RUINING MY CLEAN WJ | Fender Trim

Front fenders turned out great. Back ones are more difficult and now I'll be able to make them even more custom from my mess up!
Instagram: OverlandingOzarks

[@mikehub6664]

No Tool Guard?! Never had a disk prematurely explode on you I guess. I had my guard on and luckily none of the shrapnel hit my face. Scary shit.

[@RANDOMNATION907]

That damn uni-body construction in the rear is quite challenging to overcome. I've been mulling over different options and watching as many videos as I can find. You're right, most videos don't really show just how all the various panels of sheet metal all come together in a complex way in the rear wheel well/fender area.

[@kevinclevenger8741]

You will get it figured out forsure. Its going to look killer

[@OverlandingOzarks]

Appreciate you Kevin! I’ll get it cleaned up for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@wdubduece8913]

Thanks for cutting into your wj before I do mine. Now I know what kind of hell I'm about to go through with the rear lol

[@OverlandingOzarks]

haha glad I could help! It's really hard to know unless you see it. Hopefully I can get mine closed up and cleaned up this weekend!

[@andrescarrillo_fitness]

You can actually cut into the door, most people get scared to go farther than the door line but you can actually keep cutting a little more. All that is still “soft mettle” easy to work with and looks clean when it’s done, anything fatter than that you get into “hard metal” and that stuffs just so much more work. So you can still save it! Just gotta cut a little into the door. It’ll look kinda funky when you’re doing it but after it’s done it looks clean and you have a lot more flex clearance

[@OverlandingOzarks]

How do you suggest closing everything up? Still thinking about what I want to do!

[@jrar01able]

Just weld it up! with small tack welds use air hose to keep your Temps down to prevent worpage when welding and then silicone when done to fill any water Leake pin holes you will get it just take your time bud 😉

[@jrar01able]

O ya your gonna want to dig all the insulation out of there before you weld er up bud 😉

[@OverlandingOzarks]

@@jrar01able Thanks for the tips! Appreciate it! Going to try to get it all cleaned up this week!

[@andrescarrillo_fitness]

@@OverlandingOzarks pretty much just how the other guy said , get tha insolation out and cleaned up and you can do the tack welds. Instead of silicone I’ve seen some people fully weld it shut but you’ll have to decide on that once your down in there

[@jlb8696]

WJ the best SUV JEEP for lots reasons💯

[@jbaugh8329]

Fronts look great though definitely will be doing mine soon!

[@LOSTXPLAYGUN]

Solid work and yes its a learning experience. I would like to see you wear some gloves while using the grinder though. That cutoff wheel will go straight through a finger, especially without the guard.

[@OverlandingOzarks]

Yes, I'm working on better safety practices. I finished up the rears in another video and it turned out great!

[@dawabbitt3079]

I agree with BlackOpsOutdoors and there is also some footage where you're sanding the rough edges without any eye protection, either? Even with safety glasses on, I've gotten metal shavings in my eye 3 times. Having to go to the eye doctor and have the area ground out is not a pleasurable experience. These days I use safety glasses / goggles combined with a full face safety mask when I'm grinding or heavy sanding on metal.

[@xmo552]

I always prefer the no glove technique when making love to my ride, but alas... you should see how many scars I've got due to disc breakage. When they go they take a chunk o' finger with them and you never even feel it nor realise until you see the blood dripping. I've been VERY fortunate to not lose a finger or eyeball. I'm sure your lady would appreciate you possessing all your digits one way or another. 🖖😁

[@walterusrex194]

how did you solve the finishing trimm? painting insulating and protecting from rust?

[@areject17]

Sick ride! Idk what I would do with the back. Personally I would have followed the door line

[@OverlandingOzarks]

Thanks! That was the original plan, but I’m trying to get some more room in there for the long arms to flex. I think it’ll all work out and look clean! Thanks for watching!

[@areject17]

@@OverlandingOzarks yeah you have a point. 35s are pretty big. Mine had a 4 inch short arm with 31- 10.50s no trimming bfg mud terrains offset wheels and it rubbed. But I actually think when your done and clean it up it will look unique and really cool. You see that look on some rigs with long arms and big tires where even though they cut out they cut out a little extra on the back fenders. I think it will be cool. Enjoy your channel and the journey! You seem like a nice guy

[@NajarOffroad]

How much did it hurt to cut the WJ 😭😂

[@OverlandingOzarks]

It hurt pretty bad 😅

[@niclopez925]

Yo man nice WJ have a couple questions about your build first what size of lift do you have and what size of tires are you running and are those gladiator rims??

[@Kanakid]

Looks good on the front. I need to do the same on my WJ. Do you have the drivers side rear figured out? I have the evap mounted down behind the drivers rear tire. I used the spot under the hood for a windshield washer tank.

[@OverlandingOzarks]

Thanks! I have only started with the rear passenger side. Hoping to get it figured out this weekend. And great! Thanks for the advice!

[@matthew7972]

The way you hold that grinder is pretty fuckin scary

[@brandenmetcalf9944]

At least you started cutting. I’m worried I’m going to hack mine up

[@OverlandingOzarks]

It's a little scary at first, but I think it'll all work out just fine!

[@wandering_arizona]

Have you considered bushwacker fender flares?

[@OverlandingOzarks]

That’s a good idea! I really want to keep it as clean as possible so I’m going to get it patched up, but bushwackers look great too! Thanks for watching!

[@danielastl7687]

@@OverlandingOzarks I think the notch custom fender flares are better for you and your 35s.. The Bushwackers have not that much room.. I know how it hurts to cut a perfect WJ 😩 But mine turned out really good, video coming soon

[@OverlandingOzarks]

@@danielastl7687 Can't wait to see it!

[@darrenmclean4656]

Be careful that insulation doesn't catch on fire when your welding

[@OverlandingOzarks]

I noticed that might be a hazard haha. Do you have a good method to tuck it away?

[@ADADIZZLE]

Time for styled bushwhackers or fender flares.

[@quincybirwood2629]

In the future, it might be good to have a plan ahead of time. Just sayin'.

[@danielsb5145]

Saludos desde México

[@OverlandingOzarks]

Thanks for watching!

[@bennapier9260]

One modification always requires another. That's why I did a little to mine and left it alone. If I run into something that's too much for it. I just don't try.

[@OverlandingOzarks]

Plans can definitely get changed pretty quick when working on the old WJ. I was hoping to film an off roading video this weekend, but now I'll be in the shop. Just gotta keep a good attitude! Thanks for watching!

[@ptoro02]

PPE homeslice

[@OverlandingOzarks]

I know I lost my visor. Need to get another. Thanks for watching!

[@slawomirVLOG]

ive made the same mistake with rear fenders :/ front is piece of cake... But cutting rear is fucking disaster...

[@tylerdubois9020]

I wonder if you would have been better off using a jig-saw.

[@Carlos-ip2ir]

You need better saftey equipment you know 30% of machine accidents happen at home

[@overlandadventuresoffroad2078]

To help with the sharp edges, a lot of people use Cowles Edge Trim. You can purchase it at advance auto. Here is a link to a forum on it: www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/what-fender-trim-you-using-after-fenders-cut-621801/ Here is a link to the product: shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/cowles-black-edge-trim-18-t5602/99990944-P?searchTerm=edge%20trim

[@randyzimmerman8365]

Thats a Butcher Job lol Holy Crap