|
Crunched Fender Ideas
OK.... I had a bad day wheeling yesterday...maybe not a bad day, atleast a
bad 5 seconds... John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended the Jeep Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we had just cleared this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids and 31" mudders. What would you do?? New flat tube fenders (like poison spyders) http://www.spydercustoms.com/index2....ers/index.html now they look really kool and very functional for the type of wheeling I've been getting into, like BIG rock krawlin'and can't drive by something without putting my wheel on (I'm sure many of u know what I'm talkin' about)but with no lift may look pretty silly...not sure when or if a lift will be installed... or should I have it restored to original, cause it is soooo new and pretty... I must also mention that my moneys are tight... It's almost a stupid question 'cause of the bias of the offroaders in this group.... would also like to here from those who do own a newer Jeeps and can sympathize with my tears I have shed...like I said...if I was rich...oh well big deal...but for me "the poor boy", it hurts cause I'm so broke! I just maxed the Visa on home reno's... I love my Jeep and it breaks my heart knowing it may never look the same... Be nice guys...it hurts! Jeff '03 TJ w/ custom fender... www.novascotiajeepclub.ca Pics here under Tree Bite http://community.webshots.com/user/canoeontop |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
2nd low
"Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message news:OBX1d.67953$vO1.354917@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > OK.... I had a bad day wheeling yesterday...maybe not a bad day, atleast a > bad 5 seconds... > > John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended the Jeep > Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we had just cleared > this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... > > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids > and 31" mudders. > > What would you do?? > > New flat tube fenders (like poison spyders) > http://www.spydercustoms.com/index2....ers/index.html > now they look really kool and very functional for the type of wheeling I've > been getting into, like BIG rock krawlin'and can't drive by something > without putting my wheel on (I'm sure many of u know what I'm talkin' > about)but with no lift may look pretty silly...not sure when or if a lift > will be installed... > > or should I have it restored to original, cause it is soooo new and > pretty... I must also mention that my moneys are tight... > > It's almost a stupid question 'cause of the bias of the offroaders in this > group.... would also like to here from those who do own a newer Jeeps and > can sympathize with my tears I have shed...like I said...if I was rich...oh > well big deal...but for me "the poor boy", it hurts cause I'm so broke! I > just maxed the Visa on home reno's... > > I love my Jeep and it breaks my heart knowing it may never look the same... > Be nice guys...it hurts! > > Jeff > '03 TJ w/ custom fender... www.novascotiajeepclub.ca > > Pics here under Tree Bite http://community.webshots.com/user/canoeontop > > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
2nd low
"Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message news:OBX1d.67953$vO1.354917@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > OK.... I had a bad day wheeling yesterday...maybe not a bad day, atleast a > bad 5 seconds... > > John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended the Jeep > Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we had just cleared > this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... > > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids > and 31" mudders. > > What would you do?? > > New flat tube fenders (like poison spyders) > http://www.spydercustoms.com/index2....ers/index.html > now they look really kool and very functional for the type of wheeling I've > been getting into, like BIG rock krawlin'and can't drive by something > without putting my wheel on (I'm sure many of u know what I'm talkin' > about)but with no lift may look pretty silly...not sure when or if a lift > will be installed... > > or should I have it restored to original, cause it is soooo new and > pretty... I must also mention that my moneys are tight... > > It's almost a stupid question 'cause of the bias of the offroaders in this > group.... would also like to here from those who do own a newer Jeeps and > can sympathize with my tears I have shed...like I said...if I was rich...oh > well big deal...but for me "the poor boy", it hurts cause I'm so broke! I > just maxed the Visa on home reno's... > > I love my Jeep and it breaks my heart knowing it may never look the same... > Be nice guys...it hurts! > > Jeff > '03 TJ w/ custom fender... www.novascotiajeepclub.ca > > Pics here under Tree Bite http://community.webshots.com/user/canoeontop > > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
2nd low
"Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message news:OBX1d.67953$vO1.354917@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > OK.... I had a bad day wheeling yesterday...maybe not a bad day, atleast a > bad 5 seconds... > > John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended the Jeep > Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we had just cleared > this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... > > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids > and 31" mudders. > > What would you do?? > > New flat tube fenders (like poison spyders) > http://www.spydercustoms.com/index2....ers/index.html > now they look really kool and very functional for the type of wheeling I've > been getting into, like BIG rock krawlin'and can't drive by something > without putting my wheel on (I'm sure many of u know what I'm talkin' > about)but with no lift may look pretty silly...not sure when or if a lift > will be installed... > > or should I have it restored to original, cause it is soooo new and > pretty... I must also mention that my moneys are tight... > > It's almost a stupid question 'cause of the bias of the offroaders in this > group.... would also like to here from those who do own a newer Jeeps and > can sympathize with my tears I have shed...like I said...if I was rich...oh > well big deal...but for me "the poor boy", it hurts cause I'm so broke! I > just maxed the Visa on home reno's... > > I love my Jeep and it breaks my heart knowing it may never look the same... > Be nice guys...it hurts! > > Jeff > '03 TJ w/ custom fender... www.novascotiajeepclub.ca > > Pics here under Tree Bite http://community.webshots.com/user/canoeontop > > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
That's a pretty bad wrinkle, but if you want to skip the
deductible, you may take it off with just a few easy to get to bolts, and lay it on some 2X4"s, and you'll find it surprisingly easy to straighten out. How you don't have to fear that first dent, which makes it so... much easier to drive willie nelly through an obstacle course, and you'll find it almost impossible to hit anything. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Jeff wrote: > > OK.... I had a bad day wheeling yesterday...maybe not a bad day, atleast a > bad 5 seconds... > > John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended the Jeep > Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we had just cleared > this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... > > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids > and 31" mudders. > > What would you do?? > > New flat tube fenders (like poison spyders) > http://www.spydercustoms.com/index2....ers/index.html > now they look really kool and very functional for the type of wheeling I've > been getting into, like BIG rock krawlin'and can't drive by something > without putting my wheel on (I'm sure many of u know what I'm talkin' > about)but with no lift may look pretty silly...not sure when or if a lift > will be installed... > > or should I have it restored to original, cause it is soooo new and > pretty... I must also mention that my moneys are tight... > > It's almost a stupid question 'cause of the bias of the offroaders in this > group.... would also like to here from those who do own a newer Jeeps and > can sympathize with my tears I have shed...like I said...if I was rich...oh > well big deal...but for me "the poor boy", it hurts cause I'm so broke! I > just maxed the Visa on home reno's... > > I love my Jeep and it breaks my heart knowing it may never look the same... > Be nice guys...it hurts! > > Jeff > '03 TJ w/ custom fender... www.novascotiajeepclub.ca > > Pics here under Tree Bite http://community.webshots.com/user/canoeontop |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
