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@WhiteBronze392 · May 12, 2023

The nexts mods on my list are on hold until I make a decision on which skids and onboard air is back in stock so after what was probably one too many Bourbons last night I ordered the AAL fender liners and fender retention hardware kit. Almost emailed to cancel this morning but decided to keep them coming as they were on my list any way only further down lol.

I was planning on just cutting the front OEM liner to keep the top and outer trim OEM look. As I said earlier I am not sure on the full chop but have been browsing pics today and I am starting to like the look of the AAL lights and removing everything else

the problem is its not easily reversible if I change my mind after cutting the tabs off of the fenders. I don't want it to look like I need 40's to fill the fenders

7.62x392 · May 12, 2023

@WhiteBronze392 said:
The nexts mods on my list are on hold until I make a decision on which skids and onboard air is back in stock so after what was probably one too many Bourbons last night I ordered the AAL fender liners and fender retention hardware kit. Almost emailed to cancel this morning but decided to keep them coming as they were on my list any way only further down lol.

I was planning on just cutting the front OEM liner to keep the top and outer trim OEM look. As I said earlier I am not sure on the full chop but have been browsing pics today and I am starting to like the look of the AAL lights and removing everything else the problem is its not easily reversible if I change my mind after cutting the tabs off of the fenders. I don't want it to look like I need 40's to fill the fenders

I’d start by just replacing the liner and running that for a bit and see if you like before going with the more permanent option of a full chop.

@WhiteBronze392 · May 12, 2023

7.62x392 said:
I’d start by just replacing the liner and running that for a bit and see if you like before going with the more permanent option of a full chop.

Yea I agree for sure. Since I seem to like to look for ways to blow money I had also thought about getting some OEM unpainted black rubicon fenders to chop and still have the contrast

but don’t want it to look like a police car

@WhiteBronze392 · May 18, 2023

Well changed my mind

and went ahead and did the full AAL chop. The fender retention hardware also showed up today but my rivnut tool didn’t. I will change the hardware when the inner fenders show up but have the hard part out of the way (front at anyway) will do the rear tomorrow

No regrets I like the look and definitely won’t have to worry about rubbing.

After I get the liners installed I am going to do some masking and black out the white areas with raptor liner or something

7.62x392 · May 18, 2023

@WhiteBronze392 said:
Well changed my mind and went ahead and did the full AAL chop. The fender retention hardware also showed up today but my rivnut tool didn’t. I will change the hardware when the inner fenders show up but have the hard part out of the way (front at anyway) will do the rear tomorrow No regrets I like the look and definitely won’t have to worry about rubbing. After I get the liners installed I am going to do some masking and black out the white areas with raptor liner or something View attachment 21258 View attachment 21259 View attachment 21260

Looks great!

@WhiteBronze392 · May 18, 2023

7.62x392 said:
Looks great!

Thanks man!

@WhiteBronze392 · May 18, 2023

My OCD is glad I did it there is so much plastic and crevices in those fenders that you would never be able to remove dirt or mud without removing the OEM liners. I like simplicity and this definitely achieved that.

redbeard719 · May 18, 2023

That looks really great! Way to go full send with the fender chop! Definitely plenty of tire clearance now...

@WhiteBronze392 · May 18, 2023

redbeard719 said:
Thatclooks really great! Way to go full send with the fender chop! Definitely plenty of tire clearance now...

Thank you! Just opens another can of worms could I have gone 38’s?

redbeard719 · May 18, 2023

@WhiteBronze392 said:
Thank you! Just opens another can of worms could I have gone 38’s?

It never really ends, does it? 38s, 40s, 3.5” lift…etc etc.

@WhiteBronze392 · May 18, 2023

redbeard719 said:
It never really ends, does it? 38s, 40s, 3.5” lift…etc etc.

Nope

Tank2112 · May 19, 2023

Wonder how large of tires you can run with this AAL fender chop, with stock XR suspension?
And clear at full articulation.
Do you gain same amount of additional clearance in rear as front?

@WhiteBronze392 · May 19, 2023

Tank2112 said:
Wonder how large of tires you can run with this AAL fender chop, with stock XR suspension?
And clear at full articulation.
Do you gain same amount of additional clearance in rear as front?

I may find out

@WhiteBronze392 · May 19, 2023

Removed the rear inner fenders today. Definitely digging it but need the AAL inners and to blackout all of the white that’s now exposed.

@WhiteBronze392 · May 21, 2023

Half doors and the correct color finally! thanks @Ted392 for the seamless transaction!

Ted392 · May 21, 2023

Awesome looking! Can't wait to get mine on. Thank you as well!

redbeard719 · May 21, 2023

Damn, those half doors look awesome!

I just mounted my half door hangers today on the wall. Had to go high, but they’re light doors and this way they’ll be up and out of the way.

@WhiteBronze392 · May 21, 2023

redbeard719 said:
Damn, those half doors look awesome!

I just mounted my half door hangers today on the wall. Had to go high, but they’re light doors and this way they’ll be up and out of the way.

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Thank you! Yea I just went with one set of hangers as I will not be doorless for the foreseeable future with my little ones. I mounted them as high as I could for both the full doors and half doors with uppers installed to avoid any Big Wheel strikes lol. I also ordered this to store the uppers when removed. It’s for the JK but several had confirmed JL premium uppers fit.

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redbeard719 · May 21, 2023

@WhiteBronze392 said:
Thank you! Yea I just went with one set of hangers as I will not be doorless for the foreseeable future with my little ones. I mounted them as high as I could for both the full doors and half doors with uppers installed to avoid any Big Wheel strikes lol. I also ordered this to store the uppers when removed. It’s for the JK but several had confirmed JL premium uppers fit.

OEM Mopar Parts VINYL - STORAGE 82210548 | Auto Parts

Genuine OEM Mopar parts - VINYL - STORAGE | Mopar 82210548

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Oh, sweet! I was trying to figure out a way to store the uppers to keep them safe from damage and free of dust. I appreciate the tip on the storage bag!

@WhiteBronze392 · May 21, 2023

redbeard719 said:
Oh, sweet! I was trying to figure out a way to store the uppers to keep them safe from damage and free of dust. I appreciate the tip on the storage bag!

You are welcome figured it would be good to use to throw in back if the weather was iffy as well