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Old 12-21-2013, 09:07 PM
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yeah, for now. I just can't decide which kind of flares I want. I really want metal tube flares but can't figure out a way to put them together for less than $800. If I don't do metal, I'll more than likely get the Notch flares.
you have any rubbing issues?
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Old 12-21-2013, 09:30 PM
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you have any rubbing issues?
You could say that lol
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You could say that lol YouTube
Yeah mine came off before I even got my tires. I didnt want to pull it and have it dent me fenders.
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This is what it takes to kill an XJ
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Look up jeep cherokee xj set to fuel metallica. Now that vid make me wanna cut the crap out of mine and beat the **** out of it even more.
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This is what it takes to kill an XJ
http://youtu.be/ITfWgGCkbv8
Lesson learned from the video is the right front tire is the weak point of the Cherokee.

Vehicle was a major success running from 84-01 and would have had a longer lifespan without the Benz Chrysler merger and the push of the failed liberty platform.
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Old 12-22-2013, 10:23 AM
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Yeah mine came off before I even got my tires. I didnt want to pull it and have it dent me fenders.
I knew it would happen. My fenders are severely limiting my flexing although usually the fenders pop right back to normal shape.
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I would think fabricating your own flat fenders out of some round stock and sheet metal would be a cost effective option.

Fabricating out of fiberglass can be less expensive but normally requires more set up for a professional finish.

Superbee would trimming the front edge of the fender help with flex? From the pic it looks like the part digging into the tire first.
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I knew it would happen. My fenders are severely limiting my flexing although usually the fenders pop right back to normal shape.
If you want to keep them, you need to bump stop more. There not really hurting your flex because the other side should still drop. Up travel is more for ramping and landing without tearing up everything
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Originally Posted by PurpleToxin505
If you want to keep them, you need to bump stop more. There not really hurting your flex because the other side should still drop. Up travel is more for ramping and landing without tearing up everything
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who else whishes they were out wheeling instead of doing whatever your doing??
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who else whishes they were out wheeling instead of doing whatever your doing??
Maybe not right this second, as I just spent lkke 2 hours washing her


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Originally Posted by crux
I would think fabricating your own flat fenders out of some round stock and sheet metal would be a cost effective option.

Fabricating out of fiberglass can be less expensive but normally requires more set up for a professional finish.

Superbee would trimming the front edge of the fender help with flex? From the pic it looks like the part digging into the tire first.
I agree round tube and sheet metal would be perfect . The problem is that I don't have a press brake to form the fender panel nor a pipe bender to bend the tube. For me to buy even just the tube bender jacks the price too high.
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Originally Posted by PurpleToxin505
If you want to keep them, you need to bump stop more. There not really hurting your flex because the other side should still drop. Up travel is more for ramping and landing without tearing up everything
True, but uptravel is useful. I'd like as much as I can get. Plus, if I'm doing aftermarket flares/fenders why not make more clearance?
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Originally Posted by superbee1970440

I agree round tube and sheet metal would be perfect . The problem is that I don't have a press brake to form the fender panel nor a pipe bender to bend the tube. For me to buy even just the tube bender jacks the price too high.
You can get a portable pipe bender, its a bit more work, but it the same.
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