fender cutting

Jeepster05 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-19-2003, 09:59 PM

I'm thinking about cutting my fenders for a little more clearance. Anyone done this to their jeep. How much should i trim??? Is there anything I need to do to the paint or anything?

phatyaspen · #2 (**permalink**) 10-19-2003, 10:03 PM

i would say cut as much as u want opr how much u need...you only need some primer,touch up paint and some sand paper and of course a sawzall

Mxpx182lit · #3 (**permalink**) 10-19-2003, 10:29 PM

heres how i cut mine, but keep in mind i only cut the front and i plan on running 37's. in the back i just removed the flares and filled the holes with some bondo

Snitty · #4 (**permalink**) 10-20-2003, 12:27 AM

i still have to get aroud to removing my flares... i love the look

Mxpx182lit · #5 (**permalink**) 10-20-2003, 01:05 AM

gives me more travel and makes the old jeep looks hardcore! really seperates it from the lifted pavement stompers around here!

jeepdude832 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-21-2003, 04:07 PM

put tj flares on your yj you have to trim but it looks great really opens up the rear wheel opening

Joopin · #7 (**permalink**) 10-21-2003, 08:02 PM

That's pretty sharp lookin Mxpx182lit... one question, what did you do about the signal lights that went on the side of the front fenders? I don't see them anywhere! Do you even need them?

Mxpx182lit · #8 (**permalink**) 10-22-2003, 01:01 AM

well i dont have them and the lights in the ARB arent hooked up. I just have the stock ones in the front and havent ahd any problem yet.

jps4jeep · #9 (**permalink**) 10-22-2003, 08:47 AM

Word of advice, if you can avoid using a sawzall, do so! Use a cut off whell on a die grinder or a air cutter. Try to avoid a reciprocating saw, it will cause waves on the sheet metal and will leave a courser cut more prone to rust.