Front and Rear Jeep JK Fender Cutting from start to finish. Includes keeping fender liner.

[@comcam.]

Thanks a million. Keeping the liners in was a big deal to me, and thanks to your simple instructions, it made me realize how easy this mod is. My Jeep looks great thanks to you.

[@MrTierhog774]

All the howling, I dont get it. They did a terrific job. The flex at the end was extremely useful, and is almost never done for viewers. He paid special attention to the pinch weld area which is always the weak point for bigger tires. He even showed you the compressed bump stop! The finishing touch was the front tucked and him showing specifically where a minor trim could be done. This is an amazing job for a stock JKUR. LCOG, Good clean look. I think they kicked ass. Helped me alot. Thanks guys!

[@LewDog9296]

This was a GREAT video. Did mine this weekend and after having watched this video about 4 or 5 times, I didn't even have to reference it during the process. It's actually really easy! To Steve R. below, this is a perfect option for those trying to save a couple bucks and get a quick custom look. It really is easy and cheap! What's it matter if you cut up your fenders or replace them? Thanks a ton for putting this video up! Very happy with mine for $36 instead of $380. Putting my 35's on tomorrow along with 3-1/2" Lift in another 2 weeks!

[@nlesiak3]

gotta say, always thought this was a hack job but yours look great! favoriting this video for when i get my new tires and need a trim. the fender savings alone damn near paid for the wheels!

[@bidiller]

great video.. very cool of you to take the time to share this. Motivated me - Im about half done with from fenders. Noticed my inner guard does not come as low as yours so drilling that new hole into the body to secure it from flapping is going to get tricky.. I'm not super handy but your vid made it seem so very easy i decided to give it a try. Worst case - i screw it up and have to buy aftermarket fender flares.

[@Marine1371]

Just did the rears tonight. I went to Harbor Freight here in Vegas and picked up a pneumatic metal saw, got some Fine blades and i was good to go. Only problem i had was my porter cable 6lbs tank didn't have enough balls to keep up.

[@dave_6391]

I personally would not have used normal spray paint. I would use bed liner for the wheel wells. It would do alot better than spray paint and would also allow for protection as well. But you did a great job.

[@clubing7rules]

Great informative video. This definitely was a much better visual aid over the pictures on the jk forum. Can't wait to do this on the weekend.

[@clarkc7830]

Aidan G. Macomb

[@420brett420]

Just finished doing this to my 2013 JK, looks like A beauty with the 3.25 lift and 35's, highly recommend doing this if you have any kind of hand skills what so ever.

[@clintw2130]

Completed this Mod on my 2013 JK over the weekend. Looks awesome! And I agree using spray-on truck bed liner instead of spray paint was the way to go. By the way the door trim I bought had a bead of adhesive in the groove.

[@lifeisgood070]

Very smooth finish. Lots of good tips.

[@Mike-01234]

Nice write up I stepped up to 37" thinking they would work from 35 now my fenders are in the way wife isn't too happy about me wanting to blow hundreds more on fenders plus I found many people selling stock fenders in CL for $150 they changed out their fenders with aftermarket. Even if you screw up you can get some in CL.

[@67alecto]

Great video and description. I did my back fenders tonight.

[@dewoofer71]

Just did this to mine last weekend and she looks great! Thanks for posting the video

[@CharlesCo918]

auto trans has different gearing. So, it's a better ratio for power. You won't need re-gear as soon when you go to bigger tires. I highly recommend Jeepforum. I'm Charles over there. There are a lot of knowledgeable guys.

[@LukaszLempart]

Great video. Thanks. Just put 33s on my JK and they seem to rub at full flex. This will save me $500+ that I can put towards another mod.

[@CoffeyFamily1]

Hey thanks a bunch for taking the time to post this video. After 35's and a 2.5" lift who's got money for fender flares? I followed you step by step and I'm really digging the look. Thanks again!

[@Justabirdlover]

Thanks looks great and it appears with just a 2.5-3.0" lift and a little cutting and grinding of the metal parts of the inner fenders 37-38" tires could fit in those wheel wells.

[@triebertmtb]

Just finished my '14 JKUs fenders, thanks for the video.

[@willtorre260]

do they move at all when you drive

[@triebertmtb]

Mine don't noticeably move

[@CharlesCo918]

Money. My rig has aftermarket fenders, and this rig got sold before it got its aftermarket fenders. That being said, this is a great way to save a few bucks and still run larger tires.

