Fender flare question
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Fender flare question
I was looking up different options for fender flares when I move up to a bigger tire size. I couldn't justify spending $500 on plastic so I found some different options and wanted to know what you guys thought. I was thinking I could do a cut a fold kind of deal. such as https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/re...rite-up-94546/ this and leave some metal tabs so I could put http://pacerperformance.com/products...ght-kit-detail these on the little metal tabs that I would fold parallel to the ground so I could mount these in place of the stock flares. Don't know how much sense that all made but I'd imagine it would turn out somewhat like flat flares (judging from how they look on the trucks in the pics of the second link. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
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It can be tricky to get the pacer edging to look right without wrinkles or bulges. Your idea of creating tabs for mounting is perfect. The Pacer edging is a lot less expensive than even our "naked" V2 Fender Flares that come without any hardware.
Doug
It can be tricky to get the pacer edging to look right without wrinkles or bulges. Your idea of creating tabs for mounting is perfect. The Pacer edging is a lot less expensive than even our "naked" V2 Fender Flares that come without any hardware.
Doug
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I already did the fold on mine and am planning the same exact thing...my recommendation... Go to Home Depot or lowes and get some 3/4 inch aluminum strips.... Use the self tapers from the bottom to hold them to the pacer flares and then drill holes and use some nuts and bolts to go through everything into the tabs...the aluminum will help to eliminate the wrinkle effect and allow it to sit evenly and tight along the lip...I already did the test fit on mine and it looks great... Just take your time and making sure you drill te holes right...and I used heavy duty fold clips instead of nuts but that was was a mistake because they are already rusting haha...
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I already did the fold on mine and am planning the same exact thing...my recommendation... Go to Home Depot or lowes and get some 3/4 inch aluminum strips.... Use the self tapers from the bottom to hold them to the pacer flares and then drill holes and use some nuts and bolts to go through everything into the tabs...the aluminum will help to eliminate the wrinkle effect and allow it to sit evenly and tight along the lip...I already did the test fit on mine and it looks great... Just take your time and making sure you drill te holes right...and I used heavy duty fold clips instead of nuts but that was was a mistake because they are already rusting haha...
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(Thanks andrewmp6 for mentioning us.)
It can be tricky to get the pacer edging to look right without wrinkles or bulges. Your idea of creating tabs for mounting is perfect. The Pacer edging is a lot less expensive than even our "naked" V2 Fender Flares that come without any hardware.
Doug
It can be tricky to get the pacer edging to look right without wrinkles or bulges. Your idea of creating tabs for mounting is perfect. The Pacer edging is a lot less expensive than even our "naked" V2 Fender Flares that come without any hardware.
Doug
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I don't have any pics yet sorry... I took them off to cleAn underneath and paint some chipped edges from the mock up... Prob won't get them bac on for a while but I'll post some pics as soon as they are back on and 100% done....and the reason I went with pacer is because with the metal bracing and better hardware I think it looks loads beter than the Napier ones... I've never seen the Napier flares in person but from the pics they just don't look to be my taste in flares... Everyone likes something different
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Right? Man, I really did want the flat style ones they offer...but that price tag!
And I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who will say it's worth it, and I'm SURE it is, but hey, I've got bills to pay lol I'll opt to save $300 whenever I can. Like I said, I was pleasantly surprised with these. Cheap, easy, been dependable so far! Flexed it the other day and heard my rear right start to rub pretty bad, got out and checked it and everything held solid lol
And yes, I do flex my stock height XJ haha
And I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who will say it's worth it, and I'm SURE it is, but hey, I've got bills to pay lol I'll opt to save $300 whenever I can. Like I said, I was pleasantly surprised with these. Cheap, easy, been dependable so far! Flexed it the other day and heard my rear right start to rub pretty bad, got out and checked it and everything held solid lol
And yes, I do flex my stock height XJ haha
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I don't have any pics yet sorry... I took them off to cleAn underneath and paint some chipped edges from the mock up... Prob won't get them bac on for a while but I'll post some pics as soon as they are back on and 100% done....and the reason I went with pacer is because with the metal bracing and better hardware I think it looks loads beter than the Napier ones... I've never seen the Napier flares in person but from the pics they just don't look to be my taste in flares... Everyone likes something different
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This is perfect man. Like i said before i cant justify spending that much for some plastic. I have a little while til i get my 31's on (which is the whole reason im thinking abt fender flares. Damn wa fender laws suck!) please post pics on here or on ur build thread if you have one ill sub to it so i can see them when theyre posted. Do u know how wide of a tire/rim back spacing i could run with this? Im wanting to run 10.50 and just want to be sure this will give me enough coverage. Thanks!