Skidz Flares
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Skidz Flares
Well a newbie here and been readin all the posts on these flares. They really look good. How's about a little history on them? Saw somewhere only 50 sets made? Who made'em? When? They different from ZR5 flares? Metal cutting involved I assume? Guess all sold out too? What's the best option available now? And what's the difference in these and ZR5 flares? Bunch of questions but thought I'd throw them all out at once.
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Try this link below. The more you poke around this site you will find Brule and f9k9 are pretty much the masters on these trucks. I believe this is Brules install of the flares. As far as finding them good luck on that one . And as the difference compared to the ZR5 I cannot help you there sorry. There are a lot of guys around here that know what they are talking about you just have to do some research on that pesky little SEARCH button just behind FAQ up top. Brule set me straight on that early on. Oh btw 
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Re: Skidz Flares
I don't know the exact number made. I thought the number was closer to a dozen sets made.okie s10 wrote:How's about a little history on them? Saw somewhere only 50 sets made?
Justin (bubaloo1983) www.customskidplates.comWho made'em?
June-July 2005When?
Yes on both accounts Wider and longer. ZR5 flares bolt over the existing fender and reduce the size of the wheel well. Skidz flare make the wheel well 3" longer for tire clearance and they extend out about three inches for tire coverage. With a 2" body lift, 33x10.5 tires are possible.They different from ZR5 flares? Metal cutting involved I assume? what's the difference in these and ZR5 flares?
A few sets are still out there for sale. Price is going to be premium though. Long gone are the $400 sets.Guess all sold out too?
What do you want to do?What's the best option available now?
Stock truck: ZR5 flares
Wider look and less expensive: Modified Bushwacker extend-a-fender flares
Cut out flares: NOS Skidz flares , or cut out without flares.
What has not been tried for cut out flares? Ford F150 Bushwacker cut-out flares or cut out flares from another model.
Also Diversified creationsmakes a set. It may be possible to modify them to work.
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