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Unread 07-27-2009, 04:41 PM   #1
Maverick-4-0-XJ
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Trimmed my fenders!

Let me know how it looks.... I still need the protecto trim.

Here is the driver front right before cutting:


Driver front after cutting:



Pass side halfway through:


Pass side after cutting:


Couple of flex shots:




I took the pics with my phone when I took brakes so they're kinda ishy lol.


Let me know what you guys think!!!

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My back tire isn't flat! It's "aired down" for rock crawling!

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1998 Moss Green Metallic Jeep XJ, 2-Door, 4.0, AX-15, C8.25.... some mods.


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It's like being in love with an overweight girl, but dumping her for a hotter girl. Heck yea it seems like an upgrade, but dammit it's just not the same. :D
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Unread 07-27-2009, 04:43 PM   #2
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Looks good, you gonna trim the rears?
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Unread 07-27-2009, 04:46 PM   #3
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looks real good
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Unread 07-27-2009, 04:55 PM   #4
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thanks guys!

And yes... I'm planning on doing the rears this week
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My back tire isn't flat! It's "aired down" for rock crawling!

iɹǝʌo ǝɯ ııoɹ sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı

1998 Moss Green Metallic Jeep XJ, 2-Door, 4.0, AX-15, C8.25.... some mods.


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It's like being in love with an overweight girl, but dumping her for a hotter girl. Heck yea it seems like an upgrade, but dammit it's just not the same. :D
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Unread 07-27-2009, 04:56 PM   #5
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let me know how that goes. I wanna do mine but the cut fold tech scares me for some reason
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Unread 07-27-2009, 05:02 PM   #6
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let me know how that goes. I wanna do mine but the cut fold tech scares me for some reason
Will do man

I agree... I don't like the idea of chipped paint an all that. So I'm just going to trim them up like this write-up http://rocklizardfabrications.com/fender_trimming.htm
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My back tire isn't flat! It's "aired down" for rock crawling!

iɹǝʌo ǝɯ ııoɹ sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı

1998 Moss Green Metallic Jeep XJ, 2-Door, 4.0, AX-15, C8.25.... some mods.


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It's like being in love with an overweight girl, but dumping her for a hotter girl. Heck yea it seems like an upgrade, but dammit it's just not the same. :D
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Unread 07-27-2009, 05:57 PM   #7
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Good write up i think ill do the same. Just bookmarked that page
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Unread 07-27-2009, 06:03 PM   #8
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How did he keep the fender together in the rear?
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Unread 07-27-2009, 06:36 PM   #9
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How did he keep the fender together in the rear?
He cut below the welds.

I don't need much clearance in the rear so I don't need to trim all that much
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My back tire isn't flat! It's "aired down" for rock crawling!

iɹǝʌo ǝɯ ııoɹ sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı

1998 Moss Green Metallic Jeep XJ, 2-Door, 4.0, AX-15, C8.25.... some mods.


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It's like being in love with an overweight girl, but dumping her for a hotter girl. Heck yea it seems like an upgrade, but dammit it's just not the same. :D
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Unread 07-27-2009, 06:37 PM   #10
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Thanks man that was really trowing me off.
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Unread 07-27-2009, 06:47 PM   #11
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Thanks man that was really trowing me off.
lol no problem bro
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My back tire isn't flat! It's "aired down" for rock crawling!

iɹǝʌo ǝɯ ııoɹ sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı

1998 Moss Green Metallic Jeep XJ, 2-Door, 4.0, AX-15, C8.25.... some mods.


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It's like being in love with an overweight girl, but dumping her for a hotter girl. Heck yea it seems like an upgrade, but dammit it's just not the same. :D
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Unread 07-27-2009, 06:48 PM   #12
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I think I need to do something to the exterior of my Jeep.... It's kinda plain lookin'.

What do you guys say???
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My back tire isn't flat! It's "aired down" for rock crawling!

iɹǝʌo ǝɯ ııoɹ sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı

1998 Moss Green Metallic Jeep XJ, 2-Door, 4.0, AX-15, C8.25.... some mods.


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It's like being in love with an overweight girl, but dumping her for a hotter girl. Heck yea it seems like an upgrade, but dammit it's just not the same. :D
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Unread 07-27-2009, 06:51 PM   #13
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I think I need to do something to the exterior of my Jeep.... It's kinda plain lookin'.

What do you guys say???
Thats why I am going with no flairs or side molding and triming to fit 29 or 30's stock also because I cant budget a lift to
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Unread 07-27-2009, 06:55 PM   #14
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Thats why I am going with no flairs or side molding and triming to fit 29 or 30's stock also because I cant budget a lift to
lol yeah see, that'll set you apart from the others! I think I need a theme or somethin'. i KNOW I'm not doing any chrome besides the rims. Hmm......
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My back tire isn't flat! It's "aired down" for rock crawling!

iɹǝʌo ǝɯ ııoɹ sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı

1998 Moss Green Metallic Jeep XJ, 2-Door, 4.0, AX-15, C8.25.... some mods.


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It's like being in love with an overweight girl, but dumping her for a hotter girl. Heck yea it seems like an upgrade, but dammit it's just not the same. :D
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Unread 07-27-2009, 07:04 PM   #15
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I know not on here but where I live theres about 7 cherokees that wheel all look stock except for the lift and tires no lights or nothing and in the long run I want a full gloss black paint job new red and black intier , d44's front and rear,4 inch re lift and have outlaw or somthing on the fender like the old cjs had.
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