Reading over the Aluminum vs Steel, PS vs MCE vs GR, vs... I'm talking NON-Highlines, just flat fenders and/or flares. Full disclosure: I was falling into that trap that they provide more tire clearance, flex, etc. However, I just don't care for the Bushwacker pocket flares the LJ came with, OEM Rubicon seem to be rare. Maybe I need to expand my search to other flares out there but expect them to be plastic and easy to tear off (yes, I will get on the trail).
The following seems to be the CW,
1. Flat fenders do little for added tire clearance (1"-ish)
2. Flat fenders are stronger than OEM and useful for banging into trees, rocks and shit and not taking damage.
3. BUT, you don't want your steel/aluminum fenders to be much stronger than the tub or you'll end up damaging the tub, and we'd rather replace a fender than bash the tub in. I don't know how that can be compromised out of the equation?
4. The look/cool factor. I dunno, I've seen some I really like and some are just too much, maybe due to tire size.
5. Highlines are too much for less than 37s, which I will never have.
All this considered, and whatever you might add or dispute, if & when I get fenders, my concern is ease of installation and minimum mods to the OEM underhood. And I'd want to do front and rear. Which are best at meeting my wish? I have a hunch.
'06 LJR
RE 4.5", TT, MML, 1.25 BL, 35 x 12.5 x 15
The following seems to be the CW,
1. Flat fenders do little for added tire clearance (1"-ish)
2. Flat fenders are stronger than OEM and useful for banging into trees, rocks and shit and not taking damage.
3. BUT, you don't want your steel/aluminum fenders to be much stronger than the tub or you'll end up damaging the tub, and we'd rather replace a fender than bash the tub in. I don't know how that can be compromised out of the equation?
4. The look/cool factor. I dunno, I've seen some I really like and some are just too much, maybe due to tire size.
5. Highlines are too much for less than 37s, which I will never have.
All this considered, and whatever you might add or dispute, if & when I get fenders, my concern is ease of installation and minimum mods to the OEM underhood. And I'd want to do front and rear. Which are best at meeting my wish? I have a hunch.
'06 LJR
RE 4.5", TT, MML, 1.25 BL, 35 x 12.5 x 15