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Old 04-06-2011, 08:00 PM
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Anybody use these? If so, which type did you use, lip mount or no lip mount?I'm ready to cut fenders and don't want to shell out $400 for flares. Saw these and thought they might be a nice budget option.


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Seems like a good idea on their part. Have you found anywhere to buy them?
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that's cool, haven't seen those yet. Lead by example, and take pictures..
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JC Whitney, Quadratech...etc. I think I'm gonna give em a try.
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They sell those at my local vip auto, have lookd at em and wonder how they woukd be, if u get em post pics
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Looks like you'd have to cut your fenders and then bend them under so you'd have something to screw them to.
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I think you'd have to use the no lip mount option where they screw into the side of the fender...due to the lack of a lip on the front fenders...
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I really like that no lip mount. It looks good. Thanks for posting this I'm gonna look into these!
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any truck part store would have them iv gotten them on rolls to put on buses and rvs no lip mount with a hair dryer work the best.and yes cut then drill holes where you wont them
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Good find man....I have cut fenders but Im like you, I really dont want to shell out $400 bucks for flares. Plus, I want something cheap so if I hit a tree or rock or something like that on a trail, I wont be pissed when they break! Take pics of your install and everything.
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I bet a local fab shop could do some easy tube fenders for cheaper than 400. Looks way good imo. That's the route I'm going. Won't ever break or scratch up.
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Question for ya'll: Has anybody done tube fenders by bending a pipe to fit your fender, cut a slit in it and welded it to the fender? Ive thought about doing this for a while now but I was wondering if anyone has ever done that yet?
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There is a rig out there that has tied in the body to the cage. I will try to find the thread. The guy started with a four door XJ. Made a 2door truck truggy then from there an incredulity crawler. I'm sure others have seen the thread as well. He did a detailed thread with all his tube work.
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this is what i use on my fleet trucks


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