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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- Trimming stock fenders is not only one of the least expensive modifications to perform, it's also one of the fastest ways to dramatically alter the appearance of your Jeep! When done correctly, it can create more tire clearance, reduce the potential for trail-damaged plastic and show off any beefy suspension upgrades you've completed. When done incorrectly, even an FJ Cruiser will look better than your Wrangler. In this video, we cover a start to finish fender trim - touching specifically on potential sticking points. The result? A super clean mod and a trail-ready ride!
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I've been researching fender trimming for about a week meow. In all seriousness, these instructions are by far the best I've seen!
The popular trend seems to be to trim the fender first and then follow up with the liner, all while the fender is still attached. Yours is the only one that I've seen that does it, what seems to me, the logical way!
Thanks a ton!
We trimmed the fenders on our last Jeep, which is why we had a better idea of what we were doing. And yeah, we've seen some fender trim videos that just made us cringe. We're really happy with the way it all came together. Good luck on yours and thanks for watching!
+1 for meow
Quick tip for those who are more comfortable using dremel type tools... On the rear inner liners, they don't have to be removed in order to be trimmed. You can cut off the plastic clips holding the inner liner to the flare, then trim the flare. Once this is done you can trim the inner liner by cutting up from the wheel side and letting the cutting wheel running along the edge of the metal to a get a very tight trim. It also saves you from dealing with those 4 pesky lower clips. Thanks for the great video!
James Solomon, II Thanks for the awesome comment! Hopefully it helps somebody else out 😊👌🏼
Wow, I have to admit, I didn't think this would turn out good, but you guys proved me wrong. Well done
LeBron HD thank you! I let everyone know ahead of time that what we do to our Jeep is "technique only" and serves as a reference for anybody who would like to use it as a guideline when doing their own project. We are very pleased with the outcome, though!
You just made me take the shot on cutting my fenders! Next week I'll start this little project! Yours turned out so nice looking! Can't wait to do it on mine!
This is the most in depth video I've seen on fender cutting. Thanks and good work!!
jason scott Thanks Jason! We cringe at the music transitions and overall length looking back at it, but clearly, we got the intent across well. Glad you enjoyed it!
Just did this install! Great video, helped me out a ton! Looks awesome! Fun fact for those who live in colder states like me (CO) that edge trim SUCKS! To put on so do it in the summer! Thanks CRAWL TV, you rock!
hey, Brodie! We're glad that the fender trim video helped you out! The edge trim definitely is a PITA to work with, and once it gets old, it tends to harden and becomes less adhesive. A great way around that is to just put a few drops of JB Weld epoxy in a few spots when you install it. Definitely a good idea to wait for the warmer months though! Thanks again for watching and commenting! We'd love to see the finished product of your fender trim if you want to share it to our Facebook page!
I’ve watched this video several time, and finally went for it and started cutting. You made possibly the best instructional video out there on how to do this and I appreciate it! Thanks!
Got a 2.5 lift with 35 inch Toyos on my 2016 JKU Sahara. Contemplating cutting my painted fenders. Can be done and if done well would look awesome, especially cause of the black fenders. You did a nice job of explaining stuff. A really awesome how to.
LOL no chrome on a Jeep!! You got that right dude!
😂 It's a rule! The closest we'll ever get is maybe some Raceline polished aluminum beadlocks. 👌🏼
I think for the wheel well liner, just cut outwards where it has a gap with the body, and then heat gun that excess and mold it to the body. Especially in a place like here in Canada where they use crazy amounts of salt on the roads, preventing sitting salt water in there would be nice.
Great post. I've watched it years ago.
Ready to take it on. Thanks .
Second time watching.Best how to video I've watched. Feel like I can really do this now. Thanks.
We appreciate that, Steve! Let us know if you have any questions - we're happy to help!
by far the best fender cut I have seen yet. lots of info, thanks for posting...
awesome video! cool that your girls into Jeepin with you. Had a lifted Cherokee for years, and got a jku a year and a half ago. lifted her, beefed her up, but wasn't around last summer due to being in the service. hopefully this summer we can take the top off and get out there! Want my girl to be more into it.
