nameless Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I trimmed my front fine, after looking at the rear i could use some help or pics/write-ups. It seems to have the double layered metal deal and i don't want to trim it and have that seperate and peel apart from eachother, any issues with this? and please don't give me the same reply i got on JeepForum... "why are you trimming?" lol :USAflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flint54 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I think this has been discussed recently, but yes, there is a potential issue. The spot welds that secure the outer sheet metal to the inner wheel well are within 1/2" of the edge. Find a way to re-secure these parts together (crimp or new spot-welds, or some other means) and all will be well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Instead of cutting out an arch, cut straight slits into the arch, then fold them over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Why are you trimming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nameless Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 Instead of cutting out an arch, cut straight slits into the arch, then fold them over. that's what we were thinking, just kinda wondering how it would look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Do the "cut and fold" method. (photos below show the process on an XJ, but it's identical on your MJ) You simply cut vertical slots in the fender to the body line, and fold them in. That way your not separating the 2 panels. Here is our MJ shown with the cut and fold method with a TJ flare. If you look close you can see that we didn't go back the body line when we mounted the flare. That's a 35" tire on a 6.5" lift (SOA). Is that what you were looking for? Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 you could keep the metal intact, mount the flare up a bit higher, and then bumpstop it. be aware that slicing-n-dicing of the metal will bring on the red cancer in a hurry. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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