larsbc
NAXJA Forum User
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- Vancouver, BC, Canada
I did a write-up and a short video re-cap covering the install of our Napier Precision fender flares.
You can see it all here: http://www.bc4x4.com/pv/xj/napier-flares
Along the way, I also managed to do the classic windshield tank puncture:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSuP9PEKdcM
I'm happy with the flares. They look good and they're very strong. And strength is quite important, especially in the front because once you trim the opening and cut off some of that creased sheet metal, it looses a lot of rigidity. A strong flare restores that stiffness.
Currently the Jeep has a 4.5" lift and 32" tires (that's how it came when I bought it). The plan is to go to 35's with a D44 in front and 8.8 in the back. Haven't settled on the lift, yet. I'm wondering if 4.5" and these flares will be enough to clear the 35's and provide lots of room for articulation. Your thoughts?
Here's a before/after animation from the front:
And here's a before/after animation from the rear:
...lars
You can see it all here: http://www.bc4x4.com/pv/xj/napier-flares
Along the way, I also managed to do the classic windshield tank puncture:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSuP9PEKdcM
I'm happy with the flares. They look good and they're very strong. And strength is quite important, especially in the front because once you trim the opening and cut off some of that creased sheet metal, it looses a lot of rigidity. A strong flare restores that stiffness.
Currently the Jeep has a 4.5" lift and 32" tires (that's how it came when I bought it). The plan is to go to 35's with a D44 in front and 8.8 in the back. Haven't settled on the lift, yet. I'm wondering if 4.5" and these flares will be enough to clear the 35's and provide lots of room for articulation. Your thoughts?
Here's a before/after animation from the front:
And here's a before/after animation from the rear:
...lars
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