Poison Spyder makes some amazing products and their name comes up time and time again on reviews for their quality and reputation.
When purchasing the Crusher Flares you have a choice of width and materials. I chose the standard front and wide rear flares in aluminium.
I didn’t want super wide flares but some of you may, due to local laws or for the look. Aluminum was a must for me though, as I want to keep the weight down as much as I can. The difference between steel and aluminum is incredible. One front steel flare weighs in at 31.6 lbs and aluminum at 11.8. Four fenders represent a total difference of 75 pounds!!
The best reason to choose Poison Spyder is that these flares are installed with an inner brace kit that is supplied. Many of the flares out there simply bolt on to the body sheetmetal which we all know is pretty flimsy on these Jeeps. Even if the flare is sturdy, contact with a rock or tree could deform the sheetmetal. The inner braces bypass the sheetmetal and transfer the forces to the inner Jeep structure.
After a trip to get powder coated, I began the install. The step by step instructions are very good and this product is bolt on. Poison Spyder recommends a test install before powder coating to insure fit but living dangerously, I passed on the suggestion. The two pictures above are from the drivers rear fender. As you can see it was a little tweeked and didnt fit prefectly. I loosed all the bolts and used a couple clamps to set the alignment and with patience and time everything fell into place. All other fenders where a perfect fit and easily bolted right on.
For now, I painted and indercoated the rear inner fenders and cut and used the existing front fender liners. Some nicer finished liners from Poison Spyder will be added later.
I added the front marker lamps that are simple to install and make it all legal. I really like the looks of this install and the protection these fenders add to the build.
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