1st time wrangler owner - build thread
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From: Midland, Texas
Originally Posted by bob-o
That's what I'm talking about, it's gonna look awesome congrats
Can't wait to get them on and get them onto some wet dirt...
I live on the desert and it's been raining here for the past 2 days and will be in the mid 60's all wknd so I'm going to burn some fuel up sat and sun!
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From: rosamond, ca
Originally Posted by Westtexasjku
Thx bob o
Can't wait to get them on and get them onto some wet dirt...
I live on the desert and it's been raining here for the past 2 days and will be in the mid 60's all wknd so I'm going to burn some fuel up sat and sun!
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From: Missouri
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...s-video-80145/
I'm sure you've probably already seen this thread but thought i'd post it anyway. It's a pretty good write up for trimming your fenders. Seems easy enough to do...it is on my list eventually. Since you can leave a little of the side and all the under support, i'd bet its plenty strong...but that is just a guess. The good think is that if you do screw up your fenders, there are quite a few stock take offs out there that are for sale fairly cheep...may even find some freebies on the bulletin board.
I'm sure you've probably already seen this thread but thought i'd post it anyway. It's a pretty good write up for trimming your fenders. Seems easy enough to do...it is on my list eventually. Since you can leave a little of the side and all the under support, i'd bet its plenty strong...but that is just a guess. The good think is that if you do screw up your fenders, there are quite a few stock take offs out there that are for sale fairly cheep...may even find some freebies on the bulletin board.
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From: Oswego, Il
Originally Posted by Westtexasjku
Thx wood,
I've thought about cutting my own and have read a lot about it and watched many YouTube videos about it.
I'm still on the fence though.
After you cut your own, are they flimsy?
It seems like they would flap in the wind since you cut off so much supporting plastic and they're open so they catch wind going down the hwy. am I incorrect in assuming that?
Also, when I took a reciprocating saw to my front bumper my line wasn't perfect but it was ok bc I was going to cover it with a cap. I'm afraid I would f*ck up a cut and end up having to get tube fenders after all.
I really wish there were some (experienced) jk-forum folks that lived around me that I could get face to face advice/help from.
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From: rosamond, ca
Originally Posted by Wood82ABN
They would seem flimsy but i haven't had a single problem with them flapping. Use painters tape to mask it out and cut away. I promise you'll love it.