Z.paul17

Of right above wear the factory mounts?

Erkmed XJ

For the bottom half by the rockers i think it might be

CherokeeOutlaw

I am but probably two months away. I don't think the build will be all that interesting. I think the only reason that BW has you cut the fender the way they do is because the top center hole also holds a bracket for fender stiffness. All i did was invert the brackets and bend a little and drill new holes for them. The bushwacker flares have you drill all new holes which is the most important part. I'm 98% sure I left enough fender for all the new holes...I'm only a little sketch on the lower rear but I think its good.

White Elephant

Either way I still wanna get all the details I can. Even just a before and after pic would help. Good luck with the install when you get them

Z.paul17

How do you cut and fold the quart panels

VTJeep

Haha, in luck: literally just did mine an hour ago:

I only wanted to do a lil bit, so at the first bend I used vice grips (and pliers) to fold out the area I wanted to trim(1st pic). This sorta helped me get an idea for the look when done (2nd pic). Then grab the tin shears and make slow calculated cuts. A more legit way will be to tape off the area and use a cutting wheel.. I made small cuts, about a 1/2" or so apart to allow the pliers to grab the entire flap and bend it evenly. then crimp and hammer roughness if needed. Next step will be bed liner around the fenders or possibly the entire side of it..
On the rear if you cut the pinch weld you've got some work to do. So be cautious. The last two pics are just before and after for removing the fender bracket

JerrytheJeep

What size tires are you running?

VTJeep

Haha.......... 235/75r15 Wrangler DuraTrac's. Love em, though. Wold love to be able to get 33's on it, but I got no lift! Sad clown frown.

CherokeeXJ

okay so i was thinking of maybe trimming my fenders and didnt want to read through this whole thread, so could you maybe use a plasma cutter to do the trim?

JerrytheJeep

Oooh ok, cuz I like the amount of clearance you have, I was thinking about doing this and I wanted to see how much I my tires would have.

Erkmed XJ

Whole thread its 3 pages... And i wouldnt advise it id use an angle grinder

Atmos

seems like an old thread but I did mine recently as well. it was REALLY easy
just jumped right in there with a die grinder and a rubber hammer. took longer to do the front. rear is stiffer. dont cut past the pinch seem

tools needed: 10mm 12mm. die grinder. pliers to start bending them back. then I just gently hammered them back like teeth.

TheCK4x4

Angle grinder with a 4" to 4.5" metal disc. I'd put tape down for the front just so the paint doesn't get effed up. And for the rear ...... Ya you can waste the time to do the cut and fold method or just cut away. If there's a gap at the end.....I bought black calking and filled in the gap.... Looks pretty much the same as the other way and I think is easier. Plus then you know it's waterproof.

dogger15

Easy way just take them off

Z.paul17

Why shouldn't I cut past what seem