I have a Black 2007 F-150 Lariat with stock fender flares. One of them was damaged (a friend backed into my parked truck, at night), and I think replacing all four of them will be cheaper than getting the one repaired.

I really like the look of the fenders with the rivets/bolts. What should I expect when I pull off the old ones - will there be holes for the rivets/bolts? The stock fender flares appear to be attached with 1-2 bolts and a few plastic rivets. I do not want to drill holes in my truck.

It seems there are a lot of affordable options on ebay. However, many of them have a piece of weather stripping between the fender flare and the truck. The stock ones do not appear to have this and I am afraid it will look odd.

Additionally, are there brands I should stay away from?

Thanks for any input, and I searched F-150 Forum before posting this, so I apologize if this information was already addressed.

 

Bushwackers ? Pics please.

 

My Bushwhackers don't bold through the fender at all. They attach on the bottom of the wheel arch. The bolts are just for looks. They will scratch your paint, and unless you paint them and clear coat them they will fade and flake.

 

This is a pic prior to the damage...

 

Here is what you should expect when you take your old ones off.