Flares: Rusty's, Bushwackers, None, Stock, YJ/TJ? [Archive] - NAXJA Forums -::- North American XJ Association

Rob Patterson

April 6th, 2003, 19:16

On my old Comanche I had about 5-6" lift and 35's. On my XJ I'm going to do the same, but with flares this time. I like the looks of Rusty's and Bushwackers. I know BW's are supposed to be stronger than Rusty's, but which flare will allow for maximum fender trimming? I am guessing that the TJ flares would allow the most trimming but I don't like the looks. So between Rusty's and BW's ---What do you think?

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/331000-331999/331349_3_full.jpg

REDXJ4FUN

April 6th, 2003, 19:29

I would have to say the BW fliars they seem to hold up much better. Rustys are to brittle and break realy easy. I love my TJ flairs and If I had known about using a set of rears on the front it would have been better but they are bang for the buck the best way to go.

Georgia Mike

April 6th, 2003, 19:44

You need to post a message out to Mark Ayers (Mark-WNC on the NAXJA boards) and ask him about the Bushwhackers :laugh:

jeep94xj

April 6th, 2003, 20:56

Broke my rusty's with 8 inches and 35's. They don't open up the fenders nearly enough! Went TJ flares and have never looked back yet all the way up to 38.5's.

Slip Kid

April 6th, 2003, 21:13

Cut them stock flairs!!

Can't beat it for being TOATALLY FREE!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid58/p3071096f2c704880d27b362c775eb8a0/fc668fc0.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid58/pa90f8fc8589a416515778540da778da5/fc668fc1.jpg

Pat

April 7th, 2003, 00:10

well, i run no flares because i like the look i guess, but if i were to go with flares, it would be TJ. i really like the look of a rear TJ flare on all 4 corners of an XJ, when done well. i think BW's are too big and people say Rusty's are too brittle.

like KY Chris' observation: "Does anybody in Indiana run flares?!"

Pat
NAXJA member

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/4e790990/bc/Combs+Road+-+summer+%2702/MVC-005S---1.jpg?bcTTSk.ABYxzjzjI
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/4e790990/bc/d.+side+rear+quarter/MVC-001F.jpg?bcEbSk.ArrB4J5.R

CheapXJ

April 7th, 2003, 00:26

YJ flares... only because

1. I need them to stay legal
2. They were the cheapest thing I could find to get the job done.

http://www.cheapxj.com/nyw01.jpg

the more I look at them, the more I like the look.

simonsxj

April 7th, 2003, 07:26

Ugly MJ ;). I have a set of the Bushwackers for a 2 door. I am going to tub the rear of my four door and move the axle rearward 1-1/2". Then I can use the 2 door flares. I can stretch them out a little too. I just hate how the TJ ones look, including the look of the TJ. Plus with the TJ ones you end up having a gap where the body juts out. Just my two cents worth.

Big Bear

April 7th, 2003, 08:15

56299791ivMxnw_ph.jpg Bushwackers seem to keep the Utah Highway patrol happy and the mud off my front windows.

woody

April 7th, 2003, 13:23

I run none, mainly because I have hugely cut front fenders, and my XJ had one missing when I bought it. (easier to peel the other 3 off and cut/beat than install one LOL)

Drawbacks include getting a huge mudbath from 33x12.5 on 4" BS and potential for tickets (NC cops must be slack, so far)

Positives include $350-400 to spend elsewhere, and not having to cry when a $100 flare gets fed to a rock or tree. Also when it's rainy (like today was) it throws the most exquisite roostertails...almost like a DIY free carwash :D

Rob Patterson

April 7th, 2003, 13:25

So far I am leaning towards the Bushwackers. I like the simple look of Rusty's, but they appear to break way too easily. I guess I will go with the durable Bushwackers. I here you can trim them for some more clearance.