Davey SickBoy thanks so much! In the service? Jarrett and I are both prior AF so we definitely understand missing Jeeping seasons from time to time. Jarrett actually got me in to Jeeping because I finally grew curious as to what on earth could take "just 20 more minutes" plus "just 15 more minutes" plus "just 10 more minutes" over the span of 2 hours 😂 Take your lady out wheeling this summer and I'm SURE you'll have her hooked 😊
CRAWL TV spent the summer at Lackland going through CATM techschool. Was hot as balls!
Davey SickBoy Nice!!! We're both prior aircrew, so our CATM experience was limited to awkwardly firing 45 rounds out of the M9 once every 2 years. Where are you stationed now?
Maybe hit those fenders with some bedliner afterwards to hide the elevator bolts and the seam between the door trim and the fender. This is a great video!!
Carl Carino not a bad idea! That might also stiffen them up a bit. Thanks for the comment!
fuck that's a smart idea lol /stolen :P thanks!
Great video, guys; I dug the acoustic guitar during the sped up scenes and the Garth karaoke; subscribed and will be checking in often
Nice guys! Can't wait to check this out in its entirety!
Well... What the heck are you waiting for?!
Watched several fender trim vids and liked yours the most. Did one front this evening. Easy peasy, but I found if you use an oscillating tool to make your cuts, it comes out a lot cleaner. Check it out.
I so need to do this! A project for the Spring!
Thanks ;-) I will definitely find a different way, I seen a lot of these fender cutting videos and no one has ever mentioned that this happened or Could happen.
Check out our Flat Nasty part two video. It happened to us on the highway.
Hey guys, after watching the video (3 times) had to make sure I got it right...I did it!!! They came out awesome & even added the marker light. Keep on doin what you’re doin, and thanks for the incredibly helpful videos. I’ll be at Krawl’n for the Fallen this weekend in Starke, Fl. If you decide to slide by, please let me buy you a beer!
Dozer is looking good. Nice job on the fenders.
Thanks! One piece at a time!
+CRAWL TV I hear ya!
Of all of the fender cuts I have viewed, this was far and away the most well done and, if you are going to get beadlocks, look at B.A.D out of Castlerock CO. He's a great guy and his wheels are... BAD
Thanks for the comment and recommendation! We'll definitely check them out! The wheels aren't at the top of the priority list, but we definitely like to review all of our options before it's time to buy!
Thanks for the very instructional video...I just finished my fenders. They look great! Keep up the good work.
Awesome!!! I think I will start mine this weekend and finish it in a couple of months. 🤣. Looks great
Great video again y'all. Can't wait to see the lift video.
We really appreciate it. The lift video will be a ton of work to put together, but it's guys like you that make us want to put in the time to get it done. Hopefully the footage will come together soon!
Great video covered all different aspects. Have made this mod to my jeep after reviewing your video
Awesome video. I have body color fenders on my Sahara so if I do the trim I may hit them with some kind of bed liner of the like just to give them a more functional property. Black fenders and trim will help hide defects in the novice work I do. If I do this Ill try to get some pics to send to you. I may just get something installed when I get a lift installed. Ill let you know. Thanks
Raven Moon Awesome, Raven! Thanks!
Nice video. Going to try this on my 2007 JKU with my ProComp 3.5 inch lift. Thanks
I have that same knife! Bought it at a PX in California. Great video and mod!
I’m about to trim my fenders one of these days here. Looks good though!
This old house music is a great touch!
THANK YOU !!! I've looked at SO MANY DIY fender videos and no one has ever did a side marker light section... I've searched and searched...! So glad you guys included it.
Your guys video and instructions were super clear and super understandable. Thanks again!
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Looks great guys! Excellent video. I feel i'll be referring back to it at some point. Cheers!
Love the super troopers quote @ 2:11.
881Gino LOL! Yeah - there even more that don't make the cut!
you did a great job , very professional , i was impressed
Nice video, I'm going to do pretty much exactly as you have done. But bro, try a pencil or marker instead of a knife next time haha!
