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Old 01-08-2013, 12:54 AM
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So I need to trim my fenders to get full movement with my tires, but im not sure if flares from like BushWacker will fit because I need to get legal soon. Has anybody trimmed there fenders and then installed flares?
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I just trimmed my fenders and put rear Wrangler TJ fender flares in. I think it turned out well and was relatively easy to install.

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So I need to trim my fenders to get full movement with my tires, but im not sure if flares from like BushWacker will fit because I need to get legal soon. Has anybody trimmed there fenders and then installed flares?
why wouldnt they fit? what lift and tires are you running? you could also look into extending your bumpstops to keep them from rubbing
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33" tires with a 3.5inch RE lift which I swear is like 4inchs
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your looking at bushwacker flares? i dont see why they wouldnt fit. heres another option: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/to...res-xj-121035/
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i believe cutting is required (or at least recommended) with bushwhackers.


I used TJ rears on mine - but there was a lot of cutting and trial fitting involved, especially with the rear
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Originally Posted by dukie564
i believe cutting is required (or at least recommended) with bushwhackers.


I used TJ rears on mine - but there was a lot of cutting and trial fitting involved, especially with the rear
Your the one that got me thinking about doing the TJ rear fender flares in the first place. Great idea!
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