Installation Instructions
MORF Inner Fenders - Rear - Jeep JT Gladiator - 35-1089
Difficulty Level
Moderate
Time to Install
2 to 3 Hours depending on Skill Level
Tools Required
10 mm Wrench
5/32" or Metric Allen Key
1/2" Socket & Ratchet (if you have Currie Anti-Rock)
Step 1 — Preparation
We recommend watching the installation video first so references to locations and alignment makes more sense.
Remove Factory Liners: Discard the OEM Inner Fenders
Watch at 0:26
Inventory Parts: You kit will include a front panel, center panel and back panel. There are also two interchangeable panels that fit between the center and back panels - one for OE setup and one if you have a rear aftermarket swaybar.
Watch at 0:54
Prepare Hardware: organize the stainless Allen bolts, washers and speed clips provided in the kit.
Step 2 — Bracket & Clip Installation
Install Speed Clips on Panels: Push speed clips into all designated locations on the main center inner fender panel.
Watch at 2:53
Install Speed Clips on Vehicle: Fit speed clips into the three existing holes in the center of the vehicle body.
Mount Support Brackets: Nut-and-bolt the stabilizer bracket to the existing OEM tab along the bed stabilizer. Note: if running a Currie Anti-Rock or Teraflex sway bar, install the bracket into the OE hole with a speed clip to secure the inner panel
Watch at 4:40
Step 3 — Main Body Installation
Position Center Panel: Slide the main center panel into place, working the radius up and over the wheel well.
Watch at 6:05
Loosely Secure: Hand-start the three bottom bolts into the speed clips. Keep them loose to allow for manipulation while adding the other panels.
Watch at 6:54
Verify Fitment: Ensure the panel sits properly on the nutserts or OEM plastic studs.
Step 4 — Front & Rear Panel Assembly
Install Front Panel: Line up the forward-facing panel with the reinforcement bracket and start the bolts.
Install Rear Panel: Position the rear panel (featuring the logo) and secure it using two Allen bolts and washers
Watch at 9:00
(Customization Tip: You can remove the stainless backing plate from this panel to paint it a theme color prior to installation.)
Choose Sway Bar Panel: Select either the solid panel (for OEM) or the notched panel (for Currie/Teraflex travel). Slide the panel over and start the inside bolts first.
Watch at 9:53
Step 5 — Final Tightening
Hardware Setup: For panels requiring a nut and bolt, reach in from the back side with your 10mm wrench to hold the nut while tightening the Allen bolt from the front.
Watch at 12:45
Check Clearances:
Articulation: Verify that the fenders have a high-clearance radius to prevent rubbing with 37" or 40" tires.
Sway Bar Linkages: Ensure link arms have full range of motion within the provided panel notches.
Final Pass: Work from the center outward to ensure all panels sit flat against the wheel well, then tighten all hardware securely.
Step 6 — Troubleshooting
Mechanical Clearances
- Tire Articulation: The high-clearance radius of the Morph series is designed to accommodate 37-inch to 40-inch tires without rubbing during full suspension travel with a lift.
- Sway Bar Motion: If you are running the Currie Anti-Rock or TeraFlex sway bars, you must use the specific notched panels included in the kit. Ensure the link arms have their full range of motion within the provided half-inch of extra clearance.
- Frame Alignment: During Step 5, verify that the panels seat flat against the wheel well and the secondary bracket ties securely into the frame rail.
- Hardware Tension: Be careful when tightening the bolt near the inner wall on the structural supports. Snug the bolt with a 10mm wrench, but do not over-torque it.
Component Fitment
- Stud Alignment: Ensure the panels are sitting properly on either the OEM plastic studs or the aftermarket nutsert backers before the final tightening pass.
- Hardware Order: Always start the three bottom bolts of the main center panel loose. This allow you to manipulate the assembly as you add the front and rear panels.
Notes & Maintenance
Before you being installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.
For black finishes, mild soap may be used to clean the product. Do not use dish detergent, abrasive cleaners, abrasive pads, wire brushes or other similar products that may damage the finish.
Periodic inspections should be performed to ensure all mounting hardware remains tight.