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Chad M.

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flares or no flares
« on: January 08, 2009, 12:17:13 AM »
question guys what do you think flares or no flares
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Offline Jeffy

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Re: flares or no flares
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2009, 12:53:37 AM »
Depends.  Stock-ish jeeps don't look good with no flares unless they're skinny tires.  You'll see flareless Jeeps mostly on Jeeps that go offroad since flares tend to get ripped off.
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Offline aw12345

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Re: flares or no flares
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2009, 05:15:56 AM »
Flares do a pretty good job of keeping mud off your jeep if they are wide enough, mine are pretty flexy have rubbed them flat against rocks and they pop right back in shape. No idea what brand they are but they are pretty tough
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Offline oldjeep

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Re: flares or no flares
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2009, 05:57:53 AM »
Flares - even offroad.  My CJ had none and was constantly throwing stuff at me from the front tires.
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TrailsLessTaken

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Re: flares or no flares
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2009, 07:05:53 AM »
After having run for awhile without flares, I would say keep them.  Im looking at getting some tube fenders for the front with a 3" flare and same thing for the back cause gettin in the mud holes you will get covered quickly
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YJmechanic

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Re: flares or no flares
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2009, 09:18:51 AM »
i run my off offroad, and on onroad,  getting all dirty with no flares is fun,  plus i always seen to hit mine on something
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Offline chardrc

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Re: flares or no flares
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2009, 10:12:06 AM »
having no flares is fun for getting muddy and cruzing in town afterwords with a jeep completely covered in mud.... but flares are nice if you want to stay cleaner.. and they are nice for rubbing of rocks and trees without getting body damage.
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Re: flares or no flares
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2009, 11:44:32 AM »
I didnt mind the mud, it was when the tires started throwing rocks at me and breaking the side mirrors
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jason 00 tj

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Re: flares or no flares
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2009, 02:59:09 PM »
Flares if you use this jeep on the street and if your state law dictates them. Getting a inspection ticket sucks :twofingers: :twofingers:                   [ i know cause i got one and it sucked]
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Offline Mozman68

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Re: flares or no flares
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2009, 06:58:22 PM »
Another good reason is to keep the rain water off your windows....in the Winter it is a real PITA...driving through slush each day kicks up a lot of dirty water and I have a real hard time seeing out the sides of my driver and passenger windows.  :'(
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Offline neale_rs

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Re: flares or no flares
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2009, 10:21:00 AM »
Better to have flares.  Mine has them but since the tires stick out I'll get an occasional rock through the open window.
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Re: flares or no flares
« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2009, 12:46:46 PM »
I had a pretty good size rock smack the winshield yesterday, didnt crack though, scared the crap outta me
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Offline TahoeYJ

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Re: flares or no flares
« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2009, 11:30:51 PM »
Flares  :ass:
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Re: flares or no flares
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2009, 04:20:09 AM »
Friends of mine opened their own fab shop and make some slick rear flare blanks, basically a black piece of sheet metal the same shape as the flare, to cover where the flare had been.  Goes well with tub fenders up front.

Here's some sick tube flares, I like them better when tied in with the rocker guards and front flares:
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TrailsLessTaken

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Re: flares or no flares
« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2009, 07:39:12 AM »
Are they making front fenders also or are they just doing rears at the moment?
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