Rough Country Sport Style Fender Flares + 1.25” Wheel Spacers + 20" Wheels -- installed photos & impressions

[Justin.23]

New Sport Style Fender Flares from Rough Country installed. I opted for shadow black but plan to eventually color match in Atlas Blue. Overall fitment is good, coverage is right around 1”.
Fender Flares | Sport | Ford Maverick (2022-2024)

I did not mess around with the included rubber edge trim. Instead, I used Xpel film around the perimeter where the flares meet the painted surfaces.
XPEL Door Edge Guard Protection Film Roll, 1/2" x 100'

The hardware that is included is junk (IMO) and will rust, so I replaced with these bolts and u-nuts. This hardware is more secure than the included screws and will make future removal/reinstallation of the flares much easier.
58459 M6 Metric Extruded U-Nut, 20-Pack,Gray
M6-1.0 x 25mm Flanged Button Head Socket Cap Screw Bolts

My Maverick is lowered on H&R Super Sport springs, I made rear lift spacers that put about 1/2” of rake back in. Current wheel and tire setup is 20x8.5 +38 offset wheels with 255/50R20 tires. I installed 1.25” rear wheel spacers from Custom Wheel Adapters. I plan to install 5mm front spacers but waiting on ET lugs to arrive. I don’t like running the shim style spacers without extended thread lug nuts, just my preference.

Xpel film applied. Doesn’t need to be pretty, just needs to protect

Driver side with 1.25” spacer installed, passenger side shown without wheel spacer for reference.

More pictures

Also, the painted flares come with a protective film installed to prevent scratches during shipping. The instructions say to remove this film first, but I left it on until I had the flares fully installed. This kept me from scratching and marring the finish on the flares during install.

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[TORQUERULES]

Those actually look really good. What made you not go with the supplied rubber trim?

If you do not mind my asking, where did you get your hood vents? Thanks.

 

[TJ2023]

Those look great! I was going to get them, but they don't work with ford mud flaps.

 

[Sticks]

Every iteration of your truck is very tasteful. Disappointed I didn't get to chat with you at the DD Open House.

So there's no adhesive between the flares and the body? This could be a winner if they would match the OE surface texture on the unpainted version.

 

[Justin.23]

Those actually look really good. What made you not go with the supplied rubber trim?

If you do not mind my asking, where did you get your hood vents? Thanks.

I tried installing the rubber edge trim on the first flare but it just wasn't working out. I partially blame the fact that the edge trim arrived all balled up and extremely twisted. This resulted in a good deal of the liner being wrinkled and separated from the adhesive. So the adhesive would stick the flare prior to being fully seated and then it would separate from the rubber I've previously installed Bushwackers which use a very similar (if not identical) rubber trim and don't recall it giving me such a fit.

Hood vents are from a Ram Sport hood.

Every iteration of your truck is very tasteful. Disappointed I didn't get to chat with you at the DD Open House.

So there's no adhesive between the flares and the body? This could be a winner if they would match the OE surface texture on the unpainted version.

Thanks! Correct, no adhesive between the flares and body. The edge of the flares just rests on the Xpel that I installed. Normal installation would have the edge trim between the flares and fenders. Once I've for sure finalized my install (color matching lower trim and fender flares), I'll do black silicone between the flares and body. Basically following this how-to:
How to Silicone Trim Fender Flares | YouTube


Unfortunately, none of the currently available fender flares will truly match the OEM surface texture. The Mabetts are by far the closest in terms of finish as they're the only textured flares that I'm aware of, but there's still a slight variance in the texture. These Rough Country Flares unpainted have a smooth finish just like Bushwacker and EGR; they're all one in the same as far as how they're made and surface finish. From afar they will be a close match but there's no texture in any of the the unpainted, flat black flares

Not my photo but somewhat captures the finish difference; the difference is more apparent in person.

 

[Buttonhook]

I installed the rubber trim with mine. It was a pain to get installed on the fender flares first (take your time and untangle it). I found that installing it on the flare the day before and allowing it to normalize before installing was key to get it to fit properly. Also with the rubber trim installed you will have to push the flares against the fenders (with some force) to get the holes to line up. Two people during the install would make it much easier. I also put the 3m door edge guard film under the rubber trim on the fender as insurance. I have 1.25" spacers on the way but they are not installed as of yet.

 

[FischAutoTechGarten]

This could be a winner if they would match the OE surface texture on the unpainted version.

Agreed. I like these and would consider them if the unpainted mached a little better in texture / color to the oem plastic surfaces of the bumpers and rocker panels.

However, I do have those shiny bits on the mirrors and grill due to Black Appearance Package, so that gloss black painted versions wouldn't look too out of place... But i can see buying painted parts that are supposed to server as additional damage protection...

