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plastic fenders W T F

Ummmm, and other than being larger, how do they differ from a CJ, YJ, TJ? Arent they all a pliable plastic?

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Originally posted by OKChilieTJ:

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plastic fenders W T F

Ummmm, and other than being larger, how do they differ from a CJ, YJ, TJ? Arent they all a pliable plastic?

Up until now, the *fenders* have been steel, with plastic flares. Now, the fender and flare are one big single plastic piece.

Personally, I don't know that I'd really consider the new JK's to even have front "fenders", it's more like they have no actual fender, just a ginormous flare.

I was down in arizona last week and as we drove out of a restaurant in our rental H3, we spotted this 2007 4 door wrangler. Naturally we followed it into a hotel and eventually snapped some pictures.

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Notice the manufacturers plates, it was also with some chrysler vans with manufacturer plates.

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Last pic, sorry but i dont know how to do more than one in each post.

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Nice photos. Good work!
The 4 door Wrangler will compete directly with the Hummer H3. What was your impression of the build quality?

The build quality of the jeep seemed to be run of the mill for jeep (we have a 2002 TJ and a 2005 Cherokee) The only thing that seems kind of weird is the bottom of the back door. It seems like it would be hard to get in and out. As you may know, part of the h3's rear fender comes off with the door to allow for easy entrance and exit. Other than that it looked pretty stout for a jeep and it would have looked sweeter with the top off!

There were a crap load of 4 door jk's at camp jeep this year driven by chrysler people. on the trails too. seem pretty nice.

the ride is nice and a definite improvement over the TJ, mostly thanks to the tuned suspension and larger control arms.

Even at 24 psi coming down or going up Cadillac Hill was a blast.

I bet Mike will have some more info and pix shortly and it was a true pleasure talking with you shortly on the trail Mike.

BTW: did you still do the whole trail?

Yes, we'll have plenty of info and pics at 12:01am Central time Septermber 1st. Until then, our lips are sealed as promised to DCX.

Was great seeing out there Ron. What a surprise!