Project JDMJ... tube flares and new paint

[Blue XJ]

I realized that I needed some tire coverage since whenever I have the window down, I ge covered with whatever I drive through. I looked around and determined that I had trimmed too much sheet metal off the fenders to use any aftermarket flares, so I decided to make my own.

 

I used 1.5" DOM tubing (since I had leftover from my cage build) and 20 gage sheet metal.

 

Here is the 'frame' of the flare bent up and tacked in place

 

It attaches to my bumper mounts at the front, and it is bolted to them so I am still able to remove my bumper. And welded to my rock rail in the rear.

 

 

 

fully welded, decided to move them up just a little to help with the gap at the top

 

here they are finished with the sheet metal welded on. it is fully welded on both sides and ground somewhat smooth. I used a very little amount of spot putty to smooth the seam out where needed.

 

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Still need to do the other side. I have the flare bent up, just need to get around to welding it in place.

[jpnjim]

:thumbsup:

 

Your angles all look great, really compliments the body lines.

 

 

 

(now get ready for 50bazzillion requests to make them for others :yes: )

[Unglar]

Nice work! Looks good up close, how about a pic from abit more distance?

[Blue XJ]

thanks for the comments, the tube is easy enough to bend up, since I wrote all the angles down, but the sheet metal would be specific to each vehicle I think, depending on where your rock rail is, or how dented your fender is.

 

I'll snap a few pics from further away this afternoon. :thumbsup:

[89eliminator]

that is pretty much exactly what i want to do...someday.

[comanche13]

i see that one guy who has the round head lights did that to his cherokee to i think he also did a write up..

[Blue XJ]

that is pretty much exactly what i want to do...someday.

 

 

swing by pontiac steel for some tube and the party store for some beer, and we can bend up a set some weekend.

 

here are the pics from further away as requested

 

[comanche13]

i like how you attached it to your bumper and rock rails how strong is it could you bump a rock pretty good with out it pushing the fender in?

[CWLONGSHOT]

GREAT JOB!!

 

I have had that floating around in my head for some time.... I once tried to bend up some to fit inside the factory flair to "reinforce" it... didn't work so well...

 

They really look great, great idea!!!!

 

CW

[-600JeepMJ]

nice fender

[Darren]

Wow, that looks great. Are you going to be doing the rear?

[Blue XJ]

After building my fender flares, the paint was looking a little rough, so I decided to repaint it. Cost about $120 for everything, I think it turned out pretty good/....

 

 

 

 

 

 

Couldn't stand the yellow cage anymore, so it got a fresh paint too.

 

 

Also made a little switch panel for my ARB and winch controls

 

 

Now I just need a new windshield and it'll be like a new truck again!

[Rymanrph]

You have a great looking truck. The tube flares came out fantastic. I'm sure you could sell a couple pairs if you offered them.

[BryGuy]

Love your MJ.... top notch :thumbsup:

 

How did you finish off the rear of the hood scoop? Have any pics?

[drase]

OMG, what a head turner. The front bumper, fender flares, rails, and qtr panel flares all flow so good.

[knever3]

Great looking truck!

[Jackrabbit41]

I was doing homework and then saw this and man i love it. I'm a big John deere guy so i love the paint. I really wanting to build a  roll bar like that in the bed, but i have a HP30 that I'm trying to find the money to get re geared. I so wish i could get paid for going to high school.