Unleash The Beast: Transform Your Jeep Jk With A Jaw-dropping Fender Flare Cut - Easy Diy!

[@headonnis3814]

By far the best stock fender snip I've ever seen. I just put 35" Baja MTZs on my JKU and am going to go by this to chop mine. Good to see other AB Jeepers out there, I live in Calgary.

[@OTBT_Canada]

Glad you liked the video, I appreciate the positive feedback and kind words. Maybe catch you out on the trails one day 👍🏼

[@russ5131]

Cleanest job on KZbin. Well done!

[@OTBT_Canada]

Thank you, positive comments are always welcome and inspire me to look for more content to create

[@MoabYoda]

Nice job. I like the look of those front fenders. It reminds me of the old CJ fenders.

[@justinm.791]

Absolutely THE BEST fender chop on the 'Tube!!!

[@OTBT_Canada]

Thanks Justin, I appreciate the positive feedback. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@KennyFishbone]

Awesome tutorial. Nobody else showed the inner well chop. Thanks

[@OTBT_Canada]

Thanks Kenny, it was a fun cheap modification and I’m glad it is useful to others having recorded my progress.

[@robertguest3046]

Really nice work!!!!!

[@Donnut123]

Thank for the tutorial! I've been wanting to do this on my Sarge green JKU with painted fenders, but have been afraid I'd screw it up. I just installed a bigger lift (4") but looking to go from 35s to 37s. You have given me the confidence to do it right. Thanks again! Subscribed.

[@OTBT_Canada]

Did you get the fenders trimmed? I hope it went well

[@Donnut123]

@@OTBT_Canada I have the back ones cut and I love it! I need to do the front but it's too cold right now. I'll do them later this spring.

[@Donnut123]

@@OTBT_Canada I just now got them all done, it looks great. Thanks!

[@OTBT_Canada]

@@Donnut123 that’s awesome, I’m glad it worked out for you. That first cut is nerving isn’t it haha, but a little confidence and belief and it all works out.

[@Donnut123]

@@OTBT_Canada yes, it was. but your'e right, just take your time cutting, don't take too much off, and it looks great!

[@kevinmckinley5532]

Exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks.

[@OTBT_Canada]

Thank you, glad it’s going to be of use. It was fun filming it

[@FRWD_FXLRST]

Would pay to have this done. Looks great!

[@OTBT_Canada]

Thanks Loki_JKU, if you have any questions on the process I’d be happy to help.

[@tonysilva5558]

Excellent job!

[@manuguardado91]

im doing this tomorrow! 😮 looks great

[@OTBT_Canada]

That’s awesome Manny, good luck 🤞🏼

[@manuguardado91]

@@OTBT_Canada i did it! it looks amazing! thanks for the turorial!!

[@OTBT_Canada]

@@manuguardado91 great stuff! Glad the video was of use

[@takuacheperformance4740]

Absolutely beautiful job! Thanks I’m doing this right now!

[@getrobbo]

Great stuff, glad you liked the video. I hope your project goes well! 👍🏼

[@PNM_79]

This is awesome. I'm gonna do this! We should go wheeling. I'm in Alberta too!

[@OTBT_Canada]

Sure! We may be doing some winter wheeling later in the year. Check out Pirate Off Road Nation, there’s and Alberta Chapter and the group goes out for meet ups and wheeling regularly.

[@W1LDCH1LD1]

Nicely done fellow Canuck!

[@OTBT_Canada]

Thank you 4wardventures it’s fun showing people how we do the things we do to our rigs

[@fredcooley8906]

very nice. as stated before, best cut on the tube. i don' have painted fenders but the rears turned out great, after spraying with textured bed-liner paint. might try the door trim to see how it looks. wondering how you marked such a straight line.

[@OTBT_Canada]

My buddy has a very steady hand, he free handed it using his spare finger as a guide

[@delmondlandry4140]

Just brought a JK with same painted fenders and I want to do this but scared to do it myself I might have to show this to a mechanic so they can do it like this lol

[@OTBT_Canada]

It’s really not too difficult with a little confidence and careful marking/cutting. I though, I could always replace the parts I cut should I not be happy with the results. Or fit an aftermarket set of fenders. Good luck with your new Jeep build

[@Georgia4Low]

Looks great. Ya did an excellent job.

[@OTBT_Canada]

Thanks, it’s a great cheap mod isn’t it?

[@kevinm605]

I’m new here, I liked the easy simple way you showed it. My question is what did you do with the pinch seam in the front of the rear tire ? Bend ? Cut ? Ignore ? And what size tire is possible with no lift, except a 3/4” leveling puck in the front. I guess that’s 2 questions.

[@OTBT_Canada]

I didn’t need to touch the pinch seem, my lift (2.5”) gives me enough clearance for my 35” tires. From my experience, if you put a bigger tire on without lift you will start to experience rub. I believe you may get away with 33” but please do more research. You will start to limit what you can do on the trails if you put bigger tires on without any lift.

[@terencegillespie6675]

It now looks like a WWII Dodge Power Wagon truck. Now why didn’t Jeep think of that?