 

[A.Bursell]

I like the looks of these, especially painted. But you clearly need wheel spacers or different offset wheels to make the look really work. I don't think they really would look right on a stock truck.

 

[Montana]

This Maverick has gone through more transitions than a Gen Z teen.

Liking the new ST look it has. Great solution for paint protection on the fender flares too.

What caused the change from the lift and bigger tires?

 

[Mdmac]

Looks great, can you please give a little info about the small lights you added into the rear bumper? Where did you get them and what are they wired into to? I like the look of them and your truck looks really good

 

[thev8man]

New Sport Style Fender Flares from Rough Country installed. I opted for shadow black but plan to eventually color match in Atlas Blue. Overall fitment is good, coverage is right around 1”.
Fender Flares | Sport | Ford Maverick (2022-2024)

I did not mess around with the included rubber edge trim. Instead, I used Xpel film around the perimeter where the flares meet the painted surfaces.
XPEL Door Edge Guard Protection Film Roll, 1/2" x 100'

The hardware that is included is junk (IMO) and will rust, so I replaced with these bolts and u-nuts. This hardware is more secure than the included screws and will make future removal/reinstallation of the flares much easier.
58459 M6 Metric Extruded U-Nut, 20-Pack,Gray
M6-1.0 x 25mm Flanged Button Head Socket Cap Screw Bolts

My Maverick is lowered on H&R Super Sport springs, I made rear lift spacers that put about 1/2” of rake back in. Current wheel and tire setup is 20x8.5 +38 offset wheels with 255/50R20 tires. I installed 1.25” rear wheel spacers from Custom Wheel Adapters. I plan to install 5mm front spacers but waiting on ET lugs to arrive. I don’t like running the shim style spacers without extended thread lug nuts, just my preference.

Xpel film applied. Doesn’t need to be pretty, just needs to protect

Driver side with 1.25” spacer installed, passenger side shown without wheel spacer for reference.

More pictures

Also, the painted flares come with a protective film installed to prevent scratches during shipping. The instructions say to remove this film first, but I left it on until I had the flares fully installed. This kept me from scratching and marring the finish on the flares during install.

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[thev8man]

Looks great, can you please give a little info about the small lights you added into the rear bumper? Where did you get them and what are they wired into to? I like the look of them and your truck looks really good

Booyah
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[thev8man]

I installed the rubber trim with mine. It was a pain to get installed on the fender flares first (take your time and untangle it). I found that installing it on the flare the day before and allowing it to normalize before installing was key to get it to fit properly. Also with the rubber trim installed you will have to push the flares against the fenders (with some force) to get the holes to line up. Two people during the install would make it much easier. I also put the 3m door edge guard film under the rubber trim on the fender as insurance. I have 1.25" spacers on the way but they are not installed as of yet.

Booyah

 

[thev8man]

New Sport Style Fender Flares from Rough Country installed. I opted for shadow black but plan to eventually color match in Atlas Blue. Overall fitment is good, coverage is right around 1”.
Fender Flares | Sport | Ford Maverick (2022-2024)

I did not mess around with the included rubber edge trim. Instead, I used Xpel film around the perimeter where the flares meet the painted surfaces.
XPEL Door Edge Guard Protection Film Roll, 1/2" x 100'

The hardware that is included is junk (IMO) and will rust, so I replaced with these bolts and u-nuts. This hardware is more secure than the included screws and will make future removal/reinstallation of the flares much easier.
58459 M6 Metric Extruded U-Nut, 20-Pack,Gray
M6-1.0 x 25mm Flanged Button Head Socket Cap Screw Bolts

My Maverick is lowered on H&R Super Sport springs, I made rear lift spacers that put about 1/2” of rake back in. Current wheel and tire setup is 20x8.5 +38 offset wheels with 255/50R20 tires. I installed 1.25” rear wheel spacers from Custom Wheel Adapters. I plan to install 5mm front spacers but waiting on ET lugs to arrive. I don’t like running the shim style spacers without extended thread lug nuts, just my preference.

Xpel film applied. Doesn’t need to be pretty, just needs to protect

Driver side with 1.25” spacer installed, passenger side shown without wheel spacer for reference.

More pictures

Also, the painted flares come with a protective film installed to prevent scratches during shipping. The instructions say to remove this film first, but I left it on until I had the flares fully installed. This kept me from scratching and marring the finish on the flares during install.

Darn good looking

Booyah

 

[MortyHooper]

I like the looks of these, especially painted. But you clearly need wheel spacers or different offset wheels to make the look really work. I don't think they really would look right on a stock truck.

The blue truck?? It looks perfectly offset, at least for me I find wheels sticking out any further look cheap personally.

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