Aftermarket repair parts. Whats new?

[camjeep3]

Been "out of the game" for about 10 years(time flys)  

Curious to know what the consensus is on aftermarket body parts. Specifically fenders. Are they worth messing with? If I can order a set and not have to deal with Craigslist or a junk yard I'm all fpr it. 

Also. My my needs the door hinge fix. I see a new company sells a plate that beefs up both hinges. Any experience with this?

Anyways. I'm happy to start turning some wrenches again!

[MiNi Beast]

Fenders just order and replace. Hit and miss on fitment. Hinge setup i have seen is a worthy upgrade opportunity. Welcome back to the nuts and bolts game. 

[gogmorgo]

Good news if you haven't heard yet, in the last couple years Key Parts has started producing some high-quality panels that didn't exist ten years ago. Rockers, beside patches, taillight lenses currently available with more in the works. Fenders are definitely available from the aftermarket, although I would still look for an original in good condition if you can find one. Large panels like that can get damaged in shipping pretty easily, unless you've got a good local supplier.

[camjeep3]

Thanks guys! 

[87 MJ Chief]

And don't forget the classified section right here in CC. 

[Pete M]

yeah, lots of custom printed parts in the vendors section.  

[ghetdjc320]

I bought a set of replacement fenders from C2C. They have an econo and an oem line. The oem line run about $150/ea but they are a good fender. Fitment is really nice as is the thickness of the material used. I bet that they are made in the same factory as Key Parts (Taiwan).