Description
DeFenders are the next evolutionary step beyond tube fenders. DeFenders protect your Jeep during hard core trail use as well as increase clearance for larger tires and suspension articulation. The wheel opening is approximately 4 wider than the stock Jeep fenders, and about 3 wider. DeFenders are fabricated entirely from CNC laser-cut, brake-formed 3/16 plate, heavy duty P&O steel. The DeFender has an extra return, or lip along the underside of the fender, which provides better protection from cutting into a fully stuffed tire, while also lending extra strength to the outer edge of the fender. The DeFender provides a much larger wheel opening than stock or some other tube fenders. The back of the wheel opening, where larger tires tend to rub when the steering is at full-lock, is approximately 5/2 further back compared to typical tube fenders, and about 4 further back than the stock Jeep flares. The 3 Tapered Flare was designed for maximum performance in several aspects. First, keeps mud and debris from splashing up onto the side of the Jeep. The edge of the flare tapers inward toward the front of the Jeep, in a line parallel to the tapered edge of the hood. Access holes in the side of the DeFender make it easy to access the area between the wheel well and the firewall during installation. After installation, these holes are covered with a choice of different side cover plates. DeFender are designed with provisions for mounting a smaller, more discreet but high intensity 3/4 LED Marker Lamp. All TJ/LJ versions of the DeFenders come with a custom bracket for lifting the stock battery tray higher, to provide the extra clearance necessary for the Defenders larger wheel opening. This bracket is CNC laser cut brake-formed and fixture-welded for an easy, clean installation. Application: TJ. Part list: (1) Driver / Passenger side DeFender / (1) Driver / Passenger side DeFender Side Insert / (1) Battery Tray Bracket / (1) TJ DeFender Hardware Kit