[@edgarrenteria7979]

Now here is vid we can appreciate!! awesome job dude. Kudos to your wife, girlfriend not sure what she is. good team work. def doing this mod this wk end. Thanks!!

[@petro712]

Nice video man. Think im gonna give it a shot this weekend.

[@CharlesCo918]

2012 has a new engine. It's a 3.6 instead of a 3.8. It is smoother and produces more power. If you can swing it, do it. If you are going to wheel it, get the Rubicon. Front and rear e-lockers make a nice addition. The transfer case is better for rock crawling and the electronic dis-connectable sway bar is nice too. I'm probably missing a few differences, but that's all I can think of other than wheels and tires. Well, the Rubicon has different gearing. 4.10 gears. That's nice. The 2012

[@ElConquistador27]

nice job on the video and the fenders.

[@CharlesCo918]

I think I paid 28 for my Jeep, a used 2008. The Jeep in this video was a brand new 2012 and I think it was around 34. The supercharger was about 5K for a stage II. Worth every penny.

[@maheinicke]

Sounds like my garage... very similar playlist!

[@CharlesCo918]

Sweet. I'm glad this video is helping people!

[@RockTrooperJeep]

Good job, thanks for the information. Looks like something I'll be doing soon.

[@tristenturner832]

nice, i am looking into doing something like this. running 33 in boggers witha 1.5 in leveling kit and just getting a little rub when flexed out.

[@CharlesCo918]

Awesome! I hope they turned out well!

[@venturevalzone2799]

Not a fan of cut fenders but those look really good! Kinda makes me want to cut mine now

[@matthulk1]

Gotta tell me what type of rims, love those

[@MidCali831]

This is by far the fastest response time I have got, appreciate it man. So you have a silver jeep then right? Also I'm still doing research on what model jeep to get. Any suggestions between Rubicon sport etc. Any major differences between 08-2013 years? Must be nice living in Colorado with all those trails

[@LukaszLempart]

It isn't necessarily about looks (though some people including myself like it). It's about functionality. You can get a bigger tire in there without a lift.

[@GatesHD]

I think it looks great. Nice job!!

[@oscarperez1056]

Thanks for the video I may be trying this one out soon. One question though my jeeps fenders are painted ( Rescue Green). Im concerned how the black door trim you used on your black fender would look. Suggestions ?

[@JLSneakerReview]

Oscar Perez Most car stores will carry clear door trim as well as black.

[@Marine1371]

Cool video I'm going to definitely try this. I just had a question about spray painting the body. Say I were to get a different aftermarket fender down the road, would the spray painted body show up with the different fenders on? Say bushwhackers?

[@paulmikey83]

I've been part of Jeep forums for a while now and I've never been of the diy chop fenders or the aftermarket ones. It looks weird having a huge gap and how you can see inside the fender well. It makes the jk loom cheap.

[@CharlesCo918]

Look for planman's "Next stage in build, 40s on a 3" OME LT lift, 1" BL, & flat flares." on JeepForum

[@CharlesCo918]

It's got a four inch lift now and is eventually going to get new fenders. This was a temporary solution / experiment to see if we could stuff 35's no lift.

[@erikayala3647]

Well done!! Nice job!!

[@CharlesCo918]

No, the frame is still under it. The rears are a little flimsy if anything.

[@AutenBrian3]

Nice video. Especially 8:36 & 8:43. What wheel size/brand are ya' runnin' on there?

[@TheRobertsonLife]

Great video. I just might do this!

[@manuelcastillo0907]

Great video will attempt to cut mine could yiu have used plastidip to paint the body instead of spray paint?

[@jessicachrysler2184]

Is there any chance that I can have you do mine? :) Im here in Denver Colorado and I think i found that parking lot familiar. I'll pay for the labor! Looks AMAZING!

[@CharlesCo918]

Hey Jessica, thanks for the compliment! Unfortunately, my schedule with work, a wife, and 2 kids doesn't allow me any extra time these days. Sorry - wish I could help!

[@Badatti2de]

Looked everywhere on youtube and ur the only one who explained the door trim. Does it stay on well? Did u glue it. Saw one video where they were using a heat gun on it.

