fiberglass flare fit issue ?

marcallen · Post by **marcallen** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 3:37 pm

I'm in the process of fitting a single WT fiberglass flare I picked up new, but from an individual..almost all of my inner is present, welding a 6"piece near the bottom tail, but my issue is the new flare seems to only want to fit correctly if I remove the flange, and say 1/4" or so of the inner, all the he way around..has anyone else had this experience ? Obviously I'd like to retain the area where the spotwelds were around the perimeter. I've measured and remeasured the passenger side outer (its perfect) and the fiberglass flare is closer dimensionally to the inner. Maybe its splitting hairs but it enlarges my wheel opening a tiny bit, but can't unknow it ! I'll buy another flare before I force this one to fit, if I have to.
Thanks, - Marc

rocklaurence · Post by **rocklaurence** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 4:59 am

Is it going on a truck or Cherokee--rear?

Post by **Stuka** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:19 am

Photos would help a lot here. And like mentioned above, truck or waggy/Chero?

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serehill · Post by **serehill** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:36 am

Kind of my question. No doubt he's talking about the rear & maybe he has a front flare. Front & rears are different. The inner fenderwell on the front is nowhere near the flare. I would ensure I had the right fender for the right side, The only glass flares I've seen installed did not have to cut anything. In the body that is,

marcallen · Post by **marcallen** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 1:10 pm

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marcallen · Post by **marcallen** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 1:12 pm

It is the drivers rear flare..when I close the gap at the top, flare flush to the body I get the opposite at the bottom..it won't wrap up around the inner.

marcallen · Post by **marcallen** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 1:17 pm

Both flares in have are identical, don't appear to be left nor right..I wasn't aware there was/is a difference ?

Post by **Stuka** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:57 am

Left to right should be the same, front to rear is very different. I assure you have flip flopped them and get the same results? ie: both fiberglass flares are identical. It's possible your body just isn't perfect on both sides. I would do some careful measuring to find out where the difference is.

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marcallen · Post by **marcallen** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:43 pm

I have measured quite a bit and the repros come up a bit small..like a mold made off a repro..I found this truck for this project because it was so straight, had it plastic media blasted and minus this area,it is rust free, zero filler. It Is/was very original, no collisions and for the sake of not feeling stupid had test fit the flare all the way around before I ordered a third flare I thought I'd ask around and see if size anomalies happen. Ordering one from BJ's tonight. I removed ALL the old spot welds and remaining outer fender so its as good as it gets when the new flare arrives. Thank you guys for all the help. I'm returning to FSJ's as a hobby for me, and at the moment this Jeep helps support my habit. This is a customers vehicle and, no corners cut and way nicer than I can afford, but the knowledge and practice is invaluable..I quit my day job to do this full time so I'm all in and grateful for you guys that know what I'm learning the hard way.
I thought about making the flares work on my 76 but some poor guy down the line would probably kill a few hours/days like I just did..anyone want a slightly smaller flare/simulated lift ? Lol

Post by **Stuka** » Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:21 pm

Ahh, thats a bummer. Would not be the first time I have heard of it though. Kind of a common thing across all vehicles. Copy of a copy that just doesnt fit.

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