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Old 09-22-2013, 01:48 PM
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Default DIY Fender Flares for 93-97 Ranger?

Has anyone had experience making their own fender flares for a 93-97? If so I'd appreciate some info on how you did it. I'd like to make my own set of fender flares from an inexpensive yet durable material and make it look as close to oem as possible. Shelling out $200-400 for some oem or bushwhacker fender flares seems a little ridiculous if it's possible to just make your own.
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Old 09-22-2013, 01:55 PM
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Cool idea. But have you checked your local junk yard? You could get some OEM ones there for cheap. But if you do make your own i cant wait to see!!
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Old 09-22-2013, 01:56 PM
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I wouldn't mind either. I have a Mazda and no one makes flairs for it and I want some. The only thing i have seen is that rubber flex stuff but it looks cheesy
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Old 09-22-2013, 02:37 PM
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Cool idea. But have you checked your local junk yard? You could get some OEM ones there for cheap. But if you do make your own i cant wait to see!!
Yeah I've checked all the local salvage and junk yards, I've looked at every ranger and even explorer within 50 miles of where I live and every 4wd has already had its fender flares stripped.

I thought about using some type of rubber but I feel like it might be a little too flimsy and would look a little goofy. Maybe some type of flexible plastic? Hopefully someone who's successfully replicated oem fender flares on a budget will chime in
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Old 09-22-2013, 02:38 PM
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Maybe even if you go to the junk yard and cut out around the fenders on the same model truck as yours and weld them in? I know that's a little extense but just idea
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