That's a pretty bad wrinkle, but if you want to skip the
deductible, you may take it off with just a few easy to get to bolts, and lay it on some 2X4"s, and you'll find it surprisingly easy to straighten out. How you don't have to fear that first dent, which makes it so... much easier to drive willie nelly through an obstacle course, and you'll find it almost impossible to hit anything. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Jeff wrote: > > OK.... I had a bad day wheeling yesterday...maybe not a bad day, atleast a > bad 5 seconds... > > John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended the Jeep > Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we had just cleared > this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... > > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids > and 31" mudders. > > What would you do?? > > New flat tube fenders (like poison spyders) > http://www.spydercustoms.com/index2....ers/index.html > now they look really kool and very functional for the type of wheeling I've > been getting into, like BIG rock krawlin'and can't drive by something > without putting my wheel on (I'm sure many of u know what I'm talkin' > about)but with no lift may look pretty silly...not sure when or if a lift > will be installed... > > or should I have it restored to original, cause it is soooo new and > pretty... I must also mention that my moneys are tight... > > It's almost a stupid question 'cause of the bias of the offroaders in this > group.... would also like to here from those who do own a newer Jeeps and > can sympathize with my tears I have shed...like I said...if I was rich...oh > well big deal...but for me "the poor boy", it hurts cause I'm so broke! I > just maxed the Visa on home reno's... > > I love my Jeep and it breaks my heart knowing it may never look the same... > Be nice guys...it hurts! > > Jeff > '03 TJ w/ custom fender... www.novascotiajeepclub.ca > > Pics here under Tree Bite http://community.webshots.com/user/canoeontop |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
That's a pretty bad wrinkle, but if you want to skip the
deductible, you may take it off with just a few easy to get to bolts, and lay it on some 2X4"s, and you'll find it surprisingly easy to straighten out. How you don't have to fear that first dent, which makes it so... much easier to drive willie nelly through an obstacle course, and you'll find it almost impossible to hit anything. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Jeff wrote: > > OK.... I had a bad day wheeling yesterday...maybe not a bad day, atleast a > bad 5 seconds... > > John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended the Jeep > Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we had just cleared > this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... > > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids > and 31" mudders. > > What would you do?? > > New flat tube fenders (like poison spyders) > http://www.spydercustoms.com/index2....ers/index.html > now they look really kool and very functional for the type of wheeling I've > been getting into, like BIG rock krawlin'and can't drive by something > without putting my wheel on (I'm sure many of u know what I'm talkin' > about)but with no lift may look pretty silly...not sure when or if a lift > will be installed... > > or should I have it restored to original, cause it is soooo new and > pretty... I must also mention that my moneys are tight... > > It's almost a stupid question 'cause of the bias of the offroaders in this > group.... would also like to here from those who do own a newer Jeeps and > can sympathize with my tears I have shed...like I said...if I was rich...oh > well big deal...but for me "the poor boy", it hurts cause I'm so broke! I > just maxed the Visa on home reno's... > > I love my Jeep and it breaks my heart knowing it may never look the same... > Be nice guys...it hurts! > > Jeff > '03 TJ w/ custom fender... www.novascotiajeepclub.ca > > Pics here under Tree Bite http://community.webshots.com/user/canoeontop |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
i would check auto reckers may not be the same color.flat fenders are not
good if stock ,you will splash in your window all the time. "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message news:OBX1d.67953$vO1.354917@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > OK.... I had a bad day wheeling yesterday...maybe not a bad day, atleast a > bad 5 seconds... > > John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended the Jeep > Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we had just cleared > this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... > > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids > and 31" mudders. > > What would you do?? > > New flat tube fenders (like poison spyders) > http://www.spydercustoms.com/index2....ers/index.html > now they look really kool and very functional for the type of wheeling I've > been getting into, like BIG rock krawlin'and can't drive by something > without putting my wheel on (I'm sure many of u know what I'm talkin' > about)but with no lift may look pretty silly...not sure when or if a lift > will be installed... > > or should I have it restored to original, cause it is soooo new and > pretty... I must also mention that my moneys are tight... > > It's almost a stupid question 'cause of the bias of the offroaders in this > group.... would also like to here from those who do own a newer Jeeps and > can sympathize with my tears I have shed...like I said...if I was rich...oh > well big deal...but for me "the poor boy", it hurts cause I'm so broke! I > just maxed the Visa on home reno's... > > I love my Jeep and it breaks my heart knowing it may never look the same... > Be nice guys...it hurts! > > Jeff > '03 TJ w/ custom fender... www.novascotiajeepclub.ca > > Pics here under Tree Bite http://community.webshots.com/user/canoeontop > > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
i would check auto reckers may not be the same color.flat fenders are not
good if stock ,you will splash in your window all the time. "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message news:OBX1d.67953$vO1.354917@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > OK.... I had a bad day wheeling yesterday...maybe not a bad day, atleast a > bad 5 seconds... > > John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended the Jeep > Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we had just cleared > this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... > > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids > and 31" mudders. > > What would you do?? > > New flat tube fenders (like poison spyders) > http://www.spydercustoms.com/index2....ers/index.html > now they look really kool and very functional for the type of wheeling I've > been getting into, like BIG rock krawlin'and can't drive by something > without putting my wheel on (I'm sure many of u know what I'm talkin' > about)but with no lift may look pretty silly...not sure when or if a lift > will be installed... > > or should I have it restored to original, cause it is soooo new and > pretty... I must also mention that my moneys are tight... > > It's almost a stupid question 'cause of the bias of the offroaders in this > group.... would also like to here from those who do own a newer Jeeps and > can sympathize with my tears I have shed...like I said...if I was rich...oh > well big deal...but for me "the poor boy", it hurts cause I'm so broke! I > just maxed the Visa on home reno's... > > I love my Jeep and it breaks my heart knowing it may never look the same... > Be nice guys...it hurts! > > Jeff > '03 TJ w/ custom fender... www.novascotiajeepclub.ca > > Pics here under Tree Bite http://community.webshots.com/user/canoeontop > > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
i would check auto reckers may not be the same color.flat fenders are not
