anyone have experience with the bushwacker or LRS fender flares?

[EastTXYukon]

I'm going to replace my old beat up fender flares, and wanted y'all's opinion on which set I should purchase. Going for the OEM look, no paint, and plan on leaving them black. The options:

a) Bushwacker OE Style Fender Flares from 4wheelparts.com for $328
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Fender-F...0&t_s=409&t_pt=3555&t_pl=814&t_pn=B/W40904-01

b) Fender flares from LRS for $199 plus shipping from Latemodel Restoration Supply
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com...hevy-Gmc-Truck-Factory-Style-Fender-Flare-Kit

Anyone have any experience with either of these? Whats the difference besides the price?

Thanks in Advance

 

[bai78]

Only have experience with Bushwacker. They are a great product, not sure about the price tag though. I was able to find mine, extend-a-flare, for $240 shipped or something like that a few years back off of evilbay.

Since you have a 2 door, why not hit up a boneyard & see if you can find some off a truck or burban. They should fit without any issues.

 

[h0tr0d]

The LRS ones are at a good price, didn't know they were out there. I'd probably spring for those if I couldn't find any at a junkyard.

 

[Ced]

which ones did you end up getting?

 

[EastTXYukon]

I havent bought either set yet, but I am leaning towards the Bushwacker set. I know they are a good product. I am concerned that the LRS flares are going to be a shiny black finish, while the Bushwacker is more of a matte black, which is the look I'm going for. Still open to suggestions though.

 

[arveetek]

From the research I've done, you are correct. The LRS flares are a good buy, but are smooth fiberglass which will be easily broken on the trails. If you don't take the rig off-road, and don't mind the smooth finish, then this is the best option.

The Bushwacker flares are a textured plastic, which will resist damage on the trails. They can still be busted, but are a lot tougher than fiberglass. I'm saving up for a set of these.

Casey

 

[laxman21]

Check ebay, you can get the smooth ones for $145 or takeoffs for less. They also have a ton of the pocket bushwacker flares.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

a guy at work just picked up a set of bushwacker smooth flares for his dakota, they looks to be of good quality.

 

[arveetek]

I just ordered a set of Bushwacker OEM style flares today. I'll get some before and after pictures when I get them installed.

Casey