+das hasguns Due to the price I was on the fence as to whther i was going to buy these or the metalcloak front and rear fenders. Just like you this really opened my eyes and metalcloak will be the way to go. I thought these were complete fenders and not just an outer shell.
My buddy has metal cloaks.. and spent about 600 bucks just for the front... versus 280. Yea they are awesome. but geese. a bit pricey. Id rather just cut into the jeep. Don't look to hard. Thanks for the Video Morris 4x4
Another thing to keep note of … there are wires that are very important for the jeep tht make it run on both sides near the trays and also paint the cut u make so no rust forms and also silicone the edge to the new fender to prevent moisture as best as possible but if u just paint it … it should be fine
i have installed these. this video is helpful and its not that hard to do. but as much as i dont want to i admit i would have been happier just buying a proper fender even if its double the price. with these you would think a full fender with a innner would maybe be like an extra 100 from smittybilt. i think the reason they dont is because the fitment is too shitty and when you have to do the minor fabrication it allows the wiggle room needed to make it work. there is a lot of trimming and fine tuning, you will have to cut the battery tray which is probably the easiest bit. again its not hard but its definitely a waste of life and the finished product leaves a lot to be desired.
Just made my own flat fenders for my yj ... about $50 in steel and grinder blades and a few hrs ... if you have a jeep that u wheel ... learn how to weld .
I am not sure about the Jeep you have in the video, but I have a '78 CJ7 and the fenders are bolted on. Are the tube fenders available for MY jeep complete fenders I can bolt on, or do I have to destroy my existing fenders to attach them? I think it's kind of stupid if I have to waste time destroying my existing fenders when I would rather spend extra and have a complete bolt-on tube fender.
+mimixownzall Hi, the Jeep shown in the video is a TJ. There are tube fenders available as bolt on with little to no modifications necessary. Take a look here and see if there's something you like... www.morris4x4center.com/jeep-fender-flares/jeep-cj7/index.htm
It actually blows my mind that an aftermarket company could release a product that requires this amount of a hack job to your jeep in order to install. This garbage belongs in the trash. Don't skimp ladies and gents, go metal cloak or any of the actual quality replacements. Not this Chinese made shit.
Definitely won the award for blurriest camera work.
+Chris Armstrong Yea, we're not too sure what happened here...auto focus was on vacation lol
The spinning transitions on a tutorial video, probably not the best.
this really helped me make up my mind on getting a set of Metal Cloak fenders thank you
+das hasguns Due to the price I was on the fence as to whther i was going to buy these or the metalcloak front and rear fenders. Just like you this really opened my eyes and metalcloak will be the way to go. I thought these were complete fenders and not just an outer shell.
LoL :-D
Looks simple enough but I'll use a cutoff wheel instead of sawzall
Remember to prime the surface that was cut. Otherwise they will rust out
My buddy has metal cloaks.. and spent about 600 bucks just for the front... versus 280. Yea they are awesome. but geese. a bit pricey. Id rather just cut into the jeep. Don't look to hard. Thanks for the Video Morris 4x4
Another thing to keep note of … there are wires that are very important for the jeep tht make it run on both sides near the trays and also paint the cut u make so no rust forms and also silicone the edge to the new fender to prevent moisture as best as possible but if u just paint it … it should be fine
i have installed these. this video is helpful and its not that hard to do. but as much as i dont want to i admit i would have been happier just buying a proper fender even if its double the price. with these you would think a full fender with a innner would maybe be like an extra 100 from smittybilt. i think the reason they dont is because the fitment is too shitty and when you have to do the minor fabrication it allows the wiggle room needed to make it work. there is a lot of trimming and fine tuning, you will have to cut the battery tray which is probably the easiest bit. again its not hard but its definitely a waste of life and the finished product leaves a lot to be desired.
Amen
Holy focus....
Use a fine tooth blade in your sawzall and it won't grab the sheet metal like that.
This guy was hired for his movie star good looks and obviously not for his ability to use a Sawzall. :)
Great how to video, thanks for posting
I have a feeling you cut into body harness on the drivers side when you were cutting from the inside of the wheelwell
Use an 4" angle grinder with cut off wheel. It doesn't shake as bad as a sawzall.
Great video very helpful
Not sure what was worse, the camera guy trying to focus, or this dude trying to use a sawzall.
hah. how much harder would it be just to weld up some skin on those fenders? some people might not want to fuck up the og sheet metal.
That would be easy to build my own tube fenders
Just made my own flat fenders for my yj ... about $50 in steel and grinder blades and a few hrs ... if you have a jeep that u wheel ... learn how to weld .
I am not sure about the Jeep you have in the video, but I have a '78 CJ7 and the fenders are bolted on. Are the tube fenders available for MY jeep complete fenders I can bolt on, or do I have to destroy my existing fenders to attach them? I think it's kind of stupid if I have to waste time destroying my existing fenders when I would rather spend extra and have a complete bolt-on tube fender.
+mimixownzall Hi, the Jeep shown in the video is a TJ. There are tube fenders available as bolt on with little to no modifications necessary. Take a look here and see if there's something you like... www.morris4x4center.com/jeep-fender-flares/jeep-cj7/index.htm
Plz tell is that possible rangler body settled in 1964 american old willys frame???
What was the lift on that jeep, and what type of wheels and tires do you have on it?
The gentleman who owns that Jeep no longer works with us full time. I'll have to ask next time he stops by
How long did it take you to do install these? it seems like 2 maybe 3hrs?.?.
About time Morris 4X4 bought a decent camera, looks a little cheap
Using power tools on my jeep is my least favorite part
That's the best part! What are you talking about! Lol
MetalCloak has a much better bolt on fender with out having to cut any fender
damn right! I got their arched tube fenders on my yj, they're fucking beassstttt
I need a 95 Wrangler yj install video
Don't think I be hacking my jeep up unless my fenders were already trashed
That shit is DANGEROUS!!! I seen it wipe out a whole fire team in Nam one time. I need a puppy to hug.
Sawzall seemed kinda over kill lol I’d rather use a die grinder with a cutoff wheel
It actually blows my mind that an aftermarket company could release a product that requires this amount of a hack job to your jeep in order to install. This garbage belongs in the trash. Don't skimp ladies and gents, go metal cloak or any of the actual quality replacements. Not this Chinese made shit.
A fender circumcision?...Not for my Jeep
took 2 1/2 hours
Body saw would be alot better
Chop Chop!
Rust bucket, waiting to happen.
Lame. Glad I went with Metalcloak
Y’all have got to work on y’all’s instructions. They are terrible. Absolutely horrible.
what a horrible product..
These fenders rotted to Swiss cheese in just a few years. Junk!
The website sucks
Hi David
I think UA-cam puts out a fine product. In other news, we're always working on improving our site, so stay tuned in 2019!