TJ highline conversion

[Awdel Martinez]

I'm trying to get Hi-Line

fender on my tj, I have seen many companies, but all prices are high. Found this on CCFABS AS A DIY FOR $210 using my old inner, they just give you a plate to help you cover the gap between the old inner and the Hi-Line, anyone has any experience with those or at least with any other product from the company??


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Chris]

I know that AEV (I believe that's who it was) used to make a highline kit that was super nice. @billiebob has one.

However, nowadays I notice most highline conversions are being done by experienced welders and fabricators. I have a local guy here named @David Kishpaugh who does highline conversions out of his shop and does an amazing job.

So, I'm not able to fully answer your question, but I'm hoping one of the more knowledgable people can chime in here.

 

[Awdel Martinez]

I know that AEV (I believe that's who it was) used to make a highline kit that was super nice. @billiebob has one.

However, nowadays I notice most highline conversions are being done by experienced welders and fabricators. I have a local guy here named @David Kishpaugh who does highline conversions out of his shop and does an amazing job.

So, I'm not able to fully answer your question, but I'm hoping one of the more knowledgable people can chime in here.

Thanks for the info Chris, I'll have to find someone around, I live in Chicago.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Chris]

Thanks for the info Chris, I'll have to find someone around, I live in Chicago.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would do that. If you find a competent off-road fabricator (which there's lots of), they can build you a highline for cheaper than you'll probably find it anywhere else. It's not really all that difficult, but I would want someone who know what they're doing.

 

[Awdel Martinez]

I would do that. If you find a competent off-road fabricator (which there's lots of), they can build you a highline for cheaper than you'll probably find it anywhere else. It's not really all that difficult, but I would want someone who know what they're doing.

I'll try to find someone. Thanks


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Danniethedad]

I don't know what hi line is. Is it a style or look or piece of equipment-accessory? New term to me. Thanks Dan

 

[Chris]

I don't know what hi line is. Is it a style or look or piece of equipment-accessory? New term to me. Thanks Dan

It's where you move the fender flares up a few inches by cutting away at the body. It looks completely factory when done right, but you gain several more inches of room for your wheels / tires (which helps a lot when you're flexing off-road).

 

[Chris]

I don't know what hi line is. Is it a style or look or piece of equipment-accessory? New term to me. Thanks Dan

Here's a photo of a highline conversion:

Not how much further up the fender flares sit?

 

[Danniethedad]

Here's a photo of a highline conversion:

View attachment 9864

Not how much further up the fender flares sit?

Got it it looks stock at a glance. Looks great by the way. Thank you for the info.

 

[fourpointzero]

That sht looks sick! [emoji1426]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Chris]

Got it it looks stock at a glance. Looks great by the way. Thank you for the info.

No problem!

And yes, if done properly you can hardly tell it's not stock!

 

[PCO6]

Here's a photo of a highline conversion:

View attachment 9864

Not how much further up the fender flares sit?

Here's a photo of a highline conversion:

View attachment 9864

Not how much further up the fender flares sit?

Here are a few more (frontal shots). The first one shows a stock TJ and one with an AEV high line kit beside it. The second one shows a front view with one fender converted and one not. I believe this shot is of a home made conversion.

I understand that AEV no longer make the conversion kits for TJ's as they are now concentrating on JK's.

 

[Rob5589]

There are Youtube vids on how to diy a hi line conversion. From the side it looks cool but straight on it looks funky, IMO. You can buy something from Metal Cloak if you have about a grand to spend.

 

[Chris]

In my opinion the highline itself isn't the hard part, it's getting fender flares to match with it (especially stock looking ones). Do they even exist?

 

[billiebob]

So AEV highline. I bought mine in '11 for $1900.00. Install was 2 days in my driveway. But paint was the expensive part at $800.00. Me, I love it. All stock suspension running 33s. When you add up what goes into a 3" lift.... HighLine is more but it is all said and done with NO unforeseen extras. And you get to install 33s on a stock TJ. AND you get something a bit more cool than another TJ on a 4" lift. BUT the better part of a highline is that most highlines add lots of fender clearance. No matter what you do or where you want to go.... A highline is the best starting point. If I ever bought a JK... my first change would be the Mopar HighLine.

And here is what you get when you combine a 4" lift?? with a 2" HighLine... The equivalent of a 6" lift. But the big thing is the clearance, no way you get this clearance with stock fenders.

 

[billiebob]

And heres the stock suspension with 33s and AEVs HighLine... rims with 4.25" BS

 

[Educatemepls]

Anyone knows a good builder in Utah/Nevada where I can get mine done properly? Love the factory look plus a little extra .. this would by my ideal

 

[astjp2]

Anyone knows a good builder in Utah/Nevada where I can get mine done properly? Love the factory look plus a little extra .. this would by my idealView attachment 113163

There is a builder on rme, they should be able to help, Rocky mountain extreme is rme4x4.com

 

[billiebob]

Anyone knows a good builder in Utah/Nevada where I can get mine done properly? Love the factory look plus a little extra .. this would by my idealView attachment 113163

whose fenders/flares are those ?
it looks like a home built, very well done.

 

[jjvw]

whose fenders/flares are those ?

Diy hi line with bushwhacker flares. There is a YouTube video.