rmtofast

Ok new here i guess ill start my 2nd zj build, but never had one on 35s. I just picked up a stock 98 grand laredo 2200 bucks mint condition no rust runs top. I dont have much money right now but Im geting this thing built up to 35s and will do what it takes to get there, not planing on wheeling much right now just want to fit the 35s on and drive it. So that being said im not looking for a lot of flex right now nore drive long distance very often lol. So after about a week of having it i ordered 4.5 inch lift, ome lift with everything to get it up, got my new 35x12.50 bfg km2's 2 days ago and got them put on my ion wheels i got for her. the other night i decided to go ahead and get the fenders trimmed for the go berzerk flares, after a couple beers and thinking wth just cut them!. this is no lift little bumper trim with 33x12.50s

rmtofast

cut off lower section

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So geting ready for flares went ahead and nicely* cut the front fenders

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Yay did not mess them up, Just to get idea mounted up the 35 inch bfgs and jacked body up 5 inches with floor jack. more fender will be cut off once i get my flares, lift is looking to be here this wendsday.

rmtofast

before crashing me and a buddy thought long and hard on the cladding I really like all one color better than two tone so off with cladding took emblems off sides and threw the 33s back on until i get my lift on next weekend. until then i am digging the cut fenders and no cladding looks cleaner.

rmtofast

The wife didnt think 35s were that big. Also what are all you guys doing about the pinch weld on the back side of the front fender well? i took a hammer and bent over the lip but is anyone else taking more of a sludge hammer and making it all flat? some pointers or pictures of your front fender wells would be great

96_xj

take a 3lb sledge and go at it! that is what I did. Great build too! I do like it without the cladding

rmtofast

Thanks man ill go at it with a bigger hammer maybe some heat.. Also just tracked my bumper looks like it will be here friday. if anyone wants a cheap zj winch bumper call up this guy i got the winch bumper off him when i called him we talked for awhile i am a welder and asked him if he would send me all the laser cut pieces to spec he is sending me everything cut out to build his bumper d rings and all for 280 shipped. Cant wait to get it welded up and put on
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=777730

odgreen

dam nice looking zj! keep the pics comin!

rmtofast

Yea i hate having to wait for shipping should have more pictures up by the end of next weekend with bumper lift and 35s on i am getting to anxious

rmtofast

wanted to see how far they would stick out. not to bad go berzerk fares say 2 inches so should cover up everything sticking out.

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decided to mount other two tires tonight guess i am running to walmart to grab some valve stems.

rmtofast

last pictures with 33's before lift kit and 35s, Once its lifted on 35s it will never be seen little so decided to snap a few more

djlarroc

Nice! Love the build! Great job on the fenders!

grn99

I am really diggin the ZJs lately. I have to say I like the approch you are taking with yours.
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