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Dirt Dogg Rydas
07-25-2009, 11:38 AM
I got some TJ flares for my XJ.(Paid $20 for the set. do you think it was a good deal or did i pay to much)

They're from a 2004 not sure what trim level.
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv254/hatchetman0170/IMG_0019.jpg

I already have the fenders cut and folded about 1.5".
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv254/hatchetman0170/IMG_0016.jpg

I just need to find out what is the best way of mounting them.
If you have any Ideas let me know

jugbutt
07-25-2009, 05:04 PM
I'm thinking about using those on mine.

Do you thinks some big rivots will work?
something to think about..

N1TZU
07-25-2009, 07:22 PM
Good deal there Dirt Dogg, I would agree with jugbutt on the rivets, or if you want the option of being able to remove them for maintenance use some self tapping body screws with the metal and rubber washers if they will work for you.......Bob.......

Dirt Dogg Rydas
07-25-2009, 09:14 PM
I was thinking bout 3M 2sided so i wouldn't have to drill through the sheetmetal.
I know other people have used it for their flares.
would it be a good idea

muddeprived
07-25-2009, 10:43 PM
I was thinking bout 3M 2sided so i wouldn't have to drill through the sheetmetal.
I know other people have used it for their flares.
would it be a good idea

Use alot of it. It's worth a try. If it fails, then just bolt it on.

N1TZU
07-26-2009, 04:07 PM
It may work there Dirt Dogg,but I have found that if both surfaces aren't really really clean and smooth it won't last long IMO.....Just a thought......

96xj
07-27-2009, 09:25 AM
what about some good strong velcro ???

Mudderoy
07-27-2009, 09:29 AM
I was thinking bout 3M 2sided so i wouldn't have to drill through the sheetmetal.
I know other people have used it for their flares.
would it be a good idea

You might want to research what Chrysler used to put the side body molding on the 97+ XJs. That is some tough stuff. It's some sort of sticky rubber foam. However, even though they used that for the side molding they didn't use it for the fender flares. That would have been easier and cheaper than the metal brackes that the flares popped on to. Hmmmmm

kmanxj
07-27-2009, 09:59 AM
why are you cutting and folding the front fenders???

Dirt Dogg Rydas
07-27-2009, 10:31 AM
why are you cutting and folding the front fenders???

It seems safer than just cutting it and having a sharp edge

kmanxj
07-27-2009, 12:26 PM
oh i just cut mine and went to advance auto and bought some of that door molding. You know the chrome crap all the civic guys have around every lip of their car. Yah i bought some of that only in black and put it over the lip. Cleaned it up alot and no sharp edge.

Dirt Dogg Rydas
07-27-2009, 03:18 PM
I didn't think about that.
good Idea.
I might have to cut it some more anyway so i can get the right fit for the TJ flares

BlueXJ
07-27-2009, 10:57 PM
why are you cutting and folding the front fenders???


It seems safer than just cutting it and having a sharp edge
:sign0095::allcrap:

Howler_GT
07-27-2009, 11:20 PM
Door edge protector.

Get some thats in a spool (of sorts) In other words don't get the 2-pack.

I used this for mine. Covered every exposed edge.
Even ran a strip across to the corner light.
Really dresses up the edges.

I had enough left over to do all 4 doors for what it was originally intended for.

P.S.: Get the BLACK

Dirt Dogg Rydas
07-29-2009, 05:39 PM
I ended up drillingand bolting them on I figured it would hold better that way I wouldn't want them flying off just driving down the road.
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv254/hatchetman0170/IMG_0026.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv254/hatchetman0170/IMG_0027.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv254/hatchetman0170/IMG_0030-1.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv254/hatchetman0170/IMG_0028.jpg
^^^ here you can also see my stock spare after i punctured a tire. (irrepairable. On the hunt for a 31" at a good price.)

\/\/\/ I only cut the rear flares to match the shape of the XJ the front I left like it was for now.
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv254/hatchetman0170/IMG_0029.jpg