Installing rear flares

[R Moses]

I’m cutting my 75 Ranger rear quarters for flares to fit 15x10 MT Classics and 33x12.50 BF Goodrich KOs I’ve centered the flares to the axle, but the I’ve seen them centered to the quarter. Just curious to which way most people do it.

 

[jeffncs]

I centered mine to the axle for better tire clearance to the front, bottom corner of the wheel well opening.

 

[R Moses]

Thank you, I will tape it off before I mark and cut it
Ive had it for over 10 years and have wanted to cut since I got it, just tried to keep it stock, just don‘t Like the tiny tire look.

 

[AZ73]

A few things to consider:

1) The closer the ends are together, the higher the center which leaves a big gap between the tire and the flare
2) If you lift the suspension, the axle tends to move forward reducing the gap to the front flare and increasing the gap to the back
3) Like Jeff, I like to have it as centered over the axle as possible
4) I dislike flares that extend into the tail light housing
5) try to keep the braces to the quarter panel. If you have to cut the connecting point off, make a new point to add the braces.
6) Don't cut so much that the rear gas filler pipe sticks out in the wheel well.

 

[R Moses]

Thank you Bronco Guru, I will keep that in mind.
I have the Duck Tuff 2.5 inch kit on it. New leafs on the back. the 33x12.50’s will fill the hole a bit better than the 31x10.50’s that’s on it now.

 

[R Moses]

i Have the body lines lined up and measured exactly like the drivers side, but the front of the flares is lower. Anyone know a trick to level the flare out?

 

[R Moses]

This is a set of flares, I got from Duff’s a few years ago.

 

[DirtDonk]

Frankly, with two gas tanks, I always prefer the flares centered on the filler caps. And then move the axle back to recenter, if needed.
But that’s why we make bigger flares nowadays, wit more of an angle on the front so they can be moved rearward a little bit, and still have more clearance at that leading edge.
Definitely doesn’t look good with the flares, not centered under the caps, OR the tires not centered under the flares.
Talk about a two edged sword!

What flares are those? Fiberglass?
Oops! Just saw your comment.

 

[R Moses]

Fiberglass

 

[Big Slim]

i used a plumb bob to get mark on the fender to be centered on the axle.

 

[Oldtimer]

Compare flares to each other, backside against backside.
They may not be symmetrical.

 

[R Moses]

just ordered a new set of rear flares from WildHorses. The ones I have are old and I guess I’ll trash them unless someone wants them. They are free just come and get them if you live close to Corbin/Williamsburg/London, KY. I’m in Lexington KY and Knoxville TN fairly often and cloud meet somewhere and Hand them off.