Do a google search on "TJ flares on YJ" there are a bunch of write ups on it. I just got done doing mine. My recommendation to you is measure a bunch of times, then cut. There isn't much room for error. It took me practically a full day to do front and rear. It was a little nerve racking but it does give you 1-2 inches of extra clearance, especially the rear.

 

I clamped them on where I wanted them and marked the holes with a marker, drilled them out, then drew a line where I needed to cut for more wheel room and cut.

It gets easy drilling holes and cutting off pieces of your Jeep after the first cut:laugh:

 

Lots of beer! Get some masking tape a sharpie and a drill and sawzall. I just cut the lip off the TJ flairs aswell, makes marking easier.

 

A sabersaw with a high quality blade cuts the sheet metal like butter and is easier to control than most other devices (sawzall, angle grinder, die cutter, etc.). Spend the extra $$ on good blades, it does make a difference. Mask off, mark & cut.

 

Good writeup with pictures here: http://www.bc4x4.com/pv/yj/tjflares/

 

Im just curious, but how would trimming the YJ flares work out for me?

 

Nope, not difficult. Cutting the lip off the TJ flare makes it easier to lay it up against the YJ body to trim and mark the holes. I really only wanted and needed the room on the rear flare, so I never even cut the front fenders. I just painted under the flare black in front.

Pete

 

i put tj flares on my yj gave me a lot of room in front an rear

 

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today i found a set on craigslist for $50 is it worth it??? need more room on the yj, it has 31" mt's on it now and they rub in the front and the rear (don't have a lift...yet) will they help at all, if any how much?

 

It's not hard...like earlier poster said, the first cut is a doozy but after that point of no return, it aint so bad. There is nothing technical about it...line the new flare up, trace the opening, cut metal, and bolt it up. If you make a crappy cut, the flare should hide it...unless you cut way too much. Not much room for error on top...there is moreso on the sides.

Considering lifts are the other methods for getting more clearance, I'd say it's definitely worth it. Lifts have side effects like reducing gas mileage, affecting handling, etc. Flares don't have any of those negative aspects and it's a cheap mod. But in the end...I say lift your Jeep and put it on at least some 32's!!!

 

That is a sweet rig Pete!

 

I am going for thursday on getting my front tj flares installed. Then the rear tj flares at another time. I have to get this done. I have been putting off this install for way to long. It is a great modification imo.

 

I would like to know how you determine on where to position the flare front to back. As in to make sure it is centered.

 

When your suspension flexes the rear wheels will move towards the rear, so the more you move the flares to the rear the more clearance you will get once you make the cut. I put the rear edge of mine on the line where the body panels meet before the rear curve starts.

The fronts move forwards, but you don't have as much room for adjustment on the front ones.

Also the higher you put the flares the more clearance you'll get (once you cut of corse). Moving the flares up 2" higher than normal will get you that additional 2" compared to mounting the bottom flush with the bottom of the tub. I've seen some guys run the top of the rear flare all the way up to the edge of the tub to get extra clearance.

 

Good point Tebbsjeep, I am very confident on the front flares, how I want them, the rear flares I still am not 100%, the only thing I can figure with the rear flares is just set the flare over the yj outline, and equal distance along the parimeter and measure equally outwards along all parts of the parimeter of the inner part of the flare and place it, and start trimming. I have seen them placed on the rears in slightly different locations so it has me still questioning it too. Just center and equal measuring outwards I guess along the parimeter wheelwell.

 

so would tj flares earn you 31's under stock suspension?

 

tj flares one of the best mods you can do. a nice bit of added clearance for almost nothing. just do it.

 

I have a set sitting in my garage, but when I fabbed up the driveres front I noticed they're wider than the YJ flares and cover up my tires almost entirely. I like having some rubber sticking out, it gives the Jeep a nice aggresive look. I might do the rears because that's where it's actually worth doing and skip the fronts.

 

was curious about getting them set up too, as for the rears that is. was lining up the front w/the existing curve and just marking it back, but it pushes the opening back farther. i've seen some side shots of one and it looked fine, but they also relocated the rear axle some. not to worried about making cuts, but just want to do one cut only...lol anyone have any side shots of their rear TJ flares on their YJ's?

 

Here's an old pic of mine. I put mine in the same location the TJ flare would be on the TJ based on the rear corner armor curve. I cut along the opening all the way around and as far forward as I could go to the front before hitting the tub.

 

 

ok....thanks guys! really appreciate it. now it's time to get to work on it....:cheers:

 

One last thing, stick your head in the wheel wells and look for welds where the sheet metal comes together, if you cut thru one of those welds you'll need to tack the 2 pieces back together. I adjusted my flare location to avoid this but if you want maximum wheel opening and have a welder they're not a problem

 

got them on and must say that i love they way they look. still have to get the plastic inners in right yet but that's no biggie....

and the jeep from a distance

once again I do appreciate the help :highfive:

 

got them on and must say that i love they way they look. still have to get the plastic inners in right yet but that's no biggie....

I threw my inners away.

 

Looks good :thumbsup:

 

thanks

 

I'm still working on a solution for my inners. The part for the wheel well is fine but what to do with the piece that houses the brake light wires?

Pics of different sides before and after cutting. Harbor freight 3" cutting wheels were not the tool for the job.