A question with flare!

[jps4jeep]

1066520

I am lifting my 94 YJ this weekend, I am also interested in installing some TJ flares for better clearence. (If you can see in the pic) I have the full YJ flares and steps, and am interested in only installing the basic 4 TJ pieces. I am going to also install bulletproof rock sliders to protect the soft underbelly of my YJ.

Finally the question

I want to add plain black rocker guards to basically cover the holes that will be left behine by my old factory steps and flares. Do I order the rocker guards to fit a YJ or a TJ 'cause I will have TJ flares, and will have to shorten the distance of the rocker?

Should I just make my own guards and quit whinning, paint them and slap the on, I have a welder and plasma cutter and have a friend with a mechanical sheer, I just don't want to spend too much time on these (they really are one visual) with all the other mods I got going!

Thanks to all
Johnny[addsig]

 

[MORGSTER]

1066539

jps4jeep:

I have installed the TJ flares on several of my friends Jeeps and I'm sure you will be pleased when you’re done. Make sure you measure ten times and cut once, there is not much room for error and mistakes are not an option. The front flares are pretty simple. Make a template, put in place, mark and cut. But the rear flares need a tad more attention. If you install them too far forward, you will cut into the tub and that’s not a pretty sight. I usually set the rear edge about 1/2 inch behind the bodyline. Double-check yours before you cut.

Note: Adjusting the fender liners and sealing the gaps under the flares before installing keeps water and mud form invading your Jeep.

As for the rocker guards, I installed Currie's product. The YJ model is the one I used. Once the flares were installed I loosened the bottom fasteners, slid the guards under, marked, cut, making sure to paint the cut edge, installed and they were done.
Some Jeepers notch the flares and leave the rocker panels long for added protection. The TJ rocker panels were not a good fit and cutting the YJ's with a sawzall was simple.

For reference you can see the pictures of the templates and pieces I cut out, on my web pictures page.
Good Luck and Have Fun.
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[Bounty__Hunter]

1066548

Get the YJ rockers, and good choice on the TJ Flares.[addsig]

 

[jeepmaster]

1066584

why does everyone seem to want the TJ flares? are they that much better than the ones all us non-TJ's have?
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[MORGSTER]

1066591

TJ flares are a simple, reasonably inexpensive way to open the wheel well for more tire clearance, and it looks good too.[addsig]

 

[jps4jeep]

1066837

Morgster, Thanks bro, Ya I checked you YJ out a while ago and that is a mean machine! What did you do with the old gas fill holes, I was thinking of it, and you could run a hadline from a front air compressor to the rear and mount a quick connect air fitting in there for airing up rear tires or using air tools. I would like to pick your brain about some of the other subtle mods you made that I like.

What I decided to do is, weld the holes shut and pick up some herculiner and put a coat of herculiner along the lower 4 inchs of the rockers. What I cut my wheel wells for the TJ flares, I was comint ot protect the Fresh cut edge from rust with the herculiner.

Like I said about, I am going to install bulletproof rock slider, so there rocker guards are simply visual!
Johnny

edited by: jps4jeep, May 05, 2003 - 11:47 AM[addsig]

 

[MORGSTER]

1066850

Gas Fill Hole:
Covering the old gas fill hole is simple. Remove all of the existing license plate mounting hardware. Get a piece of 3/16 thick aluminum plate the same size as the license plate. Round the corners with a hand file for looks and safety. Mark and drill the four holes to mount them together. Then, without the license plate, place the aluminum plate over the existing gas fill hole. Note: The aluminum plate will hang out a little from the outside of the Jeep, but make sure theirs clearance on the inside so the rear door opens and closes properly. Then drill two 3/16-inch holes through the aluminum plate and the Jeep body. Remove the aluminum plate and countersink it for those two holes to use flathead fasteners. Install the aluminum plate bolting it with flat head fasteners to the Jeep. (At this time step back and make sure it is straight and also double check that the rear door opens and closes) Next, drill through the inside two top and bottom holes (The ones you pre drilled to mount the license plate to the aluminum) and mount the license plate and finally install the outside two top and bottom bolts and your through. This will cover the old gas fill, leaving the opening available for future repairs, save welding near gas fumes and having to do any repainting.
My plate has been there for several years without problems, even off-roading.

Note: The 3/16 aluminum and thru bolts can be used to secure the front license plate too.

Air Hard Line:
Routing a hard-line for the air compressor might be more trouble than its worth and just something else to go crush on the trail. Put your quick dis-connects up front and keep a flexible air hose handy for the fill ups.

Painting Bare Metal:
For the fresh cut edge, I brushed on some Rustoleum and it has sealed fine.
(I had time to let them dry before completing the install, which was a plus)

Left over rocker panel holes:
The Currie brand rocker panels were tall enough to cover any existing holes although I siliconed them before the final bolts were added.
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