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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: tOnKa TrAcKeR on January 06, 2005, 10:25:11 AM
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Hello everyone i am new to this site ive got a 1991 GMC Tracker with the 3" Calmini Body Lift and 31x10.50 swampers im trying to find some flares for it does anyone know who makes any and how big they are ? i also have a safari snorkel and need to know if i have to cut flares to fit? any help would be appreciated
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I'm also in the hunt for flares (on the cheep) ...
There is this ... buy by the foot, make it work (shipping was the screw that stopped me from buying).
http://www.roadlessgear.com/page/RGL/PROD/B/GSX
I've seen this too (lebra), but sorta spendy when you do all 4.
http://www.speedyperformanceparts.com/lebra_ge_tracker_fender-flare_z.html
I've also heard CJ flares can be made to work ... On my 4x4 swap meet list this spring.
I figure it's all the same rubber extrusion, just how you buy it :)
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There is this ... buy by the foot, make it work (shipping was the screw that stopped me from buying).
[url]http://www.roadlessgear.com/page/RGL/PROD/B/GSX[/url]
JC Whitney has similar flare material, and if you catch them at the right time, shipping could be free (I got free shipping on my steel wheels, which rocked :P)
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I put cj flares on mine and they fit really well. Here is a link to some pics.http://www.island4x4.com/4x4tech/body/bikers_tracker/index.html
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there is a dude on ebay selling flares that suposedly are made for sidekikcs and trackers. He says they are 2.54 inch. type in suzuki sidekick and look around. I've alos seen YJ flares mounted....somehow.
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fairly sure bushwacker makes cool molded ones that look oem. the downside is they are like 600 bucks for the set and not very big (i.e. wide).
if not bushwacker some company does for sure just not sure of the name.
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bushwacker dicontinued there flares for the track/kick
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I run YJ flares on my kick. I also have 6" extended flares availible also. The YJ flares are as easy to put on as running some screws.
Brian
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Interestingly, Brent at TrailTough says their Sammi flares will work fine on a kick.
Same thing for Zukboys flares.
...and I still don't have flares.
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Same thing for Zukboys flares.
I tried a Zuk Boy flare for size against mine, It looked like crap really and it also covered the fuel filler flap.
They are also VERY thin and the set I tried had cracked around the mounting hole, not really what I call trail rated flares.
I'm thinking of using some thin (3/16") polyethylene sheet cut into strips (I only need 2"more cover) screw it up under the guard then trim it to shape. It should take a beating and yet still be flexible enough to not pull the screws out or damage the guard.
Actually I might make that Todays project (it's Saturday here ;D) if I have some P/E sheet at work ;)
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(I only need 2"more cover)
Huh - well, in Colorado, they don't require flares, but it sure is annoying when you're wheeling on wet trails, and the rear tires throw mud on the inside of the windshield, on the dash, in your hair, on your dog (Ashes doesn't really care), and on your wife (that's the one that actually makes this an issue!!!)
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and on your wife (that's the one that actually makes this an issue!!!)
I saw that "issue" coming :) ... I know law enforcement uses it as an excuse here to bust boneheads, but usually an informal warning for those that aren't morons.
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stock samurai flares work great. Check wildweasel's web site. He has a set on his in the begining of its build. I'm about to put a set on my tracker.
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I used a cheap set from j.c. whitney and it works fine for me.
(http://www.eye-irritant.com/august2004/F1.JPG)
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Yeah,
I'm running the JC Whitney ones also. I got the surface mount ones so I could hack the back of the front fenders a little bit. I'll try to post pics as soon as I get them back...
Bryan
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found this site that sels the stuff by the foot...... http://www.awdirect.com/awdirect/catalog.cfm?dest=itempg&itemid=7902&secid=73&linkon=subsection&linkid=251
seemed liek some good prices....
-mo
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If you just want something cheap and functional, I've seen people use that black landscaping edging from the garden department at Home Depot.
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If you just want something cheap and functional, I've seen people use that black landscaping edging from the garden department at Home Depot.
ive seen that done, looked like it would work decent
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The cheaper stick on stuff.. ( rubber material ) you can find at RV shops through most of Canada and the US. They use it to cover the tops of Baggage doors that leak. U never know maybe theres some new stuff out that might work too.