XJeacdabnow

April 7th, 2003, 17:14

NC cops are so slack! I live in VA beach and go to cape hatterous alot. The ford f150-350's i see jacked up 12" with 44's are everywhere! Are ther even truck laws in NC?:D

yellaxj

April 7th, 2003, 17:37

Hiya... I have had Rusty's flares a almost a year now, and no breaks yet. They have hit a muddy wall thing, a tree, a tire, and a telephone pole. From what everyone has been saying, I should not have whole flares anymore... But i do! So they are, to me, tougher then you would think. My vote for Rusty's!

Mike L

April 7th, 2003, 22:07

My vote was for the TJ flares, since that is what I run. I liked the look and the price. They flex/scratch behind the rocks but have not broke like some of the guys with the Rusty's sets have.

Mike L

April 7th, 2003, 22:13

Here is a pic:

http://www.ofoto.com/PhotoView.jsp?UV=40189835888_12329304803&collid=90715951803&photoid=52855951803

Static-XJ

April 7th, 2003, 23:56

Flareless and trimmed. I love the look. The more I see it the more I like it. Looks way better than it did with flares. But my XJ looks a bit smaller because the wheel openings are bigger to.

XJoachim

April 8th, 2003, 01:40

Have TJ flares for 2 reasons, first they open up the fenders like nothing else, second they were nearly free :D

I need the flares mainly to be street legal, german cops don't understand our needs :D :D

stp189

April 8th, 2003, 14:39

I love my Bushwakers. I am able to have plenty of clearance with 35x12.5 with a minimal 3 inch lift.

Handlebars

January 3rd, 2004, 17:19

http://www.fototime.com/DC1890A4F020758/standard.jpg

FWIW I voted for the TJ flares. :) The Rusty's are no longer serving the intended purpose of keeping mud off the side ( and hood... and roof) of my Cherokee. :(

Mark WNC

January 3rd, 2004, 17:26

Ok, Heres my deal, I have or had Bushwhackers,
If you plan on wheeling hard or at Tellico and dont
care about body damage,
dont spend the money on them.
I know from experiance, the bolt that holds them on pop
right through the flare when you hang them on something.
Sometime It doesn't take much either, just catch
them just right and pop, their gone.
But you can put them back on with some wellnuts from lowes
If your creative.
If you plan on having a DD and not wheeling hard
They look really nice and allow alot of cutting of the
fenders.

Thats my story and I'm sticking to it.

PS: by the way, I might have a set for sale REAL cheap,
with a little rock and tree root rash and mounting holes
a little bigger than they were when I recieved them.

magoo117

January 3rd, 2004, 18:23

I have TJ flares.You can open the fenders up huge with them.I think I paid about $75.00 for them.I couldn't beat the deal.I think the BW's look too bulky.

kccherokees

January 3rd, 2004, 21:24

Just rip them OFF! (http://www.intrecservices.com/pics/2003/10-4-03%20Carnage%20Canyon/DSC00938.JPG)

TOZOVR

January 3rd, 2004, 21:39

Well I knew I needed something and and I really love how Rusty's looked....but when the guys who run them swear that they suck, you know something's wrong.

I went with BW's and like the clearance I have now and they look ok. kind of Tonka, but I'm ok with it.

They actually helped pull some of the wrinkles and dents out of my fenders...and I have to beat the lower fender back down from inside to get them to line up (but that's my bad)

These are 33" LTB's on 5.5" of lift...if you're running BFG's or MTR's then you'll be fine...
http://www.authorizedvehicle4x4.com/LIBBY/images/28.jpg

http://www.authorizedvehicle4x4.com/LIBBY/images/29.jpg

Jes

January 3rd, 2004, 23:10

woody

January 4th, 2004, 06:07

LBEXJ

January 4th, 2004, 06:22

I do not have flares on mine right now, but then again I'm from Indiana (noticed the post earlier about this). I'm really considering putting flares on mainly because of the gravel roads around here. I'll dang near pay for a set just in the amount of windsheild wiper fluid I'll have to buy! All the glass gets so dirty it's hard to see out of them. I do like the look without them though and (I agree Woody) the rooster tails are kinda fun!

