2004 LJ In Flux

[jjvw]

We'll talk...


The main reason for running those rub rails from MC is partly the same as what you're asking and that is a little standoff to keep things off your body. I might be wrong here but that's how I see it.

The difference between Metalcloak flares and a functional rub rail has everything to do with leverage and profile. Flares are not rub rails, nor should they be treated as rub rails.

The reasoning behind this is very similar to why some chop the tube steps off of the Genright mini boatsides.

 

[Jamesval035]

I can confirmthat MC flares do no serve as a slider. I had a buddy crack the driver side fender bc he rocked the flares at the gulches. The trail pretty much pushed the flare into the body and did some damage.

 

[jjvw]

I can confirmthat MC flares do no serve as a slider. I had a buddy crack the driver side fender bc he rocked the flares at Windrock. The trail pretty much pushed the flare into the body and did some damage.

The same would be true for any rigid flare.

 

[Rickstar321]

The same would be true for any rigid flare.

Eeyup... I'm thinking I'd rather my tube fender bend before anything on my tub bent.

 

[jjvw]

Eeyup... I'm thinking I'd rather my tube fender bend before anything on my tub bent.

Then you need a sacrificial tube flare. Or you might want to remove the flare where you predict it might not survive. Or you forgoe flares entirely and never worry about them.

 

[Fluxor]

I built a bender for the rub rail a few months ago but it did more kinking when bending then I liked. I redesigned it and it and REV 2 works really well, that's a win! The desired material is .75x1.25 6061 Bar Stock.

I over bent this test piece a small amount but the bend is nice and smooth. Cold forming this thickness is not easy and dialing in the radius of the inside die is very specific to this size.

Also started test fitting the inner fenders. You guys have spent a lot more time stuffing tires into fender wells testing what hits and what fits. If you have any personal experience in this area please post your thoughts I want the most real estate for goods but don't want the tires playing with parts they shouldn't. I like the larger radiuses and the direction. I need to make some small changes for battery clearance. The battery mount will be the same 304 stainless used on other parts.

Started messing with a 1.25" round bar stock rocker rub rail. I am waiting on quotes for the sample. Do you like the round stock or the rectangle stock? I would trim the rash guard and add a fastener.

 

[Wildman]

One thing I'd say for the inner fenders is to offer a uncut version also. This would be for those who have coilovers or moved their coil mounts.

I like the round rocker rub rails...

 

[Abendage]

Rectangle for sure on the rocker rub rail. Add me to the list for when the tub and the rocker rub rails make it to production. I’ll take a set of both for the LJ.

 

[Apparition]

Rectangle for sure on the rocker rub rail. Add me to the list for when the tub and the rocker rub rails make it to production. I’ll take a set of both for the LJ.

Agree on rectangular

Could use a set of LJ tub rub rails before Sand Hollow in May.

 

[JMT]

Agree on rectangular

Could use a set of LJ tub rub rails before Sand Hollow in May.

Like these? Stainless 304. That radius is a bear.

 

[tworley]

Also started test fitting the inner fenders. You guys have spent a lot more time stuffing tires into fender wells testing what hits and what fits. If you have any personal experience in this area please post your thoughts I want the most real estate for goods but don't want the tires playing with parts they shouldn't. I like the larger radiuses and the direction. I need to make some small changes for battery clearance. The battery mount will be the same 304 stainless used on other parts.
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My comments; any way to make the shelf shallower and angle the other way? That'd allow room for relocated shock mounts. I think the crawlteks would be good to look at as a reference. I also know on a lot of fenders the back fender wall is an interference point with with tires.

Started messing with a 1.25" round bar stock rocker rub rail. I am waiting on quotes for the sample. Do you like the round stock or the rectangle stock? I would trim the rash guard and add a fastener.

Stock rectangle in my opinion.

 

[JMT]

@Fluxor I’m also a fan of the rectangle rub rail with no standoff.

 

[JMT]

The inner fender on the end near the battery tray seems to jut outward way too much. I think that should come straight down parallel with the end at the grille. I’m sure you know, but the GR one is angled inward. I also think their inner fender is better than their flare design. Nice work Flux!

 

[Apparition]

Like these? Stainless 304. That radius is a bear.

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If you have some I can buy and bolt on, tell me where to send the money.

 

[06TJ35's]

Like these? Stainless 304. That radius is a bear.

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I like

 

[06TJ35's]

Started messing with a 1.25" round bar stock rocker rub rail. I am waiting on quotes for the sample. Do you like the round stock or the rectangle stock? I would trim the rash guard and add a fastener.
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Rectangle stock

 

[Mike_H]

The pics I posted earlier are from a cross country trip I made to the high desert in the Utah canyon lands... I did not expect to be in mud at all lol... but it sure happened.

I was covered in mud because the Genright fenders do not give coverage for that, no one else in our group had the same issue.
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pssshhhaaawwwww

 

[MattTJRubicon82]

im in for the rub rails when you get them, been waiting for them!

 

[Woodrow]

Is that typical width you guys are running? Can those flares be easily removed for the trail? Are they Steel or Aluminum?

Right now I have 5.5” RC flares (which are similar to stock and slightly wider than Rubicon flares) on stock fenders. Tires stick out some but the RC flares work pretty well. I have a fairly standard set up (stock width axles, 12.5” wide tires on 8” wheels with 3.65” backspace). So I would vote for you to offer a 5-6” flare option.

 

[Woodrow]

im in for the rub rails when you get them, been waiting for them!

Ditto