On A ZJ
this write-up, I'll describe how
I mounted TJ flares on my ZJ. One
thing to remember, always use
appropriate safety equipment! With that in mind, get a set of TJ
flares. I got a set off of a
rolled over 2002 TJ from the local bone yard. They where scuffed, but
let's face it, I am not building a Mall Queen. So once you have the
one of them and mark out
where you want to cut
and drill. I cut
about 6" to 8" off the bottom of my flare so I could end it nicely on
the middle of the fender trim crap which I removed before cutting.
Here is a picture of me marking the fender
friend stand back and
eyeball it to make sure
it was at least visually level. Below are the marks I made before
cutting and drilling the fender.
Cutting in process...
Make sure you cut well outside your line. You only get one chance - if
you cut it to far, you are screwed!
Here is my finish cut on passenger side.
Some places are not reachable with the grinder and a special fine
cutting instrument is used here.
Then I bolted the flares on ... I used 1" 1/4 stainless nuts and 1/2
inch washers and non reversible aircraft.
Then I moved to the other fender.
I haven't mentioned it
yet but make sure you wear eye protection. Try to get something better
than my nifty hand guard.
And of course the finishing touch on the driver's fender.
didn't get any pictures of
the back fender because I didn't cut them, I only drew holes and
drilled them. I bolted them to the door first, closed the door and
screwed them to the door itself. Then I closed the door and screwed the
rest of the fender flare in. Then I took a grinder and cut right on the
door seam so I can open and close the door.
Here is a picture of the finished product
and the back
And as always,
you know where to reach me should you have questions.