I'm still torn between (4) rear TJ flares and the Bushwackers. I have a 2dr so some issued I won't have that 4dr folks do. Bushwackers look better to me than the TJ fleares but cost will be a big factor ... the $150 - $200 difference can be used a lot better than for buying plastic!

Les

TOZOVR

January 4th, 2004, 07:28

Flares :dunno:

I agree with anyone whos flares I've seen get peeled off...and ye are plentiful :viking:

Personally, don't run em on my trail rig, and it gets muddy. Also the 4 roostertails in the rain are fun too.

I'd like to bend up a set that q/d, and are light & stowable... maybe attach to the fenders with a few Dzuz or eq. These wouldn't be durable against rocks & such (what is?) but effective for rain & wide enough to keep the law happy.

Hunter once mentioned using commercial-spec tile floor rubber kick-panel... I dunno if the short part of the 'L' is beefy enough to be trail-rated though.

Along those lines (kick panel) here is the standard rubber flare material that comes in a roll...you cut the stuff to length and install...comes in 2.5" wide and 4" wide...Jesse loves the stuff...

http://www.authorizedvehicle4x4.com/ROMP/jese.JPG

Sorry I don't have a better pic...I'll swing by his place today and get one.

RJ

Jeepin_rebel

January 4th, 2004, 08:54

Anybody know how much those TJ flares cost?

TOZOVR

January 4th, 2004, 10:41

Anybody know how much those TJ flares cost?

Look around TJ forums and such...usually guys selling them...a good looking setup is two sets of rear TJ flares

CheapXJ

January 4th, 2004, 13:59

the YJ flares lasted a year :D

http://cheapxj.com/centralia/centralia73.jpg

the other 3 are still there... for now.

magoo117

January 4th, 2004, 15:05

Try looking on E--Bay for used TJ flares.

Danno

January 4th, 2004, 15:10

I've had both and the BWs are much more resilient. Rusty's are EXTREMELY brittle. Both can be trimmed.

magoo117

January 4th, 2004, 15:22

I just looked on E-Bay.There are two new sets for $110-each Buy It Now and two used sets,one set was $20- and the other set was $30-.

MudDawg

January 4th, 2004, 16:04

I just put a set of BW's on my 2 door...they fit up pretty easy...and work pretty good too...

JEEPZZ

January 4th, 2004, 22:27

I like my Bushwackers, but the trail didn't.

http://home.earthlink.net/~tcampbe59/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dsc03365s.jpg

TOZOVR

January 5th, 2004, 06:23

I like my Bushwackers, but the trail didn't.

http://home.earthlink.net/~tcampbe59/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dsc03365s.jpg

Damn Todd, you didn't trim too much eh? Not that it matters because the BW's scoop in (Ary had sligtly modded mine when he had them so mine don't as much.)...I literally Outlined my stock flares in their stock locations and then removed them...that was our first cut LOL! We brought it up a tick after.

Toz

BrianJr

January 5th, 2004, 07:26

Where can you get that stuff by the roll? That looks like a really great idea for flares. Has anyone tried this on a XJ?

Along those lines (kick panel) here is the standard rubber flare material that comes in a roll...you cut the stuff to length and install...comes in 2.5" wide and 4" wide...Jesse loves the stuff...

http://www.authorizedvehicle4x4.com/ROMP/jese.JPG

Sorry I don't have a better pic...I'll swing by his place today and get one.

RJ

TOZOVR

January 5th, 2004, 07:55

Where can you get that stuff by the roll? That looks like a really great idea for flares. Has anyone tried this on a XJ?

I'll ask Jesse where he got it

JEEPZZ

January 5th, 2004, 18:37

Damn Todd, you didn't trim too much eh? Not that it matters because the BW's scoop in (Ary had sligtly modded mine when he had them so mine don't as much.)...I literally Outlined my stock flares in their stock locations and then removed them...that was our first cut LOL! We brought it up a tick after.

