XJ Bolt-On Tube Fenders - New Product

[WebDog]

http://www.wilsonfabworks.com/images/tube-fenders.jpg

We wanted a fender that would not crack when smashed into a tree or rock, a fender that was strong yet looked good. What we came up with is a bolt-on tube fender that is a direct replacement to the stock fenders.

We are going to sell it with a few options to help keep prices low, they will start at $325 for the bare tube fender set without any filler pieces or weld tabs between the tubes, this is great if you want to put your own sheet metal in and save some money.

They are also going to be available with aluminum inserts or plastic inserts, we are still waiting on pricing for those two options.

The fenders will be online for purchase in the bare model later today on our website.

[Skullver]

What are the specs on the tubing? How do they mount? The stock mounting can barely handle the weight of the stock fenders:). Cool idea if you figured that out, got any unmounted pics? Cheers

[WebDog]

They are now online. http://www.wilsonfabworks.com/featured/xj-bolt-on-tube-fenders/

They are made from 1.5" .120 HREW tube, they bolt to the stock mounts and we are working on a unibody tie in along with a crossbar that will connect both fenders together over the engine.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5230990104_dc464997d2_z.jpg

[tone]

Those look great! any plans to do a jeepspeed type? :)

[Darky]

How much flare/coverage do they provide?

[casm]

They are made from 1.5" .120 HREW tube, they bolt to the stock mounts and we are working on a unibody tie in along with a crossbar that will connect both fenders together over the engine.

Hm, interesting approach.

Will the proposed crossbar be able to be used with stock fenders? Depending on how it mounts, I'm thinking it could be analogous to a strut brace and useful for reducing unibody flex.

[WebDog]

Yea we are still working on the design of the cross member and maybe making it work with stock fender.

[XJCasper]

Hmm....

How would the fenders look without the tabs, on factory fenders?

[BlueGerbil]

I hoped to see something nice like the one Cruzin Illusion made, but that´s not my cup of tea...

[tdkask]

Any images of these fenders installed?

[WebDog]

I hoped to see something nice like the one Cruzin Illusion made, but that´s not my cup of tea...

Actually we are working on some steel fender flares / armor, should have the fronts to show this week.

[Darky]

I hoped to see something nice like the one Cruzin Illusion made, but that´s not my cup of tea...
I'm thinking that painted body color all around, they could come out pretty smooth looking.

[ausi02]

Actually we are working on some steel fender flares / armor, should have the fronts to show this week.

Can't wait, havent seen anything yet that suits my needs, hopefully this one foots the bill.

[wiretie]

Actually we are working on some steel fender flares / armor, should have the fronts to show this week.

Very interested in what you come up with. Thanks for offering the XJ crowd more options. Sounds like I have to work more overtime to pay for future mods. :D

[BenDiesel]

this is interesting. just wondering whats the specs on the demo jeep? mainly tire size and lift?

[XJEEPER]

Actually we are working on some steel fender flares / armor, should have the fronts to show this week.

Something that resembles the JCR style quarter/fender armor that incorporates a bushwacker style flat flare, as a single unit would be cool......but then again, so would being able to fly.

[WebDog]

this is interesting. just wondering whats the specs on the demo jeep? mainly tire size and lift?

33" x 12.5" tire, RE 5.5 Coils and Deaver G10 Leaf Pack.

Something that resembles the JCR style quarter/fender armor that incorporates a bushwacker style flat flare, as a single unit would be cool......but then again, so would being able to fly.

SHHH

http://the-coffee-guide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/shhh.jpg


We got some ideas we are working on.

[bcmaxx]

Do they stick out any further than a stock fender and flare? What do they weigh? Do you have any additional pics of mounting points, or install pics?

[xjhavens]

Will these work on 97- up?

[xjon35s]

Are you guys still making these? I searched your website and could not locate them. Thanks.

[Muddy4x4]

Are you guys still making these? I searched your website and could not locate them. Thanks.

X2 couldn't find them, but definalty interested:helpme:

[JeepCherokeeGuy99]

Actually we are working on some steel fender flares / armor, should have the fronts to show this week.

I want to see these!!!!!

