Jeep JL Wrangler Rocks and Gravel Caught Between the Fenders and Body FIX

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As much as Cindy and I love the way the all new Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon Fenders look, we're completely dumbfounded by the fact that they have these huge gravel catching gaps between them and the body. I mean, of all the models made, the Rubicon is the one that’ll most likely see playtime off road and someone at Jeep had to of known that this was going to be a problem. Of course, what's even more frustrating is that it doesn’t take much to fix this problem and automotive manufacturers have been doing it for almost a century now. What these fenders need, is some welting.
After being annoyed to no end having to phish out small rocks, gravel and coarse sand every time we went off-roading, I did some research and found a rubber seal that should work well as a welt. made out of the same material that you find along the edges of your doors, it's weather proof, durable, won't effect your paint and most importantly, it's cheap. In this episode of the JL JOURNAL, I’ll show you just how easy it is to install and how you can fix this annoying rocks in the fender problem, once and for all.

[@randymillsjr.1730]

If I was a Jeep dealership I would do it as a courtesy to all my customers so they didn't have the problems. Thanks for sharing

[@murphtahoe1]

What an easy fix by you for a problem that really shouldn’t exist. After seeing this I think everyone that really off-roads a JL will be coping your upgrade!!! Nice job yet again on the video and the great idea you had.

[@wayalife]

Agreed, it really is a problem that shouldn't exist. Glad that I could be of help.

[@robbunch8121]

Best and easiest 15 minutes I ever spent on any Jeep! I did go with the slightly larger welt and once I got it going it I was almost able to use my fingertips alone to get it in place!

[@wayalife]

Awesome, glad we could be of help to you!

[@TratzPatratz]

This is amazing. Exactly the solution I came to KZbin to find. I haven't even gone off road yet, Just gravel roads! thanks for posting.

[@wisailor]

Forwarded to my friend that is an engineer for Jeep! Great fix!

[@stumeat77]

Just picked up my '22, it appears your friend hasn't done much with this great idea yet lol!

[@maxmeista]

​@@stumeat77 😂

[@williamg.rodeschin7811]

I have been watching yours and Cindy’s work for a long time now. It has been fun watching the evolution of camera work and editing. You have really stepped it up with your latest works. Your camera and editing is crisp, it’s interesting story building, and the use of music shorts really helps the narrative. Nice!! Oh…love the Jeep stuff too!

[@wayalife]

LOL!! We're truly flattered you would say as much. We've been trying really hard to change things up and we're so glad to hear you like what we've been doing :)

[@ericmattinen4728]

Excellent fix Eddie! If you ever have a problem with it stretching or shrinking with the change in temperature and the ends popping loose, a dab of clear silicone on each end will help stick it in place.

[@wayalife]

Actually, I tested this out for quite a while before committing to making a video about it. So far, it's held up great. That being said, I'll be sure to post a follow up video if anything changes.

[@stephensmith1524]

Before this video, many rocks in my fender gap. After installing this, 1 rock. Thanks for the tip!

[@wayalife]

Glad we could be of help :)

[@darylgordon7730]

I just picked up my 2020 Jeep Rubicon a few weeks ago. I've been watching your videos to increase my learning curve and to keep me from having to reinvent the wheel. Thanks for all the great videos...especially this one. This issue has been driving me nuts.

[@wayalife]

Awesome, glad we could be of help :)

[@brewskisteve]

I ordered the rubber tubing and bought some cheap but quality plastic trim tools. Installed last weekend and problem solved! Thanks WayaLife for the great install video and material link.

[@eirizarry2568]

Thanks.....Another GREAT Video...clearly explaining the "HOW TO" of a smart DIY fix for our JL's. I get mostly Acorn buds and small stick pieces from oak trees stuck between the fenders. Now...no more digging them out... I am ordering.

[@Blastfence1]

I installed the tubing seal on my Jeep's body to fender gaps about 3 weeks ago and it is working out excellent! Thanks for all your help & Merry Christmas from Orlando Florida!

[@damiencichocki7689]

Got my stuff from Amazon today. It’s the second thing I did after unbolting the stock steel bumper end caps. Thank You!

[@wayalife]

Damien Cichocki awesome- glad we could be of help to you 😎

[@bbeyler]

Thanks for this solution. My JLUR had pine needles and grit between the body and fenders from just sitting at the dealer lot before I took delivery of it.

[@saljablo2767]

Took delivery? Who are you…Dom Torretto?

[@jorgelrod]

Just did this today on the new truck Eddie, thanks for the tutorial!

[@robo5972]

This is a legit problem! Just dealing with this today after hitting up a trail. Great advise!

