Question regarding trimmed fenders
#1
JK Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Question regarding trimmed fenders
I'm considering trimming the stock fenders on my 2015 JKU. I have a 2.5" MetalCloak lift with 33's but am looking to move up to 35's when these are worn. I've found tons of how-to's on cutting them, but I still have a question.
I don't really like the look of a narrow fender and want to keep it a little wider, like 6-8 inches in front. It seems that the stability of the fender is along the outer edge (that turns down) and if you remove this the fender itself will be pretty flimsy. With only 3-4" wide it doesn't seem like it would be a problem, but wider it looks like it may flop in the wind and pull it off at highway speeds.
Am I overthinking or is there a point that it is too wide to work properly?
Jim
I don't really like the look of a narrow fender and want to keep it a little wider, like 6-8 inches in front. It seems that the stability of the fender is along the outer edge (that turns down) and if you remove this the fender itself will be pretty flimsy. With only 3-4" wide it doesn't seem like it would be a problem, but wider it looks like it may flop in the wind and pull it off at highway speeds.
Am I overthinking or is there a point that it is too wide to work properly?
Jim
#4
JK Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Thanks, I'll take a look at mine when I get them apart. Is that part of the inner fender? All of the vidoes I've seen remove the entire inner liner.
#5
Super Moderator
Metalcloak 2.5", 35's, and stock trimmed flares here. I just cut the vertical faces, started out with taking an inch. I maintain the inner liners, structural support, and they don't look as trashy as another set of flares that I cut much closer towards the bend. My cut isn't for everyone, but it's functional without being obnoxious.
First picture is the current cut, second pic is the obnoxious set. Both function the same, I just didn't like the super close cut.
First picture is the current cut, second pic is the obnoxious set. Both function the same, I just didn't like the super close cut.
Last edited by karls10jk; 06-26-2018 at 03:17 PM.
#6
JK Jedi
Personal opinion, it's all about maintaining a bit of the curvature up front.....moreso than at where the fender bends over on the side. purely based on looks though and not function. that said, i never see people with trimmed factory fenders saying "they're flopping all over the place!!!!"
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#9
Super Moderator
No rubbing anywhere and that's without adjusting bumpstops...which should be done but I went with different length shocks with metalcloak relocation brackets front and rear.
#10
JK Freak
Unless it’s just a personal preference, there isn’t a need to trim your fenders if you’re worried about clearance issues. I just trimmed mine, and you can trim just the fender without really getting into the fender lining and support. Just finished trimming mine for my 37’s. No flopping or anything.