To Flat Fender or Not ??
JK Jedi Master
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From: Midwest City, OK
I'm running flat fenders right now with 33" tires. I did, however, go to flat fenders for a reason. I intend on going to a 35 soon when my current tires finish wearing out. The flat fenders will allow me to clear the taller tire and not add bumpstop and lift, so i'll retain my low COG and also my articulation. This is how it looks now with 33's.
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Schofield Barracks, HI
My company makes an awesome set of flares....www.nem-ind.com I'm running the smallest of the 3 sizes we carry I had mine painted to match but the com bare aluminum or powder coated! I'm only running a 2.5" lift and 35" BFG KO2s the flex picture is 34" high so yo can get some flex in with these flares
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JK Junkie
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From: Jacksonville NC
Go Flat
I say go with the flats. Also don't skimp on the price. If you want a nice set of OEM style Fenders Nemesis-Offroad makes the best ones I'v seen. Only problem is your going to pay through the nose for them.
Just to let you know when I had OEM Fenders I would Rub in the front and rear all the time it absolutely drove me insane its a really bad noise I felt like my tires were going to rip them off the tub.
My personal Opinion is that OEM Fenders are Ugly and look like crap when they start to fade. This is the last year of the JK there will probably never be a time where you have so many options. So go for it you won't regret it.
Just to let you know when I had OEM Fenders I would Rub in the front and rear all the time it absolutely drove me insane its a really bad noise I felt like my tires were going to rip them off the tub.
My personal Opinion is that OEM Fenders are Ugly and look like crap when they start to fade. This is the last year of the JK there will probably never be a time where you have so many options. So go for it you won't regret it.
JK Junkie
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From: Grand falls, Newfoundland
I am not a fan of most flat fenders. Just don't like the look. I would add the teraflex body lift first for 35, and if you were going 37s later, I would add the mopar high clearance fenders. Not really flatties but give more clearance. IMO that's a more visually pleasing way to go.
JK Junkie
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From: Oregon
I am not a fan of most flat fenders. Just don't like the look. I would add the teraflex body lift first for 35, and if you were going 37s later, I would add the mopar high clearance fenders. Not really flatties but give more clearance. IMO that's a more visually pleasing way to go.
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JK Enthusiast
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From: St Louis
Lot of good input... Thanks guys
For now I'm going to keep it OEM. Will be in Moab end of June. I'll then if I need additional clearance.
But until then, I'm staying with my current look
For now I'm going to keep it OEM. Will be in Moab end of June. I'll then if I need additional clearance.
But until then, I'm staying with my current look