Have any of you experienced a down side to flatfendering your jeep?

Also, can you post a pic of yours?.

Thanks,

E <IMG SRC="smilies/skull.gif" border="0">

The only downside could be the lack of options for fender flares which will allow your tires to throw more crap on the jeep

[ 09-17-2001: Message edited by: SquirrelMaster ]

Heres a nice flatfenderjob we all did on GUI's fenders during my disfunctional weekend.

TJ fenders on a YJ GUI cut the flares., I did the sawzall work <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">
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You could still use just about any flare you wanted, you'd just have to cut them at the fender line you cut,and then blend them in with a grinder. <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0">

here are some links http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/osmtj/lst?.dir=/Flatfender&.view=t
http://members.home.com/joewest2/Modifications/flatfender.htm
mike

Ok here's mine <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0">

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On the TJ's, the front fenders are double walled at the top. Leave a bit of a lip for strength. And expect a very dirty Jeep <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> Go for it! http://www.cutter.rockcrawler.com/images/mine2.jpg <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by Cutter:
<STRONG>On the TJ's, the front fenders are double walled at the top. Leave a bit of a lip for strength. And expect a very dirty Jeep <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> Go for it! </STRONG>

HEY CUTTER! Thought you went to Moab or something?
Here's mine with Xenon flares trimmed to match the fender.
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Originally posted by SmallKillerTJ:
<STRONG>Have any of you experienced a down side to flatfendering your jeep?

Also, can you post a pic of yours?.

Thanks,

E <IMG SRC="smilies/skull.gif" border="0"></STRONG>


Only downside is figuring out which lights to use for signals and side markers if you're keeping it streetable. As you saw, I used CJ light up front and (dunno if you could see) trailer marker lights on the side - 2" recessed with rubber grommet. Next is the taillights and rear side markers.

Good Luck

The first cut hurts !<IMG width=300 height=400 SRC="http://www.pirate4x4.com/ubb/uploads/EJS1b.jpg">
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<IMG SRC="smilies/jeep2.gif" border="0"> __(OIIIIIO)__ rOkOn <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0">

Hey outlaw the jeep is looking real nice I saw ya a few days ago .. you did not reconize me I was ina ford explorer

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RDR

[ 09-18-2001: Message edited by: fenix ]

Originally posted by fenix:
<STRONG>Hey outlaw the jeep is looking real nice I saw ya a few days ago .. you did not reconize me I was ina ford explorer

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RDR

[ 09-18-2001: Message edited by: fenix ]</STRONG>

Sorry man, guess I wasn't paying attention. Imagine that!!?? Thanks for the compliment. Still got a long way to go on it.
Maybe I'll catch ya next time.

Here's a pic of mine... I ditched the front fenders with no hope of ever getting them back on... gave me more clearance that way... and yes, my jeep is ILLEGAL.. oh well.
http://home.off-road.com/~rockbuggy/Dsc00056.jpg
Scott <IMG SRC="smilies/grinpimp.gif" border="0"><>< <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0">

Keeping it legal........

I took the flares off my YJ and I'm cutting them the next time I get my hands anywhere near a sawzall. For the front of mine I am just going to leave the little part where the turn signal mounts attached and trim up at like a 45* angle to where I'm cutting the top of the rest off. If you dont understand maybe I can post a pic or something to show you what I mean. Other than that I'm cutting pretty much as high as possible <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Here is what my friend did with his TJ. And no, he's not afraid to wheel with them either.

http://members.home.com/joewest2/Modifications/flat16.jpg

http://members.home.com/joewest2/Modifications/flat6.jpg

Chris K

Nice Green J, but too clean <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> Hmmm It looks like a street Jeep, hehe! Here are some more TJ flatties pics, and a pic of my YJ flattened out "TOADSTYLE"


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The only disadvantage is the street legal thing, but you can find out a place to put your markers. I am planning to put markers inside

Originally posted by Gui:
<STRONG>Nice Green J, but too clean <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> Hmmm It looks like a street Jeep, hehe! Here are some more TJ flatties pics, and a pic of my YJ flattened out "TOADSTYLE"</STRONG>

Where are the pics of your YJ?