[5-Speed XJ]

me too

[clayton3854]

got any pics of these fenders mounted on an xj? very interested in this design/style

[cheapcherokee93]

got any pics of these fenders mounted on an xj? very interested in this design/style


http://www.wilsonfabworks.com/images/tube-fenders.jpg



:dunno:

[JeepCherokeeGuy99]

haha I was thinking the same thing cheapcherokee :twak:

[5-Speed XJ]

they said they had a flared version thats what we are waiting for pictures of

[JeepCherokeeGuy99]

ya me too. But he said "these". :dunno:

[WebDog]

they said they had a flared version thats what we are waiting for pictures of

Still in the design stages, I am working on tube doors and then the fender flairs are next on the list.

[sohogecko]

Killin me....
doors need to be LAST on the design list LOL....
other companies are already making them.

now Good Tube fenders... that's a whole different story..
you need to finish these.. front and rear...
that's your money.

not bad for a first post LOL

[JeepCherokeeGuy99]

Killin me....
doors need to be LAST on the design list LOL....
other companies are already making them.

now Good Tube fenders... that's a whole different story..
you need to finish these.. front and rear...
that's your money.

not bad for a first post LOL

Even though you may only have 1 post....I have to agree with ya!

p.s. Welcome to NAXJA!! :cheers:

[5-Speed XJ]

yes are these still available they are not on your site any more?

[ColoradoRaptor]

Killin me....
doors need to be LAST on the design list LOL....
other companies are already making them.

now Good Tube fenders... that's a whole different story..
you need to finish these.. front and rear...
that's your money.

X 1,000,000,000...............

[WebDog]

Killin me....
doors need to be LAST on the design list LOL....
other companies are already making them.

now Good Tube fenders... that's a whole different story..
you need to finish these.. front and rear...
that's your money.

not bad for a first post LOL

I hear ya. After SoCal Fest Ill push that to the top of my list.

So for the tube part what size do you all want to see? 1" or 1.5", DOM or HREW optional?

[BlueCuda]

No pics of these installed? My jeep is white and I think some of these would look sweet painted black with white prefinished aluminum stuck in there.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n30/Blue340Cuda/56234d43.jpg

Kind of add to the shamu look lol

[rms692]

1" dom...and they shouldnt stick out more than three inches or so..less to get caught on rocks and ripped off...just my .02......

[Prosonic]

1" dom...and they shouldnt stick out more than three inches or so..less to get caught on rocks and ripped off...just my .02......

While I understand what you're saying about getting caught on things, some of us live in states with ridiculous vehicle laws, and 3" just wouldn't cut it for tire coverage.

Maybe a tube fender with an optional bolt on flair, similar to Metal cloak's design for TJs, would work.

Oh, and 1" is tiny, I say 1.5" dom or hrew.

[Peacefrog53]

Progress on the fenders?

[dAng! XJ]

I have been wanting a set of tube fenders. Please give us an update. I know thats what everyone is asking for, But I am desperate for fenders because mine are "toast".

[WebDog]

The full tube fender was removed from sale due to lack of interest and the cost to build was very high, demanding a high sale price.

I am working on getting some new machinery in house and once that is done my production times should drop allowing me to finally have some time to prototype some new stuff, steel fender flairs with panel armor.

[Demolition_x]

Whats the possibility of bolt on tube flares?

[WebDog]

I am planning of a fender / quarter armor with steel tube flair. that would bolt on to the stock fenders.

[Demolition_x]

that would be awesome. I would love something for the front. Wheeling in mud and water with tub doors sucks without fender flares.

[sunburned]

Might be interested in this if the price isn't over the top. Getting some heat for my missing flares recently.

[WebDog]

As soon as I get the CNC plasma table finished this will be one of the many new products to show up. The build times will also drop as most my time is spent cutting and prepping materials for the orders.

[rwdawg2]

Any news on these?

Would love to see some nice Tube fenders for the XJ. Tired of the Wrangler guys getting everything. Haha.

[jeepme]

X2 any news on these????????????????????

[GrimmJeeper]

as far as i know, he's not producing these anymore.

[WebDog]

Sorry guys, the fenders are too costly to produce at a price that will sell. If we come up with a design that is cheaper or at least a little quicker to manufacture I could see them going into production.

[Monster Mopar]

what abput a DIY kit, where the buyer could weld up all the prefabbed pieces?

[WebDog]

That is a possibility, and i will put it on my list.

I plan to revisit this and a few other products as soon as I get into a shop (soon).

[kmboren]

People wanting something like this can do it with just a little help and some resources. Here is what we did on mine. No fab experience before this and I think they came out pretty nice. Here is a link to my build thread. http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1069132&highlight=tube+fender