Crown/ Omix fenders

Autoparts Giant. My buddy with a body shop got the fenders through them.

They did have some sharp areas here and there on the inside but nothing some 200 grit wouldn't knock out real fast.

The first dinged up fender looked pretty good fit and finish wise as well. Kept it for a spare since it wouldn't take much to work it out.

 

I got some a few years back. Had to oblong mounting holes to make them work. The notch for the shock mount was wrong, had to cut a new one and fill the old one. Over all Ok. Dealt with other after market sheet metal parts for cars and trucks and what was wrong was the norm. If you buy them, just plan on grinding and adjusting. When going after market, only one source.

 

I'd be asking myself exactly "why" they need to offer heavy-duty and reinforced options...

 

Perhaps they offer the lighter duty less expensive options for vehicles that don't see off road use or see racing use where weight is a consideration. Then offer the heavier duty options for vehicles that see harsher use where vibration and minor impact use? Fiberglass can flex a LONG way before it breaks and obviously more than steel before steel bends so for some it may be a viable option. Plus fiberglass is fairly easy to work with if you need to. What's wrong with offering different options? No different than manufacturers offering 1/2 ton rated, 3/4 ton rated, etc. trucks. Different offerings for different needs.

 

Yup, and rust resistance.

 

Call me crazy, but I actually prefer a well-made fiberglass hood and fender over steel. Much more forgiving to light and medium impacts, easier to repair and make look good, no tinny rattles, no rust...

But I build my junk to abuse, not look good.

 

$400 a pair for the 51 to 71 fenders.
BUT shipping is not included.

 

Do those have the marker light indents? Actually it should be '55-'69 1/2 and '69 1/2-'71. '55-'69 1/2 didn't have marker light indents. Makes a difference if someone wants the original appearance.

 

Jeep Fiberglass Front Fenders
Looks to be all of them. They also have stamped steel fenders.

 

A bit of fiberglass and bondo could fill those indents. If you were going with good used fenders, they would need a little bodywork anyhow.

 

Just that type of description is a red flag in my experience.

Ever notice how often advertisers promote what is actually the worst feature of their product? "Low tar" cigarettes, "fuel efficient" full size trucks, ecetera.

So "heavy duty" or "reinforced" fender suggests to me that they have a known weakness.

 

Did you not read my post? Different levels for different needs. Why is that difficult to understand? Making fiberglass stronger makes the parts weigh more. That is not desirable for everyone or for all uses.
And yes I've used fiberglass parts and repaired fiberglass parts. On my race Jeep weight was a consideration. I could lift and carry the complete body including hood and fenders by myself all as one unit. In effect it was like a funny car body. Light yet strong enough for that purpose. That was desirable for that use but would not be useful for a street driven or trail driven Jeep.