Self built flares

I got tired of the Fender Flares and rocks either scratching or chipping the paint. I decided functionality over look. I purchased (4) ABS Black sheets 0.090 in x 12 in x 96 in. Attached are pictures through out the placement, cutting, heating and drilling.

Screw placement using clay but the inner trimming has to be conducted first so the sheets sit flat because of the OEM fender lining bulge.



Trimming and Cutting station



Before the shaping of the squared sheet with the cutter, dremel and chisel.


After shaping example, same as the drivers side front.


Rear placement and shaping


Examples of the under side cuts of the sheets




Finish product

 

This is fine work my friend!

 

Not gonna lie, I was skeptical but that came out pretty awesome man. Nice out of the box thinking!!!

 

I've got to hand it to you ... that's pretty cool and doesn't look half bad. Thumbs up to you Brother

 

And thanks alot Joe.... I might hit you up for a set because I'll definitely be going with a -44 offset

 

I had to get used to the look at first. After positive responses driving around town it became easy to accept. Some people asked where or if it is the Husky flares. The husky flares were my first choice but they were to short in length so now my Truck has a wider stance with the protection. Black paint scratches just looking at it, so I had nothing to loss. Why not build it and then if I wanted it off then I just remove the 52 screws. and attach the mud flaps.

 

You have to hit me up quick as the truck leaves for overseas assignment. Easiest and cheapest is to trace the set I have on paper and send it your way. Then when you buy the ABS sheet you can just trace cut and drill. Easy peasy!

 

What wheel and offset you running?? Pretty creative flares bro.. nice job

 

I know for a fact he's on Fuel Nutz (D251's ) 20x12", but don't know what offset. See post #13 in the following link.

https://www.tundras.com/threads/lets-see-those-black-rims.8303/

A lot more aggressive than mine that's for sure

 

I'm not sure if I like the look but the craftsmanship is great! It's very creative and really well done.

 

I'll be honest, when I read the title I was a little scare to open this thread in fear of this.
Pleasantly surprised by the turn out of them. Looks good man!

 

Not going to lie....I was skeptical at first as well, but it turned out great man. Nice Job!

 

Huh...that doesn't look half bad!

Great job buddy!

 

Impressive!!!! Looks like it belongs on the truck.

 

Nice work Joe. Does it make any noise from the wind at highway speeds?

 

Thanks and I have not noticed any noice. I tried to make it as aero dynamic as possible to allow the wind to flow through.

 

Kind of the look of the Jeep flares just ABS not metal

 

Looks great. Awesome workmanship. Now you need wheels with a larger offset.
LOL, J/K. That will put you back where you were before.

 

He's got a -44 offset I think. 35x12.5 nutz

 

-44 offset with 4.75 back space and the fuel Nutz 2 piece.

 

Looks nice. Good work

 

looks great.