msd131

1992 cherokee sport with 3" lift. I want to trim the fenders but not sure about the proper way to do this, I dont want to screw it up. I have the tools but not sure where to start and where to end the cutting. any help would be great.

xjmuddigger

take off ur fender flares and tape off where u want to cut at with blue scotch tape and u can use a drimel tool for a more clean cut,i did mine this way

Cherokee9t8

My Cherokee already had the flares off when I bought it, and the lines from where the flares used to be are easily noticed.

I cut the first lip off mine (about 1/4"), then cut vertical slips around 1.5-2" apart and rolled them behind the the rest of the fender (I wanted the folded look and strength rather than the sharp edge from just cutting). In total, the opening is about 3/4-1" bigger.

These are a couple before and after pics (before painting the lip, as I hadn't gotten pics yet):

Modestmike

I'm not sure if the windshield washer fluid reservoir is present on said year, but make sure you don't cut into it. My 2k has it mounted under the driver side fender.

msd131

hey man thanks for the help, the pics are a big plus too, now I can have an actual visible idea on what im suposed to be doing.....great lookin jeep ya have.

msd131

once the trimming is done on the fenders, what is the way that you roll the metal for the finished look? dont want the sharp metal edge after cutting.........can ya help with this?

ChileRedBateman

it's there '97+ and yes be careful it is RIGHT there, and those spray motors rust out like crazy here in New England (very salt happy on the roads here) I'm gonna put TJ rear flares all around and will remove the bottle before cutting.

here is a couple good links for steps on cutting.

just a cut http://rocklizardfabrications.com/fender_trimming.htm

TJ rears on front http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums...d.php?t=436081

fancy rear cut http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/t...a-pics-473056/

Chex_Mex

if you don't want to roll the fenders, you can always just paint and add rubber door trim with adhesive to get rid of the sharp edges

msd131

thanks for the help guys. I think im ready to do this now, you were all a great help and after seeing some of the pics my idea of using the wide flares is now deleted! I diddnt like the way it looked so im gonna cut and clean the metal and leave it be. looks better that way to me, the small rubber window trim is a nice touch....I may use that. thanks again.

CRoading

@Chex_Mex You've got nicely trimmed fenders... The rubber on the edges makes the job clean cause you won't notice that its been cut...

Chex_Mex

i do like the idea of leaving a little extra metal from the trim, then cutting and rolling for added strength. maybe a combo of both, but & roll for strength, then add the trim for the looks

msd131

and they turned out great! seriously, I was scared to death I was gonna screw it up but man, it turned out really nice. I will post some pics as soon as I get the rear fenders cut tomorrow. im also gonna start building my front winch bumper tomorrow after I get finished with the fenders.......
Wish me luck....I just pray the rear turns out like the front.

Cherokee9t8

The biggest trouble I ran into with the rear is a rusted out spot from the flare which caused the body to seperate once folded. Gotta work on fixing that still.

Here is a couple quick pics after being rocker guarded:




I may extend the paint line up alittle more to help cover the scratches from the flares, haven't decided yet though.

Chex_Mex

turned out great

i have yet to cut the rear, but will be watching out to make sure the pinch seam stays together (hopefully)

SignWorX

I like this idea. I think that this is what I will be doing to my Jeep. Thanks for the info