Thanks for this, i always wanted to see these getting installed on an xj. Unfortunately Bushwacker is way out of my league pricewise. In my country these cost about $1000 which is insane for for it actually is. Quality wise nothing china-cheap gets it done so I made them myself in the end. The brackets of steel angle and the actual flares of thick conveyer belt, I got like 6ft for free in a local quarry. Ground it to shape with a flap disc. Painted the whole lot. It gets the job done well, plus the flares are soft enough to give in if need be...good for crawling thru the woods ;-) And even if you manage to rip some off, it only takes about 20 minutes to replace good as new. Thanks Tim for your input, always enjoy it, Martin

After the Hole in the Wall and Moab vids, this is a great upgrade for the XJ and much needed!

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Like how Tim literally has the jeep I want, like to a T, these flares are the icing on the cake.

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

I've owned 6 XJ's. This one I bought 9 years ago and it is by far my favorite of the Jeep's I've owned. '98 seems to be a good year for other people too.

No guard on the angle grinder! I can tell ur a man who lives dangerously 😨👍

@JonnyDIY

6 жыл бұрын

flares came out great btw, nice job

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty cautious actually... angle grinder guards completely inhibit the tool from working to their fullest potential. I have thousands of hours running them in work environments and haven't cut myself yet. I agree it isn't "safe" but neither is anything else in life - hold on tight!

@samroesch

3 жыл бұрын

Yeh with the gloves on too... that’s not going to end well. It’s not getting cut you have to worry about, it’s about your fingers getting spun around at 4500 RPM.

@michaelg6890

3 жыл бұрын

You don't need the grinder guard until you NEED it, but by then it'll be too late.

Glad I got to see you do this first! It's pretty scary cutting the body like this!

You have to love rain to live here in Oregon! 👍on the XJ

I’m building a 98 jeep Cherokee xj with extra money when I have it, so far I have 1200$ worth of engine work, abut to start on the lift and tires, I must say this look is good.. definitely going to tack this onto my cosmetic budget

I like the way u installed the front. Would have been nice to include the rear install for one side too.

I got these about a year back and the the first time the tire hit them they started to pull through the sheet metal. Look great at first and still look good but no longer line up flush to the panel. Also FYI I trimmed a thin sheet metal to fit into the door gap and it stops all dirt and water buildup!

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Luckily I have bumpstops set up pretty good now so hopefully I can avoid that. Good idea on the sheet metal!

I want to put these on my zj so bad. This video is perfect for me to figure out if it will work.

@elesjuan

6 жыл бұрын

Holy-o-Fuck! I was going to get a set of these for my ZJ until I saw they're $500+! I'm good....

Nice. I appreciate the time you spent doing this video. I was undecided about adding these but now I’m sure I will. Again thx

I'm not a fan of fender flares, but in your case with full width full size axles, it really makes it look a lot better and the axles don't give the appearance of sticking way out to the sides like before

This xj is sick I'm hoping to build mine to be like this

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's a pleasure to drive. Be sure to checkout the "Project Green Machine" playlist on our channel to see all the vids on it if you haven't already. - Tim

Nice job Tim.Those flares look sick....

think the bend strips are to maintain the structural sturdiness instead of just hollowing it out. /shrug whatever works

3:21 always put sharpies in the center of burnout circles so you know where to find them.

Local guy did this to his XJ. He filled that gap with foam. Sealed, painted... Now I know why. I joked that he did it to help float in the mud.

Great job Tim! Flares look good!

Great how to! You should explain how you made your roof rack!

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I probably should! I get a lot of questions about it.

very well spoken and great install . Keep up the great work.

Your XJ is stunning. I don't like what the new Cherokees have come to be

Had these on my XJ, great product!

Is it possible to remove these fender flares after installing them? I got some armor side pieces I had planned on putting on with these fender flares hoping they would work together..

