Cutting front fenders on (LCG) build
#1
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Murrieta, CA
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4L
Cutting front fenders on (LCG) build
I've cut my fenders as part of a Low Center of Gravity (LCG) build with a 3" lift (only 2" right now) and 33" tires. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/jo...-build-220091/
After my first cuts, there is still a lot of metal in the way towards the rear of the front wheel well. It won't turn far without hitting metal. I'm concerned about how much I can cut, and where on the unibody, without screwing stuff up. I know a lot of other people have done this too. I'd appreciate some pictures and help on cutting metal back on those inner front metal pinch seams and whatnot.
After my first cuts, there is still a lot of metal in the way towards the rear of the front wheel well. It won't turn far without hitting metal. I'm concerned about how much I can cut, and where on the unibody, without screwing stuff up. I know a lot of other people have done this too. I'd appreciate some pictures and help on cutting metal back on those inner front metal pinch seams and whatnot.
#2
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Monett, MO.
Posts: 7,554
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes
on
14 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Did you do a search here in the build section for that I know like you that some have done it in the past. I wish I could remember the name of the fellow that had one here that gave me the idea of re-grooving 35" off road tires for my beadlock wheels. He hasn't posted in a while.
#4
CF Veteran
hell, there was a time where i cut my fenders up past the body line in the front and as far back as removing one of the lower mounting bolts. as for in front of the tire, go as far as you need.
but the rear fenders is another story. there is a pinch seam that if you cut past that, your rear quarters/fenders won't be attached to the floor of the unibody. but with a bit of sheet metal and a welder, you can always fix that.
but the rear fenders is another story. there is a pinch seam that if you cut past that, your rear quarters/fenders won't be attached to the floor of the unibody. but with a bit of sheet metal and a welder, you can always fix that.
#7
CF Veteran
No. I have 35s on about 6.5 inches & hacked fenders. I want to lower it when I get time.
I had 33s on a 3 inch lift with trimmed flares on my old XJ. I followed the old lines of the front flare & just trimmed the rear yo the pinch seam & bumpstoped both accordingly.
I had 33s on a 3 inch lift with trimmed flares on my old XJ. I followed the old lines of the front flare & just trimmed the rear yo the pinch seam & bumpstoped both accordingly.
Last edited by Big David; 01-24-2016 at 01:47 PM.
Trending Topics
#9
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Murrieta, CA
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4L
I went back to cutting today. By the way, thanks for the photos of where to cut inside the front wheel well, and where to bend too. It seems to have pretty good clearance, even with only 2" of lift. My question now is if any of you have filled the void in front of the door with anything (plastic, metal, ect) to keep stuff out of there? I'd love to see what you did.
#10
CF Veteran
I went back to cutting today. By the way, thanks for the photos of where to cut inside the front wheel well, and where to bend too. It seems to have pretty good clearance, even with only 2" of lift. My question now is if any of you have filled the void in front of the door with anything (plastic, metal, ect) to keep stuff out of there? I'd love to see what you did.
#11
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Murrieta, CA
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4L
#12
CF Veteran
#14
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Murrieta, CA
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4L
I'm looking at just keeping the 2" lift on a LCG build. I've cut a lot of sheet metal and ordered extended rear bump stops. What parts should i look at? I'd love to see pictures and build info of other people's LCG builds.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
LiamLikeNeeson
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
9
01-14-2016 04:48 AM
huntrrrrr
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
2
01-07-2016 11:18 AM
Jeep4L1fe
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
5
12-28-2015 11:06 AM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)