[@wayalife]

Glad we could be of help :)

[@mfh2112]

So...I tried this on my JTR. The fenders are not quite the same configuration. It worked well on the fronts but there isn't the gap on the rear fenders to warrant it. Still not warm enough here to get out the pressure washer but it held up well going through the touchless car wash....and no more little stones to dig out!!! Thanks again for your video.

[@whereru43]

Bought my rubicon yesterday and did this mod today! Thank you!

[@wayalife]

Congratulations to you on getting a Rubicon!

[@roedere]

Worked like a champ, just hope I poke it far enough in and not too far. I also just went to the front vent. I guess if rock stick below it I can always redo.

[@NOWELLSBLESSEDADVENTURES]

Thanks Eddie & Cindy for a great solution to this problem. I will be adding this upgrade for sure. Keep up the great work it is appreciated.

[@wayalife]

You bet, glad that we could be of help :)

[@michaelgaunt6476]

Thank you! I just placed my order. One trip up Burns Canyon and I had several rocks stuck between the fender. Keep up the great work/videos!

[@24kabuki]

Nice. Perfect for small rocks, leaves, pine needles...seems like everything wants to get stuck in those creases. Great simple idea!

[@wayalife]

Thanks! Been looking for a good solution for a while now and found this to work out the best.

[@MYJ61]

That black detail looks really good with black and white of your JL!

[@petertull8408]

Genius! Haven’t ordered my JLU yet, but I’ll be ordering this tomorrow!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. You may need to wait just a bit as it is my understanding that they sold out. They should be getting more in soon. though.

[@austinparker5155]

Great video! Thank you, I thought I was the only one who thought this was an issue, sharing.

[@wayalife]

So glad that we could share some of our solutions with people like you :)

[@AB-wz6wn]

Thank you so much for all your videos. I appreciate and value all the great advice/suggestions you have given on how to make the new JL even better. You are an inspiration to my husband and I. These will be next on my list of things to buy for my Jeep....

[@wayalife]

We're so glad to hear that we've been able to inspire and help you two out. Thank you.

[@mikerobbins5049]

Well, after running some trails in Colorado and Moab over the past 2 weeks I see what you mean. I had to pick stuff out every nite. Ordered mine while on the road. As soon as I get the JL cleaned up its going in.... Thanks again for the idea. PS. The rear stinger idea also helped in a few places...

[@andymckane7271]

Excellent advice, Eddie! And another well done video, too. My wife is holding me to my promise "not to buy a JL until I finish writing the book" I'm working on. Here in Utah we are still without our beloved Rubicon. The good news is, that we leave SLC on 29 September to fly to Vancouver, B.C. We'll board the Noordam on the 30th for a six day, one-way cruise to Oahu. From there we'll fly to the Big Island where we'll spend ten days (waiting for a renter to vacate our condo on Molokai). More good news: I told Debbie, "If we're going to spend ten days on the Big Island, we'll have to have a rental Wrangler." I hope Alamo will have a JL in stock that they can rent us for ten days. When we order our next Rubicon, it'll be ordered with the Pentastar V6. Deb's diesel Grand Cherokee has has a number of "100 percent full diesel exhaust filter" messages on it. Thanks for another of your superb video productions! I second various comments I've seen on your videos that FCA should hire you as an engineer. (And your wife as a video photographer.) Thank you both!

[@stolenjeep]

Thank you👍this has been my biggest pet peeve with my Rubicon. I have ordered from the link below. Keep the vids coming

[@wayalife]

Glad to hear I could help and appreciate you buying from the link.

[@AcydDrop]

That is an unfortunate problem for the JL, but that is an epic solution! Good on you and thanks for sharing this.

[@wayalife]

My pleasure. My only hope was that I might be able to help others who were annoyed with this problem as much as I was.

[@kaveman6061]

Damn, you da man! Thank you, I'll be doing this.

[@robertcarlini6198]

Thanks for the tip. Just ordered some after watching this!

[@wayalife]

Glad I could help!

[@vumeopower88]

Jeep should take notes on all the improvement that you did to your JL Rubicon...free R&D for them !!!

[@wayalife]

LOL! I have a feeling they wouldn't think my ideas are any good.

[@julianmcd8414]

Definitely adding this to the JL 🔥

[@coldsteel86]

Thanks for the heads up, and great way to fix the problem. Keep on Jeepin’ 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@wayalife]

You bet, glad I could be of some help to others :)

[@MACzerofourtwo]

Ordered everything off your link...Thanks! Just did the mod to my Rubi.

[@wayalife]

Awesome :)

[@ThatCarEnthuZiastBrittany]

I’ve had this same problem with my JLR too! Thanks for your wonderful content Eddie! 😊🥰

[@lowrangemaniac5326]

Simple, quick and low cost! The triangle of perfection! ;) I've never notice this little problem on the JL.... : / Man! You are a master!!

