I am planing on triming my fender and would like to know if Rusty's XJ flares (http://www.quadratec.com/products/72515_100.htm) or the good old Bushwacher's XJ flares (http://www.quadratec.com/products/72506_800_07.htm) would be better for trimed fenders. In my resurch Rusty's are cheaper but it looks like Bushwacher's are more tough. The other option I was considering was useing the stock fenders relocated like in 53guy's write ups which would be the cheapist way to go.
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opinions on fender flares
- Thread starter XJ33P3R
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black2door
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Spfd. MO
Ive heard the rusty's crack really easy, but maybe they changed them.
Matt98XJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Sanford Stadium, row 5.
If you do any wheeling on tight trails, the flares won't last long. My Bushwackers were the biggest waste of 400 dollars. Save your money. Only reason mine are still on my rig, are for legal reasons.
xjaddiction
NAXJA Member #666
TJ flares, they are cheap, and stand up to tons of abuse.
kewlkatdady
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Mansfield TX
there are so many pictures of XJ's with TJ flares. hint hint search "TJ flares"
I think I'm going to try TJ flares but I'm going to use zip ties to hold them on, instead of bolting them
I think I'm going to try TJ flares but I'm going to use zip ties to hold them on, instead of bolting them
jrowell
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Bakersfield
Matt98XJ said:
Well, mine are still together... And I wheel prettty hard. They are scrached up and I think I have one mounting hole that has "widened". I have had them on my 87 since 02. I think the key to mine staying in tact is I mount them using the blue plastic wall anchors that expand when you screw into them. When too much stress pushes against the flares, they pop off. I know that's not a solution for everyone, but it works for me. I like the look of the flares. Also, The CHP's jump on you here in bako if you do not have your tires covered.
krelja
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- New Jersey
Matt98XJ said:
You couldn't be more correct if you were Henry Kissinger.
Bushwackers are absolutely garbage if you hit the trails hard or do any serious flexing. Cut the fenders or remove them entirely IMHO.
irateflai have thr rustys in the front very ,very flexible.you will not break,crack or rip these.bushwackers are garbage and have to buy the whole set when you damage them.rustys you can buy separetely.when i finally got around to cutting the rear a week ago i used a pair off a comanchee turned out real nice just a little bit of work as i did not use the stock mounting on the mj flares.i cut off all the excess plastic off the back of the flares and some on each side and used stainless sheetmetal screws and zipped them on looks stock just bigger opening.this a cheap and easy way to retain stock look without a gap at the bottom of the flair when using the xj flares.the tj flares just look like shit plain and simple i'll try and post some pics tomorrow
xjaddiction
NAXJA Member #666
Here is my 'ol XJ
She was a sweet XJ...
She was a sweet XJ...
Brian Strickland
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- port angeles, washington
don't buy rusty's ...they're poop, i had them and they all broke within 2 months of installing them, they don't handle abuse at all. get all rear tj flares from collin bros and make them fit for a much cheaper route. i've had trees wedged in my rear wheelwells and the tj flares just bend back into natural shape.
