JK Factory Fender Chop Write-Up
02-11-2009, 08:49 AM
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JK Factory Fender Chop Write-Up
Even after installing a tall suspension lift, fender rub is a common problem that many Jeep owners suffer from especially if you’re running wide tires and/or have wheels with very little backspacing. Now, the easy answer to fixing this problem would be to install taller bump stop extensions, add more suspension lift or maybe install a body lift. However, by going higher, you also raise your Jeep’s center of gravity and that isn’t going to do a whole lot to help you out on the trail. So, what is one to do? 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. And, bigger tires with less lift equals a lower center of gravity and that’s something that every serious wheeler should want. And, unlike hard plastic aftermarket fender or steel tube fenders, these chopped fenders will still give, flex and/or pop off your Jeep when hit as opposed to doing damage to the body as the others WILL. Of course, the best part of all this is that it costs next to nothing to do and as an added bonus, it will give your Jeep a customizable bad ass new look.
JK Factory Fender Chop Write-Up
02-11-2009, 09:35 AM
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Thanks for the write up Eddie. I have been wanting to do this but haven't felt comfortable enough to start cutting. I will definitely be doing this in the next couple of weeks. 
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
Even after installing a tall suspension lift, fender rub is a common problem that many Jeep owners suffer from especially if you’re running wide tires and/or have wheels with very little backspacing. Now, the easy answer to fixing this problem would be to install taller bump stop extensions, add more suspension lift or maybe install a body lift. However, by going higher, you also raise your Jeep’s center of gravity and that isn’t going to do a whole lot to help you out on the trail. So, what is one to do? 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. And, bigger tires with less lift equals a lower center of gravity and that’s something that every serious wheeler should want. And, unlike hard plastic aftermarket fender or steel tube fenders, these chopped fenders will still give, flex and/or pop off your Jeep when hit as opposed to doing damage to the body as the others WILL. Of course, the best part of all this is that it costs next to nothing to do and as an added bonus, it will give your Jeep a customizable bad ass new look.
JK Factory Fender Chop Write-Up