[@wayalife]

LOL!! It's only really a problem if you wheel in areas with loose gravel or coarse sand.

[@lowrangemaniac5326]

@@wayalife it's a problem/detail that everybody underestimate or don't notice at all.... You are a master my friend! :)

[@henryi9738]

This is so useful, gonna order that seal now, thank you !

[@wayalife]

Glad we could be of help. So you know, it is my understanding that they sold out but should be getting more in soon.

[@markr6754]

Just picked up a JT Rubicon, and even though my issue is from flowering trees...it’s a mess all the same. This is exactly what I need! Thanks for a simple, yet effective solution.

[@Grantboost]

Great video - just ordered both of the items in the link. Have had the Jeep for a week - knew this was going to be an issue after first drive with leaves and stuff falling in it that giant gap

[@wayalife]

Glad it helped!

[@tomclark2850]

Thanks for posting this ... saves me time trying different approaches. Love the humor ...

[@Xasukis]

thank you so much!! Best cheap mod iv added yet! :D

[@wayalife]

LOL - awesome :)

[@lesszabo5625]

Great solution, will be ordering mine shortly.

[@wayalife]

Thank you. It is my understanding that they sold out but should be getting more in soon.

[@notnalc97]

Great idea! It works, and doesn’t look bad.

[@wayalife]

And dirt cheap :) Thanks

[@XTrooper3936]

Fantastic solution! Thanks for the video and the links!

[@wayalife]

Glad I could share what I came up with others :)

[@brisonpalmer6730]

Simple but fantastic fix for an annoying problem

[@wayalife]

Thank you. This was a problem that was driving me crazy.

[@JKsouthwest]

Such a simple solution.!

[@wayalife]

Just the way I like it :)

[@timjohnson9406]

Good one, "just like it should have been from the factory.😂

[@mikerobbins5049]

Thanks.... I’ll be ordering some of that for sure

[@wayalife]

I appreciate you buying from the link I posted up.

[@mikerobbins5049]

Wayalife I will. Did you buy the tube or the solid?

[@wayalife]

I got the tube. It was easier to work with especially in the tighter areas.

[@Angrydogmike]

Mike Robbins where is the link?

[@mikerobbins5049]

Angrydogmike click on the video title under the video and you will get several links to pop up. Sorry it took so long but I’ve been on the road for 2 wks

[@TopHatGent]

also found this stuff works great to stop your JT's hard top rear window from leaking while you wait for the replacement. In fact it works to keep all the water out after the repair im tucking it back in

[@simplysouthern4155]

Thank You ..JUST ORDERED!!

[@HappyTrailsToYou]

Thank you once again for a great video. Your keeping me busy, and out of trouble. :)

[@wayalife]

Awesome! Glad to hear it :)

[@RedRockCrawlers]

Us lowly JK owners don't have that problem lol. I enjoy seeing simple fixes like this! Thanks for the share 👍

[@wayalife]

LOL! I know, I still have one :)

[@Wezi427]

My JK fender has been rubbing on my front passenger side, I wonder if this would help with this.

[@hectorserrano7703]

Just ordered it thank you that's been annoying me to death.

[@wayalife]

Glad to be of help :)

[@BrianJNoah]

I was thinking about adding this a few days ago. Glad to know it works!

[@calicojack3779]

Awesome idea Eddie, thanks for posting this.

[@wayalife]

You bet :)

[@1111Overland]

I have a similar problem on my Rubicon with the stock rockers/steps that come with the Recon package. Nice easy solution, I might try this out!

[@ryansimmons1921]

Just installed this stuff today on my 2 Door JL Rubicon. Super easy and it looks factory.

[@4LowRocks]

Nice solution. I carry a pick tool like that and pluck out all the rocks when I'm airing up after a trail run.

[@cozdude3354]

Simple and super effective!! Great fox Eddie!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. Keeping it simple is what I like to do.

[@nakolohe4676]

What a great idea. Gonna order it and try it on my new JLU. If it works I might try it on the gap between the body and rubi rock rails.

[@actontreadway1168]

yep. I anticipated this as soon as I saw the fenders. The other problem is stuff like bird poo and solvents or other things finding their way down there. I was hoping to make some kind of fairing that covers this area as I am not sure the welt will be enough. I don't really have time to do that atm, so maybe the welt will tide me over until I do.

[@engrcumins9809]

Excellent. Keep us posted.

[@stormw777]

I need this right now. I hate the red rock that they lay on frozen roads. Gets stuck really bad in those cracks.

[@1jeepjk]

Great Idea. Just ordered!

[@serenitynow007]

Great idea. They do make a peel away silicone caulk that may work as well.