Seriously, best video on the net for re-using the liners. Great job.
just did this a week ago and love it. by far the best video and the end result blows stock fenders out of the water. a question tho. did your elevator bolts rust really easy? mine have been on a week and already have rust on them. and decent tips to prevent it? worse comes to worst I'll powder coat them black
Kevin yeah, Kevin. We had the same problem. We pulled the bolts and just spray painted them black and haven't dealt with it since. It was a bummer to see the rust spots right away
Great looking Rig! We just bought our 2016 JK and have the lift and 35's going on this week. This video will come in handy in a few weeks or so. Very informative! I love the step by step and actually showing the nitty gritty of each step. Great work you two! (Are you prior AF?)
Thank you! We try to show as much detail as we can. We'd love to see your build! And yes, we're both prior USAF aircrew. KC-135 folks.
+CRAWL TV nice! I am an instructor for Occupational Safety (formerly Ground Safety). I yeah downstairs from the Aircrew Fundamentals course, Loadmasters, and SMAs. I will definitely update you guys with pics on Instagram or something
hands down the best fender mod video I can find. with that said, are you still running these and if so, any other noisy spots to keep in check when finishing the install?
The dozer color is my favorite.
I hope that was Plasti dip you were spraying on your body... Great video first video I've seen fenders being taken off that way, I like it, doing this next week to mine. Keep up the videos. Love them.
good job guy, I really enjoyed watching the video. I'm gonna go ahead and do it my my rig. Thanks
Awesome video, dropped a like and you got a new sub. I just got my jeep and plan on doing this, I have no questions now. Me and my wife jeep everywhere we can in Fl.
How do the front fenders hold up going at highway speeds? would love to do this but dont want to do it and then get the fenders ripped off when I drive 70 on the highway. Thanks
nice job ,extra points for zooming in at the doggie through the sliding glass door when trimming the fender ,
Thank you! So glad you liked it - she was so upset she couldn't be outside, but simultaneously terrified of thunder...the "inside, outside,inside " trend was really killing the progress 😂
The only think I would have done different is JB weld the elevator bolt to the underside of the fender.
Great video guys.. keep up the great work.
Great video, love how detailed it is. Are the elevator bolts required or are there any alternative ways to secure the fender down? I do a fair amount of driving on the high-way but my OCD doesn't love how the elevator bolts look. Thanks!
Richard Williamson the elevator bolts are not at all required. That was our idea just more further secure them. We didn't have them on our last Jeep and lost one on the highway though. The T clips alone just didn't do enough to hold it down. Thanks for watching! 😊
What do you do about the floating fender?
Excellent video. Can I cut a painted OEM fender flare down like you did your black flare? Thanks
Thank you, Karen! Yes, you can cut a painted fender down just like these ones. You just have to be a little bit more careful so that you don't scratch and chip the paint! 😊
Another Awesome video, Thanks!
Thanks, Jerry!
Great video! my girl wanted to know, where you get your nails done? and why only the left hand?
Way cool, love your videos
David Millan Thank you, David! Our most recent video was just thrown together on Friday night, but we have a couple of much, much better videos that are coming soon! One is fully completed, aside from a few minor details and the other one is being edited right now. Stay tuned and thanks for watching! 😊
real nice job you guys look awesome
When you want to do mine?!?!?! Nice Work!!
You bring the beer and we'll knock it out 💪🏼
dude you Lost me when you ACTUALLY DRILLED THRU YOUR FENDERS ON TOP REALLY!
It's a much better solution than hoping that they don't fly away! It's not uncommon for that to happen when fenders are trimmed because they lose a lot of rigidity that the plastic rivets provided. As I mention in this video, this is technique only, and you're free to trim yours however you want.
The dog is talking more than u do lol
Hey guys! Quick question... did u guys cut the rear pinch seam at the end of the rock rails in the wheel well? I could only find one vid and didn't really care for the way they did it. They filled the gap with jb weld...
Obviously you didn't need it but would something like a silver sharpie make a line that is easier to follow? I'm asking because that's what I was thinking of doing and wondered if there was a downside that I hadn't thought of to using the sharpie.
I mean instead if the knife line.
I have used ducktape as well.
I used the knife because it was the closest tool available. A sharpie would absolutely work to mark your lines on the fender liner for cutting.
