BurntTimber Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I know this has been asked before (by me) but no good responses yet. I put new tires on my '03 Chilkoot and they stick out about 2". I'd like to put on extended fender flares and an extension on my mud flaps. Anybody done this and have pictures? Any ideas? Only thing I've seen out there is Pacer Flexy Flares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 You can try to get a set of OEM flares from a dealership if you're really that motivated. That route will cost you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverPath Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 (edited) Amazingly, the OEM ones are hard to find, and if you do find them, they are real spendy. New they run about $100 for one wheel well. You can also find Bushwacker flares, they are about the same price, but you can choose what kinda of look you want. If you don't want to spend the big bucks, best bet is to keep checking at the JY to see if they get any pathies in. Hope that helps I've been looking for awhile now. Edited November 5, 2008 by SilverPath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Whooooo, those Bushwacker flares are slick. More than a few sweet options as well And yes, OEM flares are hard to find... NAPA can get them but they aren't cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new4x4r Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Where can you get bushwacker flares? I've only seen the street type available so far (really small by the looks of things, and go for $400 +) Anyone have a link or should I just go to a 4x4 shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexrex20 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 try a 4x4 shop. i don't think it'd be hard to adapt a set off a different truck to fit our R50s. it would certainly be worth a try, considering the lack of other (affordable) options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Anyone ever consider custom fibreglass fenders integrated into the fenders/quarter panels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 (edited) Where can you get bushwacker flares? I've only seen the street type available so far (really small by the looks of things, and go for $400 +) Anyone have a link or should I just go to a 4x4 shop? Pathfinder link for Bushwacker flares: http://www.bushwacker.com/fender.asp?dhtml...p;search=Search Edited February 18, 2009 by tekazgtr1984 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new4x4r Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Pathfinder link for Bushwacker flares: http://www.bushwacker.com/fender.asp?dhtml...p;search=Search those are the small Street Flares. I'm sure they're probably the same size as the stock Pathfinder flares, but if I were to go the Bushwacker route, I'd want the slightly larger, pocket style flares :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 those are the small Street Flares. I'm sure they're probably the same size as the stock Pathfinder flares, but if I were to go the Bushwacker route, I'd want the slightly larger, pocket style flares :-) Yeah, I hear that. I'm geared more to the cut-out flares as they offer almost 3" of tire coverage, which would be great for wider rubbers and offset wheels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissan3 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Yeah, I hear that. I'm geared more to the cut-out flares as they offer almost 3" of tire coverage, which would be great for wider rubbers and offset wheels... The street style bushwacker flares are more for appearence if anything. I put a set on my 03 pathfinder and they do look pretty slick but my old wheels still stuck out like an inch from the truck, I do recommend them though they do look good, but you will have to do some trimming to the 2 front flares as you will find the holes they give you do not line up with the factory screw holes, as the flares are for the 96-99 pathys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 The street style bushwacker flares are more for appearence if anything. I put a set on my 03 pathfinder and they do look pretty slick but my old wheels still stuck out like an inch from the truck, I do recommend them though they do look good, but you will have to do some trimming to the 2 front flares as you will find the holes they give you do not line up with the factory screw holes, as the flares are for the 96-99 pathys. My 98's already got the OEM flares and they look almost identical to the street style flares... But the tires are flush with the flares at the moment. When I do install 33's post-SFD, the rubber's going to stick out significantly just to fit in the wells. I'm debating custom resin fenders a la cut-out style or just fabbing up some fibreglass ones and integrate them into the body. I'm thinking bolt-on style would be best but in all honesty I'd rather just say f*ck flares but I doubt other drivers and/or cops will agree... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new4x4r Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 The street style bushwacker flares are more for appearence if anything. I put a set on my 03 pathfinder and they do look pretty slick but my old wheels still stuck out like an inch from the truck, I do recommend them though they do look good, but you will have to do some trimming to the 2 front flares as you will find the holes they give you do not line up with the factory screw holes, as the flares are for the 96-99 pathys. Nissan3, do you have a pic of the street styles on you pathy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixGuns Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Anyone ever consider custom fibreglass fenders integrated into the fenders/quarter panels? That's actually exactly the route I am going when I finally get all my stuff together for my lift (btw, fukinitupagain...I'm going a different route..should be sick...or I might just f*ck up my whole rig, but it'll be one-of-a-kind)...eliminate the quarter panels up front, do fiberglass fenders...won't subtract from the structural rigidity of the body, since the subframe is there and will look freaking awesome. I don't know that I would suggest it to anyone who hasn't done alot of fiberglass work, though...I wouldn't even attempt it if it weren't for any experience making stuff with fiberglass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexrex20 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 is canada really THAT strict about stuff like this? down in texas, anything goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixGuns Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 is canada really THAT strict about stuff like this? down in texas, anything goes. California is, I know that much....here in North Cakalaki, no one really gives a sh*t. Not uncommon to see guys running with an easy 8" of tire pouring out of the fender well...but...Cali, you'll get a ticket with no mudflaps...so fender flares are definately in order if you're residing there. 'Course, I hacked off my muds while still living in Cali and never got a ticket, but....people knew me. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 is canada really THAT strict about stuff like this? down in texas, anything goes. It varies from province to province. But with the R50 being my daily driver, I don't want to risk anything. And some nice 3" cut-out resin fenders would look pretty wide with the SFD and wide-stanced 33's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fukinitupagain Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 (btw, fukinitupagain...I'm going a different route..should be sick...or I might just f*ck up my whole rig, but it'll be one-of-a-kind)...eliminate the quarter panels up front, do fiberglass fenders...won't subtract from the structural rigidity of the body, since the subframe is there and will look freaking awesome. I don't know that I would suggest it to anyone who hasn't done alot of fiberglass work, though...I wouldn't even attempt it if it weren't for any experience making stuff with fiberglass. I'm just gonna cut-the-sh!t-outta my front fenders here inlike a month or so (front & rear). I need more tuck-ablility (I don't think thats a real word). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixGuns Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I need more tuck-ablility (I don't think thats a real word). A word is what you make it...so yeah, I guess it would be. You're just not happy with your rig until it sort of resembles an R50, are you? The fenders I have planned shouldn't come down much at all...pry end about 5" shy of where they drop to right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissan3 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Nissan3, do you have a pic of the street styles on you pathy? Here are a few pics of the bushwackers http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa306/0...ot/Image043.jpg http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa306/0...ot/Image045.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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