Bushwacker Flat Style Fender Flare Install - Jeep XJ
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- Follow along as I install Bushwacker Flat Style Flares on my 1998 XJ. I have long appreciated the look of Bushwacker Flat Style Flares and after installing this set on my Jeep I'm even more impressed! The fit and finish is excellent and the installation was a breeze. I'm always excited to share quality products with you guys... Especially when they're made in the USA!
MADE IN THE USA
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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
Great job Tim! Flares look good!
Like how Tim literally has the jeep I want, like to a T, these flares are the icing on the cake.
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.
After the Hole in the Wall and Moab vids, this is a great upgrade for the XJ and much needed!
Absolutely!
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
those look amazing Tim
Had these on my XJ, great product!
very well spoken and great install . Keep up the great work.
Nice job Tim.Those flares look sick....
You have to love rain to live here in Oregon! 👍on the XJ
Glad I got to see you do this first! It's pretty scary cutting the body like this!
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
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!
Luckily I have bumpstops set up pretty good now so hopefully I can avoid that. Good idea on the sheet metal!
Currently building a 97 zj
No guard on the angle grinder! I can tell ur a man who lives dangerously 😨👍
flares came out great btw, nice job
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!
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.
You don't need the grinder guard until you NEED it, but by then it'll be too late.
I want to put these on my zj so bad. This video is perfect for me to figure out if it will work.
Holy-o-Fuck! I was going to get a set of these for my ZJ until I saw they're $500+! I'm good....
I like the way u installed the front. Would have been nice to include the rear install for one side too.
I’m building a 98 jeep Cherokee xj with extra money when I have it, so far I have 1200$ 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
looks good tim!
This xj is sick I'm hoping to build mine to be like this
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
3:21 always put sharpies in the center of burnout circles so you know where to find them.
Looks good.
amazing great job !
Great how to! You should explain how you made your roof rack!
Yeah I probably should! I get a lot of questions about it.
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.
Sweet dude!
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 👌
A lot of extra clearance!
When are the 37s coming
Love my napier flatties they look killer
Street N Jeep i enjoy my teen flatties. One of my favorite genres of porn
fuzzy wuzzy nice dude
Your XJ is stunning. I don't like what the new Cherokees have come to be
You should have your own channel. Love the videos bud, keep them coming.
He does have his own channel but it’s about photography not Jeeps
Alex Emme Well I'm taking about Jeeps thanks
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..
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
Already picked them up. Thanks! Enjoy Yosemite!
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'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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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?
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.?
Is it possible to install these over fender armor already installed?
think the bend strips are to maintain the structural sturdiness instead of just hollowing it out. /shrug whatever works
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.
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
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!
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 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?
Nice vid dude! How many inch lift u got?
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
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
Great video, just keep Matt away from those new fenders.
If I already cut and folded my front can I still use these? I'd only have to drill new mounting holes, right?
Right! It could be done.
love the jeep! did you put an aftermarket exhaust on it and if so what kind?
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.
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
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.
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
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!
Have you had any balance issues with the rock rings?
Using tire beads now and working pretty good!
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.
Try watching my video on adjusting the transmission linkage
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
It might take some ingenuity but it might work if you haven't cut toooo much.
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.
First!
What part number are the Bushwacker flat flares? I looked and come up with two different part numbers.
10922-07 is the part number for the ones I put on my 98 XJ. Cheapest on Amazon.
Tim - Where'd you get your replacement fender panels from? They look like they're decent fit and quality. Nice install.
Amazon. They were around $50 each and I'm not dissatisfied with them at all!
If I have a 6.5” lift and I have these fender flares will 35” tires fit?
Jules Phillips they will fit for sure
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...
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!
Thanks man'' maybe a short video if you get a chance.
Put a pool noodle in between the fender and body. Fits great and closes that gap.
What lift and tire size are you running?
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.
You should contact monstaliner about doing a colored bedliner. We did a tj and it was sweet. We sprayed it.
David Ferrell love my monstaliner
What lift is that. I want to clear 35s on my 97
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?
Where in Oregon are you located? I’m In Sherwood.
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!
I wonder if you could put these on a WJ. I like these better than the actual WJ bushwhacker flares.
cutting those slit an d banging them in helps keep the strength of the body
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
wrong again you did open it up yike good luck that whole finder will rust out in 3 years
I was going to correct you but you did it yourself haha
What size tires?
bed liner all the jeep dude
My kit didn’t come with the p1 and d1
I just want to know how they hold up after some moderate banging around in the woods
So far so good!
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
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.
Technically they do in California too, but not all State Patrol will enforce it
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.
kenni bugge /
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
Who are you calling "babe?"
You should make a video for ppl who want these flares but have their rear wells cut and folded in.
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.
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!
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 .
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
Wish I could put flat flares on my jeep but the previous owner cut the fenders too high
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.
Lookin good. I may have to consider getting some junkyard fenders- mine are already too hacked up LOL.
What lift and what size tiers
check out the green machine walkaround video
Don't wait so long to make new videos.
Why so many guys on youtube called bleepinJeep? Got to be the 4th I've found.
Did you get smaller tires after crushing your fenders lol
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.
Lol I was gonna say those tires look a little more used now
Anyone know if I throw these on a stock XJ, how big a tire I can run?
For anyone interested, I found 30's for stock suspension and flares and 31's with the 1.5" puck and shackle lift.
@@ericlewandowskivlogs I run 33's with a 4.5 inch long arm lift
Did Tim start his own TH-cam channel
Where to Buy
Follow the link in the video description.
How big of tires and lift do you have
Checkout the "Project Green Machine" playlist on our channel please. It has all the mods on this Jeep. I have 4.5" coils up front and 3" leafs in the rear but that doesn't directly correlate to most XJ's because I have larger axles and custom spring perches.
@@bleepinjeep do you think someone with a stock 2-door XJ can fit 35s with a rubicon 3.5” lift and bump stop like crazy?
@@DSteel5408 Yes, you should be able to. Trimming required, doing 35s with 3.5 metal clock front springs and rear OME Leafs.
@@Noejr5 thank you for answering my question. My plans have changed since then. Now I’m going to run a IRO 3” Long Arm Kit with their 5/8 OTK steering upgrade.
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..
Why can't they make these for the ZJ?
Email them and ask!
You claim to be in Oregon. Yet we see it's raining. Suspicious.
Can I take out my Fender Liner and not have a problem?
Yes. I haven't had mine in for a year. It does subject your door hinges to water and dirt though. Keep them lubed... I'll be puting mine back in eventually.
Can confirm. I've been running without mine since I swapped the fenders to Late models on my 93 XJ. The mud packing and wind noise can be a touch annoying (though, kinda expect that already... these things are bricks in a wind tunnel) but it won't hurt anything.
Eyebrows Mahoney what about for the Washer fluid Reservoir
Wouldn't know because my 93 has it on the firewall. Tim may have a better idea since his is a 97+. Last I saw one was when I was pulling off my fenders for the late model fender swap and that was decades ago in my mind.
BleepinJeep will it effect the Washer fluid Reservoir?
Are these really worth $500+? I've always like them but they seem far too expensive for what they are.
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.
Wolfeman4sure I have Napier precision flat flares, they are high quality. A bit cheaper than bushwacker, made in USA
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.
Xj be like
Sorry didn't mean to flex on yall
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.
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.
You still have to trim the fender with the bulgy ones
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 😕
Lol! From reading your comment I figured it was a voice text. My voice texting turns out very similarly!
Don't paint it looks really good as it sits
My wallet agrees.