Very nice!
definitely a few years late but are those lights reflective?
Good work! Love it!😎
What's your gearing? I'm assuming it's 3.73. How's the power and gas mileage with the 35's. I'm just wondering if 3.73 and 35's is OK.
We've got the 4.10:1s with E-lockers. Running 35s isn't making too much of a difference, but we'd like to eventually step it up to 4.88:1s
We've 3.73 gearing with our 35's and it runs in the summer with the A/C in south texas at 16.8, with the top and doors off I get 17.5
Nice vid much information 💙💙🙌🏻 love from Saudis
abduallah alkhateeb Thanks so much! Glad to share the knowledge and some USA love back at you guys! 😎😃
Nice Job however Totally illegal in Queensland Australia the reason being the tyre protrudes the Guard width damn I have a 65th Ann 2 door wrangler would look nice
Spud Dowling That's a bummer to hear! There are some states here that require full width fenders and even mud flaps as well. We cut the fenders the same way on the 2 door we had before this Jeep. Maybe you can look into some of the wider fender options, like the Bushwackers?
Any idea size lift was on the 2 door at the beginning? I know 3 years late lol
Is that door trim/edging available in chrome? Asking for a friend. lol
Another great video. 👍
Could you measure the fender and tell me the dimensions? I love the look of yours but it will be my first time trying something like this.
Great video, just subscribed too....when you made this video, how much of a lift was on your Jeep?
Thanks in advance!
Good job!
Nice jeep..... What size are your tires?
Very cool brother 👊
what size are the push pins for the fender liner?
You said the first thing you were going to do here...Nope! Stop!
What about the elephant in the room... the big Dalmatian bandage on your nose man. LOL
Good vid
rather than drill a 3rd hole, why didn't you use the screw/hole for the light to connect the ground?
Jackal's Outdoor Channel That's a fantastic idea. The hole was already drilled! You learn a lot about yourself by replaying everything back... in hindsight, I may have done it that way. Thanks for the comment!
CRAWL TV cool. I don't have a Jeep but I do like your "how too" videos... 😊
Jackal's Outdoor Channel thank you very much! We spend a lot of time on them and we think that they keep improving. We have a few new videos in the works!
Real quick those are plastic rivets way faster to drill them out
That looks like a nice CRKT knife. can you give me the model number?
It's the M16-14ZSF. I've had it for about 5 years now and it's been a great knife.
Is the 1.75 pro comp lift on the jeep when you did this video
Clint Davis yes and no... when we trimmed the front fenders we had the 1.75" lift, but we didn't get the rears trimmed up until after the full lift kit.
CRAWL TV ok cool that what I wanted to hear keep you the good work
Nice video although I did cringe when your knife slipped and the blade hit the body behind the front fender flare.
Am I crazy or could you have just pulled the light, taped off the fender, and then cut it?
are you from Scott Air Force Base in Shiloh, IL?
Big D Yes and no - Jarrett's from CA, I'm from FL, but we met while stationed at Scott and that's the area we filmed the majority of our vids! Just moved to the Tampa, FL area about 2 months ago. Are you at Scott?
CRAWL TV I’m not but my cousin is a boom operator that works out of Scott, I love just south of Belleville
*live not love
Big D No kidding?! What's his name? If he's been there for a couple of years I bet one or both of us flew with him...
CRAWL TV well her name is Ashley, last name was Robbs but she just remarried
Can I just hire you to do this to my fenders? For real? Where are you?
cwwcruise we're in Fairview Heights, IL and open to hearing offers 😏 It's usually pretty rare that we find another Jeeper in the STL metro through TH-cam. Where are you?
I'm in Florida. I am new to this Jeep thing and very inexperienced with tools and mechanical stuff. Just nervous about screwing it up I guess, but it looks simple enough that I might try it. I watched your stubby bumper video, and thought about trying that, but I am going to save the $60 and put it towards my "bumper fund."
Are the side lights required by law? Or can I just remove them and not have any?
Do you live close to Chicago?
We're in St Louis... It's about a 5 hour drive. I'm sure there's somewhere that we could meet up and wheel together though!
