How to trim fender flares on your Jeep JK Wrangler for Bigger Tires and keep it clean!

[@aaronosaurusrex1243]

This is the only guy I've seen that actually seems to know what he's doing.... AND MAKE THEM LOOK PROFESSIONALLY NICE!

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks!

[@stephen3727]

I agree I seen many other fender cuts, but like the way, he cuts his fenders way better than anyone else looks more like factory cut always looking for many other ways . People are doing this as I have owned an operated a body shop for 30 years. This makes more sense than anyone else’s way of doing it.

[@chitwoodtaxidermy]

By far the best flare trim video I’ve seen!! Great job man.

[@donaldmbamah4105]

Man. You are a good narrator I enjoyed it. I am in Aftican and I am going to do the same to my Jk.

[@techi3075]

Best cut video here. All these other hacks should take note.

[@rockcrawler001]

Awesome video with really great detail. Just bought another JKU and I'll be following this video when I do cut my fenders here in the next week or 2 🤙

[@tonysilva5558]

Thank you for the video, I really like how you did the flare and agree with you about not liking the skinny flares, it just looks cheap to me.

[@wakanda.unlimited]

This is the only fender trim I've seen that looks good. Might finally do it. Great video!

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Great! I agree- lot's of fender trimming on JK's that just doesn't look good to me either.

[@1941Design]

Those flares look amazing. i just made a video of my Cherokee Flares getting trimmed. Now that ive seen yours im going to trim the JKs

[@my357mags]

Watched a few of these videos now trying to decide the look I'd like with my jeep. By far this is the best look I've seen yet. I'll be going with this! Looks great! Thanks!

[@jasonallen6836]

this is by far the cleanest cut ive seen. I like it a lot. I cut my first set WAY too narrow. the slinging of dirt and mud was unbearable. I ended up buying another set of factory fender flares to try again. thanks for the video.

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks!

[@jamescarvo6011]

Very detailed in the explanation. Great job.

[@davemacintosh1733]

Good job..doing this on the weekend..thanks for your video.

[@85Stang331]

Wish I had your hands to do this it looks so good.

[@robpedrow9293]

Good to see you on KZbin, Dirk. I know you've been around a long time before this with your custom XJ suspensions and parts. This is indeed the best video I've ever seen for trimming the JK flares, especially painted ones. Thanks and God bless man!

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks Rob! Yes, been doing this for over 20 years now- just started doing videos in the last year or so. More coming soon!

[@graysonwitt5593]

Best fender trimming video..

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks! Lot's of trimming vids out there, but I like this method best.

[@ZaneWinberg]

This is the best video I have ran across for making fender mods on a JK! I followed the video closely and love how my Jeep turned out! Looks so much cleaner than most of the other cuts or even most of the aftermarket options. Thanks for taking the time to make this very helpful video!

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thank you! Please share, so others can see it too.

[@ryanmerritt1881]

This is by far the best I have seen!

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks!

[@riclp8988]

Best trim video,look way better than many others. Thanks

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks!

[@Whittmike2011]

One of the very best D.I.Y. videos I've ever watched & aparently, we have the same taste in flareology!!

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks! Feel free to share this.

[@jkpanda7]

This is the #1 trimming video out there nicely done! 👌🏻👍🏻

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks! Feel free to share.

[@michaelthompson9261]

Mastery!

[@jroot1279]

Amazing look and craftsmanship!

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks!

[@jacklam6001]

Thanks for the great video tutorial just finished doing my JK and they turned out perfect for me nice and clean

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Glad to hear that!

[@Scorpion451f]

Thank you! Great video! I also like that leaving that little portion of the outer edge will retain much of the rigidity. All the other videos I have seen do as you say, they cut it flat, and it looks like it would flap in the wind at highway speeds. I am going to use your technique, thanks for taking the time to make and post this video.

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks Chris!

[@billkrause1088]

Very nicely done. Thanks for taking the time, I know what I'm doing this weekend!

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Sounds great!

[@SF.photographer]

I think this is the best way out of all other ways to trim your fenders. Sadly - I dont have painted fenders and wonder how it would look with unpainted fenders. Hmmm...wish there was a video out there that did what you did but with factory unpainted fenders on my Willys. Looking in your website gallery at customer rigs - I wish you had one in there that wasn't painted to see it. can you send me a picture of one thats not painted so I can see the result before I perform this cut? Thanks for your time.

[@DirkSanders-wh8vv]

I don't think I have any pics of unpainted flares, but I can tell you they look fine. If this doesn't booger up a painted flare, it definitely won't hurt an unpainted one!

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Extremely professional job! Very nice!

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks!

[@normhaslauer5568]

Great video!! Love the attention to detail. Will be doing this later this month.

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Sounds great! Done properly, the flares look like they came from the factory that way. Enjoy!

[@jimbloke4135]

Absolutely amazing work and finished product!!!

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks! Feel free to share this video.

[@esurles1]

I like my side marker light since I got smoked ones but wish I could trim a little underneath it not sure how it would look though

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Lotta people keep the factory marker lights. I just don't like the look of any of them mounted below the flare. Just my own personal opinion...

[@kd9419]

Such a good looking job. Wish I could bring mine in to you 👍🏻

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks! It's really not a bad job.