good if stock ,you will splash in your window all the time. "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message news:OBX1d.67953$vO1.354917@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > OK.... I had a bad day wheeling yesterday...maybe not a bad day, atleast a > bad 5 seconds... > > John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended the Jeep > Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we had just cleared > this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... > > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids > and 31" mudders. > > What would you do?? > > New flat tube fenders (like poison spyders) > http://www.spydercustoms.com/index2....ers/index.html > now they look really kool and very functional for the type of wheeling I've > been getting into, like BIG rock krawlin'and can't drive by something > without putting my wheel on (I'm sure many of u know what I'm talkin' > about)but with no lift may look pretty silly...not sure when or if a lift > will be installed... > > or should I have it restored to original, cause it is soooo new and > pretty... I must also mention that my moneys are tight... > > It's almost a stupid question 'cause of the bias of the offroaders in this > group.... would also like to here from those who do own a newer Jeeps and > can sympathize with my tears I have shed...like I said...if I was rich...oh > well big deal...but for me "the poor boy", it hurts cause I'm so broke! I > just maxed the Visa on home reno's... > > I love my Jeep and it breaks my heart knowing it may never look the same... > Be nice guys...it hurts! > > Jeff > '03 TJ w/ custom fender... www.novascotiajeepclub.ca > > Pics here under Tree Bite http://community.webshots.com/user/canoeontop > > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
"Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message : : I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while : straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to : the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear : wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! : completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... : The obvious question to me is; How have you not dinged that fender before this? That must be brutal wheelin' with only one eye! You could try to straighten it out but I think if you put a value on your time you'd be further ahead replacing it. Whatever you decide, there would appear to be some minor structural damage - rad cradle, inner fender. When you mend these areas be sure to rust proof them well. Tube fenders will cost a bit more upfront but might save you some cash in the long run and they look pretty cool IMO. -Brian |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
"Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message : : I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while : straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to : the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear : wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! : completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... : The obvious question to me is; How have you not dinged that fender before this? That must be brutal wheelin' with only one eye! You could try to straighten it out but I think if you put a value on your time you'd be further ahead replacing it. Whatever you decide, there would appear to be some minor structural damage - rad cradle, inner fender. When you mend these areas be sure to rust proof them well. Tube fenders will cost a bit more upfront but might save you some cash in the long run and they look pretty cool IMO. -Brian |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
"Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message : : I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while : straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to : the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear : wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! : completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... : The obvious question to me is; How have you not dinged that fender before this? That must be brutal wheelin' with only one eye! You could try to straighten it out but I think if you put a value on your time you'd be further ahead replacing it. Whatever you decide, there would appear to be some minor structural damage - rad cradle, inner fender. When you mend these areas be sure to rust proof them well. Tube fenders will cost a bit more upfront but might save you some cash in the long run and they look pretty cool IMO. -Brian |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
To be honest, it looks good with mud and dents. Id force a new lens on the
light and leave it. You'd be surprised how one dent leads to another and pretty soon you just don't care. KH "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message news:mO02d.6306$Q7D.3554@twister01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com... > > "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message : > : I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > : straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer > to > : the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my > rear > : wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the > tree...CRUNCH! > : completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > : > > The obvious question to me is; > How have you not dinged that fender before this? That must be brutal > wheelin' with only one eye! > You could try to straighten it out but I think if you put a value on your > time you'd be further ahead replacing it. Whatever you decide, there would > appear to be some minor structural damage - rad cradle, inner fender. When > you mend these areas be sure to rust proof them well. > Tube fenders will cost a bit more upfront but might save you some cash in > the long run and they look pretty cool IMO. > -Brian > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
To be honest, it looks good with mud and dents. Id force a new lens on the
light and leave it. You'd be surprised how one dent leads to another and pretty soon you just don't care. KH "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message news:mO02d.6306$Q7D.3554@twister01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com... > > "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message : > : I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > : straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer > to > : the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my > rear > : wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the > tree...CRUNCH! > : completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > : > > The obvious question to me is; > How have you not dinged that fender before this? That must be brutal > wheelin' with only one eye! > You could try to straighten it out but I think if you put a value on your > time you'd be further ahead replacing it. Whatever you decide, there would > appear to be some minor structural damage - rad cradle, inner fender. When > you mend these areas be sure to rust proof them well. > Tube fenders will cost a bit more upfront but might save you some cash in > the long run and they look pretty cool IMO. > -Brian > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
To be honest, it looks good with mud and dents. Id force a new lens on the
light and leave it. You'd be surprised how one dent leads to another and pretty soon you just don't care. KH "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message news:mO02d.6306$Q7D.3554@twister01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com... > > "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message : > : I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > : straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer > to > : the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my > rear > : wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the > tree...CRUNCH! > : completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > : > > The obvious question to me is; > How have you not dinged that fender before this? That must be brutal > wheelin' with only one eye! > You could try to straighten it out but I think if you put a value on your > time you'd be further ahead replacing it. Whatever you decide, there would > appear to be some minor structural damage - rad cradle, inner fender. When > you mend these areas be sure to rust proof them well. > Tube fenders will cost a bit more upfront but might save you some cash in > the long run and they look pretty cool IMO. > -Brian > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
Thats funny.
