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Old 12-02-2011 | 12:35 PM
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Default Wide steel fender flares

I'm looking for strong steel flares that would cover completely my wheels to be street legal. That would mean around 2" wider than stock.
Anyone knows a company that would sell those?
Old 12-02-2011 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by xthread
I'm looking for strong steel flares that would cover completely my wheels to be street legal. That would mean around 2" wider than stock.
Anyone knows a company that would sell those?
The only company I have seen that has them is offroad evolution and I think poison spider does as well. Not sure if they are as wide as your are looking for. Based on the pictures, they are not. Might want to look into a custom build to suit your needs.
Old 12-02-2011 | 12:41 PM
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Most of the aftermarket steel tube fenders are narrower or the same as stock width fenders. You may have to call the MFG directly to see if they can even make a wider version. It's not a high demand product, so be prepared to pay some serious $$$$$....
Old 12-02-2011 | 12:53 PM
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There are so many aftermarket parts for the JK... I can't believe no one has ever done those!
My guess is that there is a market for those as most people use their Jeep, like me, as daily driver and want to stay street legal.
Old 12-02-2011 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by xthread
There are so many aftermarket parts for the JK... I can't believe no one has ever done those!
My guess is that there is a market for those as most people use their Jeep, like me, as daily driver and want to stay street legal.
My guess is that the wider you go with steel flares, the heavier and more complex they will be. With the thin sheetmetal of the JK, putting heavy, wide metal flares will cause the sheet metal to buckle with the slightest impact. With a narrow fender, they can be made stronger, and out of the way of impact, the tire will take the brunt of the hit first.
Old 12-02-2011 | 05:09 PM
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Nemesis Ind. makes a flat fender thats aluminum and 2 inches wider than stock. It is called the Odyssey and is available for the front and rear with a phone call.
Old 12-02-2011 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie K.
Nemesis Ind. makes a flat fender thats aluminum and 2 inches wider than stock. It is called the Odyssey and is available for the front and rear with a phone call.
Seems to be a nice product. But I would still prefer steel.
Anyone tested them in harsh condition?
Old 12-02-2011 | 09:00 PM
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Nemisis Ind. put them to the ultimate test at the JKX 11'. They were definately impressing, i would look into them for sure.



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