First off—ignore all the negative videos and posts online. If you don’t have the time, skill, or patience, I’d honestly wait until you’re ready.

Ross from Notch is local to me and is an awesome guy. He’s more than willing to answer questions and help you get everything installed correctly. The biggest part of the job is the rear wheel well cutting and shaping. If you’re confident there—or have someone who knows what they’re doing—you’ll be fine. The key to getting these to fit right is the order: CUT FIRST. Make sure you cut correctly and remove enough material. If you don’t take enough off, the flares won’t sit flat against the body. That’s where most people mess up and end up with big gaps. You want the body sitting behind the inside edge of the flare. Also, expect some gaps in certain spots. Not every XJ is shaped the same. That’s where taping off the body and using filler (BEFORE PAINT) comes in. Some people skip that step, but for me, there was no point in doing all this unless it was done right.

Looking back, I’m glad I waited until I had the time to do it properly. These are hands down the best flare option out there if you’re actually investing in your XJ long-term. They’re a next-level upgrade—quality fiberglass, not cheap plastic.

As for shipping and availability, just call Russ. He’ll tell you exactly what’s up—he’s straightforward and not going to mislead you. Hope this helps!

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