Toz
RJ, I wanted to keep as much of the "step" around the wheel opening as possible for rigid structural support of the fender.
I trimmed out way too much on my 87 and the flat metal just flops in and out. (I believe the term for it is called 'oil canning'?) Every time I pop the fender out, a few miles down the road it's popped back in again.

BTW, I really like those half internal, half exo cages that the Defender 110 has. I hear that they're quite functional too. I'd like to see one on an XJ. (other than the one Jeep built on the concept "Casablanca" XJ)
http://home.earthlink.net/~tcampbe59/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/xjcasablanca.jpg

IntrepidXJ

January 5th, 2004, 18:52

i was originally planning on bushwackers.....but after cutting my front fenders last week, i think i'm gonna go flareless :rof:

http://pictures.myxj.net/progress12-28-03/DSC00025.JPG

now i just gotta cut the back

TOZOVR

January 5th, 2004, 19:02

for me, flareless sucked. Crap flying in the windows all day...

IntrepidXJ

January 5th, 2004, 19:14

for me, flareless sucked. Crap flying in the windows all day...
well, mines not necessarily a daily driver (though i do like to drive it often)

89TrailXJ

January 6th, 2004, 07:11

Has anyone tried these yet?

http://www.autobarn.net/pac52170.html?AID=10274001&PID=1408109

This is what interested me in them:
"Constructed from the finest quality EPDM synthetic rubber, they won't crack or peel in cold weather or droop in high temperatures. The exclusive built-in curvature allows the flare to fit the fenderwall without wrinkles or buckling."

So far its looking like my choice, but I can't find anyone who has used them yet for an opinion on them.

Fore Wheeler

January 6th, 2004, 09:07

Go with none, if you wheel hard you won't have any anyhow, and you won't have any of those pesky holes in your fenders.

http://www.michiganjeepers.com/photopost/data/500/815gxj38-med.jpg

http://www.michiganjeepers.com/photopost/data/500/815gxj2-med.jpg

http://www.michiganjeepers.com/photopost/data/500/815gxj1-med.jpg

TOZOVR

January 6th, 2004, 10:52

well, mines not necessarily a daily driver (though i do like to drive it often)

On the street it wasn't bad, it was on the trail on tougher obstacles, just because we don't have just rock here..it's always a combo or rock and loos pebbles, or rock and loose mud or...you get the idea.

Everyone has their own groove.

RJ

choad

January 6th, 2004, 19:53

Ok guys. I'm in the market for fitting bigger meats also. I want to run 33's with my 3" lift. Will the TJ flares provide enough room without the need to add taller bumpstops?

choad

January 6th, 2004, 20:08

Ok guys. I'm in the market for fitting bigger meats also. I want to run 33's with my 3" lift. Will the TJ flares provide enough room without the need to add taller bumpstops?

poppabear

January 7th, 2004, 08:45

yes it will work nicely.

choad

January 7th, 2004, 20:02

yes it will work nicely.

thanks for the info. First time checking out the forums. This is a great site for us XJ owners.

ZachMan

January 8th, 2004, 08:46

I like no flares, but it can be illegal in some states, not mine :D

Fore Wheeler

January 8th, 2004, 11:49

yes it will work nicely.

depending on the offset of your wheels, how wide your tires are, how much flex you're getting, the type of wheeling you do. I ran 33x10.5's with 4.5", cut to the nuts and they rubbed, went to 6" with the same tires and it worked much better. My wifes XJ has 5.5" of lift, 32x11.5's and it rubs when I drive through my shallow ditch at an angle, but it works well for her cuz it's a dd only.

every jeep is different, every set up is different. best you can do is try and see.

choad

January 13th, 2004, 21:41

I think I'm going to hack some sheet metal, put on the TJ flares then borrow some 33x12.50 swampers from a budy and play with it. I'm guessing I'm going to have to add some 2" bumpstops to make it work.

Thanks for the input.