[@CharlesCo918]

It stays pretty well. It's got adhesive inside of it. No heat gun required.

[@MidCali831]

As soon as I get myself one I'll join the forum and I'm sure I'll have more questions. So for the supercharger you have did you install it yourself and did it improve mpg? Thanks Charles

[@glucola1]

Thanks for the video! Thanks for muting during the cutting!

[@CharlesCo918]

No problem, hopefully the video helped a little!

[@rlmu59]

Do you have any lift on this at all or is it stock Rubicon with 35's? Looking to move up to 35's without having to break the bank on a lift...thanks. Great vid.

[@MrLando76]

Is there anyway or anything possible to help mold the front fender liners in the rear area to better match the shape of the frame. That 3 inch gap would bother the hell of of me.

[@CharlesCo918]

The white Jeep was bone stock other than 35 inch tires at the end. BFG KM2's.

[@kurtis7328]

Nice headlamp

[@mallakiNY]

What kind of tires are those. I am looking to buy my first Jeep (probably Sport Unlimited) next week and looking for biger tires. These on the video looks nice. What are they?? Thanks

[@mgoony]

Nice job on the video. Thanks

[@DeathScouter]

What are you doing to keep the fender from flying off? Many videos I've seen use elevator bolts through the top to make up for the lost support when the outer rim of the fender flares are cut away.

[@Justabirdlover]

Any lift on there? If so how much? Thanks for the video very helpful.

[@nlesiak3]

can you just omit the side turn signals? do they unplug anywhere in the wiring? if there's no warning I'm going to get on my dash, i would unplug them and save them for later when I got proper fenders but omit them while i had the cut fenders

[@CharlesCo918]

I have a manual. The gearing is totally different on a manual vs. auto. You'll feel more power on the six unless you regear the auto. 35's get your diff away from the rocks. It's all personal preference really. Just learn about the gearing differences.

[@MidCali831]

Hey Charles, if you dont mind me asking how much was the out the door price of your jeep, also now that's its supercharged how's your mpg? Do you recall what it cost for it as well excluding labor. Thanks

[@99nyx]

Well done! I hope to trim my fenders and my bumpers! Do you have issues with the liner flapping against the fender when driving?

[@firelou17]

I just did mine today, thanks to your video. Have you had any issue with the gap between the fender liner and the fender/body? Also, have you found an aftermarket LED marker and if so, how did you install it? Thanks!

[@CharlesCo918]

firelou17 Hi, this was my friends Jeep, he got rid of it shortly after. So, we didn't get a chance to look into LED's. If you find something, post it! As far as the gap, I don't think you'll have any issues. A lot of aftermarket fenders completely remove it, which I don't think is wise. So, you've got plenty of coverage.

[@83bigvin]

what are all the tools you used for this job... Im goin to try doing this next weekend but I dont have all the tools

[@enfieldm]

This is a great video Charles, thanks for posting! Plan to do this to mine this weekend. Question on the clearance with those 35s... is that with the stock suspension?

[@CharlesCo918]

Thanks! Yes, that is stock suspension.

[@albertl3776]

@@CharlesCo918 could be bad in the rear with snow chains unless one adds a hockey puck or something to where the bump stop lands.

[@CharlesCo918]

Any Reciprocating Air Saw should do the trick for you. If you still can't find it, PM me and I'll send you a link.

[@MidCali831]

For this jeep, any information in the suspension that it has? Wheel specs? Thanks once again.

[@CharlesCo918]

No, but careful when you spray. Keep the paint going 90 degrees against the body or you will get too much creep and the paint will show up above the fender.

[@MrArco9999]

Charles Bloyer Did you have a lift kit with the 35 tires on

[@hartleyhomesteadmichigan6041]

Great job!

[@amtrobia]

Nice Job!

[@tristenturner832]

what are weals, relative of seals? if you meant wheels then it looks like a 20 inch. tires look like 33s-35s

[@MidCali831]

I was originally planning on going 33" but any reason to go for the 35"s? Overall I'm planning on daily driving it and every once and a while head offroad. Auto or manual? I'm sure this depends on the individual but I'm leaning towards auto.

[@jettbrinkley6348]

why not cut the body under the fender for an even cleaner look and more wheel clearance?

[@willtorre260]

i really appreciate the video i am thinking about doing this soon, only question is do they flap at all when driving? Or are they mostly secure?

