To fender chop or not to fender chop
- Thread starter seanb33
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jeek.olllllllo
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Don't cut I'm kinda regretting cutting mine since my jeep is stock now I need bigger tires:/
jeek.olllllllo
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JK1
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i have 3.5 in lift and 35's and at full stuff it still hits the fender (not much but it still does) and i have a cut set sitting in the shop i havent put them on yet for the very reason you havent cut yours... the fender cut isnt a big deal but cutting the liner and support is the poiint of no return for me... i did pull it all apart and held it up and didnt finish.. :idontknow:
seanb33
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That's what I'm worried about, and I know I can't go any bigger than 35's for a while.
seanb33
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I'm not really worried about rubbing. I do have longer brake lines and rerouted the abs lines. Afe Y pipe is waiting for install. I think it's kind of a looks thing for me right now
You're Jeep looks pretty good and I might leave your fenders as. If you trim them, you'll have a lot of gap between your fenders and tires.
JK1
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yep i agree i was holding on to my cut one for when i go to 37's....:yup:
jeek.olllllllo
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Yeah your jeep looks good though! I'm moving up to 35' or 37's this summer hopefully I get a Dana 44 by then
seanb33
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Thanks for the compliment! I guess everyone else including you is in agreement the gap will be too big...oh well
seanb33
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That's why I'm stuck at 35's. I'm worried enough about the d30 on 35's as is. Let alone going to 37's on it
jeek.olllllllo
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Haha well when I have the money for a prorock I will slap on 37's and wheel it until I break it and after I'll put in the pro rock!
phillypete
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I would not recommend doing a chop with stock bumpers.
On the flip side, I would not recommend stock fenders with stubby bumpers irregardless of wheel size and lift.
On the flip side, I would not recommend stock fenders with stubby bumpers irregardless of wheel size and lift.
jk4x4wrangler
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Just to help you out
Here's a before and after pic of my 2 door with 35's and a 3.5" lift.
It's not the same size but its the same color so maybe this will help you get a better idea of what your rig will look like if you decide to do this. Good luck, just an FYI, I liked the look, but I don't plan on doing this with my new 4 door.
Here's a before and after pic of my 2 door with 35's and a 3.5" lift.
It's not the same size but its the same color so maybe this will help you get a better idea of what your rig will look like if you decide to do this. Good luck, just an FYI, I liked the look, but I don't plan on doing this with my new 4 door.
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seanb33
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My plan was to trim the front bumper and turn it into a stubby and trim the rear a little as well. I agree stubby and stock fenders looks goofy
seanb33
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Looks good! Thanks for sharing, why won't you be doing that to your 4 door?
Chopped fenders can look a bit funny with stock or full width bumpers. Although, full fenders with stubby bumpers doesn't look too bad - at least, not to me.
