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Offline Yoak

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Re: Fiberglass front fenders
« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2006, 08:58:25 PM »
What kind of time line would it take to make them?

I just took off my old tube bumper...so why not take off the fenders also! :-X

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Re: Fiberglass front fenders
« Reply #16 on: April 08, 2006, 03:29:21 PM »
So let's narrow this down.  I actually have a bushwacker wide body kit on my kick and I love it. It's the glue on type but they look cool.

I think there should be two options for Front fenders.  And I think they should be bolt on not glue on. I also think it should have shaved marker lights or optional marker light locations.

1. A fender with stock body lines just a much larger wheel well opening.

2. A wide body fender that is has the larger wheel opening and maybe a couple of inches wider.

I would pay 250 to 300 a set after checking toyota prices that seems to be the going rate for fiberglass fenders.

Anyone have any ideas on the rear.. Other than glue or pop rivet or other type of fastner there isn't really a good way to do the rear.



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Re: Fiberglass front fenders
« Reply #17 on: April 08, 2006, 03:47:55 PM »
So let's narrow this down.  I actually have a bushwacker wide body kit on my kick and I love it. It's the glue on type but they look cool.

I think there should be two options for Front fenders.  And I think they should be bolt on not glue on. I also think it should have shaved marker lights or optional marker light locations.

1. A fender with stock body lines just a much larger wheel well opening.

2. A wide body fender that is has the larger wheel opening and maybe a couple of inches wider.

I would pay 250 to 300 a set after checking toyota prices that seems to be the going rate for fiberglass fenders.

Anyone have any ideas on the rear.. Other than glue or pop rivet or other type of fastner there isn't really a good way to do the rear.




man I wish i could find a set of those bushwackers. 

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Re: Fiberglass front fenders
« Reply #18 on: April 08, 2006, 04:36:29 PM »
I've never seen a glue on 'glass fender.  Are you thinking of flares?

From a friend's experience with 'glass fenders on his Ranger you need to make sure the stuff lines up and is the same dimensions from each peice to the next.  He got a set of Perry's Fiber front 'glass for his Ranger and they were horrible.  Stuff doesn't line up at all, mounting points were just wrong and off, and from side to side they fit very different.  He got it to work but wasn't happy at all.

Also remember you'll have to find a good way to ship these.  If UPS can f-up a Detroit Locker or a bumper they can F-up a fiberglass fender. :P

As for the rear, the only good way is pop-rivets, dzus (sp?) fasteners, or bolts.  That's what I've seen on Broncos, BII's, K5's, Explorers, etc setup for desert stuff.  Autofab's Bronco rears go on that way.  You cut out the fenderwell according to their specifications, drill some holes, and mount up their fenders.  There's no way to make it look pretty without doing major body work that would fall off the first time you offroaded it.

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Re: Fiberglass front fenders
« Reply #19 on: April 08, 2006, 07:27:59 PM »
So let's narrow this down.  I actually have a bushwacker wide body kit on my kick and I love it. It's the glue on type but they look cool.

Okay, let's see some pics of your Bushwackers.  I've heard of 'em but never seen 'em.

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Re: Fiberglass front fenders
« Reply #20 on: April 08, 2006, 08:29:52 PM »
Definatly interested in fender flairs depending on cost. I have been needing wider fenders for along time now and if they are priced like the toyota ones then I would buy a set.

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Re: Fiberglass front fenders
« Reply #21 on: April 09, 2006, 08:15:12 PM »
So let's narrow this down.  I actually have a bushwacker wide body kit on my kick and I love it. It's the glue on type but they look cool.

I think there should be two options for Front fenders.  And I think they should be bolt on not glue on. I also think it should have shaved marker lights or optional marker light locations.

1. A fender with stock body lines just a much larger wheel well opening.

2. A wide body fender that is has the larger wheel opening and maybe a couple of inches wider.

I would pay 250 to 300 a set after checking toyota prices that seems to be the going rate for fiberglass fenders.

Anyone have any ideas on the rear.. Other than glue or pop rivet or other type of fastner there isn't really a good way to do the rear.



I agree, I think just a pair of pre-runner style fenders, about 2" wider and a large tire cutout, similar size to zig's cutout he did on his rig. Then have a basic 2" flare for the rear, like a samurai flare(remember, it doesn't need to be cut out like the front as it doesn't turn).

I like the idea, if the price was right, and they looked good I might buy.

I also like the idea of the shaved markers, if someone wanted them, they could easily drill/cut the holes necessary to mount them(and they could put them front or rear).
« Last Edit: April 09, 2006, 08:18:35 PM by Uncivilized »

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Re: Fiberglass front fenders
« Reply #22 on: April 10, 2006, 09:18:32 AM »
Here's a pic of hutch's bushwhacker kit
94 purple/green splash tracker w/ calmini 3' heavly modified lift 32 11.5 r15 bfg m/t's  & custom air induction and header w/ 2"exh. no cat lockrite rear 2" B/L and a heavy right foot and now 583s steel up front and locked.
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Re: Fiberglass front fenders
« Reply #23 on: April 10, 2006, 09:20:49 AM »
And another
94 purple/green splash tracker w/ calmini 3' heavly modified lift 32 11.5 r15 bfg m/t's  & custom air induction and header w/ 2"exh. no cat lockrite rear 2" B/L and a heavy right foot and now 583s steel up front and locked.
2002 GV 2.5l 4.5 ZN lift locked on 31's

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Re: Fiberglass front fenders
« Reply #24 on: April 10, 2006, 04:24:50 PM »
ppltrak, so are you thinking of a flare kit like those or an actual PreRunner replacement fender?

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Re: Fiberglass front fenders
« Reply #25 on: April 11, 2006, 08:33:10 AM »
An actual pre runner front fender first and then poss. rear flares later. The front is the biggest issue with the kick.

   kevin
94 purple/green splash tracker w/ calmini 3' heavly modified lift 32 11.5 r15 bfg m/t's  & custom air induction and header w/ 2"exh. no cat lockrite rear 2" B/L and a heavy right foot and now 583s steel up front and locked.
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Re: Fiberglass front fenders
« Reply #26 on: April 11, 2006, 08:44:47 AM »
What we are going to do is meet with a guy who does this for a living. He makes ranger, chevy, toyota,... kits, but nobody makes kits for our stuff. Prob. I will fund the first batch 10 and see how they sell. I'm not in the bus. of trying to make a profit off of these. We just have a conn with someone and would like to see more options for our trucks.

      Kevin
94 purple/green splash tracker w/ calmini 3' heavly modified lift 32 11.5 r15 bfg m/t's  & custom air induction and header w/ 2"exh. no cat lockrite rear 2" B/L and a heavy right foot and now 583s steel up front and locked.
2002 GV 2.5l 4.5 ZN lift locked on 31's

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Re: Fiberglass front fenders
« Reply #27 on: April 11, 2006, 10:15:59 AM »
So let's narrow this down.  I actually have a bushwacker wide body kit on my kick and I love it. It's the glue on type but they look cool.


Where do you get the kit and how much?

Could you some how add a lip to your kit and then bolt or rivet it on instead of using the glue?

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Re: Fiberglass front fenders
« Reply #28 on: April 11, 2006, 10:43:30 AM »
I would try these guys

http://www.toyotafiberglass.com/

They are active on a couple of local boards and seem to be into the 4x4 thing. I know a friend of mine used their rear replacement panels on his 4 runner and they fit excellent.
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Re: Fiberglass front fenders
« Reply #29 on: April 11, 2006, 02:16:09 PM »
Keep me posted I will more than likely love to pick up on of those 10