Flat tube fenders?

[Fouledplugs]

I am with you!! I bet you really hate the JK's and JL's those fenders are all plastic. I am not a fan.

I think plastic was used for two reasons:
1. Plastic is much more giving when it comes to rubbing them against rocks and trees. Theoretically they should pop back into their factory form. Since the JK is significantly wider than the YJ or TJ is was bound to have issues going down established Jeep trails without having the fenders experience some damage.
2. Plastic fenders/flares are vastly cheaper and less time consuming to replace when compared to a bare metal fender that would require prep, primer, paint, and clear coat.

 

[Fouledplugs]

It is plausible. This is the first I've read of flat fenders being intended for a front stretch.



I would think that if one gets to the point where the tires are hitting the front face of the stock fenders, hi lines would already be in place.

Not exactly. Look at this old school (OK not on leafs but the aesthetics scream old school) Alabama build.
Factory YJ fender with no factory flare and trimmed fender face to allow uninterrupted up travel. "I present an actual functional flat fender."

 

[Fouledplugs]

It is plausible. This is the first I've read of flat fenders being intended for a front stretch.

Growing up in Alabama, this was the only reason I ever saw them used for. But I get why people want the flat fender look without the actual need to buy them.

 

[jjvw]

Growing up in Alabama, this was the only reason I ever saw them used for. But I get why people want the flat fender look without the actual need to buy them.

A front stretch makes sense. And I can understand wanting the aesthetics.

It is unfortunate when people mistakenly believe that flat fenders solve a problem of functionality in areas where they don't. For example, in your typical TJ build, flat fenders do not reduce the amount of lift needed to properly fit a given tire size.