Aftermarket equivalent to Rubicon flares

[oldjeepman]

Wermopar shows some flares in stock. Not sure if they are ones for a Rubicon or not.

 

[Rick deCastro]

mrblaine,
Not sure if you would be interested but there's a used set on e-bay that look to be in decent shape - not perfect for $225.00.

 

[mrblaine]

mrblaine,
Not sure if you would be interested but there's a used set on e-bay that look to be in decent shape - not perfect for $225.00.

Used for that price will have to be perfect. Thanks though.

 

[mrblaine]

Equivalent? Like a reproduction? Or just a flare of the same width?

Equivalent as in anything with similar function, similar plastic, smooth, paintable and same 4.25" width.

 

[mrblaine]

I think it was only the Sport and SE models that had the narrow, textured flares while all the other trim levels had the smooth, painted flares.
Or am I remembering incorrectly?

Correct but the main distinction other than width is all Rubicon flares are painted and as such are very easy to paint again.

 

[mrblaine]

I don't think I have ever seen an aftermarket flare that are in the rubicon 4.25 width. Only the standard TJ 3.25 and the obnoxiously oversized 6-7" ones

That's what I keep finding.

 

[MountaineerTom]

It seems like I came across some aftermarket flares that looked like OEM but they were listed as 5”. I can’t remember who made them though. That was a couple years ago.

 

[Vinman]

It seems like I came across some aftermarket flares that looked like OEM but they were listed as 5”. I can’t remember who made them though. That was a couple years ago.

I believe Warn used to make 5” flares that looked stock and were extremely durable and flexible at the same time. They were discontinued over a decade ago.

 

[Viking Jeeper]

... all Rubicon flares are painted and as such are very easy to paint again.

Mine dont appear to be painted but hard to tell with 14 years of sun.

 

[mrblaine]

Mine dont appear to be painted but hard to tell with 14 years of sun.

Are they smooth, not textured like the Sport flares? If so, they are painted, they all are.

 

[mrblaine]

4WP says they have them. I don't know if I trust them.

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/1997-...9221!&ef_id=XxLt@wAAASA0IgvF:20201016122430:s

They called and asked if I wanted a refund since they do not have them.

 

[freebo86]

Simple question, when does an equivalent aftermarket rubicon flare deliver the advertised amount of coverage as an Mopar Flare?

 

[LJGreg]

I believe Warn used to make 5” flares that looked stock and were extremely durable and flexible at the same time. They were discontinued over a decade ago.

Interesting. There is someone in my area selling 6” warn flare set new in the box for $350 CDN. Apparently he paid $800 new. I might need to check them out.

 

[Viking Jeeper]

Are they smooth, not textured like the Sport flares? If so, they are painted, they all are.

They are smooth, its just that the topside looks the same as the bottom side, just less fading underneath.

 

[TheBoogieman]

They called and asked if I wanted a refund since they do not have them.

That figures.

 

[TheBoogieman]

Simple question, when does an equivalent aftermarket rubicon flare deliver the advertised amount of coverage as an Mopar Flare?

There isn't any equivalent aftermarket Rubicon flares.

 

[ejay]

https://www.autoyas.com/US/Rosamond/809487279099877/SgtJeep
Located in Rosamond, CA. I've dealt with him personally in the past. Upstanding fellow. He has a pretty big property full of Jeeps and gets new inventory regularly. I'm sure he has some OEM Rubicon fender flares somewhere if you're looking to refurbish. Can't hurt to call and ask.

 

[freedom_in_4low]

well now I kindof regret selling the front flares off my Sahara. May need them when I buy an LJ since it's 99% not going to be a Rubicon.

 

[MountaineerTom]

I bought rubicon flares a couple years ago from summit racing. I didn’t think they were painted either. They have that smooth satin look to them instead of the glossy look like I’ve seen on the Sahara versions.

So the smooth satin colored ones are painted too?

 

[LJGreg]

Smooth satin Rubicon flares are also painted. Here is a pic of mine where you can clearly see the top layer of paint coming off.