Alright, took out the ol Jeep for the 1st time today and got the "usual" scrapes! Yeah me! Anyway went through a mud hole and heard a popping noise and looked back and my rear fender was hanging on with one clip. I'm not sure if I rubbed the fender itself or the fender liner, any thoughts? Anyway, so I popped the last clip out and put it up for the rest of the trip. After making it back home I decided to look up Flat Fender Flares and found the Smitty Built XRC Flares and the Rugged Ridge All Terrain Fender Flares. So, how much clearance will I get with either of these flares? Will the clearance be noticable? Any preferences from people that are running these particular flares? Just trying to do some homework before I pull the trigger on something like this. Anyway any feedback will be helpful! Ohh and its a 2011 4-door Sport...if that helps.

 

Just cut your stocks

 

I've been looking at smittybilt and bushwhacker flat flares as well for same reason. You will get a ton of clearance. A friend of mine has a 3" lift with smitty flat fenders and upgraded his tires from 33 to 35 because the extra clearance made his tires look even smaller.

 

Jaker,

How did you cut them? I'm not too savvy of some of this so any "details" would be helpful!!!

 

everything you need to know..................http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ry-fender-chop

 

I've used a jigsaw with a fine tooth (more then 18 tooth blade )blade with good results, then do any fine finish cuts with a sharp razor blade. I've even used just a razor blade to cut them. Just take your time taping off where you want to cut them first. I also use a piece of sandpaper to round the edge so it does not cut you if you brush up against it. (I did not use the door trim)