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TJ fender flares must fit the 1997–2006 Wrangler body; 2004–06 LJ/Unlimited compatibility is valid only where the listing says so. Coverage width, material, and whether a listing is a complete kit or only a front/rear pair vary substantially. These current options run from replacement plastic to wide pocket and steel tube flares.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rugged Ridge All-Terrain 4.75-inch Fender Flare Kit | $500–$580 | Amazon |
| 2 | Rugged Ridge Hurricane Fender Flares 11640.30 | $740–$820 | Amazon |
| 3 | Rugged Ridge 7-inch Fender Flare Kit 55254918K76 | $220–$280 | Amazon |
| 4 | Rugged Ridge Pocket Style Fender Flare Kit 11630.20 | $420–$500 | Amazon |
| 5 | Bushwacker 4.75-inch Pocket Style Fender Flares | $500–$620 | Amazon |
| 6 | Bushwacker 6-inch Pocket Style Fender Flares | $350–$450 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Rough Country 5.5-inch Fender Flares | $250–$320 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Smittybilt Rear XRC Fender Flares | $220–$280 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Warrior Products 4-inch Wide Tube Flare Kit | $1,100–$1,350 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
Rugged Ridge All-Terrain 4.75-inch Fender Flare Kit
A complete 4.75-inch all-terrain flare kit explicitly listed for 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ.
- fits 1997–2006 TJ
- 4.75-inch coverage
- complete flare kit
- Moderate tire coverage
- Matching front-and-rear solution
- Costs more than individual replacement flares
Rugged Ridge Hurricane Fender Flares 11640.30
A textured-black Hurricane flare kit specifically listed for 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ and Unlimited models.
- fits 1997–2006 TJ and Unlimited
- textured black finish
- Hurricane flat-flare style
- Modern flat-flare appearance
- Explicit TJ/Unlimited fitment
- Premium-priced complete kit
Rugged Ridge 7-inch Fender Flare Kit 55254918K76
A six-piece, 7-inch-wide flare kit listed for 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ, aimed at maximum coverage among the plastic kits here.
- fits 1997–2006 TJ
- 7-inch coverage
- six-piece wide kit
- Broad tire coverage
- Complete kit rather than a single pair
- Wide profile changes the stock TJ appearance substantially
Rugged Ridge Pocket Style Fender Flare Kit 11630.20
A four-piece pocket-style kit expressly listed for 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ.
- fits 1997–2006 TJ
- pocket-style design
- four-piece kit
- Classic riveted-pocket look
- Complete matching set
- Decorative pocket styling is busier than smooth OE-style flares
Bushwacker 4.75-inch Pocket Style Fender Flares
Bushwacker’s 4.75-inch front and rear pocket flares are listed for 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ and Unlimited.
- fits 1997–2006 TJ and Unlimited
- 4.75-inch coverage
- front or rear application options
- Established flare specialist
- Useful width without jumping to a 6-inch design
- Check whether a chosen listing is a front pair, rear pair or set
Bushwacker 6-inch Pocket Style Fender Flares
A wider pocket-style Bushwacker choice listed for 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ and Unlimited.
- fits 1997–2006 TJ and Unlimited
- 6-inch coverage
- pocket-style construction
- More coverage than the 4.75-inch version
- Vehicle-specific fitment
- Wider profile can be excessive with near-stock tires
Rough Country 5.5-inch Fender Flares
A 5.5-inch fender-flare set currently listed for 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ.
- fits 1997–2006 TJ
- 5.5-inch coverage
- complete flare set
- Middle-ground coverage width
- Lower price than premium flat-flare kits
- Confirm supplied hardware and finish on the exact kit
Smittybilt Rear XRC Fender Flares
Textured-black rear XRC flares specifically listed for 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ.
- fits 1997–2006 TJ
- rear-pair application
- textured black XRC styling
- Direct rear-TJ fitment
- Trail-oriented styling
- Rear-only product requires a separate matching front choice
Warrior Products 4-inch Wide Tube Flare Kit
A steel 4-inch-wide tube-flare kit listed for 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ and Unlimited.
- fits 1997–2006 TJ and Unlimited
- 4-inch steel tube flares
- front and rear kit
- Steel alternative to plastic flares
- Defined trail-oriented coverage
- More expensive and installation-intensive than bolt-on plastic kits
Buying tips
- Buy by coverage width and kit contents: many listings are only a front or rear pair.
- Do not assume a flare changes tire clearance; check suspension travel and wheel backspacing separately.
- Use the supplied or correct TJ hardware and follow the maker’s instructions before drilling or cutting any body panel.
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