Standard flares on Sasquatch - feedback and pics wanted

[Jmax]

I am thinking hard about getting standard flares on my BL SAS. Concerned about rock chips but am thinking standard will do a sufficient job controlling this potential issue. I really like the old school look of no fenders but I realize that can really mess up your paint and others tailgating me. Any actual experience greatly appreciated.

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[JB’S BRONCO]

I just ordered the extended flares for mine the rear stock flares are already getting pitted bad from rocks and soon it will be the paint I’m assuming. I like the look of the stock ones better but I won’t in a year or so when my paint or graphics are chipped.

 

[Jmax]

I just ordered the extended flares for mine the rear stock flares are already getting pitted bad from rocks and soon it will be the paint I’m assuming. I like the look of the stock ones better but I won’t in a year or so when my paint or graphics are chipped.

What part is pitted?

 

[De Brus]

What part is pitted?

I’m not OP but I’ve seen pictures here on the forum of pitting on the rear fender flares. Rocks kicked up from the front tires will hit the rear flares and leave little pits.

 

[AMK610]

in my experience, running boards are the best defense against rock chips on the side of your vehicle. They work better than mud flaps/flares.

 

[Jmax]

How about those that like to have fun off roading taking the doors/top off and not f’ing up the paint job on a 65k truck. I’m not buying some used crappy jeep off road. Shouldn’t be terrible difficult for Ford or aftermarket to figure out a good looking product that will minimize damage while holding up over time. Plus I would guess most true off-roaders would take the flares off when they are actually off roading. Maybe I’ll just take the doors and fenders off as well to keep them nice looking, sense they are sooo modular….

 

[JB’S BRONCO]

Well I live in the bush so I would have a ton of your badges of honour but I think I’ll stick with putting on the extended flares to keep my Bronco looking decent.

 

[WuNgUn]

I am thinking hard about getting standard flares on my BL SAS. Concerned about rock chips but am thinking standard will do a sufficient job controlling this potential issue. I really like the old school look of no fenders but I realize that can really mess up your paint and others tailgating me. Any actual experience greatly appreciated.

You did a solid axle swap on your Bronco?? Cool....

 

[DaBronc]

I'm planning on doing the same. Closest I found are these pics here : https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...rs-look-installed-on-a-sasquatch-bronco.15820

I'd like to get stock OBX black flares to put on my white Sas OBX. Will be asking the dealer or will try to buy used.

 

[AK SNO RIDER]

You did a solid axle swap on your Bronco?? Cool....

About time someone else around here recognizes that SAS means solid axle swap!

 

[NC_Pinz]

About time someone else around here recognizes that SAS means solid axle swap!

That is why I've been using Squatch in lieu of SAS the whole time on the forum. They'll learn eventually, when folks start actually do SAS on Broncos.

 

[Who iz]

Jmax said:
I am thinking hard about getting standard flares on my BL SAS. Concerned about rock chips but am thinking standard will do a sufficient job controlling this potential issue. I really like the old school look of no fenders but I realize that can really mess up your paint and others tailgating me. Any actual experience greatly appreciated.

There are two types of people who buy a Bronco. Those who want to show it and be noticed; those who want to use it for its intended purpose.

The Bronco was designed and built as an off road vehicle. Pits on the fender flares are a badge of honor.

How about those that like to have fun off roading taking the doors/top off and not f’ing up the paint job on a 65k truck. I’m not buying some used crappy jeep off road. Shouldn’t be terrible difficult for Ford or aftermarket to figure out a good looking product that will minimize damage while holding up over time. Plus I would guess most true off-roaders would take the flares off when they are actually off roading. Maybe I’ll just take the doors and fenders off as well to keep them nice looking, sense they are sooo modular….

None of my rides are perfect, and show some fun use....Seems to me you can have both- an experienced Bronco you ride hard and yet still fixing and repairing it to show you care. All my trucks show both experience and also are respectfully maintained.
Ride hard and count on Fixing Or Repairing Daily! No shame in that. Make it your Ford!

 

[Jmax]

There are two types of people who buy a Bronco. Those who want to show it and be noticed; those who want to use it for its intended purpose.

The Bronco was designed and built as an off road vehicle. Pits on the fender flares are a badge of honor.

None of my rides are perfect....Seems to me you can have both- an experienced Bronco you ride hard and still enjoy fixing and yet still repairing it to show you care. All my trucks show both experience and also are respectfully maintained.
Ride hard and count on Fixing Or Repairing Daily! No shame in that. Make it your Ford!

I hear you but the fact is this wasn’t built for hard core off roading, they wouldn’t sell enough because the market is too small. Fact is it is built for mass production for all to enjoy. I agree though, I have fun, I break, I repair. The one thing I don’t like is chips and stuff that my truck will rust sense this is being used for all. If I was just hard core off-roading I would buy base or something else and modify. I simply want it not to rust because I plan on holding onto this to hand down to my son in 6 years for his first ride.

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