Bushwacker vs dbor flares

[Black sheep]

Hi guys im new here and need some info on flares, im running 2dr 2013 jk with 315/70/17 tyres on 17x9 rims with 4.5 backspacing...what is the quality and differences between these 2 brands besides dbor being 2" wider than stock, everything else is stock on my jeep but will be fitting 40mm lift very soon and want to keep lcog, also which ones look better in this application, ie not making the 315s look too small but still having good articulation without rubbing..if you could.post your opinions and experiences i would be most grateful,thankyou

[LeighP]

I'm looking to use the Poison Spyder extra wide alloy Crusher fenders when I go to flatties.....2" wider than stock.
Just another option for you to look at.

[Black sheep]

Im worried the crusher flares will crush my body where they bolt on instead of just flexing

[warnabrother]

DBOR flares have some give and and bend/spring back if you lean them against trees/ruts etc..
Bushwackers tend to crack and break as they have very little give..
The DBOR ones can break and tear as well, but not as easily..
DBOR flares do tend to sag a little and lose their shape while Bushcrackers are solid..
I chose DBOR and even though I have torn a few, would go them again..

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[Wazza D]

Originally Posted by xxjmech

Im worried the crusher flares will crush my body where they bolt on instead of just flexing

Yeah. That's what worries me about that type.
I've crumpled up three of the 4 OEM flares on mine. A couple of days later you can hardly tell they have been touched.

[LeighP]

Originally Posted by xxjmech

Im worried the crusher flares will crush my body where they bolt on instead of just flexing

Crusher flares have a bolt in inner structure that transfers the load past the out (thin) fender and into the structural part of the body...specifically so they don't crush the outer fenders. Makes them more complicated to fit, though.

[Black sheep]

Thanks for your help guys i think im going with bushwacker flares, im not keen on things that sag,even on my jeep haha, and the poison spyders are dear as poison and dont think you can run factory inner fender wells with them which means even more cash for after market fabricated ones to suit.