Rear Inner Fender Removal

[Johnsbluetj]

Has anyone on here removed the inner fenders on their Jeep? I've seen some pics on the internet and it looks kinda cool. I feel like it would be a lot easier to clean and It would get rid of my weird body lift gap. If you've done this can you show me some pictures? Also, any info on it that is beneficial to know? Thank you!

 

[jjvw]

What body lift?

 

[Johnsbluetj]

Did you paint the inside? If so do you remember what you used? Also, I'm completely jealous of your suspension... It looks amazing and I'm sure it runs even better

 

[jjvw]

The liners have been out for at least 5 years, long before the outboard happened. These days, the liners couldn't go back in even if I wanted them to. I just used black paint. Nothing special.

 

[Plumber1]

Mine are gone and painted. You can also spray with undercoating once cleaned

 

[Tob]

I don't like having them off. They keep mud out of the corners of the tub and protect the paint from rocks. And if you have a later-year model with the vacuum canister in the corner of the tub, it keeps the mud off of that too. Also, having them on makes things easier to clean, because they keep most of the mud out of hard to reach places.

 

[tworley]

Mines been out for a while now too. Aside from the occasional rock/pebble being tossed up there I notice no difference. I think it looks better without.

 

[Yumagolf]

Refresh my memory, how many plastic rivets are holding each rear inner fender liner, for a 1999 TJ?

 

[P man]

Refresh my memory, how many plastic rivets are holding each rear inner fender liner, for a 1999 TJ?

Probably 7 or 8 but you normally buy them in bags of 20 or 25

 

[tworley]

Mine only had two in front of the wheel wheel

 

[Yumagolf]

Probably 7 or 8 but you normally buy them in bags of 20 or 25

Thanks, where is the best place to buy them by bulk?

 

[Yumagolf]

Mine only had two in front of the wheel wheel

Thanks!

 

[P man]

Mine only had two in front of the wheel

Then someone didn't install all of the clips..I stand by my past statement and qty

 

[P man]

Thanks, where is the best place to buy them by bulk?

Any parts store or paint supply store will have them..i usually look for auveko brand but there are lots of options out there. They arent an odd item

 

[Yumagolf]

Any parts store or paint supply store will have them..i usually look for auveko brand but there are lots of options out there. They arent an odd item

Thanks again.

 

[MillAlien]

I removed one side a couple of years ago to get at the shock mount and planned to reinstall it. Never did. Never will. The part just keeps getting demoted in the shop and last I remember, I kicked it under a workbench.