351FUN Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I like the look of your truck! Those fender flares look good! I'm realizing now how outdated that pic is lol, doesn't have the new side steps or headlights, still has the blue Ford emblem too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Do you think that was due to the flares or they used the flares to cover up the rust? I ask because I have some rust started and have thought about the flares to hide some of it. Gary, I don’t know which comes first… the rust or the flares but I will say there is a huge correlation between them… and it may be both (a cause and a band-aid). For this reason I don’t particularly care for the look, as I have come to equate flares with wheel arch cancer. I’ve had guys from the rust belt advise me to *not* use the factor aluminum wheel opening trim for the same reason, but in my climate I’m not too worried about it. In your case, if you like the look, they are probably a decent alternative to sheet metal repair as long as steps are taken to stop the rust before putting them on. I would also consider how they look in conjunction with your lower molding and trim arches. Some brands may fit/look better with this trim than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Gary, I don’t know which comes first… the rust or the flares but I will say there is a huge correlation between them… and it may be both (a cause and a band-aid). For this reason I don’t particularly care for the look, as I have come to equate flares with wheel arch cancer. I’ve had guys from the rust belt advise me to *not* use the factor aluminum wheel opening trim for the same reason, but in my climate I’m not too worried about it. In your case, if you like the look, they are probably a decent alternative to sheet metal repair as long as steps are taken to stop the rust before putting them on. I would also consider how they look in conjunction with your lower molding and trim arches. Some brands may fit/look better with this trim than others. Jonathan - I can see that it would be easy for mud and other debris to build up behind flares, which is why I asked the question. I already have rust going on in/under the body putty that is in there, so sure don't want to exacerbate that situation. As for looks, I'm torn. I think these would look good, but don't know: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Jonathan - I can see that it would be easy for mud and other debris to build up behind flares, which is why I asked the question. I already have rust going on in/under the body putty that is in there, so sure don't want to exacerbate that situation. As for looks, I'm torn. I think these would look good, but don't know: I still think that they would look the best on my Bronco, the part number is 20902-01, but as mentioned, it will come close to $1000,- to buy, ship and taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 I still think that they would look the best on my Bronco, the part number is 20902-01, but as mentioned, it will come close to $1000,- to buy, ship and taxes. I think they would look great on your Bronco! They would blend right in but make it legal. And special. On the possibility of having rust, I think you can prevent that by doing a few things up front and one thing long term. First, when you drill holes to mount the flares paint the holes. Then use a sealer on the screws to ensure water can't get to the metal. And, when you get them on spray the seams with something like FluidFilm. Long term you should flush the joint between the flares and the body with lots of water whenever you wash the truck. But I seriously doubt you are going to be driving through muck, much less offroading, so the amount of gunk that gets up under there should be minimal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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