XJ Fender Flares
02-04-2013, 11:07 AM
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XJ Fender Flares
Well, I'm already running a 4.5" lift and 32" tires, but was still rubbing and popping the flares off now and then on the trail. So I got fender flares from Notch Customs and finished the install.
They were a bit of work, because you cut out a lot of metal, but it was totally worth it. I think they look sweet.
Apparently some other company used to sell these, but I guess people couldn't get them anymore. The guys at Notch acquired the molds, and they're making them now.
I'm thinking I've gotta do bumpers next.
They were a bit of work, because you cut out a lot of metal, but it was totally worth it. I think they look sweet.
Apparently some other company used to sell these, but I guess people couldn't get them anymore. The guys at Notch acquired the molds, and they're making them now.
I'm thinking I've gotta do bumpers next.
02-04-2013, 11:12 AM
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Sorta looks like the iceland offroad flares. Look a little bit different tho. I just wonder if they're as strong as the iceland flares were, i know they were pretty damn stout.
02-04-2013, 11:23 AM
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That's the company that used to sell them. The Notch guys are using a fiberglass company that does good work, by the look of it. They're about 1/4" thick, and super sturdy.
02-04-2013, 11:25 AM
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$470.
They come primed, not painted. I did that myself, and went all out, matching the color, so that was some added $, but I thought it was worth it. I guess you could rattle-can them black pretty cheap, but I wanted to keep my all-white look
They come primed, not painted. I did that myself, and went all out, matching the color, so that was some added $, but I thought it was worth it. I guess you could rattle-can them black pretty cheap, but I wanted to keep my all-white look
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02-04-2013, 11:28 AM
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That's not bad. About the price of bushwackers except they're probably a hell of a lot stronger and patchable if you do crack one. Whats the quality on them? As in did they need any filler to look smooth?
02-04-2013, 11:36 AM
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Yeah, way stronger than bushwackers!
They're pretty dang close, but I did use filler on mine. I really do get out on the trail, but I'm still of the mindset that I want it too looks as good as possible. It's more work, but I like it. A little bit of filler, and an extra half hour made them look seamless with the body.
The fit was close enough that I think most people could do a little bit of sanding on the flares, and be just happy. I can't really blame Notch for not having a millimeter-exact fit, though, since everyone's XJ is more than a decade old, so it would never be the same on two vehicles, you know.
They're pretty dang close, but I did use filler on mine. I really do get out on the trail, but I'm still of the mindset that I want it too looks as good as possible. It's more work, but I like it. A little bit of filler, and an extra half hour made them look seamless with the body.
The fit was close enough that I think most people could do a little bit of sanding on the flares, and be just happy. I can't really blame Notch for not having a millimeter-exact fit, though, since everyone's XJ is more than a decade old, so it would never be the same on two vehicles, you know.
02-04-2013, 11:44 AM
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Yeah, way stronger than bushwackers!
They're pretty dang close, but I did use filler on mine. I really do get out on the trail, but I'm still of the mindset that I want it too looks as good as possible. It's more work, but I like it. A little bit of filler, and an extra half hour made them look seamless with the body.
The fit was close enough that I think most people could do a little bit of sanding on the flares, and be just happy. I can't really blame Notch for not having a millimeter-exact fit, though, since everyone's XJ is more than a decade old, so it would never be the same on two vehicles, you know.
They're pretty dang close, but I did use filler on mine. I really do get out on the trail, but I'm still of the mindset that I want it too looks as good as possible. It's more work, but I like it. A little bit of filler, and an extra half hour made them look seamless with the body.
The fit was close enough that I think most people could do a little bit of sanding on the flares, and be just happy. I can't really blame Notch for not having a millimeter-exact fit, though, since everyone's XJ is more than a decade old, so it would never be the same on two vehicles, you know.
02-07-2013, 10:51 AM
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NIIIIIIIIIIIIICE XJ!!!!
Planning on bigger tires? My xj looks alot like yours. Have 31s on now.. if I move up to 33x12.50, definitely going to consider these flares.
Planning on bigger tires? My xj looks alot like yours. Have 31s on now.. if I move up to 33x12.50, definitely going to consider these flares.
02-07-2013, 11:16 AM
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I'll probably switch to 35's, but I'm going to do the rear end, transfer case, and drive line first. Hopefully soon.
I know two guys that run a 4.5" lift and 35's with this set of flares, and don't rub at all, so 33's would still have plenty of room.
I know two guys that run a 4.5" lift and 35's with this set of flares, and don't rub at all, so 33's would still have plenty of room.
02-07-2013, 12:37 PM
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At first glance, i didn't even notice they weren't stock except that your wheel wells were much bigger... They really came out nice.
Great Job.
Great Job.
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02-07-2013, 02:52 PM
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Thanks!
That's exactly why I went with them, and why I had them painted white to match. They're not in-your-face, bulky, black, with bolt holes everywhere... They're just awesome.
That's exactly why I went with them, and why I had them painted white to match. They're not in-your-face, bulky, black, with bolt holes everywhere... They're just awesome.
