Modified some 05+ Flares. What do you think?
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Modified some 05+ Flares. What do you think?
Hey guys. Well I have always like flares that looked like this
The lil pockets and shiny bolts. I have always liked that style. But that isn't really available for a ranger. Except for some rare expensive bushwackers I believe. So I got my hands on a set of flares off an 08 fx4 for $200 and did some modifying. I ground down the plastic "bolts" and then drilled holes thro the plastic and picked up some stainless steel bolts that were similiar to the plastic molded ones. Then I put em in. Check it out:
Rear:
Front:
and close up so you can kinda tell:
Its pretty crappy cell phone pics. I will get better ones once they are on the truck. Which might actually be awhile. I have some other body work to do first.
I think they turned out pretty good. You can kinda tell if you look close. The bolt head doesn't entirely cover up the ground down part, but from like 3 feet away it looks fine. The bolts stick out a fair bit, but I still like how it looks
Edit: That last pic is terrible. I will try to get a better one
The lil pockets and shiny bolts. I have always liked that style. But that isn't really available for a ranger. Except for some rare expensive bushwackers I believe. So I got my hands on a set of flares off an 08 fx4 for $200 and did some modifying. I ground down the plastic "bolts" and then drilled holes thro the plastic and picked up some stainless steel bolts that were similiar to the plastic molded ones. Then I put em in. Check it out:
Rear:
Front:
and close up so you can kinda tell:
Its pretty crappy cell phone pics. I will get better ones once they are on the truck. Which might actually be awhile. I have some other body work to do first.
I think they turned out pretty good. You can kinda tell if you look close. The bolt head doesn't entirely cover up the ground down part, but from like 3 feet away it looks fine. The bolts stick out a fair bit, but I still like how it looks
Edit: That last pic is terrible. I will try to get a better one
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Yup, from factory it looks like they are supposed to have bolts...so I put some shiny ones on! Oh also I painted the flares too. Its kinda hard to get the angle right. You have to grind it down at the top and leave a bit on the bottom so they stick out straight. I didn't do a perfect job. But not too bad
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Yup, from factory it looks like they are supposed to have bolts...so I put some shiny ones on! Oh also I painted the flares too. Its kinda hard to get the angle right. You have to grind it down at the top and leave a bit on the bottom so they stick out straight. I didn't do a perfect job. But not too bad
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That was my plan, but I don't think It will work. I think I will get longer ones and drill holes thro the fender and actually bolt them on
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Looks great! Im not a huge fan of the Ranger Sports tht have that "plastic bolt" look to them, so these look great!
I saw a Ranger steppy yesterday with the big extend-a-flare or whatever theyre called (the REALY wide ones) on it... and stock wheels and tires. You talk about goofy as hell!!!
I saw a Ranger steppy yesterday with the big extend-a-flare or whatever theyre called (the REALY wide ones) on it... and stock wheels and tires. You talk about goofy as hell!!!
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I ended up staying with the same size, the next size available (half inch up from 3/8) was WAY bigger. This worked out alright. Took off my fenders, drilled holes and put them on. Then spent to rest of the day wrestling trying to get my shoehorned ram jammed 2001 front end back on to my 96. Not perfect but it will do. Anyways...pics of them on the truck:
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Even though you got those flares for a good price, $200 is $100-$150 less than the usual I see, I'm surprised you dropped the money on them when you are in such dire need of new tires lol.
They do look good though....when that truck gets all put back together it will be a beaut.
They do look good though....when that truck gets all put back together it will be a beaut.
Haha...I got it done at a bodyshop my buddy works at, he did it after hours. It was dirty so I think when I wash it all the paint will come off.
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