TAG Flat Fender Flares

Don't be deceived by Quadratec.

These are the EXACT same fender flares as these ones right here (which also have a bunch of reviews you can read as well):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WCJRPPA/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Both made in the same factory in China, both imported to the U.S., and both sold under different brand names, who then decide what they want to charge for them.

It's the same deal as the LED headlights. One guy will brand them under his own name and sell them for $400, while another guy will brand them under his own name and sell them for $150.

Anyways, just wanted to point that out so you can checkout the reviews and potentially save money.
 
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Checkout the reviews on that Amazon link BTW. There's tons of photos in there of people who have installed them on their TJs.
 
No problem! Wish I could give you a more personal review, but generally I find that with enough Amazon reviews (in this case, 35), you can get a good idea of whether it's a shitty product or not. With 4 stars out of 35 reviews, I wouldn't hesitate to buy them personally!
 
I ran these on my rig for 4 years, very stout! Only reason I replaced them was because I got a great deal on a set of Rugged Ridge Hurricane flares from a swap meet.
 
I just tried to install a set of the DNA pocketed flares I bought from Amazon. They claim to mount in factory holes, but don't at all!! So I am returning them. Do the E-Autogrilles brand mount to factory??

My other option is the Bushwacker flares, but everyone complains about trhe hardware.
 
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I just tried to install a set of the DNA pocketed flares I bought from Amazon. They claim to mount in factory holes, but don't at all!! So I am returning them. Do the E-Autogrilles brand mount to factory??

My other option is the Bushwacker flares, but everyone complains about trhe hardware.
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Did you read the Q&A answers on Amazon regarding those flares? Usually someone will have answered who purchased the same flares.
 
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I did, but it seems hit or miss.
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From what I just read, they fit into the stock mounting holes, except you have to drill a few holes in the rear:

"I have a 2002 Jeep Wrangler X TJ. These fit perfectly. The only drawback is that you will need to drill a 2" hole in each of the rear fenders in order to stick a finger through the hole and behind the Jeep's body in order to get one of the lower nuts on the back of a bolt on each side of the vehicle. You will need to get plain ole' tape and tape the nut to your finger in order to get it in position with the bolt. Drilling this hole to perfectly align with the hole in your Jeep's body is a little difficult. The fenders are rigid plastic and not as nice as the more flexible Bushwacker flat fenders they are clearly modeled after (I have Bushwackers on my 2014 JKUR). There is also one bolt in the middle of the rear fenders that you will never be able to get a nut onto the back of unless you have the skinniest arms and hands known to man...but I didn't find it necessary to a tight fit. This install took me four (4) hours in removing the old fenders, splicing the LEDs into the front, installing the U-moulding, and bolting into place. The LEDs are clear but illuminate orange. They should be orange plastic (would look better to match the Jeep's existing lenses). No way anyone can do it in less than three hours and shouldn't take anyone more than five. For $299, it is a good value against Bushwackers for $600."​

Assuming these are the ones:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WCJRPPA/?tag=wranglerorg-20
 
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Those are it......I know which bolts they are talking about....just removed a rear fender earlier and the plastic nuts go somewhere not known to man lol. I would think removing the wheel well cover would help with this part though.
 
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Those are it......I know which bolts they are talking about....just removed a rear fender earlier and the plastic nuts go somewhere not known to man lol. I would think removing the wheel well cover would help with this part though.
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Looks like it's pretty much a bolt-on affair then. Most people said 1 hour to install, and I believe that. I replaced a set of factory fender flares, and that's about how much time it took me the first time.
 
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The Rugged Ridge Hurricanes are prices at $230 a set on Amazon right now!
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I'm not sure what you're planning on doing with your Jeep. Are the flares for form or function or both? I've been researching them lately. I'm interested in form and function. When it came down to it I wanted more clearance as well as decent coverage. Not to go into it all here, but the best players in the game were JCR, Nemesis, TNT Customs, Genright, CCFabs, Poison Spyder and Crawler Conceptz. Just something to look into if you're interested. I'll be posting my research when I get it all together.
 
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I'm not sure what you're planning on doing with your Jeep. Are the flares for form or function or both? I've been researching them lately. I'm interested in form and function. When it came down to it I wanted more clearance as well as decent coverage. Not to go into it all here, but the best players in the game were JCR, Nemesis, TNT Customs, Genright, CCFabs, Poison Spyder and Crawler Conceptz. Just something to look into if you're interested. I'll be posting my research when I get it all together.
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More for the function of covering more of the tire that is sticking out of the side of the Jeep lol.

I have ready that the reason most go with plastic is because the plastic will give and break if pushed hard enough whereas metal type flares don't give....which is good, but what is happening with the pressure that would normally bend the flare? Is it causing more harm elsewhere?

All in all it seems to come down to personal preference as with anything.
 
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