Fiberglass fenders

[Who_tf_is_Bernard]

Is there a general consensus on what fiberglass fenders have the best fitment? I've seen some that look terrible in my opinion. I want as close to factory lines as possible. What are you running, hows the fitment and what did it cost for install and paint? I'm figuring it will be close to 4k?
Thanks

 

[mattl600]

I’d say ADV is probably the closest looking to oem.

It’s what I went with. My installer said they weren’t a terrible fit.

 

[WillieFlo]

I’d say ADV is probably the closest looking to oem.

It’s what I went with. My installer said they weren’t a terrible fit.

mattl600, did you replace the front and rear, or just the front? What did that run you all-in? The fenders themselves aren't that big of an expense from what I've seen, but curious as to the labor and finishing.

 

[mattl600]

Just the fronts. $2000 for fitting, painting, satin PPF.

 

[HOLLYWOOD 1]

I also have ADV. No complaints! But I have heard that SDHQ glass fenders are closest to OEM.

 

[WillieFlo]

Do you guys have any opinions on fiberglass vs carbon fiber?
Fiberwerx makes their 2.5" bulge, 1" rise in carbon fiber for $1100(work w OEM liner) vs. the ADV fiberglass(2" bulge/2" rise) fenders that are the same price.
I'd imagine carbon fiber is less prone to cracking and spider-web in paint after years of off road vibration...... Lifespan of the 2?

 

[thatJeepguy]

What kind of weight savings is this all in?

 

[Nex]

What kind of weight savings is this all in?

I would imagine zero. Gen 2 is already Fiberglass.

 

[Jakenbake]

Is there a general consensus on what fiberglass fenders have the best fitment? I've seen some that look terrible in my opinion. I want as close to factory lines as possible. What are you running, hows the fitment and what did it cost for install and paint? I'm figuring it will be close to 4k?
Thanks

In my opinion you are sorta asking 2 questions.

How they fit is a combination of how good are the fenders and how hard you work to make them fit good.

Then there is how close to factory they look and match.

I will say after installing them (fenders and bedsides) I have a different eye for how fenders/bedsides look/fit.

 

[HOLLYWOOD 1]

Do you guys have any opinions on fiberglass vs carbon fiber?
Fiberwerx makes their 2.5" bulge, 1" rise in carbon fiber for $1100(work w OEM liner) vs. the ADV fiberglass(2" bulge/2" rise) fenders that are the same price.
I'd imagine carbon fiber is less prone to cracking and spider-web in paint after years of off road vibration...... Lifespan of the 2?

Well, there's a 2 part answer. First part is what are you going to do with your truck? Pavement princess (nothing wrong with that), or off road warrior? I'm a little of both, but I can tell you my entire front end got chewed up in Baja, and needed to be repaired and repainted. Fiberglass is easier, and cheaper to work on than carbon fiber. Carbon fiber usually doesn't chip, it breaks, so you might be replacing an entire fender. Talk to a good body shop, ask them, and go from there would be my advice.