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woodkrawler
August 6th, 2009, 09:17
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!
woodkrawler
August 10th, 2009, 06:26
Anyone? I think the MJ rear flares have a larger opening, not sure though?
shelbyluvv
August 11th, 2009, 08:05
No they will not work. The XJ flares openings are smaller than MJ flares by about 2" or so.
Swamprat
August 11th, 2009, 16:27
with that note you need two sets of XJ flares and a bunch of super glue :D
woodkrawler
August 12th, 2009, 06:41
thats what I thought. oh well.
Kittrell
August 12th, 2009, 06:47
Just get some made out of a fiberglass, or go bling and do carbon...........:dunno:
shelbyluvv
August 12th, 2009, 07:56
Just get some made out of a fiberglass, or go bling and do carbon...........:dunno:

I know someone who has a custom one of set of 97+ MJ rear flares :cheers:
Kittrell
August 12th, 2009, 11:32
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.