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How far is too far? (Fender Trimming)

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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 03:29 PM
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Default How far is too far? (Fender Trimming)

I have a '96 with a 3-4in lift on 33s very seldomly, with steering full lock left/right then hit a bump at anything over 5mph, my tires will hit the fenders at the back of the tire. Fenders have already been trimmed and I was wondering if taking them back further than the lip of the original fender flares was too far, for both front and back to keep it uniform.
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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 03:50 PM
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Do you have adjustable or longer fixed lower control arms? People trim way back. I didn't trim anything except the front bumper and ends on my 99' for 33s. I will if I go to 35s.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/to...121035/index2/



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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 04:11 PM
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Do you have adjustable or longer fixed lower control arms? People trim way back. I didn't trim anything except the front bumper and ends on my 99' for 33s. I will if I go to 35s.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/to...121035/index2/

Didnt even think about moving doing that to move the axel forward. but would that create a bunch of problems with other suspension and steering components?
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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 04:47 PM
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Cut em up.

Go to body line.

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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 08:45 PM
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You can trim the front as far as you want to, the rear I wouldn't do more than the cut and fold.
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