My passenger side fender looks almost identical to yours. Except that it doesn't interfere with the hood. I also got too close to an attack tree that had disguised itselt as an innocent maple. It waited until I was in range and then sprung its trap. I just touched up the places where the paint flaked off to prevent rust, and left it alone. I figure I'll replace it eventually, but not untill I get a new front with better protection. Damn, those attack trees "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message news:OBX1d.67953$vO1.354917@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > OK.... I had a bad day wheeling yesterday...maybe not a bad day, atleast a > bad 5 seconds... > > John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended the > Jeep > Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we had just cleared > this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... > > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the > tree...CRUNCH! > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than > skids > and 31" mudders. > > What would you do?? > > New flat tube fenders (like poison spyders) > http://www.spydercustoms.com/index2....ers/index.html > now they look really kool and very functional for the type of wheeling > I've > been getting into, like BIG rock krawlin'and can't drive by something > without putting my wheel on (I'm sure many of u know what I'm talkin' > about)but with no lift may look pretty silly...not sure when or if a lift > will be installed... > > or should I have it restored to original, cause it is soooo new and > pretty... I must also mention that my moneys are tight... > > It's almost a stupid question 'cause of the bias of the offroaders in this > group.... would also like to here from those who do own a newer Jeeps and > can sympathize with my tears I have shed...like I said...if I was > rich...oh > well big deal...but for me "the poor boy", it hurts cause I'm so broke! I > just maxed the Visa on home reno's... > > I love my Jeep and it breaks my heart knowing it may never look the > same... > Be nice guys...it hurts! > > Jeff > '03 TJ w/ custom fender... www.novascotiajeepclub.ca > > Pics here under Tree Bite http://community.webshots.com/user/canoeontop > > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
Thats funny.
My passenger side fender looks almost identical to yours. Except that it doesn't interfere with the hood. I also got too close to an attack tree that had disguised itselt as an innocent maple. It waited until I was in range and then sprung its trap. I just touched up the places where the paint flaked off to prevent rust, and left it alone. I figure I'll replace it eventually, but not untill I get a new front with better protection. Damn, those attack trees "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message news:OBX1d.67953$vO1.354917@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > OK.... I had a bad day wheeling yesterday...maybe not a bad day, atleast a > bad 5 seconds... > > John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended the > Jeep > Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we had just cleared > this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... > > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the > tree...CRUNCH! > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than > skids > and 31" mudders. > > What would you do?? > > New flat tube fenders (like poison spyders) > http://www.spydercustoms.com/index2....ers/index.html > now they look really kool and very functional for the type of wheeling > I've > been getting into, like BIG rock krawlin'and can't drive by something > without putting my wheel on (I'm sure many of u know what I'm talkin' > about)but with no lift may look pretty silly...not sure when or if a lift > will be installed... > > or should I have it restored to original, cause it is soooo new and > pretty... I must also mention that my moneys are tight... > > It's almost a stupid question 'cause of the bias of the offroaders in this > group.... would also like to here from those who do own a newer Jeeps and > can sympathize with my tears I have shed...like I said...if I was > rich...oh > well big deal...but for me "the poor boy", it hurts cause I'm so broke! I > just maxed the Visa on home reno's... > > I love my Jeep and it breaks my heart knowing it may never look the > same... > Be nice guys...it hurts! > > Jeff > '03 TJ w/ custom fender... www.novascotiajeepclub.ca > > Pics here under Tree Bite http://community.webshots.com/user/canoeontop > > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
Thats funny.
