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[unlimited96]

Gday, just a quick pic of my 96 XJ that I bought 2 weeks ago, enjoying the car so far......

[Gojeep]

Originally Posted by XJKEE

I got them of USA 4x4. I asked if they were the Rusty's ones as I had also heard about the bad rep. These are made in Oz by a local company in Victoria. On the box they came in, it says "Duraflare". Pretty happy with them and they have a nice finish and are still flexible and yes they are made for an XJ. All up was just under 600 including delivery to Darwin. They are made out of polyurethane and are 1" wider that stock which suited me perfectly. They mount up higher and had to take off the side blinkers (still working out what to do about it) and haven't put the inner guards back in yet (working out best way). I cut the front guards, but left the rear. The only downside I guess is the rivets. They come painted black, but are too short (lucky I had thought about this and already had some longer ones). I used the rubber piping on the rear, but not the front as I think it would have put the top of the rubber above the guardline. Instead I will tape the top and push Sikaflex from under to fill out some of the small gaps.

Good to hear that they are not Rustys.
For the replacement side indicators, why not just drill out the blanked off hole in the corner lights? The same globe fitting from the side indicators fit right in. Have done it before.

[Dan96XJ]

Originally Posted by jeepbloke2

sweet might go 31's then... getting a lift soon. i no its been covered heaps but would u recommend goin 4 them? doesnt effect economy or performance 2 much?

dont need wider flares if you use stock rims or same BS as stock (5.25") and stick to a 31x10.5

[XJKEE]

Originally Posted by Gojeep

Good to hear that they are not Rustys.
For the replacement side indicators, why not just drill out the blanked off hole in the corner lights? The same globe fitting from the side indicators fit right in. Have done it before.

Ok that's a good idea - will do. Wouldn't mind getting some clear ones as well.

[XJKEE]

Originally Posted by Dan96XJ

dont need wider flares if you use stock rims or same BS as stock (5.25") and stick to a 31x10.5

Yep that's what I had on. Just rubbed on the lower control arms (RE) Originally I was getting rims with a +10mm backspacing which would have been pretty close to fit under the flares. Only 3 turned up, but the had heaps of the rims I ended up with and the price was OK to. I don't really mind as I like the look of these flares better than stock and it gives it a wider stance.

[XJKEE]

Originally Posted by jeepbloke2

sweet might go 31's then... getting a lift soon. i no its been covered heaps but would u recommend goin 4 them? doesnt effect economy or performance 2 much?

I think 31's are good as don't have to change too much to fit, but still gives better clearance etc. I don't notice the performance too much, but I don't drive like I need it anymore. Economy? yep it is up a bit, and have just put in O2 sensors to see if there is any difference.

[Dan96XJ]

Originally Posted by XJKEE

Yep that's what I had on. Just rubbed on the lower control arms (RE) Originally I was getting rims with a +10mm backspacing which would have been pretty close to fit under the flares. Only 3 turned up, but the had heaps of the rims I ended up with and the price was OK to. I don't really mind as I like the look of these flares better than stock and it gives it a wider stance.

you can adjust this very easily with washers on the steering stops. even a mechanical retard like me can achieve this. lose a bit of turning circle but no rubbing. tubular lower control arms helps too.