Originally Posted by TXROCK

Can you share some pictures of the frame bracing? Would be interesting to see how it's set up. If it's a back plate with a bar that goes down to the frame then I wouldn't call it a brace more than a reinforced plate to ensure the sheet metal doesn't bend (at least where the reinforced back plate and fender connect).

As it is with most metal fenders (aluminum or steel), they are designed to bolt to the OEM plastic fender mounting tab as well as over 10 bolting positions where the OEM plastic clips for the plastic fenders use to be. I have personally stood on my fenders and shook my jeep with 180lbs of body weight on them and are solid...I have used my fenders as a leverage point going around some tight tree turns (had to be done) and no issues whatsoever. As Jersey Devil mentioned, NOTHING is ever FULLY indestructable. If you are hit hard enough or roll your jeep hard enough you are still going to suffer some damage.....replacement metal fenders will help minimalize damage though like any other armor you add to your jeep.