[@RichValentine1972]

Good idea!😊

[@bryangonzalez1689]

How did you get the measurements for the side cut you marked line looks perfectly even

[@OTBT_Canada]

Hi Bryan, Curtis did not t freehand, he used a finger against the underside of the fender flare and used that as a guide whilst drawing it. I probably didn’t explain that very well did I 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@KidChRiS305]

nice work!

[@OTBT_Canada]

Thanks Chris, it’s been fun doing the Mods

[@paranoy69]

well done.. what did you do with the front orange side marker...

[@OTBT_Canada]

Thanks, I removed it and left it off. I’m considering putting a small orange LED side marker on, attaching it to the frame and using the connections from the old OEM amber side lights

[@paranoy69]

@@OTBT_Canada thank you for the answer... make a little video when you will do it... best regards

[@russdesomer5684]

I am running stock rims with Mickey Thompson Baja Boss 33x12.5x18 tires. No lift so I have 2 inch spacers. This pushes my tires out about an inch and a half. I like to run with my doors off so I have mud guards on my front fenders. Do you think there would be a way to attach mud guards once the fenders are cut? Thanks.

[@OTBT_Canada]

Good question, I understand where you’re coming from, skinny fenders always allow for mud flying up the sides of the Jeep. You can definitely fit them to the rear but that doesn’t solve your dilemma. There’s not much taken off the front fender at the side, but when you lose most of the inner liner, there’s a lot of structural integrity lost in that area. If you could find some that would fit to your frame maybe?

[@russdesomer5684]

@@OTBT_Canada I have an idea. I just bought some big rig mud guards that I was going to use to make a bigger set. Maybe I can stack them and create some structure. I will let you know hos it goes. Thanks.

[@SF.photographer]

@6:15 what saw blade are you using on the angle grinder?

[@OTBT_Canada]

Hey, it’s a regular 4.5” blade for steel, one of the thinner ones. Though it’s well used, hence the smaller looking size. I’m not too sure of the brand as it’s worn off, Diablo maybe

[@SF.photographer]

@@OTBT_Canada Thanks for your response, question since you did this already and have experience on it...I bought a new Bosch angle grinder and it comes with a type 27 metal cutter in the box and then I also bought a 40 tooth carbide tip general purpose hard and soft wood cutting saw blade for the grinder. Should I use the type 27 that came with the grinder or the carbide tip for the cutting of the flare? www.amazon.com/Bosch-CG27M450-Grinding-Cutting-Abrasive/dp/B000MRQE60/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3ITKEHX2ZEEKW&dchild=1&keywords=bosch+type+27+grinding+wheel&qid=1618396759&sprefix=bosch+type+27%2Ctools%2C180&sr=8-3 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GBTJ448/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004SUOU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@OTBT_Canada]

@@SF.photographer id be inclined to suggest to not go with the carbide tipped steel saw blade as your first choice. But I’m not a professional and it’s my own opinion. I would definitely suggest doing a couple of samples cuts with both, ensure you’re below the cut line and all that plastic is then sacrificial. You’re just cutting away excess, it’s the finer finish that matters most. Be careful when cutting that the blade doesn’t dig in and drag you, it could take you over the cut line. Especially on the bends, do those lightly at first and slowly go deeper. Remember the plastic is going to melt onto the cutting blade and you may need to periodically pull away the debris from your cutter. I hope that helps, good luck, and take your time, you’ll be surprised how easy it is 👍🏼

[@SF.photographer]

@@OTBT_Canada thank you very much.

[@Toutvids]

Not a fan of these types of fenders, they expose more of the ugly fender wells. I would have to buy custom fender wells to hide them. That said, you guys did an excellent job cutting.

[@OTBT_Canada]

Yeah, I hear ya. It’s a temporary cheap fix that fits my purpose until I have the funds to buy a more permanent solution. Thanks

[@Calafi777]

Something wrong with driver side wheel.

[@onadras]

how much time does it takes?

[@OTBT_Canada]

It took us a couple of hrs this time, but doing it alone I would say at least an afternoon

[@johnathanlopez4012]

How much does the Jeep have

[@OTBT_Canada]

Hey Johnathan, did you mean how much lift? My Jeep sits on 2.5” of lift from AEV

[@mikelittleford7102]

Would it be possible to cut the fronts while still on the Jeep?

[@OTBT_Canada]

I wouldn’t think so as the front of the fenders sit against the fender/grill. Also, the inner fender needed trimming too

[@mikelittleford7102]

@@OTBT_Canada ok thanks. Awesome work man I may attempt it one day lol

[@MattSanipass81]

I see a pirate 🏴‍☠️ …..2510 is me crew number…

[@OTBT_Canada]

Nice #3605 Alberta

[@MattSanipass81]

@@OTBT_Canada New Brunswick

[@glidersaur]

You need to forget the background music. It is very annoying and distracting.

[@OTBT_Canada]

Hey Alex, thanks for the feedback. I’m in two minds with the background music, i feels it’s great to fill in quite dead spots. Maybe I should be more careful when I use it.

[@fredhammer8327]

Nar ,wouldn't hack my jeep like this,looks yuk,