My passenger side fender looks almost identical to yours. Except that it doesn't interfere with the hood. I also got too close to an attack tree that had disguised itselt as an innocent maple. It waited until I was in range and then sprung its trap. I just touched up the places where the paint flaked off to prevent rust, and left it alone. I figure I'll replace it eventually, but not untill I get a new front with better protection. Damn, those attack trees "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message news:OBX1d.67953$vO1.354917@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > OK.... I had a bad day wheeling yesterday...maybe not a bad day, atleast a > bad 5 seconds... > > John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended the > Jeep > Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we had just cleared > this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... > > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the > tree...CRUNCH! > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than > skids > and 31" mudders. > > What would you do?? > > New flat tube fenders (like poison spyders) > http://www.spydercustoms.com/index2....ers/index.html > now they look really kool and very functional for the type of wheeling > I've > been getting into, like BIG rock krawlin'and can't drive by something > without putting my wheel on (I'm sure many of u know what I'm talkin' > about)but with no lift may look pretty silly...not sure when or if a lift > will be installed... > > or should I have it restored to original, cause it is soooo new and > pretty... I must also mention that my moneys are tight... > > It's almost a stupid question 'cause of the bias of the offroaders in this > group.... would also like to here from those who do own a newer Jeeps and > can sympathize with my tears I have shed...like I said...if I was > rich...oh > well big deal...but for me "the poor boy", it hurts cause I'm so broke! I > just maxed the Visa on home reno's... > > I love my Jeep and it breaks my heart knowing it may never look the > same... > Be nice guys...it hurts! > > Jeff > '03 TJ w/ custom fender... www.novascotiajeepclub.ca > > Pics here under Tree Bite http://community.webshots.com/user/canoeontop > > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
hehehe ...oh yeah ...forgot the one eye part LOL
honestly I don't notice it anymore...lived like this for twenty years.... ppl on the trails are amazed when I am one inch from an obstacle, and I know that I am one inch away from it ...... I wish I could say I didn't see that tree...but I did and I was going around it.... One other thing...driving twenty years like this, I've never had an accident...knock on wood....well maybe I can't say that any longer...oh well hehehe that's JEEPIN' As for the topic here....Flatties =) ....my buddy just bought himself all the gear and says that we can build them..... I found another company that make 'em http://www.metalfusionfab.com/tj_tube_fenders.htm Anyone know anywhere else???...not that I am gonna purchase, just lookin' for ideas... like I said in the earlier post..."I'm a poor boy" or even better...know the location for plans to build 'em?? Any help would be appreciated... Thank You, Jeff '03 TJ w/ custom fender "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message news:mO02d.6306$Q7D.3554@twister01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com... > > "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message : > : I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > : straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > : the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > : wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the > tree...CRUNCH! > : completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > : > > The obvious question to me is; > How have you not dinged that fender before this? That must be brutal > wheelin' with only one eye! > You could try to straighten it out but I think if you put a value on your > time you'd be further ahead replacing it. Whatever you decide, there would > appear to be some minor structural damage - rad cradle, inner fender. When > you mend these areas be sure to rust proof them well. > Tube fenders will cost a bit more upfront but might save you some cash in > the long run and they look pretty cool IMO. > -Brian > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
hehehe ...oh yeah ...forgot the one eye part LOL
honestly I don't notice it anymore...lived like this for twenty years.... ppl on the trails are amazed when I am one inch from an obstacle, and I know that I am one inch away from it ...... I wish I could say I didn't see that tree...but I did and I was going around it.... One other thing...driving twenty years like this, I've never had an accident...knock on wood....well maybe I can't say that any longer...oh well hehehe that's JEEPIN' As for the topic here....Flatties =) ....my buddy just bought himself all the gear and says that we can build them..... I found another company that make 'em http://www.metalfusionfab.com/tj_tube_fenders.htm Anyone know anywhere else???...not that I am gonna purchase, just lookin' for ideas... like I said in the earlier post..."I'm a poor boy" or even better...know the location for plans to build 'em?? Any help would be appreciated... Thank You, Jeff '03 TJ w/ custom fender "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message news:mO02d.6306$Q7D.3554@twister01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com... > > "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message : > : I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > : straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > : the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > : wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the > tree...CRUNCH! > : completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > : > > The obvious question to me is; > How have you not dinged that fender before this? That must be brutal > wheelin' with only one eye! > You could try to straighten it out but I think if you put a value on your > time you'd be further ahead replacing it. Whatever you decide, there would > appear to be some minor structural damage - rad cradle, inner fender. When > you mend these areas be sure to rust proof them well. > Tube fenders will cost a bit more upfront but might save you some cash in > the long run and they look pretty cool IMO. > -Brian > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
hehehe ...oh yeah ...forgot the one eye part LOL
