So, I just ordered the Cut Out Bushwacker Fender Flares for my 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport. One of my brothers is going to do the cutting with a cutting blade attached to an angle grinder, then we'll prime the cuts, and silicon the seals to make it weather proof. Then my OTHER brother is saying its a stupid idea and i need to return the fender flares because its going to rust the crap out of my Jeep...I think the Bushwackers will look awesome and will protect from dings and scratches because my tires stick out about 3 inches. Any opinions are highly appreciated! Thanks!

 

They won't cause rust anymore than the original flares. If you do it right you'll be fine.
BTW, welcome to CF!

 

Your friends is an idoiot.
priming after the cuts with protect from any rust.
The flares will look badass!

 

i bought some used flares and i am actually repainting then today but i think they will look great i have a 2001 patriot blue Cherokee.......also i called bushwhacker and told them i bought some used flares and needed some hardware and they are sending me all of the bolts and spacers and weather stripping for them. i thought that was a pretty good deal lol

 

Mine have no rust and I just painted the cuts

 

Awesome! Thanks for the help people. Thats what i wanted to hear.

 

Are they sending the hardware for free?

 

as long as ya got 33's I say go for it.........anything smaller doesnt look right to me.

 

x2 on that!

 

yea all of it....bolts spacers and weather stripping....they are even paying for shipping

 

Damn! Who did you speak with there? I lost a few bolt from mine and some spacers.

 

um it was just the receptionist who answers the phone...i don't think it was anyone special.

 

Also another thing to look into would be rustys flares, i like them both but seems like most people really dont talk/know of those.

 

i say def trim for the flares although i think bushwacker was not the best decision on what brand you went with

 

Why do you say that? I love my bushwacker flares!