabett ~$140


I'm too frugal to spend nearly 4x for something that looks that close.

I was in the same boat. Had the points to get Air Design for free, but still went with Mabett. Saving the points for something else. Very happy with the Mabett flares.

Ordered Maxzina ones previously and returned them without installing. Those were the worst-didn't match the color, finish, or texture of the factory black plastic.

 

[kjbeggs]

I went with the Maxzina.
(I pulled the reflective sticker off pretty soon after I took this pic).

 

[CaliMav68]

Those look like the Maxzina brand.

A few people have said the same. I ordered from Mabett and those are what I got. I'd never even heard of Maxzina. All evidence points to the contrary though.

 

[EffNo50]

A few people have said the same. I ordered from Mabett and those are what I got. I'd never even heard of Maxzina. All evidence points to the contrary though.

Maybe someone ordered both sets and returned 1 in the wrong box...and that's what you got.

 

[ExpoGuy]

I was in the same boat. Had the points to get Air Design for free, but still went with Mabett. Saving the points for something else. Very happy with the Mabett flares.

Ordered Maxzina ones previously and returned them without installing. Those were the worst-didn't match the color, finish, or texture of the factory black plastic.

Please allow me to be off topic, but I LOVE your wheels & tires. Looks really sharp!

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Observation,
Post #4 and #5
Post #4 matches the black plastic trim color really well.
Post #5 is darker and or glossier than the stock trim.

It would have to match or my ADHD would drive me crazy !
:’P

It matches!

 

[Cocobean]

would like to find some with built-in reflectors

I have the Maxzina flares ~ the “reflectors’ are just tape and started to peel off after a few months.
Otherwise they’re pretty goo and easy to install

 

[MaverickDragon]

Mabett for me.
Easy to install and beyond the appearance factor, they provide fender edge protection on daily travels down poor dirt/gravel/rock/snow/mud roads.
I also installed the Mabett mud flaps and the covers that close up the mud collector voids at the front of the rear wheel wells at the same time. They all fit together perfectly.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Mabett for me.
Easy to install and beyond the appearance factor, they provide fender edge protection on daily travels down poor dirt/gravel/rock/snow/mud roads.
I also installed the Mabett mud flaps and the covers that close up the mud collector voids at the front of the rear wheel wells at the same time. They all fit together perfectly.

Debating on getting the @MABETT mudflaps or not...

 

[MaverickDragon]

I really like mine. It's a lot more than a cosmetic improvement.

 

[Mudduck]

I went with the Mabett flares. simple install, matches well, inexpensive.

 

[Tall Hobbit]

(was away for a bit)

Yes, if the 'reflectors' are merely little stickers that's hardly a consideration. However, I'd like actual reflectors, i.e. faceted hard plastic securely attached. Yes, it sort of is the Chevy Colorado look. Admittedly it's 50% vanity -but it's 50% practicality and safety. Our little trucks could use a lot more visibility than the tiny reflective bits that come stock from Ford.

 

[Master Blaster]

Factory Bushwackers. They are about 2.5" wider, so I added 25mm axle extensions on the rears to follow out the resulting space, while the fronts look OK.

 

[Realtruck]

I have Bushwacker Pocket Style Flares, but the brand is in the process of merging into Husky in case someone finds this after the branding change is done; they will be called Huskey Liners Pocket Style Flares. They do have more coverage than most, and look best with a wider stance, like from more aggressive offsets. I also made a video showing what I did to customize my flares. Customized Flares
Hope you find this helpful!
-Todd

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