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Title: jeep fender flares on an 87 sami
Post by: airmanwilliams on November 07, 2010, 06:47:44 AM
so I was wondering if anyone can help me out and show me pics of jeep fender flares on their sami's and tell me which ones will fit the closest?  The last owner of mine just cut some sheet metal and welded it on but I would like to get a cleaner look on it. Ive tried searching on here but only found a couple pics and nothing on an install or telling me what year flares to get that fit the best.
Title: Re: jeep fender flares on an 87 sami
Post by: Drone637 on November 07, 2010, 01:43:03 PM
The standard swap is using flares from the back of a Jeep TJ.

I use a set of YJ flares on the back of my SJ-410.  Here is a picture from back when they were nice and clean:

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_86HP5-adsWc/SlQXsdaqKlI/AAAAAAAAE4w/xVu8_eVqeXM/s512/DCP_0197.JPG)
Title: Re: jeep fender flares on an 87 sami
Post by: z3ro on November 07, 2010, 11:03:27 PM
Bushwackers, you'll never regret it.
Title: Re: jeep fender flares on an 87 sami
Post by: djlantis57 on November 16, 2010, 11:28:07 AM
This is cheaper:
http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/technical-discussion-beginner-repair/flew/msg241217/#msg241217 (http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/technical-discussion-beginner-repair/flew/msg241217/#msg241217)
A bigger version of the jcwhitney/pacer flexy flares.  I think it was Petroworks that used to sell them, not sure if they do anymore...either that, or the flexy flares I think they sell up to like 4" coverage.  I have the 1.75" variety on my Tracker and love them. 
I also have a new-in-box set of Bestop brand 3.5" flares sitting in my garage that my mother just bought somewhere, but I don't know if bestop makes them still.



(BTW every time I see my996duc1's pics of that rig, I love the paint job he did on that tintop)
Title: Re: jeep fender flares on an 87 sami
Post by: BRD HNTR on November 19, 2010, 06:10:05 AM
This is cheaper:
[url]http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/technical-discussion-beginner-repair/flew/msg241217/#msg241217[/url] ([url]http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/technical-discussion-beginner-repair/flew/msg241217/#msg241217[/url])
A bigger version of the jcwhitney/pacer flexy flares.  I think it was Petroworks that used to sell them, not sure if they do anymore...either that, or the flexy flares I think they sell up to like 4" coverage.  I have the 1.75" variety on my Tracker and love them.  
I also have a new-in-box set of Bestop brand 3.5" flares sitting in my garage that my mother just bought somewhere, but I don't know if bestop makes them still.



(BTW every time I see my996duc1's pics of that rig, I love the paint job he did on that tintop)


That is a nice looking rig.  Those flares do look nice, almost like the stock ones, just larger.  They cover the tires just right.
Title: Re: jeep fender flares on an 87 sami
Post by: mrhawk on November 19, 2010, 11:41:21 PM
Jeep XJ bushwackers. (actually copies in fiberglass)
Title: Re: jeep fender flares on an 87 sami
Post by: strange306 on November 20, 2010, 11:54:58 AM
If you like jeep flares why not weld up some flat fenders? I love that look. Once I get some full size axles for mine I want flat fenders to cover them.
Title: Re: jeep fender flares on an 87 sami
Post by: airmanwilliams on November 20, 2010, 11:58:46 AM
ill do a search on that. I would just like a nice cleaner look than what I have.
Title: Re: jeep fender flares on an 87 sami
Post by: strange306 on November 20, 2010, 12:20:29 PM
Google search images goat samurai. There is a great looking green tin top that has already done it.
Title: Re: jeep fender flares on an 87 sami
Post by: airmanwilliams on November 20, 2010, 12:23:22 PM
it looks nice I just wish I could see the front of the samurai too. I wish someone had a write up for it but I guess if I do it I will have to do a write up. I really like his shovel mount too.
Title: Re: jeep fender flares on an 87 sami
Post by: strange306 on November 20, 2010, 12:28:46 PM
Anyone on here know anything about this samurai? Says it's from BC and that is about it. Looks great.
Title: Re: jeep fender flares on an 87 sami
Post by: strange306 on November 20, 2010, 12:37:39 PM
Just use some light weight 1x1 tube or angle iron and a peice of sheet metal and weld it just in side the tire so you don't hit it on everything. should be cheap and simple.