Bushwacker fender flares

Thinking about getting some bushwacker style fender flares for my 09 TRD Sport. Not sure if i'm quite sold yet though, anyone have pictures of theirs?

 

Mine came with the XSP-X Package. I like them a lot. Especially with the front bumper.

 

Those look great. Now i'm wondering if I should color match

 

Definitely a nicer look to color match

 

That is 100% the look I am going for. Where did you get yours?

 

You can order online through bushwacker website then have then custom painted to match at local body shop. Or you can even do them yourself with the proper color match base coat and 2K clear coat in cans you can order online. There may be somewhere you can get them already painted to match but I don't know where.

 

Oh gotcha. How much did it cost in total then?

 

I can't even remember my wife's name half the time let alone what the total was! It has been several years ago. IF you try to do the painting yourself be sure you purchase the appropriate primer for plastic before applying your base coat and clear coat. If you have a local shop do it they likely may give you a fair price if you take them in and have them painted before installing and do the install yourself

 

Thanks!

 

I have had Bushwhackers on my '99 since 2007. They have held up great!

 

I just put a set on I’m happy with them minus trying to Install the tiny fender screws and getting off the front bumper caps was a pain the ass

 

Is the wheel opening larger on these than stock flares? I have been looking into these a little as well.

 

i wouldnt say larger but right around the same size i havent heard any rubbing and i dont have a lift on mine.

 

Cut for 35's

 

I believe they are larger than stock but do not come down further into the wheel well than OEM

 

I wonder if these have downsides. Such as:

-requires extending the wheel outward to look good, such as by using spacers or changing offset = wider track width = less clearance and less narrow profile for certain off road trails (aka small footprint Tacoma vs. big Dodge Ram wheelbase)

-interferes with tire travel off road; many people cut, trim, or remove their stock flares rather than add more onto them

 

When I say they are larger they simply are a little bit taller on the body to give them a beefier look. I don't think they extend anymore noticeably where it would effect the tire size needing spacers or anything else of the sort. There is not much difference in size at all. The stainless bolts are for cosmetic effect also. They do not change the look or profile of the actual tires on the truck at all.

 

They extend out further, that's the whole point of them.

 

Yup.

When I purchased my Tacoma it had aftermarket wheels with an offset that put the tire an inch or so outside the wheel well. Got the Bushwhackers to cover the portion of the tire sticking out.