[@michaelhelwig96]

Only video that make me feel like this will look good on my JKUR I'm extremely anal on things and most trimmed factory flare look like crap man your are done right. Just needed to see it before I move forward with it. Thanks

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks!

[@allanperry6507]

Damn he does a nice job. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks!

[@Ryan_Tidwell]

Great video. Best I've seen for cutting flares so far. If I cut the flares like this and have no lift can I stuff 35s on my JK and not rub? I think you said on the orange jeep that he had plenty of room for 35s. Just wanted to make sure. Thanks.

[@dpgoff-road1737]

The JK in the video was already lifted when we did this video. You can fit 35's on a JK with trimming alone, but it needs a little lift to look proportionate. I trimmed and ran 35's on my JKU before I installed my own lift and it looked funny. I didn't try to wheel any trails at that point.

[@michaelogrady2867]

@@dpgoff-road1737 Do you have an opinion on what size lift would be necessary for good off-road performance? Some of us have low garages and need to stay as low as we can, while still being capable off-road.

[@dpgoff-road1737]

@@michaelogrady2867 A lot depends on what size tires you want to fit and what flares you have for extra clearance. With 35's and trimmed flares, 2.5" to 3" of lift is plenty! More lift will give you more clearance under the frame, but will make your tires look smaller and make operating angles on multiple components much steeper. Feel free to call me at [phone] if you want to discuss details...

[@stanpidgurskyjr297]

How would you address the edges of the fenders if they were the dull faded black...mines not a Sahara....I was thinking of painting them gloss black to match body...

[@dpgoff-road1737]

You can certainly paint factory flares if desired.

[@steve123261]

What a great job it actually look really good. I really wanted some aluminum fenders but here in northern Ontario Canada they are very expensive so I was going to cut my fenders (a lot smaller than this) I'm glad I didn't. Will this wider cut flutter in the wind?

[@dpgoff-road1737]

I guess the front flares aren't rock solid at highway speeds, but there's no real flutter that's all that noticeable either.

[@jjankowski76]

That looks great. I like your methods and reasoning for them. What disk do you use on the grinder? Also the saw you use, is that basically a small sawsall like the newer battery operated small hand sawsall? How much is this Jeep lifted. I have a 2018 Willys and I’m not sure but I think they already have a lift over a stock sport. Now I’m going to watch your other videos lol.

[@dpgoff-road1737]

I use a 36grit disc for smoothing the plastic. It's aggressive, but if you use something too mild, the plastic melts too much. Not sure on what you call that airsaw. You can buy them at most tool stores. Jeep in this video was lifted about 3". Thanks!

[@jlateralus21]

I like that black decal that runs beside the door hinge. Is that custom?

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Not 100% sure, but I believe that decal is factory on the Oscar Mike edition.

[@jlateralus21]

@@dpgoff-road1737 thanks, it looks cool. I may try to just cut a custom one out of a big vinyl hood decal or something.

[@dpgoff-road1737]

@@jlateralus21 Any number of vinyl graphic/sign places can make a decal that mimics that. Many have a template of the jeep in their system, so they can program it in to cut the right size.

[@jlateralus21]

@@dpgoff-road1737 I'll look into that. Thanks again!

[@dpgoff-road1737]

@@jlateralus21 sure thing!

[@guidoviana7985]

Damn! Super awesome Sr thanks

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks! Please share!

[@alexquiton7279]

Super clean 👌

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks!

[@scottgebhard427]

Thanks for a great "how-to" video. I'm gonna do it! I have a variable speed jig saw. What tooth count blade would you recommend for unpainted fenders? Also, I think the pinch weld in rear should be cut on an angle. Have you done this? Any suggestions on what caulk to fill the void before painting? Thanks.

[@dpgoff-road1737]

I don't recall the tooth count, but on plastic, the slightly more aggressive blade worked better than the less aggressive one. If you're referring to the pinch weld at the lower front of the rear fenderwell, I have trimmed those. Just depends on how big the tire size you want to run. IIRC, you don't need to do that to fit 35's, but do with 37's. I prefer polyurethane over silicone anytime, but might check with a body shop supply to see if they recommend something better for that application.

[@scottgebhard427]

@@dpgoff-road1737 thank you. I finished them yesterday. Very pleased with results.

[@de_41]

Nice Job! Have you done a standard flare that is not painted? If so, do you do it the same? I have a 2" lift and 3/4" puck but only 33" tires. Just curious if you think it would look good with the flares cut like this?

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks! I have done both painted and non-painted flares on JK's. I do them both the same way. Honestly, I think your 33's would look a little small with your lift and flares trimmed. I ran 35's with a 2.75" lift on my JKU and it looked good. Before, I had 3.5" coils and the same tires looked kind of small with the trimmed flares. I trimmed a buddies 2-door JK with 33's and no lift at all and they looked just about right. If you're planning to run 35's, I'd say Go for it!

[@jdlulingchevrolet2764]

Have you done a Jeep Liberty kk?

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Sorry, no.

[@Sangrigordo]

nice

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks!

[@Usernamenotabailable]

This video would be so much better without the music

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Agreed. Future videos will be without music.

[@JM-un6mk]

I like your video, not digging the music though.

[@dpgoff-road1737]

Thanks. Future videos will be without music.