Fender trimming

[cherokee-at-16]

HI Everyone, im new here and even though im on jeep forum wanted to post this here because i have seen 3 people on this forum already running around 3in lifts with 33's. Also cause most people here live in the Same area...CT...im from Milford.

How much fender should i trimm to run 33's with a 2.5-3in lift?
Anyone ever reused the stock fenders and placed them up higher?

Hey..When do you guys have meeting and things/when is the next one.

[Burton58]

when i did mine i trimmed the front where the top of the flares used to be and remounted flares with some bolts. that didn't last long, it's flareless now. for the rear use the cut and fold method, search around for a write up. just remember when doing it NOT to cut up past the pinch seam or else the metal will separate. welcome btw

[HeavyMetal]

Hey..When do you guys have meeting and things/when is the next one.

we JUST had one this past week.. next one is probably late jan/feb

[Buffalo Phil]

You should trim this much.



I trimmed that much when I had 31s. Got a little carried away.

I've got 33s on 3.5" of lift.

[Ktmracer419]

i didnt even think of posting a pic

dis much in back

and a little more than this much in front, and dont accidentally cut too far back and make your fender look like crap like i did

[Ktmracer419]

here otha side closer up



in the back you want to just cut little "slits" on the corners and fold the fender into the wheel well.

if ya just trim away at the back you will go past the pinch welds and your fender will basically fall apart

[cherokee-at-16]

The only thing is i need to have fenders, so the cops wont want to pull me over and say HI...Anyone have any cool home brew flare idea. Always wanted to take black gutter gaurd or what ever that vynle stuff is and just bend it around my trimming and screw it in.

[cherokee-at-16]

Think i will find someone to help me when i do it..so i can have it dont in a day...really want to runn 33's with the lift i have.

[Ktmracer419]

i have never had an issue with my black jeep or previous jeeps with similar setups

i did however have issues when my tires stuck out 11"

[Riot]

When you pull of the flares there will be a dirt line (underneath the top line)
That's where I went... 3.5" on 33's. Little less excessive than Phil.

[Riot]

Also, I don't want to talk down, but you know that you can't just cut the rear fenders, right?

[Buffalo Phil]

Also, I don't want to talk down, but you know that you can't just cut the rear fenders, right?

Cut and fold.

[cherokee-at-16]

I know that, yes. Whether i will do it right who knows, this will come later, mybe i can get some cash for christmass and just get some extra lift.

[Burton58]

no don't just lift it unnecessarily, you will still rub if you don't trim. trimming is the easiest thing in the world. you really won't screw it up at all. search jeep forum or naxja for a cut and fold write up

[Riot]

There are a few guys around Milford that may be willing to help.