97+ Fender Flares on an MJ?

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woodkrawler

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Charlotte, NC

• Aug 6, 2009

• #1

I'm in the process of swapping to a 97+ front end on my 90' MJ project. Will the rear flares from a 4 door 97+ XJ bolt up and replace the MJ rear flares?

I realize the 97+ rear flares cut off where the bumper end cap wraps around. I will be cutting this area off of the MJ bed anyway and fitting a wrap around rear bumper.

Thanks for any help!

 

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woodkrawler

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Charlotte, NC

• Aug 10, 2009

• #2

Anyone? I think the MJ rear flares have a larger opening, not sure though?

 

shelbyluvv

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29 Palms, CA

• Aug 11, 2009

• #3

No they will not work. The XJ flares openings are smaller than MJ flares by about 2" or so.

 

Swamprat

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little Tijuana

• Aug 12, 2009

• #4

with that note you need two sets of XJ flares and a bunch of super glue

 

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woodkrawler

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Charlotte, NC

• Aug 12, 2009

• #5

thats what I thought. oh well.

 

Kittrell

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Thornton, CO

• Aug 12, 2009

• #6

Just get some made out of a fiberglass, or go bling and do carbon...........:dunno:

 

shelbyluvv

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29 Palms, CA

• Aug 12, 2009

• #7

Kittrell said:

Just get some made out of a fiberglass, or go bling and do carbon...........:dunno:

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I know someone who has a custom one of set of 97+ MJ rear flares :cheers:

 

Kittrell

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Thornton, CO

• Aug 12, 2009

• #8

Years ago someone took the front flares and duplicated them 2" wider. After paint, they looked 100% factory. Go with something like carbon and they will last forever................:thumbup:

You can also sand and mold the stock MJ flare some to make it look like a newer flare. There is a blue MJ running around with this done.