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Installing
TJ Flares on a CJ
The right way - and all the way
before
Mike wanted a
different look. He always liked the CJ's original look
but the larger tires and wide
traks made everything just kinda stick out too far.
A lot of Jeepers install TJ flares for a little more tire
coverage and an increase in fender clearance. TJ
flares allow for trimming of the CJ wheel opening to
increase tire clearance.
The rear
installation is pretty easy and requires some time trimming
and fitting. The front is a different story...TJ
Flares are rather square and CJ fenders are round.
Many hack jobs are done by just cutting away and getting
something to fit. This Jeep has class and it would not
be fitting to treat it to such torture.
Initial thoughts
were to create a customized set of fiberglass fenders but it
was decided to modify the steel ones. The fenders
needed to be extended forward slightly and the inner rear
well needed to be extended rearward.
After hours of
working the metal, some body filler and fittings the fenders
were ready for paint. The final product attracts a lot
of attention. These fenders look like they came that
way. If only someone made aftermarket fenders ready
for the TJ flare. (HINT HINT)
The finished
product - click the images for a larger image
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