Can you cut fender flares?
Can you cut fender flares?
You don’t have to cut through the flare, just score it, bend it in to break it, and it peels right off….. But suit yourself, I prefer not to make a 30 minute job into a 4 hour job whenever possible… Yup Yup!
Are JK and Jku fenders the same?
Registered. I purchase used 2 door JK fenders for my JKU, they fit 100%. They are exactly the same.
Do I have to cut my fenders for fender flares?
While you can install the flares without cutting, you won’t be able to fit a wheel wide enough to fill said flares properly, as they will hit the original wheel well lip inside the flare, and wheels that do fit will be sunken in, and most likely won’t look right. Your call, really.
Why do you need to cut fenders for fender flares?
To cover those protruding tires, you need wide flares that require fender cutting. Here, we show you how to do it. Fenders are the body panels that surround a car or truck’s wheel wells. In some jurisdictions, such unshielded tires can actually violate vehicle equipment laws and be subject to police fines.
Can you fit JL fenders on a JK?
Well-Known Member The front of a JL is several inches longer than a JK. I would bet that you cant run JL fenders on a JK but as @four low mentioned, laying the 2 side by side will give you the best answer.
When I turn my tires when rubbing?
Yes. There are hundreds of thousands of trucks on the road that rub slightly when turning in a driveway or backing up and this is normal. Depending on your truck, the tire could be rubbing on a plastic fender liner/insert, it could rub on the frame or other steel component, or it could rub on the outer fender itself.
Do you have to cut fenders for fender flares?
How do you cut the fenders on a Jeep Wrangler?
Using the blue painters tape as a guide, carefully cut your Jeep JK Wrangler’s fenders using a Dremel with a fiber rotary cutting wheel. 12. The cutting process will leave some residual melted plastic clinging to your cut fenders. Use a utility or XACTO knife to shave them off and give your fenders a clean edge.
How big are the fenders on a Jeep Wrangler?
I say, chop your fenders!Of all the mods you can do to your Jeep JK Wrangler, chopping your fenders is by far one of the easiest ones you can do and will offer you as much as 3.5″ of fender clearance! In other words, with chopped fenders, you can practically run 35″ tires without any lift at all.
What should I use to cut my front fenders?
The cutting process will leave some residual melted plastic clinging to your cut fenders. Use a utility or XACTO knife to shave them off and give your fenders a clean edge. 13. In an effort to give the front fenders more rigidity, I decided to reuse the factory substructure.
Why do you need fender flares on a Jeep Wrangler?
A good set of fender flares will prevent debris from being kicked up and onto your Wrangler when running oversized tires on your ride. Fender flares are also a stylish upgrade that goes well with other exterior accessories for a more aggressive look.