This is bizarre. I can’t find mud guards/flaps for a stock XJ anywhere. Yeah I know it’s been out of production for a long time but I can find mud guards for old cars all over the internet but not an XJ. Anyone have any examples of DIY rubber ones?

 

I never really thought about it.

Then I did a Google image search, and that's when I realized they look horrible.

 

The factory molded ones look great. Mud guards make a huge difference for keeping the ice/snow/salt/sand blast off of the rockers and rear fender area.

 

I have the factory ones on my XJ, they came installed on it when I bought it. I'm meh about how they look.

 

Wide fender flares and call it a day. Why do you need mud guards with wide fender flares?

 

I found mine in a junkyard. Made a big difference in keeping the mud and crap off of the rockers, which in turn keeps the same off of my pants
What you need to do is get in touch with WeatherTec and convince them to start producing them. After all, they seem to be making everything else these days.
Now if you had access to a 3D printer.....

 

well said but I’m an “OEM type of guy”

Wow didn’t think of that. I own a Ender 3D Pro I got for free that’s still new in the box.

 

Nothing wrong with being an "OEM Guy". Thing is, you MIGHT get lucky and find a used set somewhere online for sale. Other than that, your best option is to custom make a set from "sheet rubber". Our rigs have not been made here since 2001, so options to just buy are becoming scarce. Good luck.

 

I could pull one of mine, and get you dimensions and pics. You'd have a whole new sideline.

 

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/spl...6/#post3690459

 

I just saw that 3D scanners are under $1k now. I actually might have OE guards scanned and 3D printed. I have an acquaintance that runs a 3D printing side business who could rip out a ton of these in short order. Talk about a niche business. There is one guy on eBay that wants $200 for a full set. Might be worth the cost if I can sell sets I’d them for a reasonable price.

 

Try ebay.co.uk they're all over it & so cheap the shipping will cost more. Oh, & they look like the OE ones on my Orvis (part of the package - I think)

 

I had a set of these on a WJ that were larger than the factory mudflaps and worked pretty well. Keeps the ice/snow/road salt down. Got them at Farm & Fleet (or Fleet Farm depending on your location)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165601732157

 

I don’t know about you guys, but I can’t read “Mud Flaps” without Spinal Tap entering my mind.

 

Nothing wrong with that! I wish you luck with this. I hope you are able to find something or make something that works.

I've been curious about the 3D printer route as well, but I was waiting for prices to come down a bit.