Is there anyway I can trim my fenders while still being able to use my stock flares after trimming? I barely rub but it's just enough to annoy me and I like the look of my Xj with my fenders. Any input is appreciated. Pics of work done would be great too. Thanks!

A lot of people trim and drill holes to install their stock flares higher.. YOu can also use rear TJ flares as well.

Check out the links at the bottom of the page, they are thread that are similar to your question.

Check out my build page I did the stock Cherokee flairs and riveted them back on.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/bo...ect-m80-40949/

I think TJ flares look bad on the front of XJs. I would do what the previous poster did or just use TJ flares on the rear and do a nice clean job trimming the front.

I personally will be trimming front and rear to the seams. Then bending thin wall tubing to match the arch. The I will chop 90* out of the tubing and weld it to the seam and panel.