Fender trimming

[XJ408]

What type tools do I need to trim my fenders and quarter panels with???

[Mudderoy]

What type tools do I need to trim my fenders and quarter panels with???

I used a sawzall(sp?)

[XJ Rat]

Take a look at this link.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?p=245112417#post245112417

[bigjim350]

I used a good jigsaw, with a brand new metal cutting blade. It worked great. Rene used an air nibbler on his, it also worked great.

[cantab27]

yep i used a air nibbler ,, plus a fbh...... do a wee write up when you do yours with a lay out of the tools ya use ,,,, be pretty cool and woulds help others ,,,, good luck , it is a fun job ...

[Firemanray]

Plasma cutter!!! (and a steady hand). Takes about 10 minutes to do both fronts start to finish.

The sawzall and jig saw are very good methods also, just be sure and use NEW metal cutting blades. The finer the tooth the better.

[Mudderoy]

Plasma cutter!!! (and a steady hand). Takes about 10 minutes to do both fronts start to finish.

The sawzall and jig saw are very good methods also, just be sure and use NEW metal cutting blades. The finer the tooth the better.

I didn't want to use a cutting wheel because of the heat that is generated. You used a plasma cutter?!?!?!? :smiley-scared002:

[Firemanray]

I didn't want to use a cutting wheel because of the heat that is generated. You used a plasma cutter?!?!?!? :smiley-scared002:

Yeah, quick and easy, had steady hands that day.:D

[Jeepster19]

I used a sawzall(sp?)

It looks like you have Bushwacker Cutout flares on your Xj.What does it look like under the flares,just curious.:camera:I am probably going with the same as you have,I like the look.:thumbsup:

[Mudderoy]

It looks like you have Bushwacker Cutout flares on your Xj.What does it look like under the flares,just curious.:camera:I am probably going with the same as you have,I like the look.:thumbsup:

You can check the bushwacker site and download the pdf instructions to see exactly, but to my surprise it wasn't a nice curved trim. They have to cut irregular portions of the fender. I just did it like they said in the instructions.

http://jeepin.com/features/bushwacker/bw07.jpg

Well looking at this article from jeepin.com :link: (http://jeepin.com/features/bushwacker)

He just did a nice even cut.

[bluedragon436]

Plan to trim up mine once I get some flares from Nappier.... awesome flares and cheaper than the similar looking but not performing Bushwackers...

[Mudderoy]

Plan to trim up mine once I get some flares from Nappier.... awesome flares and cheaper than the similar looking but not performing Bushwackers...

Hey jdougn (Nappier) is our new vendor! Please be sure and give us some pictures of that install. I like those flairs. :popcorn:

[Jeepster19]

Thanks for the info Mudderoy,looks easy enough!:thumbsup:

[xjpirate]

have you ever seen this write up??
http://www.xjsocal.com/showthread.php?1453-How-to-cut-rear-fender-panels-cherokee:driving:

[PolarXJ]

I used my 4" angle grinder with a cut off wheel. Made short work of the fenders.

[Switch_knuckles]

Never saw that write up

[cantab27]

its cool ,,thats why we like the questions

[XJ4IV]

I used my 4" angle grinder with a cut off wheel. Made short work of the fenders.
X2 thats how I roll!
:thumbsup:
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1126.jpg

[modestmar00xj]

i used a 4' angle grinder! worked like a charm.