EP.29 - ULTIMATE REAR FENDER TRIMMING-WJ JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

Follow along as I modify my rear fenders on the ongoing WJ project to nicely fit 35" tires with no rubbing. Lots of work went into this but I think it was worth it to achieve a factory look.
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[@xmo552]

That is super clean A+ design and execution. That's the way the factory should have done it.

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

I agree. thanks for watching.

[@trjnsd6874]

A good metal fabricator is a joy to behold! A Hammer and Dolly man! And WJ's are great platforms. You have a winner there. Looks like what I was wishing I could do to my WK to take bigger tires, but $ and time constrains. Keep up the great work - I'll be looking forward to seeing this project finished!

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Almost done. A few more things to go but we have been enjoying it. Thanks for watching.

[@romeshter]

Damn you've got some serious skills there buddy!!!

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Thank you. Some say I am just not afraid to cut it up. Then you have to figure out hwo to get it back together. Thanks for watching.

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Awesome video mate, love that you get your son to help

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Thanks mate. I love when I can drag him away from the video games and get him in the shop. He is 14 and starting to think about driving and cars and has realized his dad has a pretty cool shop and can build just about anything. So his gears are starting to churn. Thanks for watching.

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Spiral Design Works that’s great, anything to keep them out of trouble, hope I can get my son into when is born, might take a couple of years

[@kennybones1078]

Quick tip air works better than water for cooling those welds.make 3or4 tac’s and hit it with your air nozzle an it cools right down. Nice job by the way.

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

I do the air thing too. Always seems slow.

[@brettforbes7642]

Really cool work mate wish I had the time patience and skill to do what your doing! Me, I prob would have just hacked away at it with a cutting wheel and slapped some plastic flares on it to cover it all up...... then look back at it in a few weeks time and shake my head in disappointment! Good work bud loving the build.

[@Keyno77]

I really have to tell that you might not be the best at welding, cutting, picking the best methods to do it etc etc but you have something better than all of that combined you get shit done and that's whats beautiful about it you don't look for excuses. You're proof that were there's a will there's a way and learn as you go to make the best out of it and better next time. Hope your work inspires others in starting to get their own hammer and begin bending their own fenders one hit at a time, or handover their hefty cash at you for your exclusive services.

[@helloworld8136]

Fab work level 9,000

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Thank you.

[@Renigade16]

I just bought a set of 33s that are to big for my WJ. Your video is amazing. Thank you!

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

yeah I think 32" on 4" lift is about max before the sawsall needs to come out. I'm on 35's, 6" springs and lots of trimming and firewall beating.

[@joshuanicholsjr5327]

great job

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Thank you!

[@Novamolly353]

Looks freakin awesome. Can’t wait to see it painted.

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

me too! I built a "dust control" booth this weekend. Doing bodywork this week. Hope to be painting this weekend.

[@m2003h]

Awesome job on it so far

[@lowemountainadventures]

Badass as always dude!! Excellent work.

[@Foryourinfo369]

Really nice work man

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Thank you so much.

[@douglasmoore6662]

You are rad.

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Thanks dude.

[@fam.hendriks-rutjes3537]

Nice job and i like the design! Got some good ideas for my Xj now!👍

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Thank you! Good luck on the XJ. I loves those too.

[@kevinclevenger8741]

Dam i need to bring my wj so you can do my fenders like you done

[@dkieffer9583]

Cool video, but you're obviously a professional body man. Need to cut my fanders on my WJ but this is way beyond my scope.

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

You got me thinking if I have ever gotten paid to to bodywork before. I think once when I was like 18. Good luck on your Jeep.

[@robertmalecha8032]

Are you planing on doing anything for rocker protection? I would recommend cutting out the current rockers and replacing with either rectangular tubing or formed steel to match the existing body line if you prefer. This will give you the most clearance and protection at the same time.

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Yes I am making flat sided 1/4" plate rockers. I made prototypes and had to farm out the laser cutting and bending. Should be in the shop in a week or so. If all goes well I will be offering them on my website.

[@robertmalecha8032]

Can’t wait to see them!

[@mymandi07]

hope you pulled the tank

[@gasser55t]

Nice work, but 1 thing us fabricators need to remember is to wear a respirator for everything. Especially pass it on to your kids. We need to learn from past generations that never wore them, and the harm it did putting them into an early grave.

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

I agree I say that exact same thing in my Raptor liner videos.

[@gasser55t]

@@SpiralDesignWorks need to start using one for grinding and welding too. Metal fume fever is real.

[@xmo552]

Earplugs also. My dad is deaf in one ear from a lifetime of air tools and no protection.

[@mattvandart9055]

Mint job that :)

[@Alex89alex]

Now you have a bunch of unprotected welds in places that are hard to get to, in a couple of years, will it be rust holes?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Rust is always a pain. I think somewhere in there you can see where I shot paint into the cavities to try and seal them up. I was also able to spray the quarters from the inside. I also live in Florida, so rust here is not a problem.

[@williamwarner3982]

Nice work. But ear plugs.

[@505xjk6]

👍👍

[@nate4036]

Would you ever consider recreating this again? I’d love to have mine done. I’m not sure our body guys are competent enough for this😂

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

I am trying to figure out if fiberglass reproductions would help. Would still require lots of cutting and welding. At my current shop rate it would be a few grand easy to accomplish again from scratch.

[@nate4036]

Definitely understand that. Time is money. I can build a house but can’t shape automotive body panels lol

[@MYWAYINTHEDRIVEWAY]

did you have an evap canister on the driver side? if so what did you do with it?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Mine is a 2001 and came in the engine compartment. Maybe you can do a swap from junk yard parts?

[@EHUDPOWER]

Been checking out your website and thinking about getting some stuff for my wj but not sure how they would look or where exactly where you mean they go. Is it possible to add a picture of at least showing them in the jeep?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

We will be adding pictures in the next few days as I get them installed on my Jeep. I am officially launching them later this week.

[@papaschuette]

What is the series number on those Bilstein Shocks? I have 5100's on a 3 inch lift on my WJ and am looking to put Bilsteins on a 6 inch lift like yours.

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

I believe they are 5100's. I would have to go look.

[@papaschuette]

@@SpiralDesignWorks I actually had to use the weight of my truck in order to get the 5100's to bolt up. They are the 46mm monotube 5100's. They have way to short of travel for what I've done. I have a 3 inch budget boost from Supreme Suspensions on it. And all it came with was the 5100 shocks and 3 inch pucks. That I later put 3 inch longer than stock springs on. For a total of 6 inches of lift. Looking back I should have just done a 6 inch long arm and been done. Instead of piecing it together. Lesson learned I guess.

[@wahyuyudhayudha5940]

❤️👍👍👍

[@baldyetichronicles]

What was that black stuff that got sprayed on the panel welds?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

On the rear door sections I added I just sprayed them with some rustoeum to keep them from rusting inside out.

[@baldyetichronicles]

@@SpiralDesignWorks - Okay, thanks. Really nice work you do. I just discovered your channel, so I'm still catching up. Watching in PEI, Canada.

[@bunit3691]

WAY TOO MUCH WELDING DUDE WAKE UP ITS NOT THE FRAME

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

WJ's don't have frames. What exactly would you suggest? I always fully weld body panels on any project. Stitch welding is not acceptable for me. You then have to rely on plastic filler to finish the joints which will always lead to cracks and paint failures.

[@bunit3691]

@@SpiralDesignWorks ON YOUR PANELS I MEANT