Choad.

crazy_cooter56

January 17th, 2004, 04:24

First I'd like to say hello to everyone a newbie here. Here's a few pics of my MJ before and after I did the front fender trimming. Haven't decided if I'm gonna toss a set of TJ Flares on or not.

http://www.jeeps4ever.com/crazy_cooter56/Before%20Angle.JPG
http://www.jeeps4ever.com/crazy_cooter56/After%20Angle.JPG
http://www.jeeps4ever.com/crazy_cooter56/Before%20Side.JPG
http://www.jeeps4ever.com/crazy_cooter56/After%20Side.JPG
http://www.jeeps4ever.com/crazy_cooter56/Before%20Front.JPG
http://www.jeeps4ever.com/crazy_cooter56/After%20Front.JPG

xjblaine

February 17th, 2004, 18:59

you should have put curves into your cuts...like this

http://www.azvjc.org/pics/5799_04216173146.jpg

http://www.azvjc.org/pics/5799_04216173431.jpg

I've seen alot of really nice fender flares, I just don't care for em.

mtbkr

February 17th, 2004, 20:30

I run the bushwacker flares and really like them. my only complaint would have to be the amount of labor required to install them.

jallen

February 18th, 2004, 06:04

Pat

February 18th, 2004, 07:50

for those of you running flareless, what did you do to protect the tire from the raw cut edge of the fender? options that i have considered are cutting tabs and folding them in and splitting some fuel line and wrapping it around the cut edge (it seems that if you filled the hose with slilcone first you would get a stick that would last for years).

has anyone done anything different that has worked? opinions on the fuel line idea?

I have black door edge guard on my front fenders, looks pretty good and works well too. For the rear, I ended up with a pretty harmless edge just by cutting tabs, folding them in, and painting.

Pat

xjblaine

February 18th, 2004, 07:52

In the back, I cut up the sheetmetal to where the fenderwell met the body at the pinch seam. I then folded those tabs in and hammered really hard to get them to conform to the interior of the fenderwell.
up front, I hammered the pinch seam to fold it against the inner fender, and put self adhering strips of plastic over the raw sheetmetal (the kind that go on the edge of doors, 5.99 at pepboys) I will, however, be putting in bumpstops that prevent significant contact of the fender edges by the tires.

billboarder

February 18th, 2004, 10:24

i had bushwackers on my old cherokee, they were great but for me, not worth the $300 i paid for them. really easy install; just mark, cut, drill, and mount. yeah it wasnt THAT simple, but i did it in a day, and im not bob villa (or his automotive counterpart).

if the money isnt an issue, i say bushwackers, but i dont think i will ever buy them again unless i get some rediculous deal.

XJEEPER

March 2nd, 2004, 08:51

Surprised no one has mentioned these yet.......fiberglass Jeepspeed Baja fenders that give you more room and run about $150 each.
http://www.kartek.com/prod-windows/truck/jeepspeed/fib-hf8001.jpg

verrive

March 2nd, 2004, 10:37

Surprised no one has mentioned these yet.......fiberglass Jeepspeed Baja fenders that give you more room and run about $150 each.
http://www.kartek.com/prod-windows/truck/jeepspeed/fib-hf8001.jpg

I really like those, do those just replace the front side panels? If so that may be something I'd be very interested in :o

- Kevin

XJEEPER

March 2nd, 2004, 12:49

I really like those, do those just replace the front side panels? If so that may be something I'd be very interested in :o

- Kevin

They replace the stock front fenders, 84-96.
Here's another option that is fitted on a 97-01 looking rig...............
http://glassworksunlimited.com/gu71.shtml

rj454

March 2nd, 2004, 14:32

Surprised no has mentioned these either- http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?makeId=1000123&productId=1256&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&storeId=10101 -
I got the 25' roll for $40; good budget flare, but I wish I'd cut the top of the fenders in a more rounded shape and next time I'm getting the 4 1/2" -$42/pair. Promise to have pix soon....

verrive

March 2nd, 2004, 15:19

They replace the stock front fenders, 84-96.
Here's another option that is fitted on a 97-01 looking rig...............
http://glassworksunlimited.com/gu71.shtml

Wow, I really like that instead of fending my flares. If I ever wanted to upgrade I dunno how the new guy would like a bunch of holes in his fender or it trimmed a bunch. How much do you guys think a body shop would charge to paint those?

