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 than old school tube fenders. 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. 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 flares. DeFenders with 5 Tapered Flares provide a bit more tire coverage. They have their full width at the rear-most point of the top plate of the flare. From there, they taper inward slightly, not quite parallel with the tapered edge of the Jeeps hood. This provides extra tire coverage and splash protection, while keeping the forward corners of the flare closer in and away from rocks, trees etc. 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. 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
