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07-18-2005, 11:27 PM
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Location: The heart of KY
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I am thinking of going flat fender on my 05 TJ just hate like hell to do it cause I dont want to cut up my brand new ride, let me know if this is a wise decision or not. Thanks guys!
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07-19-2005, 07:17 AM
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Fish fear me
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I am planning on the same install. The way I see it whats the differance in cutting them now or when the rigs three years older.Give your Jeep the look you want now and enjoy it now why wait. 
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2003 Lt. Khaki Rubicon automatic
Supercharged 4.7 stroker w/ Hesco aluminum head
70mm F&B throttle body
Kieth Black forged 944 pistons
Comp Cams custom ground camshaft
505 Performance PCM
Split Second Engineering fuel/timing management
Tom Woods CV driveshaft
50 lb/hr Trick Flow injectors
4" Full Traction LA with Bilstein 7100's
JKS 1" MM,BL. TeraFlex engine and steering armor
4.88's w/ 35 " Toyo Open Country m/t's
Moser Chromoly axle shafts front, Superior D44 rear
Warn 9.5ti on a M.O.R.E hi clearance bumper
Reid racing knuckles, Warn premium hubs
PIAA 525's, and 510's
XBOX Gamertag- ISHAGDyurGURL
For SALE-- standard drop pitman arm redrilled with new 1 ton GM tye rod end (bottom mount). Perfect $30
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07-19-2005, 07:31 AM
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I say cut it up if your fender needs repair from damage...otherwise leave it alone. Seems you have plenty of clearance for your 32's...
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07-19-2005, 07:55 AM
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Yeah I got the clearance I want I just think it looks hardcore.
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07-19-2005, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by EaglesSJ
Yeah I got the clearance I want I just think it looks hardcore.
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obviously, this should be the primary motivation to do any mod to your vehicle (sarcasm).
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07-19-2005, 08:04 AM
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I know I just cant stand letting a weekend go by without doing some sort of manual labor or upgrading on my Jeep. 
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07-19-2005, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by EaglesSJ
I know I just cant stand letting a weekend go by without doing some sort of manual labor or upgrading on my Jeep. |
While at the same time I understand your point (trust me, I do... I look at it and think hmm... what should I expect from UPS this week... and if it's nothing I go and make sure something is in the mail)... I think flat fendering an '05 just for looks is not wise. That's just me though 
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Performance Accessories 1" Body Lift
Daystar 1" Motor Mount Lift
Spidertrax 1.25" Wheel Spacers - 32"x11.5" MT/R Tires
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07-19-2005, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by EaglesSJ
I know I just cant stand letting a weekend go by without doing some sort of manual labor or upgrading on my Jeep. |
i know exactly how you feel, i was jsut ribbin ya. most of my time is kep keeping my Junk running. LMAO
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07-19-2005, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Tamerlane
I say cut it up if your fender needs repair from damage...otherwise leave it alone. Seems you have plenty of clearance for your 32's...
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This is my philosophy also.
Plus cut fenders that aren't reinforced buckle under any tap at all...
Doing something to your jeep just because you need to do something to your jeep usually leads you to making a mistake in my experience. If you're that compelled to work on it, get some more armor.
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07-19-2005, 01:24 PM
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If Im not mistaken there is a company that makes bolt on flat fenders with tubed edges, that way you wouldnt be cutting up an 05.
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07-19-2005, 07:02 PM
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Fish fear me
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: willamette valley oregon
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Poison Spyder Customs makes a hardcore bolt on tube fender with a 3" flare that can takejust about any kind of abuse you throw at it. If you have the budget and want the tube fender look then go for it. Tube fenders are very practical too. Sell your factory flares (which will get destroyed if you wheel hard) and buy the tubes which are practically indestructable. Bust out the sawsall and give them stock fenders hell.
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2003 Lt. Khaki Rubicon automatic
Supercharged 4.7 stroker w/ Hesco aluminum head
70mm F&B throttle body
Kieth Black forged 944 pistons
Comp Cams custom ground camshaft
505 Performance PCM
Split Second Engineering fuel/timing management
Tom Woods CV driveshaft
50 lb/hr Trick Flow injectors
4" Full Traction LA with Bilstein 7100's
JKS 1" MM,BL. TeraFlex engine and steering armor
4.88's w/ 35 " Toyo Open Country m/t's
Moser Chromoly axle shafts front, Superior D44 rear
Warn 9.5ti on a M.O.R.E hi clearance bumper
Reid racing knuckles, Warn premium hubs
PIAA 525's, and 510's
XBOX Gamertag- ISHAGDyurGURL
For SALE-- standard drop pitman arm redrilled with new 1 ton GM tye rod end (bottom mount). Perfect $30
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07-19-2005, 10:37 PM
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If i had money Id buy some of i think they were smittybuilt they were something new i saw them in a new 4wd magazine.
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07-20-2005, 03:38 AM
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I love the flat fenders. Just placed an order for poison spyder flat fenders with 3 inch flares in front and ordered the crusher corners with the 3inch flares in the rear!... I just can't decide whether or not to paint them... Thinking about just black rattle can. I have a red jeep 98 with a little fading so there is no chance they will match the color.
Or I could put red color spray on bedliner.. hmmm any opinions on the color?
Go ahead and do it to the 05... I hate those plastic fenders.. they look like crap after they fade to grey anyways!
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07-22-2005, 11:11 PM
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Fish fear me
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: willamette valley oregon
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congrats on the PSC fenders thats the same set up I want. As far as painting goes thats a tuffy.How about powder coating black. They'd be tuff as hell.
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2003 Lt. Khaki Rubicon automatic
Supercharged 4.7 stroker w/ Hesco aluminum head
70mm F&B throttle body
Kieth Black forged 944 pistons
Comp Cams custom ground camshaft
505 Performance PCM
Split Second Engineering fuel/timing management
Tom Woods CV driveshaft
50 lb/hr Trick Flow injectors
4" Full Traction LA with Bilstein 7100's
JKS 1" MM,BL. TeraFlex engine and steering armor
4.88's w/ 35 " Toyo Open Country m/t's
Moser Chromoly axle shafts front, Superior D44 rear
Warn 9.5ti on a M.O.R.E hi clearance bumper
Reid racing knuckles, Warn premium hubs
PIAA 525's, and 510's
XBOX Gamertag- ISHAGDyurGURL
For SALE-- standard drop pitman arm redrilled with new 1 ton GM tye rod end (bottom mount). Perfect $30
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