It's time to develop Exceedfab's fender

[Exceed Fabrication]

I collided with a truck today and the fender fell off. It seems that all the plastic clips are broken.
Maybe it's time to develop a set of fenders!
By the way, I like the look without fenders, it looks cool!

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[Exceed Fabrication]

But I can't seem to find any special fender, it seems that everyone is similar, any suggestions?

 

[drexotic]

What is "special?"
There are alot of aftermarket fenders out there for JTs. If you like the minimalist look, GenRight (and others) make "fenders delete" kits.

https://genright.com/shop-by-vehicl...ers/jeep-jt-gladiator-fender-delete-kit-rear/

I have Next Venture's aluminum femme on my list . . .

https://nextventuremotorsports.com/products/jl-jt-aluminum-high-line-fender-flares-front

 

[Splenda]

How is this a General Gladiator topic?

 

[Sweetums]

Breaking those clips protected the bed from damage, anyone doing a metal fender better have a way to transfer the force of a hit into something more solid than the sheet metal.

 

[Exceed Fabrication]

Breaking those clips protected the bed from damage, anyone doing a metal fender better have a way to transfer the force of a hit into something more solid than the sheet metal.

This is an issue I hadn't considered before, so your suggestion is to keep the factory plastic fenders or not have any fenders at all?

 

[Sweetums]

I plan to keep the factory plastic fenders, at least replacing them if relatively easy at home. Attaching a metal fender to those same mounting points may look tough, but it will just transfer force into the much more expensive bed sheet metal. Given the choice of replacing a fender or a bed, I'll replace a fender.

I could replace all four fenders with LED lights for $1700. A bed is...more.

 

[Rockabillyroy]

I had the aluminum poison spyder fenders on my old jku. Real strong. You could stand on them. The also folded the front quarter panel when they took a hit. LOL
I am with staying with plastic now.

I would like to see a nicer former fender liner though. Most of the ones out there are blockier designs than I like or the lack coverage makes them look like incomplete thoughts.

 

[Sweetums]

I had the aluminum poison spyder fenders on my old jku. Real strong. You could stand on them. The also folded the front quarter panel when they took a hit. LOL
I am with staying with plastic now.

I would like to see a nicer former fender liner though. Most of the ones out there are blockier designs than I like or the lack coverage makes them look like incomplete thoughts.

I really don't understand going to a metal fender liner.
Metal liners: heavier, finish is going to be damaged with rock chips, often don't have complete coverage to keep mud and water out of the engine bay, no flexibility to work a tool in meaning you have to take it apart when you shouldn't have to, and it's expensive.
Plastic: light weight, flexible so you can bend it out of the way to access fasteners, will never rust, will never chip, can be trimmed or even heated and remolded to fit modifications, and perfectly formed to fit the space with no gaps, cheap and easily replaced if you do manage to tear it (or just glue it together with a plastic welder).

So why would anyone go with metal fender liners?

 

[Gvsukids]

So why would anyone go with metal fender liners?

Because it's cool and looks tough

 

[Rockabillyroy]

I really don't understand going to a metal fender liner.
Metal liners: heavier, finish is going to be damaged with rock chips, often don't have complete coverage to keep mud and water out of the engine bay, no flexibility to work a tool in meaning you have to take it apart when you shouldn't have to, and it's expensive.
Plastic: light weight, flexible so you can bend it out of the way to access fasteners, will never rust, will never chip, can be trimmed or even heated and remolded to fit modifications, and perfectly formed to fit the space with no gaps, cheap and easily replaced if you do manage to tear it (or just glue it together with a plastic welder).

So why would anyone go with metal fender liners?

I'm all for someone making a plastic liner with better clearance, but I've yet to see one. I think paramount used to make a trimmed one that was similar to the factory one.

That being said, sometimes people like stuff because they like stuff. Especially when it comes to jeep.
'I really don't understand' why people don't understand that..... LoL JK

 

[Flyin6]

I really don't understand going to a metal fender liner.
Metal liners: heavier, finish is going to be damaged with rock chips, often don't have complete coverage to keep mud and water out of the engine bay, no flexibility to work a tool in meaning you have to take it apart when you shouldn't have to, and it's expensive.
Plastic: light weight, flexible so you can bend it out of the way to access fasteners, will never rust, will never chip, can be trimmed or even heated and remolded to fit modifications, and perfectly formed to fit the space with no gaps, cheap and easily replaced if you do manage to tear it (or just glue it together with a plastic welder).

So why would anyone go with metal fender liners?

With you 100% here
Plastic fenders work well, weigh less, are factory available, easy to work on, and don't cost anything.
The only way I see all these metal fenders selling is that people are just trying to out-bling the next guy.
If increased functionality (which metal fenders really don't add) is needed, then I will next look at how much weight it will add. Adding weight is inversely proportional to performance. If you are further burdening the wimpish powerplant and all you are gaining is something that looks cool, where is the sense in that?
Just my opinion, people adding pink door hinges to their jeep does not adversely affect my life.

 

[Sweetums]

I'm all for someone making a plastic liner with better clearance, but I've yet to see one. I think paramount used to make a trimmed one that was similar to the factory one.

That being said, sometimes people like stuff because they like stuff. Especially when it comes to jeep.
'I really don't understand' why people don't understand that..... LoL JK

Oh, I'm not saying people can't get metal fender liners. "Because I like the look" or "I want it because reasons" are perfectly valid. I tend to pursue function with form being secondary - but that's my thought process.

There's a Jeep around here that looks like a Mountain Dew can color scheme that got scared of the dark; it's not my style, but I'm not gatekeeping what other people do.

 

[AbyssOffroad]

Oh, I'm not saying people can't get metal fender liners. "Because I like the look" or "I want it because reasons" are perfectly valid. I tend to pursue function with form being secondary - but that's my thought process.

There's a Jeep around here that looks like a Mountain Dew can color scheme that got scared of the dark; it's not my style, but I'm not gatekeeping what other people do.

I know they had gotten some flak for customer service on a thread here recently, but I have the American Adventure Labs quick release inner fenders. You just need an allen key to pop those babies right off and have full access to the engine bay via the inner wheel if necessary. I opted for no finish so it is not chipping and they are aluminum so also not rusting.

 

[Sweetums]

I know they had gotten some flak for customer service on a thread here recently, but I have the American Adventure Labs quick release inner fenders. You just need an allen key to pop those babies right off and have full access to the engine bay via the inner wheel if necessary. I opted for no finish so it is not chipping and they are aluminum so also not rusting.

Are those attached with dzeus fasteners? Because if not, that would be pretty slick.

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