[@CharlesCo918]

They move a little, nothing crazy. Maybe some other viewers have some feedback?

[@curtwitter]

looks good man

[@Sergio-f6o1q]

nice work

[@taylor6978]

Is there a way to keep the fender liners in the back as well?

[@Steve-ec6ed]

Cool vid man. Personally I would just go for the bushwackers. I know they're more expensive then this alternative but when you spend 35k on a Rubi do you really want to be cutting your fenders ? Plus this isn't that quick (or neat) of an install, the amount of time you spent fabricating your old fenders you could have had installed the wackers and had a nice seamless look.

[@CharlesCo918]

I have Bushwackers. The guy who owned this Jeep got rid of it and bought a 4-Runner. We were just playing with it. It was a slow day and we had beer :-)

[@enfieldm]

LOL. Your comment really doesn't make too much sense... "When you spend 35k on a Rubi do you really want to be cutting your fenders?" Hmmm... versus ripping off part of what I paid 35k for and replacing them with something that will cost another grand? Ummm.... Yes, yes I would. :) Plus, if you run a full width aftermarket bumper (OR-Fab full width winch bumper in my case), there are no aftermarket flat-style flares that line up nicely with the full width length like the OEM flare does. All the after market flares are tapered in to match up with a stubby bumper.

[@albertl3776]

I have a feeling the bushwackers would rub badly unless you add a lift.

[@pulledofftheroad]

Great video, but you really needed a lamp shining up into the wheel wells.

[@valorisparamount]

I'm curious of that as well.

[@bpdcop2005]

Do the front fenders flap at all since they were cut?

[@tristenturner832]

they look like bf km2s to me and i think they are 35/13.5/17. was way off on my fist rim size guess. paused the vid at 22:40 and can just make out the stamp on the tire kind of.

[@1962lauro]

Very Good Job

[@BitcoinMatters]

Great Video! What size wheels are those? 17''? and you fit 35'' tires with no lift? please let me know. Thanks

[@CharlesCo918]

That's correct.

[@maheinicke]

I have 35in with no lift, I grind the fenders under extreme stopping or turning. Doing what this video suggests is a great way to eliminate rub on the fenders.

[@wbel82]

holy shit does that dremel have after burners

[@kyspence]

when you cut the fenders. what did you do with that wire that runs the side marker?

[@CharlesCo918]

+Kyle Spencer We hooked up the stock side marker to a zip tie. The tire rubbed it at full articulation. The best bet is a small orange LED tucked out of the way.

[@CharlesCo918]

You're supposed to fill the space up with bigger tires.

[@LordLancifer]

Should've used spray-on truck bed liner instead of spray paint, otherwise, great job!

[@Matroitino]

What rims are those? They look sick!

[@CharlesCo918]

Thanks, they're Rugged Ridge.

[@CharlesCo918]

I installed it myself. I didn't see an improvement or a drop. I get about 17 MPG solid.

[@TheChris1500]

looks great, I have a 2012 jk stock, looking to get 35s on a 15inch wheel, gonna cut fenders to make room, do you have a lift or stock? and whats your tire and wheel size?

[@CharlesCo918]

This Jeep was running 35's no lift at the end..KM2's were the tire.

[@TheChris1500]

thanks, what size wheel?

[@CharlesCo918]

TheChris1500 They're Rugged Ridge.

[@paisa007]

planning on doing this soon, but I want to trim mine about half width. Do you think cutting the fender right down the middle is possible(long ways), given all the frame work underneath?

[@CharlesCo918]

The only issue is that you may see that frame, but, you can always cut the frame back more if it looks bad.

[@paisa007]

+Charles Bloyer thanks for the prompt response! would it have been easier doing the actual cutting with the dremel and cutting wheel?

[@CharlesCo918]

+paisa007 The wheel melts more than cuts IIRC.

[@CharlesCo918]

@222CFM It probably was at 500 miles. :-)

[@MrMattyord]

Looks good

[@theredderbaron]

i like the dog

[@fistpittingnork]

What kind of beer is that on the bumper?

[@MrJosenoechavez]

What kind of dremel did u used?

[@JMM458F]

Im looking to but 40inch tires with no lift, do you think its posible with aftermarket fenders?

[@stanwolf702]

GREAT JOB, MY NEXT JOB.

[@Joester1908]

nice jeep