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bush wacker flares

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bush wacker flares

Post by adrian` »

hows it going, im just wondering where i can buy some bush wacker flares from, ive been searching and the only place i can find is bbm motorsport but they are currently out of stock and wont be getting any in for some while apparently.

any help would be great, Thanks
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Post by cj »

I think BBM is it in OZ but if you're not set on Bushwackers then these flexible version of Calmini's might be worth a look which are cool as you can't break them http://www.bossproducts.net.au/contact_us.htm They have just appointed a new Distributor and Sierra ones should available again in a week or so.

Here's the Calmini ones so you can see what they look like http://www.puresuzuki.com/fenderflares.htm but they are rigid

P.S. They should be a better price than the Bushwackers too
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Post by zookprojectfnq »

Ring up locktup.4x4. They might be able to get them threw there other store in the US
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Post by cj »

Here's some on opened up guards to cope with 35" Krawlers

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Post by Petesarmy »

try looking for jeep tj flares i have them got all 4 for 200 bucks they dont fit as well as the bush wackers tho
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Post by adrian` »

im kind of set on the bushwackers, the others just look funny i reckon
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Post by Turbo Tonka »

US ebay has a fair few sets of bushwakers or just stock jeep flares cheap as long as the freight wasnt too stupid.

I agree that the bush wacker looks better but are also alot dearer when i have seen them.
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Post by adrian` »

thanks guys, ive contacted locktup 4x4 and there finding out an actual cost from the US for me.

Thanks guys.
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Post by Bron5on »

I'd be interested in knowing what they'll be worth if you'd like to post it here. Cheers!
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Post by mud4b »

They are not as strong as suggested to a point, i had them on the mud4b and before putting them on we decided to see if they were as tough as they advertised, so we walked on them first (not a problem) then we thought we would drive over them (again no problem with a 37" over them) so on they go..

Once out to lcmp i hit a small tree (around a inch thick) going crawling and it ripped one clean off, the other side done the same thing on the 3rd day, they are not strong with front ways force (headon to the flare) and just rip the eyelets out. other than that i was very impressed with them.

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Post by HRZOOK »

Yeah I have had the eyelets on mine repaired with a plastic welder after a few tore out. If you can't protect them behind side bars I would use something else.
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Post by Gwagensteve »

cj wrote:...these flexible version of Calmini's might be worth a look which are cool as you can't break them http://www.bossproducts.net.au/contact_us.htm They have just appointed a new Distributor and Sierra ones should available again in a week or so.

Here's the Calmini ones so you can see what they look like http://www.puresuzuki.com/fenderflares.htm but they are rigid

P.S. They should be a better price than the Bushwackers too
The flexible Calmini style flares are pretty much indestructible.

I've seen them pressed totally flat against the body... the body might not come back but the flares do.

The only problem is they always seem to be about 1" too narrow for our cars.

I don't like the look of bushwackers, and I detest TJ fronts jammed on sierras, but TJ rears all around look fine IMHO.

JK rears (heavily trimmed) might be cool too.

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Post by get it up there »

I got a set for mine a few months back.. i've only done a few trips with them.. seem great so far. I got them through a private sale.. but they were brand new. I believe the original guy got them through locked up 4x4..
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Post by wildchild1066 »

i have delt with Will Perez

wperez@sydneytheatre.com.au

on this site so if you can't get them shipped talk to him . and if you want we can do something to get them to you
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Post by adrian` »

sweet thanks, i still havent herd back on an actual price yet so might even have to take up you up on that
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Post by adrian` »

his left me an email and said that he can get some sent from the US to perth then to me here in Mildura for $822inc. there not actually bush wackers tho, here is the link

http://www.trailtough.com/index.php?pag ... &Itemid=53
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Post by hyzook »

adrian` wrote:his left me an email and said that he can get some sent from the US to perth then to me here in Mildura for $822inc. there not actually bush wackers tho, here is the link

http://www.trailtough.com/index.php?pag ... &Itemid=53
These are what I have on my car (from Locktup) and they are Bushwacker.
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Post by cossie1 »

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuki-S ... ccessories

have you tried contacting them directly?
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Post by scarman »

I have had trouble with the eyelets on mine too. :?
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Post by adrian` »

i tried to organise something with bushwacker and they didnt want a bar of it. and that wasnt on ebay when i was looking which is a shame really.


doesnt matter now i have some comming, which sort of flares are the people having trouble with the eyelets?
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Post by scarman »

bush wacker, broken eyelets, which has caused cracking that had to be melted back together. :?
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Post by Adsport »

Gwagensteve wrote:
cj wrote:...these flexible version of Calmini's might be worth a look which are cool as you can't break them http://www.bossproducts.net.au/contact_us.htm They have just appointed a new Distributor and Sierra ones should available again in a week or so.

Here's the Calmini ones so you can see what they look like http://www.puresuzuki.com/fenderflares.htm but they are rigid

P.S. They should be a better price than the Bushwackers too
The flexible Calmini style flares are pretty much indestructible.

I've seen them pressed totally flat against the body... the body might not come back but the flares do.

The only problem is they always seem to be about 1" too narrow for our cars.

I don't like the look of bushwackers, and I detest TJ fronts jammed on sierras, but TJ rears all around look fine IMHO.

JK rears (heavily trimmed) might be cool too.

Steve.

how wide are they ? ive been thinking about getting new flares but a lot of driving i do sees a bit of side scrubbing and im worried that if i got the rigid bushwhacker ones they would just get as demolished as my stock flares are now...
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Post by 6thgear »

get it up there wrote:I got a set for mine a few months back.. i've only done a few trips with them.. seem great so far. I got them through a private sale.. but they were brand new. I believe the original guy got them through locked up 4x4..
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i'd prefer the bushranger flexiflares myself as they are a lot more durable than the rigid stuff.

unfortunately never had a chance to fit them on my zuk as i'd ended up selling it soon after. i've got two boxes of it waiting for a buyer in the for sale thread now! haha
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Post by HRZOOK »

Has anyone got a spare flair for sale. I have damaged one and thought someone may have a flair from a damaged set laying around..

PM me
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