A little tip I would go to a truck stop and pick up a PLASTIC mud flap and cut to fit instead of the OEM splash guard that's what I did on my ZJ and hold up a lot better if that get banged around

Currently building a 97 zj

At the end of the video I saw the Wagner Creek sign... Down around Ashland, right? One of the places my wife and I wanted to check out and see if there are any trails... Great videos! Keep up the good work!

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

I don't live for from there. Many many many miles of awesome mountain roads up there but no wheelin trails per say. Still one of my favorite places around though!

Nice Job! Use the Diablo when doing stuff on the house with HardiPlank. Their other blades rock. Will have to look at the cut-off blade next. Maybe they are also less likely to explode and provide unwanted surgical needs like the fiber wheels are known to do.

Can you update with cutting off the spot welds instead of bending them over? I'm about to do the same thing but was wondering if I need to spot weld further back. This is an excellent DIY video! You guy's do a great job, thank you!

You should have your own channel. Love the videos bud, keep them coming.

@alexemme3679

6 жыл бұрын

He does have his own channel but it’s about photography not Jeeps

@framerandy77

6 жыл бұрын

Alex Emme Well I'm taking about Jeeps thanks

First!

those look amazing Tim

Tim with Bushwacker flat fenders and Notch fender which one would you choose and why? I am personally leaning towards the Bushwacker because there a hundred dollars cheaper.

Great video, just keep Matt away from those new fenders.

Why so many guys on youtube called bleepinJeep? Got to be the 4th I've found.

Great video thanks. I just bought these. Did you have any issues cutting the rear panels with the seam line close or did you cut/fold instead on the rear?

Those fenders look great. Should give you some extra wheel clearance 👌

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

A lot of extra clearance!

@redxj4968

6 жыл бұрын

When are the 37s coming

My kit didn’t come with the p1 and d1

Dayum that IS a good lookin fender flare! I’m headed down to Yosemite next weekend, I can grab your splash guards for you on my way back up if you don’t have plans to go down soon.

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Already picked them up. Thanks! Enjoy Yosemite!

I was thinking, on those weld spots you cut off; but, were instructed not to.... How about getting a bunch of 1/4" long #14 sheet metal screws and screw the unibody sheets together, to make up for the missing welds?

Love my napier flatties they look killer

@rustybrowneye

6 жыл бұрын

Street N Jeep i enjoy my teen flatties. One of my favorite genres of porn

@brianpardee1281

6 жыл бұрын

fuzzy wuzzy nice dude

Hey man I'm about ready to order me some of those flat Fender Bushwackers I'm going to put them on my ZJ anything you recommend do you think they will fit my buddy's got Bushwackers the round ones on his XJ and they look identical to the round kind of my other friends ZJ those flowers you put on your XJ look phenomenal bro I love it

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

You got to stop speach texting! I have no idea if they'll fit but if you're willing to trim them up a bit you can probably get them to work. Keep us posted!

looks good tim!

I just want to know how they hold up after some moderate banging around in the woods

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

So far so good!

Nice info fyi on dark colors you can use a silver marker or yellow paint any hardware store should have them we get the idea 💡easier for you and for us to see 👀 it just saying keep up the good videos

I wonder if you could put these on a WJ. I like these better than the actual WJ bushwhacker flares.

I know you have completely different rules in the usa, but in small Denmark, fender flares must cover the tires if we have a changse to get approved in spection

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

In the USA each state has its own set of rules regarding that issue. In my state as long as you make some effort to cover the majority of the tire sticking out you aren't likely to be hassled over it... Especially on a Jeep.

@JUMBOs-RC

6 жыл бұрын

Technically they do in California too, but not all State Patrol will enforce it

@bigospig

6 жыл бұрын

Many states require the entire width of the tire be covered, but most guys with tires sticking out whine like babies about being "hassled", so many cops don't bother stopping them.

