Reviews: Smittybilt XRC Armor Front Tube Fenders with 3" Flare (Black) - 76873

I ran these flares for several years with no issues! I easily ran 35" tires with a 3.5" lift on my 98' TJ. These flares added a nice look to my Jeep, and didn't interfere with any flex in my suspension offroad! The finish held up very nicely, even after hitting them off trees and rocks.

Spend the little extra and get stainless bolts from local hardware store, didn't come with template, instructions are online at their site. Easier to follow online. Look good no finish problems that I can see and all holes lined up.

A lot of bad reviews on the web about Smittybuilt. Some of their stuff is poor quality but these fenders seem tough and durable. Cost was a major factor for me and I wanted a bolt on set of fenders. Cutting your own is the hardest part and the direction they give you are good for soaking up fluid spills.

Fit was great. Finish was below average. There were poorly welded sections that weren't powder coated correctly and had visible rust. I flake the powder coating off to follow the rust and it was under the coating as well. For the intended purpose, not a huge issue, but I was a bit frustrated removing the coating to contain the rust. Otherwise, the instructions were poor and confusing. I installed using logic and common sense.

Nice looking tube fenders, add a great look to my Jeep. Appear to be very strong and durable. Install instruction are confusing at times.

Great product once i finished installing it. instructions and cutting template useless you are better off figuring it out yourself. and like other smittybilt products you have to replace the hardware with your own as there bolts and nuts seem to be the lowest quality imports made.