Homebrewed Fender Flares

[VAhasnoWAVES]

question... what did you use to fasten them to the body again? im not familiar with a "rivet nut".

 

[Minagera]

Very impressed. I certainly hope to follow your example when I get back.

 

[JCS JP]

Great job. I am thinking about doing this.

 

[epd166]

I do not plan on bracing them. It made the front fender pretty stout without bracing. I reused the factory brace but had to bend it to make it fit. I used conduit because it was cheap. Yes it is weak, but I would rather the flare fold if I hit something hard than it take out the quarter panel. I used conduit to act as the "fuse". As far as what is a rivet nut, search in a search engine. It is a pop rivet with threads for a machine screw or bolt. Thanks everyone who gave me a thumbs up.

 

[XJ Eric]

I do not plan on bracing them. It made the front fender pretty stout without bracing. I reused the factory brace but had to bend it to make it fit. I used conduit because it was cheap. Yes it is weak, but I would rather the flare fold if I hit something hard than it take out the quarter panel. I used conduit to act as the "fuse". As far as what is a rivet nut, search in a search engine. It is a pop rivet with threads for a machine screw or bolt. Thanks everyone who gave me a thumbs up.

I figured that was the thought process. So basically this was to keep the Five-oh off your back. Got it. They look great.

 

[jeeperjohn]

question... what did you use to fasten them to the body again? im not familiar with a "rivet nut".

http://www.enfasco.com/frame4.htm

 

[windle27]

i give you an A+ my friend:clap:

 

[bert01xj]

i never knew about rivet nuts until now,but they seem like a great thing. jeeperjohn pls stay out of my rear end.

 

[casm]

I've gotta say that while I'm not normally a fan of wide fender flares, those are really nice. Good job!

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

i never knew about rivet nuts until now,but they seem like a great thing. jeeperjohn pls stay out of my rear end.

ya, same here. i didnt think to google it until AFTER i had posted though. lol.

seems like a great alternative to regular rivets.

 

[bert01xj]

opps forgot to say nice flares.when are you shipping mine?jk hehe

 

[jeeperjohn]

i never knew about rivet nuts until now,but they seem like a great thing. jeeperjohn pls stay out of my rear end.

I promise my fingers are really slim, and talented!

 

[rmm727]

What size emt?

 

[alwaysxj]

wow, either you can fab really fast or, these pics are spread way out. In the first pic, still stock front and rear bumpers, then in the final pic custom front and rear bumpers. nice work it all looks great.

 

[epd166]

What size emt?

3/4" EMT, and yes it took me over 2 years to finish. Worked on them here and there but spent the time in between working on the bumpers and the sliders.

 

[mekcanix]

Nice units I like how you did that. I may have to think about doing the same thing myself as my TJ rears dont cover enough on the front. Again nice work

 

[slimpartywagon]

I am a new member here... mostly a lurker I was waiting for Sunday to post my first introductory post, along with pictures of my Cherokee project, But just wanted to say these things look amazing, and gives me ideas on how to build my fenders for my project XJ...

 

[1baddxj]

look great im brand new to the jeep sceen and that is a great idea i just might give it a go

 

[Ryno]

Love the look of the fenders! Wish I had a set

 

[hagermanfolley]

Very Nice, great work. Your rear bumper looks almost exactly like mine except I built a tire carrier on it. we are in the same area should go wheel some time. Wife complained the whole time I was building my bumpers, so I had to take a break. Now I think Im gonna make a roof rack, but this is inspiring as ISP gave me a $60 ticket the other day.