honestly I don't notice it anymore...lived like this for twenty years.... ppl on the trails are amazed when I am one inch from an obstacle, and I know that I am one inch away from it ...... I wish I could say I didn't see that tree...but I did and I was going around it.... One other thing...driving twenty years like this, I've never had an accident...knock on wood....well maybe I can't say that any longer...oh well hehehe that's JEEPIN' As for the topic here....Flatties =) ....my buddy just bought himself all the gear and says that we can build them..... I found another company that make 'em http://www.metalfusionfab.com/tj_tube_fenders.htm Anyone know anywhere else???...not that I am gonna purchase, just lookin' for ideas... like I said in the earlier post..."I'm a poor boy" or even better...know the location for plans to build 'em?? Any help would be appreciated... Thank You, Jeff '03 TJ w/ custom fender "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message news:mO02d.6306$Q7D.3554@twister01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com... > > "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message : > : I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > : straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > : the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > : wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the > tree...CRUNCH! > : completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > : > > The obvious question to me is; > How have you not dinged that fender before this? That must be brutal > wheelin' with only one eye! > You could try to straighten it out but I think if you put a value on your > time you'd be further ahead replacing it. Whatever you decide, there would > appear to be some minor structural damage - rad cradle, inner fender. When > you mend these areas be sure to rust proof them well. > Tube fenders will cost a bit more upfront but might save you some cash in > the long run and they look pretty cool IMO. > -Brian > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
Leave it like it is. The girls obviously dig it:
http://tinyurl.com/5hcsm Steve http://xjeep.dyndns.org Jeff wrote: > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids > and 31" mudders. > > What would you do?? |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
Leave it like it is. The girls obviously dig it:
http://tinyurl.com/5hcsm Steve http://xjeep.dyndns.org Jeff wrote: > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids > and 31" mudders. > > What would you do?? |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
Leave it like it is. The girls obviously dig it:
http://tinyurl.com/5hcsm Steve http://xjeep.dyndns.org Jeff wrote: > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids > and 31" mudders. > > What would you do?? |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
Jeff,
Don't know your wheeling partner John Cranfield, but heard of him and his notorious hi-lift accident: http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic9942.htm You guys aren't starting a one-eyed 4x4 club or something? Steve http://xjeep.dyndns.org Jeff wrote: > hehehe ...oh yeah ...forgot the one eye part LOL > John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended > the Jeep Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we > had just cleared this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
Jeff,
Don't know your wheeling partner John Cranfield, but heard of him and his notorious hi-lift accident: http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic9942.htm You guys aren't starting a one-eyed 4x4 club or something? Steve http://xjeep.dyndns.org Jeff wrote: > hehehe ...oh yeah ...forgot the one eye part LOL > John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended > the Jeep Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we > had just cleared this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
Jeff,
Don't know your wheeling partner John Cranfield, but heard of him and his notorious hi-lift accident: http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic9942.htm You guys aren't starting a one-eyed 4x4 club or something? Steve http://xjeep.dyndns.org Jeff wrote: > hehehe ...oh yeah ...forgot the one eye part LOL > John Cranfield and I were showing a couple girls that had attended > the Jeep Jamboree in BC and were in NS on vacation a trail that we > had just cleared this spring for the Jam. Victoria's Secret... |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
ROTFLMFAO......
I honestly never gave it any thought...LOL John and I were the only two vehicles on the trail that day and we only had two eyes between us.... That was a good one Steve.... 1I4X4 Club.... it might be kool to start one just for kicks ...lol Oh Yeah! Chicks dig body damage!!! Those are the girls from BC... The one on the left has an Electric Lime Green Rubi BTW...was out last night with Eric Germain lookin' at Slippery Creek and some of those other trails out Nictaux way...those Right Coast Krawlers sure build some nice trails... I think it was u that I saw pics of out there in the spring... and last all....Eric is going to fabricate my new flatties, but need design plans/pics.... looks like the new Jeep is about to start the hardcore mods hehehe "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message news:Ef92d.68372$vO1.357656@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > Leave it like it is. The girls obviously dig it: > > http://tinyurl.com/5hcsm > > Steve > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > Jeff wrote: > > > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! > > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids > > and 31" mudders. > > > > What would you do?? |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
ROTFLMFAO......
I honestly never gave it any thought...LOL John and I were the only two vehicles on the trail that day and we only had two eyes between us.... That was a good one Steve.... 1I4X4 Club.... it might be kool to start one just for kicks ...lol Oh Yeah! Chicks dig body damage!!! Those are the girls from BC... The one on the left has an Electric Lime Green Rubi BTW...was out last night with Eric Germain lookin' at Slippery Creek and some of those other trails out Nictaux way...those Right Coast Krawlers sure build some nice trails... I think it was u that I saw pics of out there in the spring... and last all....Eric is going to fabricate my new flatties, but need design plans/pics.... looks like the new Jeep is about to start the hardcore mods hehehe "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message news:Ef92d.68372$vO1.357656@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > Leave it like it is. The girls obviously dig it: > > http://tinyurl.com/5hcsm > > Steve > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > Jeff wrote: > > > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! > > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids > > and 31" mudders. > > > > What would you do?? |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
ROTFLMFAO......
I honestly never gave it any thought...LOL John and I were the only two vehicles on the trail that day and we only had two eyes between us.... That was a good one Steve.... 1I4X4 Club.... it might be kool to start one just for kicks ...lol Oh Yeah! Chicks dig body damage!!! Those are the girls from BC... The one on the left has an Electric Lime Green Rubi BTW...was out last night with Eric Germain lookin' at Slippery Creek and some of those other trails out Nictaux way...those Right Coast Krawlers sure build some nice trails... I think it was u that I saw pics of out there in the spring... and last all....Eric is going to fabricate my new flatties, but need design plans/pics.... looks like the new Jeep is about to start the hardcore mods hehehe "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message news:Ef92d.68372$vO1.357656@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > Leave it like it is. The girls obviously dig it: > > http://tinyurl.com/5hcsm > > Steve > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > Jeff wrote: > > > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer to > > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the tree...CRUNCH! > > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > > > > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than skids > > and 31" mudders. > > > > What would you do?? |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
Sorry I've gotten in on this thread late.
