advice about XJ Bushwacker flares

[Notstuckyet]

so, i would like to up the tire size on my xj which is lifted(but not enough! lame wheel wells!)
and I do not really want to cut into the body, so I am looking at other options, I was reading about Bushwacker fender flares and they claim to add room for XJs to fit bigger tires..

has anyone used these for an XJ and could you tell me if its a good buy, or if theres any other options for me?!

thanks!

[xjkevin]

you still have to cut quite a bit to run bushwackers, but it will keep it more legal for the streets. rustys sell a cut out fender flare too.

[Notstuckyet]

do you have a link? thanks so much

[OU812]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=rusty%27s+xj+flares

[Guest]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=rusty%27s+xj+flares

I like that!!

[bails85]

thats still kinda high in price. u might want to look at tj flares. i didnt want to cut mine either but oh well.

[2blk2drs]

I thought you were selling your XJ? Cutting isnt too bad, you just have to balance the factory lines with how much clearance you need. Just bolting on a bigger flare will add width, but not much uptravel. If you just need bigger tires, go for it and bumpstop accordingly

[xjkevin]

found these too there new....
http://www.icelandoffroad.com/XJflares.html

[2blk2drs]

found these too there new....
http://www.icelandoffroad.com/XJflares.html

I like how these follow the body lines, but why 'glass? Would urethane not be preferable. I know the go-fast guys like the glass fenders, but they usually arent leaning them into rocks.

Not too sure about that fiberglass bumper they mention either. Get in ca car accident and end up all itchy.

Anyone run them?

[LEADFOOTjosh]

Just cut it...

4" lift 35" MTR's..
which are alomst a true 35..

[bails85]

im with josh

[LEADFOOTjosh]

im with josh

also.. side note.. my wheels are 3.5" BackSpacing..

[Notstuckyet]

Just cut it...

4" lift 35" MTR's..
which are alomst a true 35..

i love how yours looks,thats what i am going for!
ya, i wouldnt have a problem cutting them. the problem is convincing my boyfriend (who works on my jeep...know on here as tj jake..)..because hes all worried about it because i just got a new paint job on the thing.. eh.. i guess if the cut is clean enough it wont matter right?

[Notstuckyet]

i decided to keep it 2blk2drs, i just couldnt part with it. its never done me wrong, never left me stranded.

[2blk2drs]

i decided to keep it 2blk2drs, i just couldnt part with it. its never done me wrong, never left me stranded.

good to hear! Knew you would come around :beer: