Tamadrummer

I have my stock fender flares on my xj and I am thinking about taking them off and doing the cut and fold. But I can't decide if I want to bite the bullet and just take them off or leave them stock because they still look good.
And no my tires do not rub because I already cut the front fender and quarter panel where they would hit as in the picture.

Tamadrummer

I like the look of both, that's why I need some help deciding

XJmike0122

Looks better with them. The only reason I cut was I didn't want to lift it high enough to clear 33s with them.

Atmos

you trim your fenders when they inhibit your up travel. no rub? then there's no reason

Tamadrummer

Ya I understand the clearance but I think it looks good also

Atmos

leave your jeep stock as long as possible. you'll look back and miss the days when it was this clean

bwb0440

a few years ago someone stole my stock fenders while i was working.. yeah. ripped em right off lol so i said eff it, and trimmed them. well, just the front so far. still gatta cut and fold the rear. i like the fenderless look. i dont really miss them, but i really do like the look of lifted cherokees with their original fenders

Tamadrummer

Didn't think I would regret it but there's a good chance you are right lol

Tamadrummer

What kind of pos would steal something like fenders off a Cherokee. they are probably $10 at the junkyard

XJmike0122

True story. I miss this sometimes.

95Cherokee

Where did you cut your quarter panel?

scottmphoto

I think your rig looks bad as he!!. Unless you're rubbing them on the tires, I'd leave it alone.

Tamadrummer

I cut it at the same level as the grill. When it's stock it goes down about 5-6 inches more

95Cherokee

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OnlyInMyXJ22

Trimmed is the only way to go.