Okay guys I just started making a custom set of fender flares for my xj. Don't feel like paying 400 fr bushwackers right now lol. So this is my current solution in progress. Still need to skin the top but wanted to get everyone's thoughts!

 

I like em. Throw a little paint and tthem babies will be good!

 

Quite similar to an idea I've been floating on, they look nice so far, I'm sure it's not as strong as the tube based style, but still pretty cool and different from what you typically see.

What's the material thickness you used?

Now I'm subscribed to see how the end result on a full set is lol.

 

Yeah they won't be as strong as tue but surprisingly strong! The plates are 14 gauge with with 1 inch square tubes connecting them. Nice part is you can set the width easily!!

 

So when you rub a tree hard with them, Which do you think will give first. The flair or the fender?

 

them things are mean looking. i like em. but that is true tho that fender will turn into a can unless if you find a way to rienforce it im the back side

 

Well I would say prolly the flare but I can't be for certain until I skin it.

 

skin it i want to see the outcome!

 

Okay u asked for it!!! Lol still gotta do some finish welding/work but I'm happy so far! Thoughts?

 

Badass!!! Bushwhackers are just cheap plastic and they crush. It seems like everyone is armoring their fenders to!!!! I just made a fabrication thread about mine. Check it out if you need ideas on reinforcing them. I have mine tired to the bumper and into the sliders. I can jack my jeep up from my fender!!

 

Well I will be making some as soon as I buy a welder next month I think I would like to make them thinner and add a tube to the outside just to smooth them up but thank you very much for the idea now I won't spend $360 for bushwhackers yay

 

My metal all together was 125
I have like 2in flare with the tube and a back panel. Got a good metal guy

 

I like those... I would taper them into the body at the top edge for aesthetics, and tie them into the bumper and rocker you've got going for strength. But they do look good! and seems like a decent investment for such a small amount of plate. paint em up and show us a battle scar, that xj is too damn clean Haha!

 

Looks nice!

 

Damn those look good. I got idea brewin now.