BTW - The TJ that you posted and the TJ that I posted play together all the time. They both just whacked the front fenders pretty well on a recent outing. The green ones held up pretty well with the paint just getting scuffed.

Chris K

Where did the owner of the green TJ get those fenders? They look like Willys fenders to me. Anybody know?

here are some pics...it is not finished yet, but can give an idea of the YJ "RockToad" setup. I <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> modestly think it came out awesome, and much better than the stock setup or aftermarket flares. I have not finished the cutting of the inner fender, and as soon as my hand gets better, I will finish it up (I got it sliced cutting the TJ flares <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">


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Originally posted by Blue97TJ:
<STRONG>Where are the pics of your YJ?
</STRONG>

[ 09-20-2001: Message edited by: Gui ]

I seem to remember the guy with the "willy's" style fenders had a shop do them. Its on his web page(which has some great info by the way). Good luck

This guy needs to learn how to use a saw!

http://imagep.webphotos.iwon.com//1000010491/273911.jpg

LOL! <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> Looks like a hacksaw job to me! I think it would look cleaner if he just removed the entire fender all together... <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by Outlaw99TJ:
<STRONG>HEY CUTTER! Thought you went to Moab or something?
</STRONG>Leavin' Monday morning

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Originally posted by Cutter:
<STRONG>Originally posted by Outlaw99TJ:
HEY CUTTER! Thought you went to Moab or something?
</STRONG>Leavin' Monday morning

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Cool! Have a great time! I'm headed to Gilmer with the TX4x4 group the 28th-30th. Then it's back work on installing the 14 bolt (SOA & disc's), D60 (with 8" coils), D300 (4:1 and twin stick), and bigger tires. Maybe I'll actually finish this thing one day! <IMG SRC="smilies/laughing.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/laughing.gif" border="0">

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Originally posted by BabyWrangle:
<STRONG>Where did the owner of the green TJ get those fenders? They look like Willys fenders to me. Anybody know?</STRONG>

They were partially done by the owner an partially done by a shop.
They are very well built.

Chris K

Originally posted by BabyWrangle
Where did the owner of the green TJ get those fenders? They look like Willys fenders to me. Anybody know?

he made them.... he sells them..... PRICEYYYYYYYY ($700). but awsome.

his email:

"Joe W"

arizonajeep@home.com

Well, since the BF's last picture didn't work, I'll post another one, thats better than the one he had up there... No one likes little red X's.
http://home.off-road.com/~rockbuggy/01022002bigbear/P1010016.jpg
Sorry for the big pic, but its the best I coudl find of the fenders.
Stacey

Hey Scott could we have posted a larger pictures!!!! fawker! :D

Hey Tony, dude, clean out your PM box.. I have something important to send you!
Scott

Originally posted by Outlaw99TJ



Only downside is figuring out which lights to use for signals and side markers if you're keeping it streetable. As you saw, I used CJ light up front and (dunno if you could see) trailer marker lights on the side - 2" recessed with rubber grommet. Next is the taillights and rear side markers.

Good Luck


for the front you can just put the cj signals under the headlights... :D of course cutting the hood for more clearance and some tube work would make it bash proof.... or should i dare say............. tin bender proof! :eek:

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Originally posted by crawlinTJ
This guy needs to learn how to use a saw!

http://imagep.webphotos.iwon.com//1000010491/273911.jpg

WTF are you talking about...You think nobody here is gonna remember that this is your hack job??? :rolleyes:

At least now you admit that it's so bad that you shouldn't attach your name to it...

Originally posted by Welby


WTF are you talking about...You think nobody here is gonna remember that this is your hack job??? :rolleyes:

At least now you admit that it's so bad that you shouldn't attach your name to it...
Welby, those were my thoughts exactly! Glad to hear someone spoke up.... :D
Scott