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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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Fender flare advice?

I'm looking to put fender flares on my '94 4Runner w/ a 4" lift, does anyone know where I could an inexpensive set? I'm just trying to give it a more agressive look, w/out having to cut into my fenders. Anything will look better than the chrome fender trim that is on there now.
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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Inexpensive is a relative term. I don't think that there are any out there. I had a set of Bushwacker Extend-a-fender flares that cost like $280 that broke from close encounters with trees, rocks and other trail hazards. I am kinda reluctant to spend the money again!
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 08:10 PM
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yeah i got the bushwackers, but i found mine used off ebay so i didn't spend the full price. it definelty makes it looke awsome, but i would never pay full price ~$300 on them.
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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I need to get the Bushwacker Cut-out flares for my 87. The beadlocks have a 2" BS on them and that makes it like 8"+ of tire that is outside of the wheelwells! I have been lucky so far and haven't been pulled over but I know it's just a matter of time. I don't really need the flares on my 94 though.
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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the cuttouts look sexay!!! but they don't make em for the 4runners. at least not 2nd gens
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 12:31 AM
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That may be so, but $350 is $350. I don't want to spend all that on a few pieces of plastic that I am going to break off the rig on the trail. I would rather spend that money on some synthetic winch line and a new locking hook, or to get started on fabricating the flatbed that is coming in the near future.
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 12:51 AM
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the cutout flairs are that much? for 2 front flared fiberglass fenders you could get them cheaper than that...
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 01:00 AM
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Yup... $349.50 for the set for the 84-88 4WD Cut out flares. Here:

http://www.central4wd.com/store/itemdetail.asp?ID=1240

a little cheaper here, but it is still a lot of $$$:

http://www.4wheelparts.com/4wp/produ...SH&expand=sub3
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SnwRunnr94
I'm looking to put fender flares on my '94 4Runner w/ a 4" lift, does anyone know where I could an inexpensive set? I'm just trying to give it a more agressive look, w/out having to cut into my fenders. Anything will look better than the chrome fender trim that is on there now.
If you can find a set, the Hilux Surf (overseas 4Runner) look really good, and should be about the same price or less then the Bushwackers.
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by seafarinman
Inexpensive is a relative term. I don't think that there are any out there.
Lawn edging - about $7 a roll
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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sportJr Found some flares used on cement trucks and dump trucks

They were very CHEAP, Look good.

Link is here.

Im still trying to find them for my rig.



https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...t=cheap+flares
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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Hey 4Hummer, thanks for the link. I'll check it out.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by SnwRunnr94
Hey 4Hummer, thanks for the link. I'll check it out.
Here's what I did' Fender flares from www.jcwhitney.com. About $80, the fit and look pretty good are flexible and provide 2-4" of covereage. I bend 'em all over the place and they come out just fine.
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