Nice!
I followed everything but not the spray paint part
Nice! It's all technique and preference, anyways. How do you like your final product?
Or you could drive through an alley thats three inches less wide than jeep.
Haha! That's an option, I guess!
Hey guys love your vids. My gf and I watch them lol. Anyways I was wondering how many packs of edge trim you went through? Also cool crkt knife. Check out the ZT0450. It's made in the USA with top quality materials like titanium and s35vn stainless steel. It's my go to everyday carry. Small but badass!
I'm gonna cut my fenders this week😁😁😁
Hopefaithguns Hey man! Thanks for watching! We only used one 18' roll of trim with a couple of feet left over. I LOVE my CRKT knives, too. This old knife in the video is a behemoth but I've had it forever. I checked out the ZT0450 and now I want one. 😱
Niiice Job
Wait no chrome on a jeep you might wanna send that memo there's lots of peps where I live with chrome
Jim Watkins Haha! I'll get that written up in the "Jeep owners manual." It'll be in the modifications section, which is the chapter before "must wave at other Jeeps." 😂
will do ;-)
Thanks for watching and commenting though, Vic! Let us know what direction you decide to go with it. There may be a way to conceal some bolts in the fender rather than using all plastic clips that could do the trick, or you could just run the fenders without any additional bolts. We ran cut fenders for years and only lost one one time, so it's not like it's a very common issue.
Vic L, you can probably use some kind of "contact cement" between the fender structural piece and the fender to try keeping it in place, but I don't know... Me. I'm going with the bolts.
Note: I'm using the words "contact cement" very loosely; I really mean: whatever glue/adhesive works with the fenders' plastic.
By the way, in LOWE'S the "elevated bolts" are called "specialty bolts", just in case you guys are getting the dirty looks I got from the LOWE'S know it alls... :)
Think I will just order me some new Bushwackers
I liked the girl in the early part of the video!
no chrome , what about the center caps n lug nuts, lol .
Thomas Pedi ughhhh - you caught us! We'll work on that 😂 Thanks for watching!
I'm only messing with you, great work but I still didn't do my fenders yet, lol.
Thomas Pedi we're just embarrassed you caught the few chrome parts we couldn't change yet 😂 Let us know if you decide to do the fenders and feel free to hit us up with any questions!
I have to check with our laws here in NY, that may be a bit too much tire show for hear but I don't have to cut up as far as you did on yours, thanks bud .
CRAWL TV I meant here, lol not hear !
I guess you never heard of a SHARPIE! You wouldn't have scratched your jeep with your knife.
The look is amazing!
I'm Jealous!!! It's such a shame that it is not legal here in Québec, Canada.
We get ticket if we don't follow the province rules... So, the fender should cover the whole tire, we can't lift the Jeep more than 2 inchs, max tire size is 35'', spacers are not alowed, tire must not be wider than the side body of the car, and so on... Theses rules sucks!!!
during your snip snip your knife hit the paint lol, just saying
David Millan yeah, it happens. Our Jeep has quite a bit of "character" of you take a close look at it. Just yesterday we took it through some pretty serious trails and lost the passenger side rear door handle. Lol
Love your opinion about chrome on a jeep. I feel the same way about guys wearing white sunglasses. I just think it should be against the rules, unless you are a little on the feminine side if you know what I mean.
timnmichellle 😂😂😂 It's show-boaty and ridiculous!
Did you say "come on meow"?
😂 yeah! Grace told me that I had to say "meow" at least 10 times through the video. Unfortunately, 9 of them were edited out. It was a lot of work just to shorten this down to 52 minutes, believe it or not... Meow!
LOL! Love that movie. I have a friend who looks like Farva and he is also a cop. He actually ordered a liter of cola at Whataburger one night in uniform. lol
+mike d HAHAHAHAHAHA! Grace and I lived in Oklahoma at one point in our lives, and the one thing that we miss the most is Whataburger!
Amen on the whataburger
greenchile cheeseburger @Whataburger /drool :Dnew mexico special :P
That's a good cheap knife.
matt bush It's worked out well for me for a very long time. I'm definitely happy with it.