I "doinked" both of the front fenders on my '94 YJ from underneath during ou Rubicon trail run last month. (Front tires hit the undersides of the fenders which are fitted with TJ flares...bump stops too short.) I also managed to scrape the right front on a major rock wall when I slid slightly to the right going over a nasty obstacle. Anyway, I've wanted to "flatfender" the YJ for a couple of years, but wasn't sure how to go about it. I've seen quite a few "hacksaw" jobs on TJs & YJs around here that frankly look like Hell. The only kits I've seen are by Rev1 and Poison Spyder, with the latter looking a lot better and appearing to be quite stout. Only issue I have with them is they have a decided "unfinished" look even when painted. So anyway I went ahead and ordered the Poison Spyder tube fenders. The tabs for the radiator support area got a bit "doinked" in shipment but can be easily straightened when fitting. They are stout as Hell and all the measurements I've made so far indicate they will bolt right up, not that they'll be easy to install. There's a good deal of cuttting involved in removing the outer fender skins. Not sure this is for someone like me with minimal body work experience. Also, PS claims there's no need to make any vertical cuts through the inner fender at the radiator support or at the firewall. Despite this, I see numerous spot welds holding the stuff together, not sure how these are to be separated. FWIW, I got the ones without the 3" added flare, not sure what these will be like in mud, etc., but I plan to carry a spare set of wiper blades and a squeegee! Will reorrt after they're fitted. "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message news:bpe2d.68407$vO1.357772@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > ROTFLMFAO...... > I honestly never gave it any thought...LOL > John and I were the only two vehicles on the trail that day and we only > had > two eyes between us.... > That was a good one Steve.... 1I4X4 Club.... it might be kool to start > one > just for kicks ...lol > > Oh Yeah! Chicks dig body damage!!! Those are the girls from BC... The > one > on the left has an Electric Lime Green Rubi > > BTW...was out last night with Eric Germain lookin' at Slippery Creek and > some of those other trails out Nictaux way...those Right Coast Krawlers > sure > build some nice trails... > I think it was u that I saw pics of out there in the spring... > > and last all....Eric is going to fabricate my new flatties, but need > design > plans/pics.... looks like the new Jeep is about to start the hardcore mods > hehehe > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > news:Ef92d.68372$vO1.357656@nnrp1.uunet.ca... >> Leave it like it is. The girls obviously dig it: >> >> http://tinyurl.com/5hcsm >> >> Steve >> http://xjeep.dyndns.org >> >> >> Jeff wrote: >> >> > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while >> > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer > to >> > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my > rear >> > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the > tree...CRUNCH! >> > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 >> > mph... >> > >> > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than > skids >> > and 31" mudders. >> > >> > What would you do?? > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
Sorry I've gotten in on this thread late.
I "doinked" both of the front fenders on my '94 YJ from underneath during ou Rubicon trail run last month. (Front tires hit the undersides of the fenders which are fitted with TJ flares...bump stops too short.) I also managed to scrape the right front on a major rock wall when I slid slightly to the right going over a nasty obstacle. Anyway, I've wanted to "flatfender" the YJ for a couple of years, but wasn't sure how to go about it. I've seen quite a few "hacksaw" jobs on TJs & YJs around here that frankly look like Hell. The only kits I've seen are by Rev1 and Poison Spyder, with the latter looking a lot better and appearing to be quite stout. Only issue I have with them is they have a decided "unfinished" look even when painted. So anyway I went ahead and ordered the Poison Spyder tube fenders. The tabs for the radiator support area got a bit "doinked" in shipment but can be easily straightened when fitting. They are stout as Hell and all the measurements I've made so far indicate they will bolt right up, not that they'll be easy to install. There's a good deal of cuttting involved in removing the outer fender skins. Not sure this is for someone like me with minimal body work experience. Also, PS claims there's no need to make any vertical cuts through the inner fender at the radiator support or at the firewall. Despite this, I see numerous spot welds holding the stuff together, not sure how these are to be separated. FWIW, I got the ones without the 3" added flare, not sure what these will be like in mud, etc., but I plan to carry a spare set of wiper blades and a squeegee! Will reorrt after they're fitted. "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message news:bpe2d.68407$vO1.357772@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > ROTFLMFAO...... > I honestly never gave it any thought...LOL > John and I were the only two vehicles on the trail that day and we only > had > two eyes between us.... > That was a good one Steve.... 1I4X4 Club.... it might be kool to start > one > just for kicks ...lol > > Oh Yeah! Chicks dig body damage!!! Those are the girls from BC... The > one > on the left has an Electric Lime Green Rubi > > BTW...was out last night with Eric Germain lookin' at Slippery Creek and > some of those other trails out Nictaux way...those Right Coast Krawlers > sure > build some nice trails... > I think it was u that I saw pics of out there in the spring... > > and last all....Eric is going to fabricate my new flatties, but need > design > plans/pics.... looks like the new Jeep is about to start the hardcore mods > hehehe > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > news:Ef92d.68372$vO1.357656@nnrp1.uunet.ca... >> Leave it like it is. The girls obviously dig it: >> >> http://tinyurl.com/5hcsm >> >> Steve >> http://xjeep.dyndns.org >> >> >> Jeff wrote: >> >> > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while >> > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer > to >> > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my > rear >> > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the > tree...CRUNCH! >> > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 >> > mph... >> > >> > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than > skids >> > and 31" mudders. >> > >> > What would you do?? > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
Sorry I've gotten in on this thread late.
