No ones done this yet..

Toying with the idea of picking up two new fenders, primed, taking them to my fathers metal shop and drawing out a nice cutting line on both of them, cutting them, spraying them with bed liner, and then adding a rubber trim or flare to the edges. With this setup, clearing 285/75 tires on a 16x8 wheel would most likely be a reality, that is along with a 2" leveling kit and rear lift blocks.

Has anyone toyed with the idea of doing this? I know it can be done to look great, depending on how nifty you are with sheet metal.

The fenders are pretty cheap, and of course I would be able to keep and store my original fenders for the future.

It doesn't seem like a suspension lift is ever going to come out for this truck, and I am willing to bet its near the end of its generation.

I might try it, worst case scenario, i wasted a few bucks and the original fenders go back on.

 

Sounds pretty radical, but why not? It appears that you're confident with this project. Let 'er rip.

 

All this for a 2WD? haha just bustin'.

 

Yeah honestly, im ready for a CJ. I really like the new mustang too. lol

 

I've thought about it too...

I did that same thing on my cj. I put Tj fender flares on and cut the rest to fit.

I'd like to do the same for the truck find close fit flares, but bigger obviously, and cut the fender bigger. Just haven't had the time or money to start.

 

a few bucks? lol where you plan on getting them at? i need mine replaced caused they still arnt straight. Factory is like 200 dollars each

 

Sounds cool to me, nothing like a little experimentation.

 

200? F*ck that they are $58 dollars each online, primed and ready to paint.

 

i think that would be pretty sweet and i say go for it

 

Sweet idea man! Do it, I like custom!