[wmeyer116]

I got a wrecked jeep a while back that had no front body parts, including the grill, hood, and fenders. I'm putting tube fenders on for my build, but I don't know which tube fenders actually need the stock fenders to work.

For example, the smittybilt use the stock fender, but I don't konw if they actually need it to work right, or if it is only utilizing the inner fender portion.

Will something like the blue torch fab tube fenders work without the stock fenders?

Thanks

 

[Rowlettjeeper]

I'm not postive but look into poison spyder tube fenders I think It is a full replacment

 

[wmeyer116]

Haha, anything cheaper? I'm trying to find something around 300. If i spend more I'll just go ahead and get the rokmen hiline kit

 

[Rowlettjeeper]

 

[Rowlettjeeper]

This is what it would look like if you use smittys fenders and no inner fender I'm guessing its doable but not as sturdy but what the hell try it lol

 

[tkfx]

I don't think there are any full replacement tube fenders that are around $300. Metalcloaks run around $700 and poison spyder are around there too.

 

[TaylorU]

http://www.extremeterrain.com/barricade-front-fenders-flare-tj-j100296.html

This says that it requires some modification of stock flares but it's hard to say what exactly. Best to call them and explain and ask any questions.

 

[K.wag]

If it uses the stock fender, you wouldn't want to try it without. It uses it for support.

Both the Poison Spyder and TnT fab do a full replacement, but they arent cheap. You won't find any full replacement for $300. and smittybilt uses weak materials and shotty welds

 

[kdilly]

I don't think there are any full replacement tube fenders that are around $300. Metalcloaks run around $700 and poison spyder are around there too.

Poison spyders are around $550 and free shipping on 4wp.com

 

[K.wag]

you won't get a better price than at northridge4x4.com. free shipping and 10% off already good prices.

I think with full replacement, they will also be around 700

 

[K.wag]

probably 630 after that 10%

 

[jp2611]

I went with the TnT's...just waiting for them to arrive...was convinced 2 weeks ago when another Jeeper (who has been singing there praises for the last two years) hit a tree in the woods with passenger side front corner...he got a "scuff" in the paint. He also said it is like "6 bolts to remove if you need in at the motor. Said he did the head and just pulled the 6 bolts and sat on the tire to do the work.......Not cheap though....but I wanted more "coverage of the front tires"

 

[BigDeaner]

I went with the TnT's...just waiting for them to arrive...was convinced 2 weeks ago when another Jeeper (who has been singing there praises for the last two years) hit a tree in the woods with passenger side front corner...he got a "scuff" in the paint. He also said it is like "6 bolts to remove if you need in at the motor. Said he did the head and just pulled the 6 bolts and sat on the tire to do the work.......Not cheap though....but I wanted more "coverage of the front tires"

Did you go with the 4.5" or 6" flare and what air intake did you switch to? I keep saying that I love the look and price of the TnT's but have heard switching to a K&N air filter is a nono.

 

[K.wag]

I have friends with the TnT. Very strong, seen them take some hits. But material wise, the spyder with inner fender will be the strongest available bar none. 3/16 steel vs tubes

 

[tkfx]

The metalcloaks are pretty strong too. They survived a roll without a scrach

 

[K.wag]

All tubes are .120 tubing. Strong, but not as much as 3/16"

 

[jp2611]

Did you go with the 4.5" or 6" flare and what air intake did you switch to? I keep saying that I love the look and price of the TnT's but have heard switching to a K&N air filter is a nono.

I went with the 6".....I also have "heard" the no no about K&N....The guy I mentioned in the first post wheels his regularly...he LIVES/ OWNS the property where we wheel, and has had no issues.

Secondly I have had an aftermarket air intake on my '04 TJ since '06, and I have never had an issue. I do not do deep water crossing or anything like that.

I also have a "dry" filter with a Million Mile warranty....(fwiw). I have ran this CAI for about 150K miles and have had no issues so far. (Jeep has in excess of 165K on it)

 

[Northup]

Havent used them myself but I have Dave'sCustoms has tube fenders that dont require the stock inner fenders. 350$ for the set

Jeep TJ Front Tube Fenders

 

[wmeyer116]

I found the blue torch fab for 150. They dont require the others. They price is hard to beat. Thanks for all the replies everyone!

 

[GSXRMAN14]

GenRight and Poison Spyder can come with an inner fender