I know someone has seen this set up (Flares)

Ok, I did a search last night, and moused my way thru 64 pages of info looking for this type of set-up. The reason I am looking for this set-up is to see how it will look and see if it will be worth the effort.

Set-up l am looking for: Any year XJ running a 3 inch lift
31's
W/ Bushwackers

I am currently sitting on a 3 inch lift, and really do not plan on getting anything bigger, but I like the looks of the wackers, and since my rig is no going to be a major rok/trail rig the money pits of the wackers would be ok.

What I am trying to see is: (1) How goofy would a rig look with this, since wackers cut out the wheel wells and would the 31's fill it in enough to not look TONKA?

I have been looking at the Rusty flares, but I cannot really feel the look of them.

Anyone have any thoughts? I like the 97 look of the flares, and thought about just relocating them a little higher.

Any other ideas on some other type of Flare other than the TJ Flare (been there done that on my 89)

Mac

This is sort of a mod tech question isn't it?

It could be. :eyes:

Or it could be a general question to ask if anyone local has seen this set-up. eace:


Mac

It's around 3.5 inches.

i would go with the TJ flares.

they look really good on 89's i'm sure they'd look good on a 97 too.

It cost me $110 for four used TJ flares from Olympic in Snohomish, and about four hours of effort to trim, drill, and mount them. If you have any skill with fab, it's an easy task. IIRC, Bushwackers are $400-500 for a set, and have a history of cracking the first time you bump a tree. Plus, they look bulbous and goofy.


IMO, modded TJ flares are the way to go. Plus, if you end up completely destroying one, it's like $25-30 to get another used one to replace it. Last I'd heard, Bushwacker won't sell individual flares, you have to buy a full set.

thats Bushit

FYI i got a set of charcoal grey (painted) TJ flares off craigslist for 50 bucks but they were the wider rubicon/sahara flare.

traded them to one of my members with a wrangler for some stock width flares and i'm good to go

not trying to hijack but

My tj flare side markers are in the mail!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

fubar XJ said:

It cost me $110 for four used TJ flares from Olympic in Snohomish, and about four hours of effort to trim, drill, and mount them. If you have any skill with fab, it's an easy task. IIRC, Bushwackers are $400-500 for a set, and have a history of cracking the first time you bump a tree. Plus, they look bulbous and goofy.


IMO, modded TJ flares are the way to go. Plus, if you end up completely destroying one, it's like $25-30 to get another used one to replace it. Last I'd heard, Bushwacker won't sell individual flares, you have to buy a full set.

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X2. I really like the look of TJ flares. I used to have YJ flares on mine that also worked. Some people liked it some didn't. I would have to search for some old photos but could e-mail them if you can't find others.

Michael

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5.5 inch lift with 31's

going with 33's in a few months and will be able to clear them just as easy

YJ flares.

not quite as much clearance but the front is really where you need it and it looks like they'd suffice

MUDXJ92, do you have more pics of your rig. If so, PM so I can send you me email add.

Thanks
Mac

Rusty's offroad sells Tj flars for $90 a set and I don't think they're used. OEM? dunno...

fubar XJ said:

It cost me $110 for four used TJ flares from Olympic in Snohomish, and about four hours of effort to trim, drill, and mount them. If you have any skill with fab, it's an easy task. IIRC, Bushwackers are $400-500 for a set, and have a history of cracking the first time you bump a tree. Plus, they look bulbous and goofy.


IMO, modded TJ flares are the way to go. Plus, if you end up completely destroying one, it's like $25-30 to get another used one to replace it. Last I'd heard, Bushwacker won't sell individual flares, you have to buy a full set.

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I picked up a good used set of TJ flares for $50. It didnt come with any lights or reflectors though. Check out CL. thats where I found mine.