Anybody fix a cracked fender

[Raw Horsepower]

After Barstow to Primm Nevada, I smashed my skid plate, bent bumper and after washing at home I discovered crack in passenger fender near windshield. Only 1000 miles on my truck. Anybody had to fix one yet? Is it worth it to fix, or should I look into Boatec fenders? Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[AlpineM3]

Wtf did u do?

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[Raw Horsepower]

Two sand wash berms about 5 feet apart, couldn't slow down fast enough, launched off the first and landed on the second. We hit really hard. It nosedived on braking, I think mid perch would have helped. Tires hit inner fender, no other damage and still drives awesome.

 

[Dan06]

Definitely go with glass fenders , it's your opportunity to upgrade. I have Glassworks fenders and liners, been very happy with them.

 

[Raptizzle]

I know the oem fenders are some sort of composit fiberglass. Not sure if a true fiberglass repair would bond the materials correctly. If you don't want aftermarket glass,I'm sure you can get a set of takeoff fenders for $400-$500. In reality, you would spend around $500 to repair that fender anyways..

That was a nasty hit you took. I've only seen one other raptor have that done. It was a similar scenario as you described.

 

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

Ouch.

 

[Steve-O]

I fixed mine with boatecs. Definitely makes the truck look 100X better. And you get get a pair cheaper than 1 factory fender from Ford.

 

[wanderfalk]

first things first check your alignment.

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what does it cost to have those boat techs painted.

 

[Tonka]

Did the same thing when I was at Pismo for Huckfest, definetely did not hit as hard. Looks like you pushed the fender up into the A-pillar just as I did so that is going to need to repaired as well probably just paint.

I am heading to Sema here is a couple weeks to see what new things they have come up with (partially why I haven't repaired anything yet).

Here's what I did (Looks like the paint just cracked on my whoopsie)

 

[A.I.I.Raciing]

Damn, that's no joke

I think fixing them would be to much work for worth. Personally if I was you I'd go with Boatec now.