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Apr 3, 2012 | 02:39 PM

#31

88jeepcherokeexj

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From: wa

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: renix inline 6

pics of finished product?

Apr 3, 2012 | 11:28 PM

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dfm_13

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From: michigan

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 lt 6cyl

the pics are as far as they are right now. no time with college to finish, plus the weather has been nice so i been dirtbikin

Apr 4, 2012 | 11:22 AM

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RichW

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From: Racine, Ohio

Year: 1999

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.7

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Originally Posted by 96rokee

are you only wleding the flar to the rear quarter panels?

or are you welding to the pinch weld in the original fender well.?
welding underneath at all or just top side?

love to see some strength tests once your done. like holding your weight standing on it.?

Here are how mine are welded

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Apr 4, 2012 | 11:38 AM

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RichW

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From: Racine, Ohio

Year: 1999

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.7

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Originally Posted by 96rokee

Here are some more pics of how we welded mine. 1st we welded the tube to the underside. 2nd we welded more plate wrapping the whole outside of the tube on each support. 3rd we formed and welded the thick sheet metal around the tubing supports and also seemed it the whole way around the outside of the fender. Now to just grind the welds. I'm 220 lbs and can jump up and down on my flares. I'll get a pic of a strength test for ya.

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