Bushwacker fender flare fell off!

[Warren505]

I want to pick these up next, but hoping to find some that actually rivet on to avoid this exact issue.

The ‘fake’ rivets on the flares are just nut and bolts to plastic so you could get longer bolts and drill holes in you fender and accelerate the rust ! Not a good option .

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[Broncobuddy]

The ‘fake’ rivets on the flares are just nut and bolts to plastic so you could get longer bolts and drill holes in you fender and accelerate the rust ! Not a good option .

True, and I am sure there are ways to prevent the rust. I'll probably end up talking to a local shop and seeing what can be done.

 

[Mark S.]

They look ok on the others see photos

I don't mean most of them on your car, I mean most installed on the fleet. I probably shouldn't say "most." It's more accurate to say "those falling off."

 

[RushMan]

I'm thinking about adding tape in addition to the clips.

Even 3M tape and polyurethane glue are not fool proof. Ford just issued a recall for the Hood Scoop accessory which can fall off, even though it is bonded with both 3M VHB tape and polyurethane.
https://fordauthority.com/2024/04/ford-bronco-sport-hood-scoop-recalled-over-detachment-issue/

The fix: Ford will provide a refund for the purchase price of the hood scoop.

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