Installing Bushwacker fender flares over existing fender modifications?
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Installing Bushwacker fender flares over existing fender modifications?
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I cannot find any threads specifically addressing my issue on the forums so I thought I would reach out to anyone who has come across this issue before.
The previous owner of my XJ had the fenders professionally cut and folded which allows the 33 in tires more clearance. As I want to put on Bushwacker flares, my question is: Is this possible due to the preexisting cuts? I know that you have to cut the fenders already in order to fit on the flares but I was wondering how hard it would be to get them on or what modifications I would have to do to get them to fit over the previous cuts and folded sheet metal.
Thank you in advance!
T
I cannot find any threads specifically addressing my issue on the forums so I thought I would reach out to anyone who has come across this issue before.
The previous owner of my XJ had the fenders professionally cut and folded which allows the 33 in tires more clearance. As I want to put on Bushwacker flares, my question is: Is this possible due to the preexisting cuts? I know that you have to cut the fenders already in order to fit on the flares but I was wondering how hard it would be to get them on or what modifications I would have to do to get them to fit over the previous cuts and folded sheet metal.
Thank you in advance!
T
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http://www.4wheelparts.com/Fender-Fl...FRWVfgodd1cA0Q
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Why would he run into issues with the pinch welds? the bushwhacker cut out fender flares were designed to basically cover up a cut and fold. There isn't a mounting piece that hooks to the pinch seams. Simply put you line it up make sure it looks good and then drill your holes and put the bolts and nuts in and your finished. Only reason I know is because I just bought replacement ones for my crumpled up ones and extremely gouged ones and they only have 1 way to bolt up and thats the bolts you see in the little grooves. Shouldn't be a real big deal.
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If you go to the Bushwacker Site the installation instructions are available. They have the required trimming measurements. Should be able to figure it out with that info.
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...... As I want to put on Bushwacker flares, my question is: Is this possible due to the preexisting cuts? I know that you have to cut the fenders already in order to fit on the flares but I was wondering how hard it would be to get them on or what modifications I would have to do to get them to fit over the previous cuts and folded sheet metal.
Thank you in advance!
T
Thank you in advance!
T
BW has an install guide for XJ flares linked from their XJ fender flare page. Here's a link to our Napier Precision Install Guides.
If you want, post up a pic of the front too and I'll let you know what I think. Our V2 Flares do optimize the wheel openings for larger tires and maximum articulation, especially compared to BWs!
Doug
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The rear wheel opening should be fine with the BWs or our V2 Fender Flares. It is actually the front opening that may be a problem.
BW has an install guide for XJ flares linked from their XJ fender flare page. Here's a link to our Napier Precision Install Guides.
If you want, post up a pic of the front too and I'll let you know what I think. Our V2 Flares do optimize the wheel openings for larger tires and maximum articulation, especially compared to BWs!
Doug
BW has an install guide for XJ flares linked from their XJ fender flare page. Here's a link to our Napier Precision Install Guides.
If you want, post up a pic of the front too and I'll let you know what I think. Our V2 Flares do optimize the wheel openings for larger tires and maximum articulation, especially compared to BWs!
Doug
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Actually that's not that bad of a cut fender. You might have a gap or 2 here and there for the back of the bushwhacker but it would fit on there pretty good all the mounting points would fit. Take a look at my XJ pic and you will see something similar for how it will mount and look. Minus the abuse they have seen :P
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Looks like you should be okay. Maybe they can send you a free pattern in the mail so you can hold it up and trace it out? Just had my bushwhackers put on a few weeks ago : D
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This is how easy they are to install
so i have done a few sets of the cut out fender flares. I have done both the flat and the thick style. My XJ has the thick bushwacker flares and fits 33" with a 4.5 inch lift. This is probably one of the best videos i have seen for what to do to install them. Its first person perspective and rough but the knowledge is there. Good luck!
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