Anyone have issues with Bushwacker OE fender flares not seating right?

This is the driver's side OE style fender flare. All of the rest of them sit fine, even the front passenger one. Hard to see photo, but it sticks out about 1/2 inch. I'm a little worried that something is jacked up on my truck. Anyone else have this issue? Thanks in advance.

 

I have not had that particular issue no. That said, if I were you I would put some 3m clear bra or equivalent on the body where the fender flair meets the paint or it will rub through it.

 

I thought about that as I was putting these on. Didn't know what to put on there though. Thanks for the info. I think I'm going to get some of that 3M stuff. Too bad I have to take them all off again. Doh!

 

Common complaint with Bushwackers which is why I went with Tygers. I still had a small issue like yours, 1/16" gap, used a thick washer on the mount point behind it and it went snug after.

 

I had to use a file and drum sander on the flares in that area as well as for the mudflaps and they were just rough cut in that area and had a lot of excess material.

 

I wrote the company on it, sent them the photo, and they are sending out a new front set (I only needed one, but whatever) free of charge. I'm really hoping that it is the flare and not something wrong with the frame or something. The dealer i found after the sale was shady as hell.

 

Yours looks like the flare has a curve in it as well. Your body panel looks straight to me.

 

Forgot to mention, put PPF behind the flares if you don't have it on already.

 

Thanks! It's reassuring that it is likely the flare itself. Is ppf protection film? I looked up 3M bra protector or something but it looked like it was a dealer only install. Any idea of what a non-mechanically inclined person could use for this? I don't have a problem taking them back off anyway as I could get the rubber seal straight on a couple of them. Thank you.

 

Might be a hassle now, you could uninstall and see if the opposing pieces are symmetrical, or the difference is your truck. Or have you tried re-installing that piece from front part to back? If there's an issue returning/exchanging them or it's your truck, as a last resort you could also take a heat gun carefully to the part that's flaring out and bend it towards the middle. fwiw, I have the bolted ones and they're very flush all 4.

 

I used this Xpel on mine. It is a 100 foot roll. It is plenty enough for the flares and you will have extra if you want to do your door edges and stuff like that. Also here is a video that @2020Platinum posted when he did his. I have pics in my build thread showing the film after its installed. You have to look to see it.

https://youtu.be/6Vi9D_poqKY

 

Unfortunately I can’t help with that gap, my Bushwackers sit flush, but as mentioned above make sure to put that PPF on...my paint looks as good as new, hope my video above helps ya out...if ya have any questions lemme know!

 

I had that issue with my bushwackers. I have up and tossed them. I have RDJ now and really like them. Just an option if the new ones they send you don’t work. All 4 of mine didn’t sit right.

 

Appreciate the photo and details, and video was very helpful.

Does anyone know if there is a spray can version of this that would eliminate any air bubbles or wrinkles? I'd still use tape for the overspray. Seems like it'd be slightly easier too. Thanks!