How-To Spotlight: Removing Front and Rear JK Fenders

Stock JK Fenders Aren’t Always What You Want or Need on Your Jeep. Let’s Change That

Sometimes the JK’s stock fenders aren’t bad, but it truly depends on the eye of the beholder. It likely also has to do with your paint selection, and the specific look you’re going for. In some instances, stock JK fenders work fine. But what if you want another look? Or maybe you changed the suspension and tires, and you simply need additional protection for your Jeep? Well, you’re in luck.

This week’s H0w-To Spotlight article goes into full detail about how to remove and replace your JK’s front or rear fenders. When it comes to modifying your Jeep, this is one of the easier tasks you’ll likely ever tackle. In fact, it may be more difficult for you to select a replacement fender than to remove the fenders already in place.

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You may just require a wider fender for a wider tire. But there are other reasons to vary from stock fenders. For example, over time, the stock black material can become sun faded. It’s simply a fact of life for many Jeep owners. But it does not have to be a fact that lives forever.

Take a read through the article; it details all of the steps you need in order to remove a fender. Even though you may consider this task potentially trivial, it is still a good idea to take your time. Losing a piece or stripping a bolt could get in the way of a proper fit.

Have you changed your JK’s fenders? What factors were key in your selection? Let us know the dos and don’ts. Oh, and let’s see those before and after pictures!