To chop or not to chop???

[texasdave]

Trying to decide if I should chop my fenders??? 2.5" lift and 285x16" Would it look silly or not????

 

[Atch]

I think it'd look similar to a stock rig with cut fenders.

 

[Briguy114]

I think you would be looking for bigger tires right after you finished cutting those fenders

 

[texasdave]

That's what I was thinking......:grayno:

 

[phillypete]

So what would be the minimum for a fender cut to look good?

 

[texasdave]

I'm guessing 35's

 

[JK1]

i have 3.5 in lift and 35's i have a set of chopped fenders in the garage and havent put them on yet cuz when i held them up i thought crap now i need 37's lol but when at full stuff the tire hits the factory flares so now i'm thinking maybe i do need to throw on the cut ones..:yup:

 

[phillypete]

i have 3.5 in lift and 35's i have a set of chopped fenders in the garage and havent put them on yet cuz when i held them up i thought crap now i need 37's lol but when at full stuff the tire hits the factory flares so now i'm thinking maybe i do need to throw on the cut ones..:yup:

Have you installed your chopped flares?

If so a picture would be awesome!

 

[JK1]

here is some pics of one up there but i havent yet... there is another tread on this very subject in the tech section

 

[phillypete]

Double post!

 

[groovebus]

First of all, Semper Fi! I was in the Corps the same time as you. I was in '92-97. Second of all, if you are going to chop the fenders, you might as well fill the wheel well up with as much rubber as it will allow.

 

[phillypete]

I think I'm going to wait till I do my front and rear bumpers. The added weight will probably sag out some lift and make the trim a little more necessary

 

[jksmith93]

Here's a few shots of my Jeep on 285/70/R17 with the chop if it helps you any. There's no denying that there is a lot of space in there, but IMO don't think it looks bad.

 

[StrizzyChris]

I wouldnt chop with that much lift and that size tire...but thats just my opinion. If you were running stock height i would say cop and no lift...but thats not what your asking

 

[Brankz]

I thing this is what u will look at.
I know there are not 16s but u have the idea

 

[texasdave]

First of all, Semper Fi! I was in the Corps the same time as you. I was in '92-97. Second of all, if you are going to chop the fenders, you might as well fill the wheel well up with as much rubber as it will allow.

Very cool!! Always nice to meet fellow Devil Dog Jeepers!! :thumb: I will hold off on the chop until I move up to 35's.

 

[cozdude]

im debating doing a chop as well for myself. did you guys leave the fender liner in after the chop or remove it all together? idk which route i want to go with it.