@danielhall1007

5 жыл бұрын

kenni bugge /

cutting those slit an d banging them in helps keep the strength of the body

@73MCLOVIN73

6 жыл бұрын

nvm im wrong its to pinch closed the panel that is the wheel well and the panel that is the visible body closed so no mud,dirt, water gets in there but you didn't cut high enough to need it pich it closed because you never opened it up

@73MCLOVIN73

6 жыл бұрын

wrong again you did open it up yike good luck that whole finder will rust out in 3 years

@ooVEXXXoo

5 жыл бұрын

I was going to correct you but you did it yourself haha

Nice video man. I have a 95 xj with cut fenders and Wrangler fender flares but in the front all the water and mud goes directly into the door jamb. Did you have that problem too?? It's really wet here in Oregon...

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah its a problem. I still have my oem splash guards. I need to put them back in and I'll be good to go!

@jeffkoch4708

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man'' maybe a short video if you get a chance.

@jedwagstaff4557

6 жыл бұрын

Put a pool noodle in between the fender and body. Fits great and closes that gap.

Did you get smaller tires after crushing your fenders lol

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Nope. Same tires. Got taller springs and extended the bump stops. Infact I've put about 15,000 miles on the tires. Haven't had any trouble from them at all including the deeply slashed ones.

@DrHavok1

6 жыл бұрын

Lol I was gonna say those tires look a little more used now

How do 35s fit under these flares at full flex and turn? How much lift and how much bumpstop are you running? I just bought these and they are on their way. Pumped to install them. Thanks for the video!

I've been using a lenox diamond cut off wheel for a few months now. I really like it but doesn't it seem like its super loud compared to a normal abrasive disk?

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

I've only used it with ear protection on and haven't really noticed a difference. It seems to work good on thinner metals, say 1/8" or less but it definitely doesn't cut in to thicker material as fast as a standard abrasive cut off disc.

Hey that's Wagner creek. Badass. My xj had cut and rolled fenders when I got it. Any ideas on flares I could use? I'm not a fab guy so I'm a little lost

I just installed mine and I have a gap between my flat fenders and the metal in top .Did you have this problem to thanks.?

You should make a video for ppl who want these flares but have their rear wells cut and folded in.

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

That would be tricky since the rears use two of the factory flare holes to mount just like the fronts do. On the website it states that these won't work if you've already cut out your fenders.

@felixpadilla88

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly why Bleepin Jeep should make a video and help a brotha out! Tons of guys out there looking for a hack/solution for this. If anyone could do it, it’s Bleepin Jeep!

@Christophermedynski

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah i bought my XJ and they may or may not have left me enough room to put fender flares on . They cut the front fenders .

Thanks for the Video! I like the way you work. 2 Questions - First is how did cutting the full length of the fender work out for you? I have already done three XJs and always followed the directions on that part but I am really tempted to do it your way. Do you have any regrets? Second is how did you like the Diablo cutting wheel? I typically use the high end of Dewalt wheels because they run cooler and last longer than other wheels I have used. I'm tempted to try the Diablo wheels but would rather avoid Home Depot if they aren't going to do a better job. I can tell that you are very comfortable with the grinder and the disk worked fine but, do you like it better than a good abrasive disk? Thanks again for the great video and any answers you might give to my questions.

Picked up a 92 that has cut and rolled fenders.. any ideas for flares ? Only running 31's so not sure why he cut them.

They wanted you to bend that part because you removed a bolt , so when you bend it it will add some support for the bottom bolt of the new flares . Just keep an eye on it after going on the highway . If it starts flapping around or bending in/out weld or bolt a support piece behind it . Oh yeah I was wondering if you could do a quick little follow up on that diablo blade! I’m wondering if it can break and fly apart like the other normal cut of disks they sell

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Since filming this I've drove from Oregon to Moab, UT. Wheeled for four days and driven home. Between 2,500-3,000 miles round trip. No issues at all even going 80 mph, Utah's speed limit in some places. No problems with the Diablo cut off wheel, but it doesn't seem to cut thick metal very well. 1/8" or less it does a good job. If it does break apart it's going to be a hell of a show!

