Nice.

 

Thanks. I wouldn't be at 5.5" and 35's without the wj conversion up front. The steering angles and stock brakes were the deciding factor for me were the hinging point. Stock front end, 4.5" and 33s. I wanted to be at 5.5" and 35s but would not do it without the additional investment.

Also made sure to convert the rear from drums to discs for added braking power and simplicity/ease of repair. It has already paid itself off as I found last night that the breather hose was plugged and pushed diff fluid out through the passenger side axle seal. Having discs made it super easy to clean and not go through the labour/financail intensive process of cleaning or replacing drum components that would have beef soaked in oil.

 

I am with you on that. Got some time to look and think more last night and that was my same idea. Once the rockers and get built I may just scrap the abs and build onto the original fenders with the new sheet metal extensions with tubing. First things first I gave to finish the rear. It may be even simpler than the front though. Just duplicate my extensions but weld straight to the outer 1" around the wheel well.

 

And yes. Legality was the main objective. Being sturdy and alter able was second.

 

I really like your flat fenders. Here is a view of the ones we are building.

 

These are tuned with a thick wall tubing so they'll be sturdy. I'm 220lbs and can stand on them.

 

That's pretty much what I want to end up with. But connected to the bumper as well. I shortcutted the bottoms just for time and lack of need in making these versions perfect. Great job. Post up the finished product when you get there.

 

Combine these two and you get my future design.

 

LOL those are the same fender. Before and after wrapping the tubing with sheet.

 

Here is a pic of my back flare.

 

Hello,

Great fab.

A little advice, you may want to trim the metal back to the edge of the farthest out screw, bolt.
The reason, if you bump or rub a tree the flare wont bend, the metal will transfer the load to the fender and crease it, I speak from experience.
The shorter the metal lip and the longer the flexible part of the flare the better off you will be.

Nice clean appearance, got to get rid of the bright Zinc screws !

Nitro

 

What wall thickness did you use?

 

I can't tell you for sure but I would be safe to say it is a good 3/8 inch think. It's really thick stuff.

 

Haha. For some reason when I was responding on my phone I thought they were posts from two different people. Well then. Take your one idea. And that's my goal.

 

Thanks for the heads up. Will be finish painting everything and doing a couple other things when I get time. Moving right now so spare time is non existent.