Reinforced front fenders
 

First off, do they exist? I mean, the obvious answer to my problem would be: A) Don't slide into things; or B) Exoskeleton Cage.
Since I'm not a fan of the look of the cage, (especially since this is a DD), and there are times when you simply slide in the mud sideways and just happen to catch a tree, neither of these options can work for me. I suppose I could purchase a set of fenders and put my welding skills to work. I would have to be very very careful with the paper thin sheet metal in order for that to work. Now, I wouldn't mind maybe some tube type cage over the fender that somehow attaches to the frame. Like a Slider, but for the side of the vehicle.
I don't know. Maybe this hasn't been done. but I barely glanced that tree, and my fender is pressed against the inner fender well.
Any ideas?

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And yes, I know that I probably wouldn't have had any damage if I didn't have that flare on it.

Or do they make something like this for the front?

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I do plan on getting them for the rear, as well as the lowers
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and their bumper:
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I could contact them to see if they make one for the front fender as well. Or if they could make a full front fender out of 3/16 steel.

I need to reinforce the front end like this


PS: I am in no way affiliated with JcrOffroad, Inc.

Maybe you can take 2 fenders and trim one up and weld it to the inside like they do on demo cars?

That might work, however I was thinking more of a bracing system that could tie into another part of the vehicle to keep it out. I just don't think that even two of the fenders overlapping would have enough tensile strength to take a glancing impact. If the fender had not caved in when I slid into the tree, I would have been able to back up, but when it collapsed, I was stuck and had to pull forward, which may have caused more damage.

You could possibly make something to brace it up.that bolts to the inner fender

Also are you trying to keep it from getting a few dents altogether

I would definitely like to minimize the dentage potential as much as possible, that's why I am going all in on the rear 1/4s.

Hooligan offroad in the vendor section has what you want.
http://shop.hooliganoffroadengineering.com/

Ya like these ^^^^^^^ but a lot of people just make their own

yes it can be done. don't think anyone sells them tho.

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I just listed a place that sells them...

wow. 750 bux...

Go price up Front and rear wrangler tube fenders with 3" flare then try *****ing about the price of Xj fenders

For all four. if you can make them yourself go for it. If this Guy can't and he wants them then hell have to pay...

Thor skins http://shop.trailheadoffroad.ihostne...productid=XJFS