Alright man I'll stop talk texting haha I have a hand held radio for my job at work I don't know if it is ticking words up in the background sorry about that again.... what part of Oregon were you in I live in Roseburg and I will keep you posted I already trim the fenders back 3 inches the first Beauty line of the fender for a a four and a half inch lift it's still rubbed with my 33

Hey Tim. You cut and bent my rock sliders at Rock & Road last year. Just wanted to know if you had to modify your sliders after the flare install. Came back from Moab a few weeks ago but still not a scratch on the sliders.

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Hey! Glad you made it out to Moab. I just got back EJS out there. I didn't have to modify my sliders at all. They fit fine even after opening the wheel wells a little. I didn't touch my sliders in Moab this year either. Glad they were there though!

Sweet dude!

Xj be like Sorry didn't mean to flex on yall

Don't wait so long to make new videos.

So what is the time frame for the install from start to finish? I have a 2000 WJ that I want to put the Bush Whacker "bulge" flares on and just want an estimate on the time it may take for the install.

Can these be added without cutting? I also have armor on the lower rear quarter panels, does anyone know if that will be a problem?

Is it possible to install these over fender armor already installed?

Looks good.

Nice but where's the videos of you flexing to show how everything clears what tires you have . Ya it looks good but do they clear the tire, or do they still hit the tires. Need to trim for my 35's but their are no good videos on what hits fully flexed and what needs to be cut..

Nice vid dude! How many inch lift u got?

Did Tim start his own KZread channel

What lift is that. I want to clear 35s on my 97

@DustySteel

3 жыл бұрын

I’m wanting to try a 3.5” lift on my 2-door and fit 35s. I was actually hoping he would’ve covered cutting the rear compared to a 4-door. With the 2-door there appears to be a lot more room. Maybe you’ve put the 35s on already and know?

I was watching to see you do the rear.... reason why is wondering if these will still work if I've already done the cut and hammer on the rear quarters. Not the cut and fold. You know what I'm talking about

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

It might take some ingenuity but it might work if you haven't cut toooo much.

@fishhead6349

6 жыл бұрын

I followed the normal cut up between pinch welds to first body line and hammered that up. As a budget build I don't think I'm gonna do these anyway. Probably just cut fronts some and let it fly. It's not a daily so I think as far as laws go I could get away with it.

Not to sure where to ask this but my 91 XJ has a bit of a problem. At 35mph its in 2 to 3nd gear and when it shifts into 3rd gear the rpms will go from 1600 ish down to 1000 and get stuck even when i press on the gas the rpms will not go up and the exhaust hums quite loud and the Jeep is very sluggish. Even when i hit 45mph the rpms are at 1000-1200. Any suggestions Jeep friends?? The transmission shifts great the engine runs good.

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Try watching my video on adjusting the transmission linkage

You think if I could these flares on my 3” lift, I could fit 33x12.5’s? Or would there still not be enough room? I know your sat shorter initially

@austinbottensek9878

5 жыл бұрын

Joey Sciammas I've put 33s on mine with a 3.5" lift easy but I did trim a bit towards the rear of the fender since I'm on stock control arms, if you have long arm or adjust lower control arms you'll be be fine

You should contact monstaliner about doing a colored bedliner. We did a tj and it was sweet. We sprayed it.

@Timmy_chonga_

6 жыл бұрын

David Ferrell love my monstaliner

What size tires?

Lookin good. I may have to consider getting some junkyard fenders- mine are already too hacked up LOL.

amazing great job !

Are these really worth $500+? I've always like them but they seem far too expensive for what they are.

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

I was in the same boat for a lot of years. These flat style flares always looked the best to me but the price was discouraging. After installing this set and seeing the quality of everything (even the instructions) I'm honestly pretty impressed. If you need a set of flares I think these are certainly a good choice and made in the USA.

@alex_ottomano

6 жыл бұрын

Wolfeman4sure I have Napier precision flat flares, they are high quality. A bit cheaper than bushwacker, made in USA

@choosingsilas

6 жыл бұрын

I remember when they started the channel, Tim used rubber hose from Home Depot or somewhere like that to protect his cut fenders. This channel has grown so much. They are always helpful with their how to videos.

