Bushwacker DRT Style Fender Flares
Our DRT Style fender flares bring race-proven off-road protection to your truck or SUV with an aggressive, angular design that stands apart from traditional rounded flare profiles. Engineered from our proprietary Dura-Flex 2000 TPO material, these flares absorb impact without cracking while maintaining their matte black finish through years of trail abuse and UV exposure.
The DRT (Desert Racing Truck) design language features sharp body lines and extended coverage that shields your paint from rocks, mud, and debris while accommodating up to 6 inches of additional tire width. We’ve integrated recessed stainless steel bolts and engineered each mounting point to work with your vehicle’s factory holes—no drilling required on most applications. Whether you’re running 35-inch all-terrains or preparing for your next desert run, DRT Style flares deliver the clearance and protection serious off-roaders demand.
- Dura-Flex 2000 TPO material resists cracking and UV fade
- Accommodates up to 6 inches of additional tire width
- No-drill installation on most truck and SUV applications
- Recessed stainless steel bolt design for clean appearance
- Matte black finish complements factory and aftermarket paint
Material Engineering & Durability
We manufacture DRT Style flares from Dura-Flex 2000, a thermoplastic olefin compound we developed specifically for extreme off-road conditions. This material maintains flexibility across temperature ranges from -40°F to 180°F, absorbing rock strikes that would shatter rigid ABS alternatives.
The matte black finish is molded throughout the material rather than applied as a surface coating, so trail scratches and scuffs won’t expose a different-colored substrate. UV stabilizers embedded in the TPO prevent the chalking and fading common with lower-grade plastics. After five years of Arizona desert testing, our DRT flares showed less than 3% color shift on spectrophotometer readings.
Installation System & Vehicle Fit
DRT Style flares ship as complete four-piece kits with all necessary stainless steel hardware, rubber edge trim, and vehicle-specific installation instructions. We engineer each flare set using OEM CAD data to ensure mounting points align with your truck or SUV’s factory holes.
On no-drill applications, installation typically requires 90-120 minutes with basic hand tools—socket set, torque wrench, and drill with included bits for the provided self-tapping screws. Our recessed bolt pockets keep hardware below the flare surface for a clean finished look while maintaining accessibility for future removal.
Coverage & Tire Clearance Specifications
The DRT profile extends 2.5 to 3.5 inches beyond factory body lines depending on your vehicle platform, providing clearance for wheel and tire combinations up to 6 inches wider than stock. This accommodates common upgrades like 35×12.50 all-terrain tires on 9-inch-wide wheels with -12mm offset.
We measure coverage at four critical zones: the leading edge protects against forward-thrown debris, the apex guards the door sills during side articulation, the trailing section shields behind the wheel well, and the lower lip extends below the body line to contain mud splash. Each zone’s geometry is optimized through computational fluid dynamics modeling to balance maximum protection with minimal aerodynamic drag.
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Questions About DRT Style Flares
No, DRT Style flares install using a no-drill method on most applications, mounting to factory holes without requiring body panel trimming or cutting. We engineer each set using OEM vehicle data to ensure bolt holes align with existing mounting points.
Some specific vehicle platforms may require minor drilling for supplemental mounting points—your application-specific instructions will detail any prep work needed. The flares mount externally over your existing fender edges, so no irreversible modifications are necessary.
DRT Style flares provide clearance for up to 6 inches of additional tire width beyond your vehicle’s stock configuration. This accommodates common off-road upgrades like 35×12.50 or 37×12.50 tires on wheels with negative offset.
Actual clearance varies by vehicle platform and suspension setup. We recommend measuring your specific wheel and tire combination’s outer tread width and comparing it to your vehicle’s stock specs to verify the DRT profile provides adequate coverage for legal compliance in your state.
Our Dura-Flex 2000 material incorporates UV stabilizers throughout the compound, not just as a surface treatment, to prevent the chalking and fading common with lower-grade plastics. Lab testing shows less than 3% color shift after five years of continuous Arizona sun exposure.
The matte black pigment is molded into the material rather than applied as a coating, so scratches won’t expose a different-colored substrate. Many owners apply trim restorer products every 12-18 months to maintain the deepest black appearance, though this is cosmetic preference rather than necessary maintenance.
Yes, DRT Style flares accept flexible automotive paint systems after proper surface preparation. The Dura-Flex 2000 material requires scuffing with 320-grit sandpaper and treatment with adhesion promoter before applying flexible primer and paint.
We recommend using paint systems specifically formulated for flexible plastics to prevent cracking as the flares flex during off-road use. Many body shops familiar with painting bumper covers can paint DRT flares using the same techniques. The process typically adds $400-800 to your total installation cost depending on paint quality and color matching requirements.
Most installers complete a four-piece DRT Style flare kit in 90-120 minutes using basic hand tools—socket set, torque wrench, and drill with the included bits. Vehicle-specific installation times vary based on access to mounting points and whether supplemental drilling is required.
The kit includes pre-cut rubber edge trim, all necessary hardware, and detailed instructions with photos. We recommend reading the full instruction sheet before starting and having a second person available to help position the flares during initial fitting. Professional installation typically takes 60-90 minutes at shops familiar with our products.
DRT Style flares preserve access to factory mudflap mounting points on most applications and accommodate aftermarket rock sliders, tube steps, and electronic running boards. The flare’s lower edge maintains a 3-inch minimum ground clearance from static ride height.
Running board compatibility depends on your specific board style and vehicle platform. Wide boards that extend beyond the flare’s outer edge may require repositioning or trimming. We recommend test-fitting your running boards after installing the front flares to verify clearance before completing the rear installation.
We back DRT Style fender flares with a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for as long as you own the vehicle. This covers manufacturing defects, premature cracking, and finish degradation under normal use conditions.
The warranty does not cover damage from collisions, improper installation, or modification of the flares. Paint and aftermarket finishes are not covered. To maintain warranty coverage, flares must be installed per our instructions and maintained according to our care guidelines. Warranty claims require proof of purchase and photos documenting the issue.