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Post by JeepFan555 on Mar 31, 2005 2:42:29 GMT -3
Well thanks to litteredtj I will be putting tj flares on my YJ on friday. Does anyone have and advice for me on this? Also I am planning on using penetrol on them before I put them on, how do I do that?
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Post by JeepTJ00 on Mar 31, 2005 8:35:03 GMT -3
Look to john for advice... He has done it.
Bob
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Post by jps4jeep on Mar 31, 2005 10:27:57 GMT -3
Couple things to make the job easier..
Make a card board templet of the back of the flare, and
Use that to trace the fender.
Cut a little at a time test fit, cut some more
Don't use a sawzall, will leave a very jagged edge, use a cut off wheel! a lot cleaner and easier to control
Spray paint and silicone on the newly cut egde will keep it from rusting.
They will not line up perfect so don't even worry! just get the best looking fit.
I bought a cheap car cover and covered the vehicle and taped off the rest of the vehicle cause the metal "dust" or debris will stick to the paint and rust on!
right after your done, wash your jeep very good, twice!
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Post by J.T.Woody on Mar 31, 2005 10:43:30 GMT -3
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Post by bluerocket on Mar 31, 2005 12:37:38 GMT -3
If you have access to it use an air nibbler to cut the fender, thats how i did mine, cuts like a knife through butter and makes a very smooth line.
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Post by xjweeble on Mar 31, 2005 19:27:06 GMT -3
I second the air nibbler. I did mine and bluerockets fenders with one. Took like 5 mins per fender.
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Post by JeepFan555 on Apr 1, 2005 23:07:53 GMT -3
Well I started the TJ flares today with dsgray and well a few hours of work, a broken grinder and a broken wheel lock not still attached to the tire we got only one rear flare done. It looks sweet and wasn't that much work but all the bs that went with it really dragged me behind with everything. we are finishing it tomorrow at his house.
Oh and I couldn't even believe how much more clearance I got from them. I think I can fit 33" right now without any rubbing.
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Post by dsgray16 on Apr 2, 2005 22:26:57 GMT -3
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Post by JeepFan555 on Apr 2, 2005 22:42:24 GMT -3
As Dan said not a bad deal, I feel like I just got another lift put on with all that clearance I gained.
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Post by SPYDER on Apr 3, 2005 17:02:01 GMT -3
didn't anybody tell you to check before you drill...  looks good, what are you doing about the corners? |
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Post by JeepFan555 on Apr 3, 2005 19:32:49 GMT -3
The corners? are you talking about the side markers? if so I am waiting for some clear outs online.
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Post by littleREDtj on Apr 3, 2005 22:10:54 GMT -3
Damn, flares look great.
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Post by chrometj on Apr 4, 2005 21:27:54 GMT -3
didn't anybody tell you to check before you drill... looks good, what are you doing about the corners? actually we think Dan was cutting blind, because all I could hear from the other side of the jeep was swearing and bashing.... ;D haha what corners?? |
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