- Kevin

basalt51

March 2nd, 2004, 15:32

BrianJr

March 3rd, 2004, 06:55

Hey RJ - lets see those pictures. :) The rubber flares were mentioned a while back but no one had pictures of the stuff installed on an XJ.

-Brian

Surprised no has mentioned these either- http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?makeId=1000123&productId=1256&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&storeId=10101 -
I got the 25' roll for $40; good budget flare, but I wish I'd cut the top of the fenders in a more rounded shape and next time I'm getting the 4 1/2" -$42/pair. Promise to have pix soon....

rj454

March 3rd, 2004, 09:14

I used the fenderlip; mounts with screws to the inside (hadda weld in a 1" strip to the fronts for attachment), we also welded in a panel from the bottom rear of the fronts to a point about center of the wheelwell. (hadda close off the gap to the hinges, you guys been leaving this open?) These two things stiffened the fender nicely. We also moved the fender support from where we cut the front of the fender, up a bit and reattached it. As I said- I may redo it with more arch in the cut and with the 4 1/2" re-inforced. I will do my best to get pix today/tonight, newbie with digital cam....
:roll:

rj454

March 3rd, 2004, 12:52

:eyes:
Okay, I got the pix and they suck....(XJ Pix- http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4287572069)
I'm not thrilled with the flares in their current state :puke: ; they'r really not doing much to keep anything clean. Plus, I dont like the squared look. I'm gonna cut the fenders more and with more arch. And get the 4 1/2" Reinforced flares.
If ya look close enuf; you can see the panels welded inside the fender to the pinch-seam. They go all the way up to the middle of the well and then bend up to almost the top. I'll fill the gaps (cant see em) with foam. There is almost no give to the front fenders, pretty stiff with the front support. We also filled the small gaps, front + rear of the rear wells, where the body line bumps out with welded plates.
It was alot of welding 'n' grinding and it's gonna suck to cut it all out and re-do it. :doh:
And so much for el-cheapo flares; I'll have $130 into them after tossing the first ones.

Chilly

March 31st, 2004, 07:37

I vote for the TJ flares, thats what I am running and they look great. Couple tips though, one take your time with the marking and trimming, and second if mounting on an XJ mount the rear completely and then cut it for the door to open that way everything lines up right.

http://www.imageshack.us/img1/6787/PICT8.JPG

http://www.imageshack.us/img1/3162/PICT26.JPG

They dwarf the 35" MTR's though!!

Viktor

March 31st, 2004, 08:43

The rollcages used in land rovers are made by Safety Devices. They are extremely functional and not just for looks. They also make them for other vehicles. Dont know if they do them for jeeps but they should have a list on their website. They used them on the Defender 110 in the USA because of government standards for safety.

http://www.cars.u-net.com/safetydevices.htm

Danno

March 31st, 2004, 08:44

I've run Rusty's and Bushwhackers. I kept breaking off Rusty's as they are extremely brittle if you just bump them. They will fold a bit but any kind of scrape or bump broke them off. If I was just running Moab it would not be a problem as you don't scrape the fenders much there. But I also run Tellico and there you are always scraping the fenders and the bumpers and the sides of the XJ. I have bought one complete set of Rusty's and had to replace three pieces.
If you go with the BWs remember that they do NOT fit the newer (98 and up)XJ four doors very well. I know! I've scrape my BWs just about off and they didn't break.

Haggard

March 31st, 2004, 09:25

i've run the BW's .. they are off now because i couldnt get them to stretch when i decided i was going to run 37s.. i simply have to cut too much wheel well out. I'll be running 4 rear TJ flares now with speedclips or some other quick detach mouting so i can just take em off when i hit the trail.

