Bushwacker OE Style Fender Flares | Factory-Matching Protection
Our OE Style fender flares replicate the factory-installed look while adding essential protection against road debris, mud, and tire spray. Engineered to follow your truck’s original body lines, these flares integrate seamlessly with existing paint and trim.
We designed the OE Style line to preserve your truck’s original appearance while meeting practical coverage requirements. Unlike aggressive pocket-style or extended-width flares, our OE Style fenders follow the factory body radius exactly, maintaining ground clearance and approach angles.
Material & Construction Standards
Dura-Flex 2000 TPO Composition
Our proprietary Dura-Flex 2000 thermoplastic olefin blend delivers the flex memory needed for impact resistance while maintaining dimensional stability across -40°F to 140°F operating temperatures. The material composition includes UV inhibitors tested to SAE J2527 standards, ensuring five-year minimum fade resistance.
Surface Finish Options
Each flare ships with a textured matte black surface that accepts flexible urethane paint systems. We recommend scuffing with 320-grit and applying adhesion promoter before topcoat. Alternatively, the factory finish integrates well with black trim packages without additional coating.
Installation & Fitment Details
Most OE Style applications install using factory fender liner screws and existing body clips, requiring only basic hand tools. We include vehicle-specific templates for the few applications requiring pilot holes, along with self-tapping screws and push-pin retainers.
Installation averages 45-90 minutes per axle for first-time installers. The flexible material allows minor adjustment during fitment to account for body tolerances. We recommend test-fitting all four flares before final fastening to verify panel gaps and symmetry. Spring-loaded clips compress against fender lips to eliminate rattles and maintain seal against the body.
What’s included with your OE Style flare set
Complete OE Style Flare Kits for Popular Truck Models
Customer reviews
Common Questions About OE Style Fender Flares
Yes, OE Style flares install on stock-height trucks using factory mounting points and existing hardware locations. Most applications require no drilling or permanent modifications. We design each kit for specific year/make/model combinations to ensure precise fitment with original body contours.
Minor trimming of fender liner tabs may be necessary on select models to accommodate the flare’s inner lip—our instructions identify these cases and provide trim templates when applicable.
OE Style flares extend 0.75 to 1.5 inches beyond stock fender edges, depending on vehicle application and factory wheel well configuration. This coverage accommodates tire sizes up to 1 inch wider than stock diameter while maintaining legal coverage requirements.
The extension is measured at the widest point of the wheel opening. Trucks with factory off-road packages typically see the upper range of coverage due to existing fender lip design.
Yes, the Dura-Flex 2000 TPO material accepts flexible urethane automotive paint when properly prepared. We recommend scuffing the surface with 320-grit sandpaper, applying plastic adhesion promoter, then spraying flexible bumper paint or factory-matched urethane.
Many owners leave the matte black finish unfinished, as it integrates well with black trim packages. The factory texture hides minor scratches better than glossy painted surfaces in off-road use.
Most OE Style applications install without drilling using factory fender liner screws, existing body clips, and provided adhesive tape. Approximately 15% of vehicle applications require 2-4 pilot holes for secure upper mounting—these kits include drill templates and self-tapping screws.
Our online fit guide identifies drill vs. no-drill applications by year and model. Even drill-required kits use small fasteners that can be filled if flares are removed later.
OE Style flares accommodate tire upgrades up to 1 inch wider than stock diameter on factory suspension height. For example, a truck rated for 265mm tires can typically run 285mm width with proper wheel offset and these flares.
Larger lifts beyond 2 inches or tire diameters exceeding stock by more than 2 inches generally require our Pocket Style or Extend-A-Fender lines for adequate coverage. Consult our tire fitment calculator with your specific suspension and wheel specs.
Our Dura-Flex 2000 material includes UV inhibitors tested to SAE J2527 standards, providing minimum five-year fade resistance in direct sun exposure. The TPO formulation resists cracking in temperatures from -40°F to 140°F, making it suitable for both extreme cold and desert heat.
We back OE Style flares with a lifetime warranty against material defects, cracking, and warping. Field reports show 10+ year service life in northern climates with heavy road salt exposure when basic maintenance is followed.
Yes, OE Style flares meet FMVSS 108 requirements for fender coverage when properly fitted to appropriate tire sizes. They must cover the full tire width at the top of the wheel opening to comply with most state vehicle codes.
Verify your specific state’s tire coverage laws, as requirements vary. Our flares provide measured extension dimensions in product specifications to confirm legal compliance with your planned tire upgrade.