I "doinked" both of the front fenders on my '94 YJ from underneath during ou Rubicon trail run last month. (Front tires hit the undersides of the fenders which are fitted with TJ flares...bump stops too short.) I also managed to scrape the right front on a major rock wall when I slid slightly to the right going over a nasty obstacle. Anyway, I've wanted to "flatfender" the YJ for a couple of years, but wasn't sure how to go about it. I've seen quite a few "hacksaw" jobs on TJs & YJs around here that frankly look like Hell. The only kits I've seen are by Rev1 and Poison Spyder, with the latter looking a lot better and appearing to be quite stout. Only issue I have with them is they have a decided "unfinished" look even when painted. So anyway I went ahead and ordered the Poison Spyder tube fenders. The tabs for the radiator support area got a bit "doinked" in shipment but can be easily straightened when fitting. They are stout as Hell and all the measurements I've made so far indicate they will bolt right up, not that they'll be easy to install. There's a good deal of cuttting involved in removing the outer fender skins. Not sure this is for someone like me with minimal body work experience. Also, PS claims there's no need to make any vertical cuts through the inner fender at the radiator support or at the firewall. Despite this, I see numerous spot welds holding the stuff together, not sure how these are to be separated. FWIW, I got the ones without the 3" added flare, not sure what these will be like in mud, etc., but I plan to carry a spare set of wiper blades and a squeegee! Will reorrt after they're fitted. "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message news:bpe2d.68407$vO1.357772@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > ROTFLMFAO...... > I honestly never gave it any thought...LOL > John and I were the only two vehicles on the trail that day and we only > had > two eyes between us.... > That was a good one Steve.... 1I4X4 Club.... it might be kool to start > one > just for kicks ...lol > > Oh Yeah! Chicks dig body damage!!! Those are the girls from BC... The > one > on the left has an Electric Lime Green Rubi > > BTW...was out last night with Eric Germain lookin' at Slippery Creek and > some of those other trails out Nictaux way...those Right Coast Krawlers > sure > build some nice trails... > I think it was u that I saw pics of out there in the spring... > > and last all....Eric is going to fabricate my new flatties, but need > design > plans/pics.... looks like the new Jeep is about to start the hardcore mods > hehehe > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > news:Ef92d.68372$vO1.357656@nnrp1.uunet.ca... >> Leave it like it is. The girls obviously dig it: >> >> http://tinyurl.com/5hcsm >> >> Steve >> http://xjeep.dyndns.org >> >> >> Jeff wrote: >> >> > I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while >> > straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer > to >> > the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my > rear >> > wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the > tree...CRUNCH! >> > completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 >> > mph... >> > >> > now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than > skids >> > and 31" mudders. >> > >> > What would you do?? > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
People with XJ's know what they are talking about :)
KH "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message news:Ef92d.68372$vO1.357656@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > Leave it like it is. The girls obviously dig it: > > http://tinyurl.com/5hcsm > > Steve > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > Jeff wrote: > >> I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while >> straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer >> to >> the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear >> wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the >> tree...CRUNCH! >> completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... >> >> now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than >> skids >> and 31" mudders. >> >> What would you do?? |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
People with XJ's know what they are talking about :)
KH "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message news:Ef92d.68372$vO1.357656@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > Leave it like it is. The girls obviously dig it: > > http://tinyurl.com/5hcsm > > Steve > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > Jeff wrote: > >> I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while >> straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer >> to >> the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear >> wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the >> tree...CRUNCH! >> completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... >> >> now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than >> skids >> and 31" mudders. >> >> What would you do?? |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
People with XJ's know what they are talking about :)
KH "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message news:Ef92d.68372$vO1.357656@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > Leave it like it is. The girls obviously dig it: > > http://tinyurl.com/5hcsm > > Steve > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > Jeff wrote: > >> I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while >> straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer >> to >> the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear >> wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the >> tree...CRUNCH! >> completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... >> >> now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than >> skids >> and 31" mudders. >> >> What would you do?? |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
Got 'er all fixed up now =) http://tinyurl.com/4yn9f
LOL Thanks everyone, Jeff '03 TJ Custom Fender "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message news:SBq2d.168103$4o.102138@fed1read01... > People with XJ's know what they are talking about :) > KH > > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > news:Ef92d.68372$vO1.357656@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > > Leave it like it is. The girls obviously dig it: > > > > http://tinyurl.com/5hcsm > > > > Steve > > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > > > > Jeff wrote: > > > >> I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > >> straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer > >> to > >> the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > >> wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the > >> tree...CRUNCH! > >> completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > >> > >> now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than > >> skids > >> and 31" mudders. > >> > >> What would you do?? > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
Got 'er all fixed up now =) http://tinyurl.com/4yn9f
LOL Thanks everyone, Jeff '03 TJ Custom Fender "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message news:SBq2d.168103$4o.102138@fed1read01... > People with XJ's know what they are talking about :) > KH > > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > news:Ef92d.68372$vO1.357656@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > > Leave it like it is. The girls obviously dig it: > > > > http://tinyurl.com/5hcsm > > > > Steve > > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > > > > Jeff wrote: > > > >> I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > >> straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer > >> to > >> the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > >> wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the > >> tree...CRUNCH! > >> completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > >> > >> now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than > >> skids > >> and 31" mudders. > >> > >> What would you do?? > > |
Re: Crunched Fender Ideas
Got 'er all fixed up now =) http://tinyurl.com/4yn9f
LOL Thanks everyone, Jeff '03 TJ Custom Fender "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message news:SBq2d.168103$4o.102138@fed1read01... > People with XJ's know what they are talking about :) > KH > > "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message > news:Ef92d.68372$vO1.357656@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > > Leave it like it is. The girls obviously dig it: > > > > http://tinyurl.com/5hcsm > > > > Steve > > http://xjeep.dyndns.org > > > > > > Jeff wrote: > > > >> I was letting the Jeep pull me along in 2nd gear with no gas while > >> straddling some ruts.. I then saw a tree coming ahead and pulled closer > >> to > >> the ruts to get around the tree and just as I was going around it my rear > >> wheels fell into the rut sending my fender directly into the > >> tree...CRUNCH! > >> completely righting off the fender and then some at only, maybe 2 mph... > >> > >> now here it is... The Jeep is almost new...2003 still stock other than > >> skids > >> and 31" mudders. > >> > >> What would you do?? > > |
| All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:59 AM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands