Rear wheel well liners: keep or remove?

[jjvw]

Mine came out almost 100k miles ago. I never missed them.

 

[mistermeeseeks]

I removed mine. Cleaned it up and coated with rocker paint. I broke some closure covers to keep mud from building up in the tub corners held in place with plastic rivets.

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You should sell these... I would buy a set!

 

[J.Cain]

I say keep them and clean behind them every so often. Mine had never been removed in 20yrs and 135,000mi until one day I removed them to remove my flares for repainting. Here is a prime example of what is hiding behind those little suckers.

 

[Viking Jeeper]

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I say keep them and clean behind them every so often. Mine had never been removed in 20yrs and 135,000mi until one day I removed them to remove my flares for repainting. Here is a prime example of what is hiding behind those little suckers.

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VERY clean! My 25,000 mile Jeep was nearly that way but yours might look better. That was a few years ago, 35,000 miles now.

 

[J.Cain]

I’d take 35,000 over my current 137,726 any day. I guess the mileage just shows that it had a little road use over the years. Up until a few years ago it was a daily driver. I do my best to keep it as clean as possible, here are some photos of just how clean things are. Figured while I had the dash out to replace the heatercore I might as well clean everything in the tub. I’m a firm believer that clean vehicle just looks and rides that much better!

 

[fourpointzero]

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I say keep them and clean behind them every so often. Mine had never been removed in 20yrs and 135,000mi until one day I removed them to remove my flares for repainting. Here is a prime example of what is hiding behind those little suckers.

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Don't forget about the little hole or entrance to the torque box area @ the front of the back tire.

By the way, I can't believe how incredibly clean that jeep is. Holy shyt, amazing!

 

[J.Cain]

I have already addressed the frame, drilled a 1/2” hole just in front of the lower control arm bracket. Though it shouldn’t be much of an issue considering the limited use.

 

[TxFireman1972]

I removed mine. Cleaned it up and coated with rocker paint. I broke some closure covers to keep mud from building up in the tub corners held in place with plastic rivets.

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I know it’s an old post but curious if you sprayed that rocker liner with a gun or out of a can? Looks great!

 

[Juggernaut]

I know it’s an old post but curious if you sprayed that rocker liner with a gun or out of a can? Looks great!

I know it’s an old post but curious if you sprayed that rocker liner with a gun or out of a can? Looks great!

I use a can due to the limited quantity needed.
Here’s a can from Norton that a my supplier carries. I believe I used 3M’s version on the TJ. This one works well also.

 

[TxFireman1972]

I use a can due to the limited quantity needed.
Here’s a can from Norton that a my supplier carries. I believe I used 3M’s version on the TJ. This one works well also.

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Good deal. Does it spray black or have to be top coated? Thanks for the info!

 

[Juggernaut]

Good deal. Does it spray black or have to be top coated? Thanks for the info!

You can buy it in black and use it without a top coat if you want.

 

[Howdydo]

I have already addressed the frame, drilled a 1/2” hole just in front of the lower control arm bracket. Though it shouldn’t be much of an issue considering the limited use.

I believe @fourpointzero was referring to this hole (red circle). OEM spec, it's covered with a thin, clear "tape". This area is not accessible anywhere else.

When I installed new rear flares, the tape fell off and I noticed inside was full of dirt and rust. I used a small piece of "Seal-tape" to cover the large hole prior to installing the new flares.

There's a dollop of body sealer at the yellow arrow. When it fails, this hidden area will fill up with junk. Check it and use a bit of body sealer help protect this area.

After cleaning and Krown treatment I will make an access hole thru the flare mounting flange and treat it again each year.