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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Gauging Interest on pocket style Bushwackers

I recently gained a sponsorship with Bushwacker, Inc and I've sent word to their engineering department concerning pocket style flares for the third gen; I may get a prototype made of them instead of the regular if the molding for mind isn't too far along. In the meantime I wanted to see how much, if any, interest there was in these pocket-style flares. Picture on a Chevrolet for basic reference



Anything specific you'd like to see if some were to be created? Thanks for the input.

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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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rear bushwackers

I was just looking for some online yesterday...need some only for the rear to compliment my front end fiberglass kit.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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if the price is right, im interested. I like that style
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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When I was looking for fender flares that's exactly what I wanted to find! I was really bummed to learn that Bushwacker didn't make them for 3rd gens! Tell Bushwacker to get on it!!!
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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Definite interest .
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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Interested in set of 4 for a 1st Gen Runner.

Thanks.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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if i had to have flares in my state..i would DEFINITELY be in for a set..lmao..i think they look BADARSE!!!
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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more importantly howd you pull a sponsorship from them?
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by paynemw
more importantly howd you pull a sponsorship from them?
x2!!!
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Tools of the trade, they were interested in my pitch and our sights have aligned since. If things work out as expected I should have secured another by next week.

phildelfino, apologies but this is only for the 3rd generation 4runners. I want to say they made a pocket set for 1st gens...you may want to do some research
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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"...tools of the trade"? Have you seen Anchor Man? You know the parts when he keeps saying "when in Rome"? Ya.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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hahaha

"that...doesn't work there"
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MillerPKA
phildelfino, apologies but this is only for the 3rd generation 4runners. I want to say they made a pocket set for 1st gens...you may want to do some research
Thanks for the clarification. I have checked in the past and either did not find them or did not do it right, something. Got it now. Thanks again.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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Well thats sweet!

What about the regular style flares? I need some!
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SC4Runner
Well thats sweet!

What about the regular style flares? I need some!
Ian, are you looking for the sport styles or the limited style? I can process either one just let me know.
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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I'm interested depending on how long until they are released. I'll have to pick up their regular ones in a couple of months if the pocket flares aren't available by then...
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ID96_4Runner
I'm interested depending on how long until they are released. I'll have to pick up their regular ones in a couple of months if the pocket flares aren't available by then...
I will hear something next week. Either way I can help you order a set.
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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way to go MillerPKA --Congrats on the sponsorship deal-we need Bushwacker friends in high places!

personally I don't like the look of the exposed fake bolt heads like that style uses- but it is always good to have more options.

I finally got my Bushw Extend a Fenders mounted just recently-pics on my signature link- and if anyone needs the bumper cap extensions I am basically giving them away over in Marketplace.

I was pretty stunned to see what I was paying for when I bought Bushwackers-at first I just kind of scratched my arse saying " all that $$ for a bunch of plastic?"

so I finally buckled down and had a professional install them and it was well worth it to have them done and fit the angles of the rear door properly. The way the rear doors intrude into the wheel well-frankly I could have screwed my door panels up big time attempting that myself.

They really are professionally engineered for each variation of vehicle. The way they flare out up front they almost form built in mudflaps. Very ingenious company.
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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They'll look good on a mall crawler
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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I'm definitely interested, was actually going to order the tacoma cut outs and try to fit them but this is better.
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