XJ Flat Fenders?

HornedFrogHooah · 11-13-2009, 10:42 AM

I really like the look and purpose of "flat fenders" on the YJs.

Well I'm racking my brain on how to make build that concept onto my XJ. I personally think it would look pretty durn fantastical...

The dark grey is tubular pipe, light grey is sheet metal. Part 1 would be parallel to the ground and wide enough to to protect 33x12.5s (later purchase, when it's no longer a DD). Part 2 would be a cosmetic piece connecting part 1 to the body of the jeep - it'd be slanted between the two - 45* on the x and z axis (i think, lol). The red is everything that would be cut away...

Idea or suggestions? I hope the above makes sense, because I know my Paint skills are not that amazing...

Spokes · 11-13-2009, 10:50 AM

i think it will look either rly nice or like ***... the grill will look like it will just be floating there... are u going to make it reconnect back to the grill or just end it like the on YJ?

HornedFrogHooah · 11-13-2009, 10:56 AM

I didn't think about about that. I agree though, another 2 piece connecting 1 to the bottom of the grill.

jjg214 · 11-13-2009, 10:57 AM

id put another piece like "2" on the front side of one also, with a steeper slant so it goes all the way to the bottom of the clip, otherwise it will look unfinished IMO. Sounds like a good idea though. id like to see it done.

jjg214 · 11-13-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by HornedFrogHooah

I didn't think about about that. I agree though, another 2 piece connecting 1 to the bottom of the grill.

beat me to it! haha

Spokes · 11-13-2009, 11:06 AM

i deff think it will look good as long as ur wheel and tires stick out like 6" past the body lol

HornedFrogHooah · 11-13-2009, 11:06 AM

Spokes · 11-13-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by HornedFrogHooah

that looks good.

maybe there is some way u could make the fender extend all the way to the front, if u chop the grill and throw a blinker in the flare it might looks nice.

jjg214 · 11-13-2009, 11:34 AM

its hard to tell from the pictures, how far do you plan on having it come outward from the fender? depth?

XJNUTTIER · 11-13-2009, 12:39 PM

They really remind me of those really wide pre runner fender that they have fopr the Jep speed Jeeps, and those look killer, I think you are on a good thought here,a nd should be fairly easy to mock up, and make practical. The part I think may look a lil sketchy is the lowere rear, once that fender is off that part, is does not look so hot, kinda ll bumpy and pinch welds and son back there, and then you would also have all kinds of water and mud flying back into your door jambs.. my 2 cetns, but really good concept.. Keep it going..

**koolaid5** · 11-13-2009, 02:48 PM

start hacking at it.... I want to see how this comes out

**_Trucker** · 11-13-2009, 09:26 PM

Cruzin Illusion did a tube fender close to what you are talking about......
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/xj-bolt-tube-fenders-432269/

MLTXJ9889 · 11-14-2009, 08:49 PM

Cruzin Illusion's are the best I have seen. I am interested in a set for my rig in the future.

backwoodz · 11-15-2009, 12:30 AM

theres also a white cherokee on here that has the flat fenders done front and rear..i think its in the cherokee lift forum

natertots · 11-15-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by backwoodz

theres also a white cherokee on here that has the flat fenders done front and rear..i think its in the cherokee lift forum

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