wildman
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Jennings, LA
I recently purchased a set of (4) so-called "factory" replacement fender flares for my 89' XJ from Quadratec. I removed the old flares and starting fitting up the new ones. Well, I ran into two problems here.
Problem #1:
The aluminum bolt brackets that fit into the flare and bolt to the fender would not fit into the new flares, so I figured what the hell, I'll grind em down and make em fit.....but first, lemme see if the flare fits
Problem #2:
Good think I checked to see if the new ones fit cuz they didn't. They were about an inch to narrow to cover the whole fender. About a half inch shorter heightwise than the originals, and they didn't go all the way to the clips under the bumper in the front. They were actually about 2 inches short of it.
I guess that leaves me to sanding down the originals real good and repainting.
Also, they want me to pay a restocking fee and return shipping, but I don't see how its my fault that they don't fit, I gave them the proper information when I ordered.
Has anyone else experienced these problems with replacement flares?
Problem #1:
The aluminum bolt brackets that fit into the flare and bolt to the fender would not fit into the new flares, so I figured what the hell, I'll grind em down and make em fit.....but first, lemme see if the flare fits
Problem #2:
Good think I checked to see if the new ones fit cuz they didn't. They were about an inch to narrow to cover the whole fender. About a half inch shorter heightwise than the originals, and they didn't go all the way to the clips under the bumper in the front. They were actually about 2 inches short of it.
I guess that leaves me to sanding down the originals real good and repainting.
Also, they want me to pay a restocking fee and return shipping, but I don't see how its my fault that they don't fit, I gave them the proper information when I ordered.
Has anyone else experienced these problems with replacement flares?