If I already cut and folded my front can I still use these? I'd only have to drill new mounting holes, right?

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Right! It could be done.

Tim - Where'd you get your replacement fender panels from? They look like they're decent fit and quality. Nice install.

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Amazon. They were around $50 each and I'm not dissatisfied with them at all!

Wish I could put flat flares on my jeep but the previous owner cut the fenders too high

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

The front fenders are fairly cheap and easy to replace. The rear might be kind of tricky but if it isn't cut too crazy maybe you could make some sort of mounting bracket.

bed liner all the jeep dude

You claim to be in Oregon. Yet we see it's raining. Suspicious.

Hey babe nice work man I love your freaking G I got a 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a 5 & a half inch lift I really don't want to put the old style Bushwackers on there I want the flat fenders do you know where I can find them for the ZJ

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Who are you calling "babe?"

Will this flare work with the cut and fold fenders.. I like this flare but I don’t know if it will work or not

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

On the Bushwacker site it specifically says it won't work as it uses two factory flare holes to mount in the rear just like the front does. Nonetheless with a little ingenuity and some welding I bet it could work.

love the jeep! did you put an aftermarket exhaust on it and if so what kind?

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Stock header and down pipe. From the down pipe all the way out the back I stepped up to 2.5" exhaust and I have a Magnaflow muffler. I've had this set up for years and like it.

What part number are the Bushwacker flat flares? I looked and come up with two different part numbers.

@raylafaver

3 жыл бұрын

10922-07 is the part number for the ones I put on my 98 XJ. Cheapest on Amazon.

If I have a 6.5” lift and I have these fender flares will 35” tires fit?

@samyisafanoffred

4 жыл бұрын

Jules Phillips they will fit for sure

Where in Oregon are you located? I’m In Sherwood.

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

I'm in southern Oregon near the CA boarder. I used to live in Tigard right on the Tualatin River. Spent a lot of time bass fishing that river!

Have you had any balance issues with the rock rings?

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Using tire beads now and working pretty good!

Don't paint it looks really good as it sits

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

My wallet agrees.

Should've really showed the rear cut and install. Different than the front...

Anyone know if I throw these on a stock XJ, how big a tire I can run?

@ericlewandowskivlogs

3 жыл бұрын

For anyone interested, I found 30's for stock suspension and flares and 31's with the 1.5" puck and shackle lift.

@hescowall1371

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericlewandowskivlogs I run 33's with a 4.5 inch long arm lift

How come you didn't go with buldge style fenders for the jeep? That would have given you even better clearance and you would not have had to cut brand new fenders. I like the way they look and you did a nice job of installing them. But given the issues you had before, do you think you have enough clearance now........or rather do you have enough clearance since it's probably been at least a few weeks since you installed these.

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question! I just got back from EJS and ran numerous trails with these flares. Zero contact issues. I don't like the look of the bulgy flared on XJ's. That's why I went with these.

@austinbottensek9878

5 жыл бұрын

You still have to trim the fender with the bulgy ones

Get out there and win 10k on truck night America guys, show them what a xj can really do

What lift and what size tiers

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

check out the green machine walkaround video

Why can't they make these for the ZJ?

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Email them and ask!

What lift and tire size are you running?

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

I get this question a lot. Everything is custom. Please watch the "Project Green Machine" playlist on our channel. It has all the vids on this Jeep! To answer your question.... I have 3" leafs in the rear and 4.5" coils on the front and have 33x12.50X15's. But those lift numbers will not correlate to a stock XJ. Watch the playlist! Thanks.

i was really liking these a lot, until i see the *$500* price tag !

Oh my gosh man I'm sorry I was voice texting and I work at a sawmill and meant to say bro sorry about that 😕

@bleepinjeep

6 жыл бұрын

Lol! From reading your comment I figured it was a voice text. My voice texting turns out very similarly!