Fender Flares OEM vs. Aftermarket

[Rick_Hunts]

Was looking for something small and smooth (no pockets) anyone have an experience with any?

Do they stay on well, etc?


Here are some listing from American Trucks

https://www.americantrucks.com/ram-fender-flares-2019.html/f/?Subcategory=Fender Flares


These are the OEM

https://www.allmoparparts.com/sku/82215284ab.html

Appreciate any input

 

[OC455]

Bushwacker RAM 1500 OE Style Fender Flares; Rear; Matte Black 50062-02 (19-21 RAM 1500, Excluding Rebel & TRX) (americantrucks.com)

I would check to see how these mount up, they look pretty good. Th only experience I have with flares on one of my trucks was the Bushwhackers I had on my 97 GMC. Color matched to my truck they were pretty damn good.

 

[mikeru]

I like the stock Mopar fender flares that came on my Laramie. I'm not really a fan of the larger pocket style flares on the 5th gens. But it's really up to you and the look you're going for.

 

[Rick_Hunts]

I like the stock Mopar fender flares that came on my Laramie. I'm not really a fan of the larger pocket style flares on the 5th gens. But it's really up to you and the look you're going for.

Contractor was by my place Monday and he had bushwhacker on his truck... hard pass on those. Aren't the Laramie flares color matched?

 

[mikeru]

Contractor was by my place Monday and he had bushwhacker on his truck... hard pass on those. Aren't the Laramie flares color matched?

Yes, they are color matched...

 

[Rick_Hunts]

Yes, they are color matched...

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I want mine to be black, have to look and see how they attach, I believe the type you have holes need to be drilled in the fenders

 

[mikeru]

Yes, they have holes in the fenders, but I've read claims from people who have mounted OEM flares onto trucks that didn't have flares, without drilling any holes. Not sure how they mounted them but I'm going to assume it involved foam tape like on the 4th gens. You might do some searching in this and other Ram forums.

 

[Rick_Hunts]

Yes, they have holes in the fenders, but I've read claims from people who have mounted OEM flares onto trucks that didn't have flares, without drilling any holes. Not sure how they mounted them but I'm going to assume it involved foam tape like on the 4th gens. You might do some searching in this and other Ram forums.

Yeah was thinking the same thing, some heavy duty double sided tape, did not know the 4th gen used tape .. thanks