Bushwacker DRT Style Fender Flares | Rugged Protection for Off-Road Trucks

Most applications require drilling pilot holes through sheet metal to accommodate the included stainless steel bolt-through mounting system. We provide vehicle-specific drilling templates and a step bit to ensure accurate hole placement. Select late-model trucks manufactured with pre-threaded mounting points qualify for our no-drill installation option, which uses spring-loaded clips instead of bolts. Check our online fitment guide or contact our support team to confirm whether your vehicle supports no-drill installation.

Dura-Flex 2000 is a proprietary thermoplastic formulation that maintains flexibility across extreme temperature ranges, absorbing trail impacts without cracking. Standard ABS plastic becomes brittle in cold weather and prone to stress fractures from rock strikes. Our material also incorporates UV stabilizers that prevent the chalky oxidation and color fade common with ABS after prolonged sun exposure. Independent lab testing shows Dura-Flex retains 95% of its original tensile strength after 1,000 hours of accelerated weathering, compared to 60–70% for conventional ABS.

Yes, the Dura-Flex 2000 surface accepts automotive paint when properly prepared. Clean the flares with isopropyl alcohol, scuff the surface with 320-grit sandpaper, then apply a flexible plastic primer before base coat and clear coat. Use paint products rated for flexible substrates to prevent cracking as the material flexes. The textured matte black finish does not need to be removed; light scuffing provides sufficient mechanical adhesion. Most body shops charge $300–$500 for professional color-match painting of a four-piece flare set.

Our Limited Lifetime Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the vehicle. This includes manufacturing flaws, premature cracking unrelated to impact damage, and UV degradation that exceeds normal weathering. The warranty does not cover damage from collisions, incorrect installation, modifications to the flare, or wear from abrasive trail conditions. Approved warranty claims receive replacement flares shipped within 5–7 business days at no charge. Proof of purchase and photos of the defect are required to initiate a claim.

First-time installers working alone typically complete a four-piece DRT Style installation in 2–3 hours using basic hand tools. The process involves positioning drilling templates, marking and drilling pilot holes, inserting rivet nuts, and bolting the flares into place. Trucks requiring factory rivet removal add 20–30 minutes; we include extraction tools in the hardware kit. No-drill applications for supported vehicles reduce installation time to 45–60 minutes. Our photo-illustrated instructions walk through each step, and our support team is available via phone to troubleshoot fitment questions during installation.

Any fender flare extending beyond factory body lines introduces additional frontal area and surface turbulence, which can marginally impact highway fuel economy. Real-world testing on full-size pickup trucks shows a decrease of 0.2–0.5 MPG at sustained highway speeds with DRT Style flares installed. The effect is most noticeable on vehicles already running oversized tires, which create greater aerodynamic drag than flare profile alone. For off-road-focused trucks where DRT flares serve a functional purpose protecting oversized tire packages, the minor fuel economy trade-off is typically acceptable compared to the cost of repairing body damage from tire contact.