[@davidmoran6398]

Such a great idea. I bought off your link. Helpful!

[@wayalife]

Thank you, glad we could be of help :)

[@edward1967able]

Came out nice , has that factory installed look , as for the Little Rock’s you could’ve made a necklace out of them 😁

[@canuckchuck1]

Thank you very much for this information.

[@wayalife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@saabjunkieSPG]

Perfect. I ordered my tubing through your link. Great video

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@Wezi427]

@@wayalife will this work on a JK?

[@rogue109]

What a great idea!!!

[@freddimmick9046]

Many thanks for this easy fix! Did it today.

[@bobwampler3387]

No adhesive necessary? Love simple fixes.

[@boobiefett]

I asked the dealer about that when I bought mine, he just looked at me and said I had a valent point. Thanks for posting the info on the material you found.

[@wayalife]

Glad I could be of help with something that was driving me crazy.

[@johncarpenter6219]

Thanks for these vids. I just picked a JL and your advice and lessons learned type stuff has helped a ton. 👍😎👍 sub'd

[@wayalife]

Awesome, so glad to hear it!

[@110markb]

I am glad you said that was a plastic trim tool. I nearly choked on my coffee when I first saw it.......LOL

[@wayalife]

LOL!! Because a plastic trim tool would look like anything other than a sharp chisel

[@Totalfun22]

Thanks so much great fix!!

[@wayalife]

Glad it helped!

[@BTD53]

Great idea and easy fix !

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@magnum8608]

Awesome solution! Thanks!

[@wayalife]

Glad that we could help others out :)

[@johnkraft5640]

I used permatex to fill my gaps. I saw this the first time I took mine wheeling on the beach and wheeling in the mountains

[@randylowden1902]

Thank you! Ordered and subbed!

[@hphillips7425]

Good video. It is amazing how bad the engineering and quality is on the jeep especially for how much it costs.

[@wayalife]

To be fair, this is only a problem on Rubicon model JL's. Still, it really is annoying especially for how much it costs. Been pretty happy with most everything else though.

[@LeoDodier]

Brilliant!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. Hope it helps you out.

[@bellyisis]

How about the trim molding you use on your dash; the kind shaped like a “y” that even comes in multiple colors w/ or w/out backer adhesive 😊

[@tboruff73]

Thanks for the video! You should get some sales commission...I just placed an order, and estimated delivery is Oct. 24th - Dec. 13th!!

[@LiveByItHD]

I see this working on my JKU

[@hughlangpu]

Excellent !!

[@carolynharmon7074]

Thank You! I'm now a subscriber!

[@wayalife]

Awesome :)

[@TopHatGent]

Gotta love the design flaws. Mine has been lucky to just blast out with the local car wash but i have added the weather stripping on my list of " fix mods" More stuff to spend money on my jeep, at least by the end it will be nicer than anything offered on the dealership lot

[@lorifranich8284]

OMGosh I am so happy to find this video. You're a gem! I am not finding your Amazon link though. Could you please post it here? Thank you!

[@wayalife]

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[@eric6650]

What length is needed to cover all 4 areas above the fenders? Also what rubber trim would you recommend for the leaking issue for 2024 Wrangler JL(I have Willys, but I’m guessing they’re similar to the JL). I’ve heard much about this issue but don’t know much about whether Jeep has fixed this issue. I have seen water “drips” along the inside of passenger grab handles(not a lot but it’s present), and although everyone says it’s a Jeep, it’s suppose to get wet…..I for one prefer when it should get wet.

[@rebeccatroutman1689]

Awesome, thank you

[@wayalife]

You bet! 😎

[@mfh2112]

Great remedy. How does it stand up to pressure washing?

[@DavidMcBee]

Another thing to add to my list of "stuff I didn't know I needed to buy for my Jeep" LOL. But... Amazon is all out so now I gotta go find it somewhere in the real world. ;)

[@wayalife]

They should have more in stock soon. I think they just got overwhelmed by the flood of buyers last night.

[@iceroadtrucker2008]

Love it.Thank you for all you do for us! I only wish I could have helped you both with some parent care! Just got to hang in there (:

[@wayalife]

Thank you.

[@SentinelWERA43]

Great idea, thanks! I just installed it on my JLUR 👍🏻

[@wayalife]

Awesome! Glad we could be of help :)

[@robsmith2505]

I can see all JL owners now doing this Mod

[@dalesievert9647]

Very great Idea thank you!

[@wayalife]

Glad I could help :)

[@dalesievert9647]

Wayalife I have an idea I’m working on for preventing rocks from chipping the rear pinch weld around the rear wheel well when the factory bumper is removed. It’s the little fixes that are cool

[@internetabyss]

This dude rocks!!! 😜👍