Why Cheap Truck Parts Cost You More in the Long Run

At Bad Ass Custom Truck Parts, we don’t do shortcuts, temporary fixes, or throwaway parts. We build heavy-duty fiberglass fenders and accessories that are made to last — because anything less will cost you more than you bargained for.

If you’ve been burned by knockoff parts, cracked fenders, or busted brackets, this one’s for you.

💸 The Illusion of “Cheap”

Sure, that budget fiberglass fender on eBay might look like a steal. It says fiberglass (maybe), and the price is tempting. But here’s the truth: most of those fenders are built with thin laminate, weak resin, and balsa wood or foam cores that barely survive a few thousand miles.

They’re not designed for real over-the-road trucking. They’re designed to look like a fender — just long enough to get your money.

Once you hit vibration, flex, gravel spray, road salt, or heat cycles…

✔️ It cracks
✔️ It warps
✔️ It vibrates loose or snaps at the mounts

Now you’re buying another. And another. And another.

🚫 The Real Cost of Cheap Truck Parts

Let’s break it down:

• Downtime waiting for a replacement = lost revenue

• Labor costs for removing and reinstalling junk parts

• Damage to tires, brackets, or paint when parts fail mid-run

• Reputation hit when your truck shows up with busted gear

• And don’t forget — you’re still paying freight, prep, and paint each time

That bargain fiberglass part starts to look real expensive after the second or third failure.

🛡️ Invest in Fiberglass Gear That Works as Hard as You Do

That’s why we built the Bad Ass Fiberglass Semi Fender — engineered from the ground up with ArmorCore reinforcement, a high-build sandable gel coat, and bulletproof lamination techniques that leave hollow cores in the dust.

We don’t use balsa. We don’t use foam. We use our own proprietary ArmorCore structure to deliver unmatched durability, road-tested in real-world conditions.

Whether you’re running a Peterbilt 389, hauling daily freight, or rolling in a custom show truck — this fender is built to take the abuse.

🇺🇸 Built Right. Built Here.

Every Bad Ass fender is:

• Proudly made in the USA

• Precision-molded in-house for quality control

• Designed by a team with over 30 years of fiberglass manufacturing experience

• Supported by a lifetime warranty against spider cracking

American materials. American craftsmanship. No corners cut.

🔥 Real Gear. No B.S.

You don’t haul cheap loads. So don’t run cheap parts.

Bad Ass Custom Truck Parts delivers premium fiberglass fenders and components that are built to outlast the road, the weather, and the competition.

With less downtime, fewer replacements, and stronger performance, you'll spend less in the long run — and ride a hell of a lot better doing it.