Yemx

Thanks again for the suggestions- I'm definitely going to stick with the 35's and flat fenders- I like using purpose built parts when I can, so no fender cuts for me. Just personal preference- I just am not a fan of how they look. I only brought up the flat fender issue because I don't know if "OE width" really means OE width. Or will I have to get legit wide width fenders, which are more expensive. Also, if I have to go with wider width fenders, it narrows my choices and raises prices. I'll just keep doing research into this. I over think things sometimes (read: ALL the time). I HATE doing the same job twice.

karls10jk

I also hate most of the factory cut flares, they look tacky IMO. But, I think I've made them look relatively factory but still cut out enough to where they work with bigger tires. I just thought I'd present you with an option, even if it's an interim option.

jadmt

I put Bushwackers on my 2014 and really it was the only mod I really regretted. They are plenty wide but look like dumbo ears. The only flat fenders I would even consider is metal cloak. I have seen every other brand up close and it is all personal taste but MC is the only one I would do.
Karl's look pretty good for factory trimmed ones altho I can't see how the inner fender is trimmed.

Yemx

karls10jk- see, those look fine! Honestly, it doesn't even look like you trimmed them! Which, if I were to trim the factory flares, is exactly what I would do.

jadmt- That's exactly what I'm worried about too- most of the flat fenders look like dumbo ears. I really wish states weren't so stupid about fender laws. To each their own about the MC fenders- I'm not a fan of those balls at the corners. I'm sure they did this so that the fenders would deflect more easily, rather than have a hard corner to possibly dig into stuff... but ehhhh... LOL

I've been looking at more pictures of what JK's look like w/1.5" spacers and factory flares, and it really looks like I should be fine- as long as "OEM width" means OEM width... I guess we'll see. Maybe I'll just hold off and make my own fiberglass flares that look like factory flares with a smaller side marker light (yeah, I have to have that too), so that way it looks more factory... Again- thanks for the thoughts gentlemen.

TheDirtman

The balls are a mount so you can easily remove the flairs if you want if you are running tight trails.

jadmt

correct and is a good idea.

Yemx

Oooohhhhhh, okay. I didn't know that. It IS a good idea... Just not a fan of the looks. Plus, this rig will be more for "overlanding" than doing legit hard trails, so I don't have a need.

jadmt

if not doing hard trails and just overlanding why even change out the stock fender flares?