Choped my wheel wells

[Papa Mo]

Well I have been wanting to chop my wheel wells for some time now, finaly did it, I need to do some fine triming and find some slim trim to cover the cuts.
First time I have ever tried anything like this, I dont think it came out to bad.

Before the sawsall came out
http://virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16382&stc=1&d=1197552080

After the sawsall..
http://virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16383&stc=1&d=1197552080
http://virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16384&stc=1&d=1197552080
http://virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16385&stc=1&d=1197552080
http://virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16386&stc=1&d=1197552080

[ROKBITR]

Nice! Now it's time for bigger and more aggresive tires. I'm in the same situation.

[Symon623]

Sweet, ready for 35's now? :stooge_larry:

[XJ Un-Limited]

I did things backwards though, I got 32's before I cut my fenders Needless to say, that's the first thing I did when I got home. Too many white XJ's in the club!:aagh:

http://thumb11.webshots.net/t/50/150/2/64/19/501026419nshoEm_th.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1501026419059247291nshoEm) << click

[ROKBITR]

Too many white XJ's in the club!:aagh:

:fashizzle:

Luckily for me though not too many of them are later models. :)

[terron gregg]

about dam time i remember you talking about that when i got that gas tank from you

[My Green Jeep]

Nice job Frank... shes looking good :smug:

[Papa Mo]

I know Terron I have been talking cutting them and lockers for some time..the cutting is done and close to getting locker for fron since I have to replace my axle u-joints and seals might just put locker in at same time

Nice! Now it's time for bigger and more aggresive tires. I'm in the same situation.

that is the whole reason I cut em want to move up to 33 x 12.5 MT soon :D

[ArizonaSunshine]

:2thumbsup: :cool: Next year maybe? At this point there's alot I could have done to mine. Still learning pro's/con's. Everyone has diff. opinions :confused: My husband thinks the next thing I should get is lockers ??

[Papa Mo]

:2thumbsup: :cool: Next year maybe? At this point there's alot I could have done to mine. Still learning pro's/con's. Everyone has diff. opinions :confused: My husband thinks the next thing I should get is lockers ??
I could not afford lockers.. so I did this mostly just labor but now I need bigger tires cause they look soooo small:aagh:

[ArizonaSunshine]

I could not afford lockers.. so I did this mostly just labor but now I need bigger tires cause they look soooo small:aagh:
I can't afford lockers right now either, or a winch, or on board air(that's what I really want next). Did have a small oil leak - think it was becuz oil filter was jarred looooooooose. Been raining so not sure it its still leaking or not. My XJ is my new yard ornament :smug: I should hit 100,000 miles on it tomorrow - about 800 miles since I bought it. I also like that it's not WHITE.:pleased:

[Papa Mo]

I also like that it's not WHITE.:pleased:

White is right!!!:smartass2::D

[Rogue XJ]

ah, white hides AZ desert pinstripes quite well. neener neener.

[vwkaferman]

I gotta show off my skills here:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/vwkaferman/Trimmed%20Fender/pic003Medium.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/vwkaferman/Trimmed%20Fender/pic015Medium.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/vwkaferman/Trimmed%20Fender/pic018Medium.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/vwkaferman/Trimmed%20Fender/pic024Medium.jpg

I then used some rubber molding we use at work (build A/V racks and sometimes have to cut down plates etc..).

I might have to get a close up shot of it, worked out pretty well and hasn't fallen off yet!

James

[terron gregg]

cutting the fenders is free no better budget than free frank call cole hes giving me a hell of a deal on the front locker for the jeep

[ArizonaSunshine]

James, your work looks good too!
You guys making fun of my XJ? It even shines covered in dirt :smug2:
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc61/ArizonaSunshineXJ/WhitetanksNov07/17Nov0727.jpg

[RandyT]

Nice job guys.
It must be a jeep thing because others do not understand how much love you gotta have to take a sawsall to your vehicle!

[Papa Mo]

cutting the fenders is free no better budget than free frank call cole hes giving me a hell of a deal on the front locker for the jeep
I have called him looks like a locker for me....I feel a wrenching party coming on :D

I gotta show off my skills here:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/vwkaferman/Trimmed%20Fender/pic003Medium.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/vwkaferman/Trimmed%20Fender/pic015Medium.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/vwkaferman/Trimmed%20Fender/pic018Medium.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/vwkaferman/Trimmed%20Fender/pic024Medium.jpg

I then used some rubber molding we use at work (build A/V racks and sometimes have to cut down plates etc..).

I might have to get a close up shot of it, worked out pretty well and hasn't fallen off yet!

James
Those lines look alot smoother than mine NICE job!!

Nice job guys.
It must be a jeep thing because others do not understand how much love you gotta have to take a sawsall to your vehicle!

It was a hard descision for me but she wont bind up now!!