ShipleyCSA

March 31st, 2004, 09:32

I just say a REALLY cool idea this guy had on the front of his 92' XJ. He took the stock outside flares off, peeled out the inside plastic flap, then cut the metal flang off with a round carbide cutting tool. Next he positioned the original outside flares on the body, then marked were he needed to drill new holes, then bolted the flare inn. IT looks great at probably gave him 2 more inches to work with.

ladywolf

March 31st, 2004, 10:08

I'd say bushwackers, but i like the rooster tail thing. I've sent more than my share at other people on the road when you are a northerner stuck in the south (no offense guys). we just know how to drive in the snow.

Kristen

XJAlaska

April 1st, 2004, 09:49

Anyone got pix of rear TJ flares up front on the XJ?

ShipleyCSA

April 1st, 2004, 10:27

Yeah, I live in NC. A friend and I were pulled over bc the cop said that we were driving 'wrecklessly' around the turn. But we simply told him that our jeep only looks that way bc we didnt have swaybars and our tires are past the body bc we didn't have flares. The cop understood, and said "have a good day."

jmop

April 1st, 2004, 11:11

Anyone got pix of rear TJ flares up front on the XJ?

I vote for the TJ flares, thats what I am running and they look great. Couple tips though, one take your time with the marking and trimming, and second if mounting on an XJ mount the rear completely and then cut it for the door to open that way everything lines up right.

http://www.imageshack.us/img1/6787/PICT8.JPG

http://www.imageshack.us/img1/3162/PICT26.JPG

They dwarf the 35" MTR's though!!

woody431

April 14th, 2004, 21:42

Damn dude, those are 35's?? You can fit 37's easily I think..What size lift are you running?

Chilly

April 15th, 2004, 01:08

Yah 35" MTR's, It's a pieced together lift from several different companys, the front long arms are from a RE tj lift, and the springs from Skyjacker. All in all I'm sitting at about 11 inches total. It flexes very well.

I am going to be changing out tires this summer, putting the MTR's on the CJ and I'm going to go with the new 36" Iroks I think.

Starboard M

April 15th, 2004, 12:58

That looks sweet! I agree, you can easily fit 37's. How much fender did you cut off?

Gojeep

April 16th, 2004, 02:05

Anyone used or heard anything other than the flares spoken about here in this thread?

Chilly

April 16th, 2004, 05:11

In the front I cut between 2 to 3 inches. Plus the pinch seam in the rear of the front fender has been cut and welded back so its all flat there. Any ways the front was the easy part; taped up the flare where I wanted it traced the inner lip and went to work with the cutoff wheel. Bolt on flare and its done. Well not that easy but close. You still have to trim it a little for the XJ body line at the bottom.

In the back it is cut a little over 3 inches probably, it is much more difficult. I basically have nothing left along the door and its cut a little higher behind the door. It is not very pretty in there but it works great. I can get some pics up for you guys later this afternoon, I'm at work right now. Plus the flares are back off for painting this weekend. Perfect for some detailed pics. I hope to have that all the painting done by sunday afternoon. Its been about two weeks since I drove it last. Prep work is a ____! (Fill in the Blank) But its ready to start spraying now.

I still have the pieces that I cut out of the front fender in the garage, I'm saving them so I can get pics to do a tech artical later on for some friends of mine down in Arkansas. I can post a pic of them also.

XJWheelie

April 16th, 2004, 11:42

Did you leave most of the inner rear wheel tub or did you fit something larger? Years ago I had a friend that had a Pinto that he had turned into a 1/4 mile car, track only, and installed tubs in the back so that the rear wheels would fit. I was just wondering if you went to this extreme or if you managed to fit in some extra steel and just welded it in place.

Robert

scottsxj

June 1st, 2004, 19:50

i have no flares on mine and plan on some trimming soon cause i like the look. Also does any one know if you have to have flares in VA

Ramsey

June 1st, 2004, 19:51

was just curious about that last ?, hope to see an answer for it. about the tubs

hackedxj

June 2nd, 2004, 22:17

Anyone used or heard anything other than the flares spoken about here in this thread?
Yes, I have Ford Explorer flares on my xj ,I easily clear 33's at 3 1/2 lift in the rear and 4 in the front, could probably do 35's.