In
this write-up, I'll describe how
I mounted TJ flares on my ZJ. One
thing to remember, always use
appropriate safety equipment! With that in mind, get a set of TJ
flares. I got a set off of a
rolled over 2002 TJ from the local bone yard. They where scuffed, but
let's face it, I am not building a Mall Queen. So once you have the
fender flares...
Take
one of them and mark out
where you want to cut
and drill. I cut
about 6" to 8" off the bottom of my flare so I could end it nicely on
the middle of the fender trim crap which I removed before cutting.
Here is a picture of me marking the fender
I
had a
friend stand back and
eyeball it to make sure
it was at least visually level. Below are the marks I made before
cutting and drilling the fender.
Cutting in process...
Make sure you cut well outside your line. You only get one chance - if
you cut it to far, you are screwed!
Here is my finish cut on passenger side.
Some places are not reachable with the grinder and a special fine
cutting instrument is used here.
Then I bolted the flares on ... I used 1" 1/4 stainless nuts and 1/2
inch washers and non reversible aircraft.
Then I moved to the other fender.
I
know
I haven't mentioned it
yet but make sure you wear eye protection. Try to get something better
than my nifty hand guard.
And of course the finishing touch on the driver's fender.
I
didn't get any pictures of
the back fender because I didn't cut them, I only drew holes and
drilled them. I bolted them to the door first, closed the door and
screwed them to the door itself. Then I closed the door and screwed the
rest of the fender flare in. Then I took a grinder and cut right on the
door seam so I can open and close the door.
Here is a picture of the finished product
and the back
And as always,
you know where to reach me should you have questions.
Carl
