Needed a project so the fenders got trimmed
01-11-2008, 10:47 AM
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Needed a project so the fenders got trimmed
So the front and rear were rubbing with the tire size that I had chosen. So, since i dig the flareless look, I decided to make the flares and my rubbing problem go away. Took me and my roommate about 3 hours from start to finish.
Needed Stuff -
2 packs of door molding - http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...tNumber=AT1013
Angle grinder with cutoff wheel (we went though 4 wheels)
Duplicolor touchup paint
10mm deepwell socket
After removing the flares (which took a really long time because of long, finely threaded bolts) We took the ol' angle grinder with a cutoff wheel to the fender right above the holes that hold (held) the flares on. We decided to cut right at the point where the sheet metal made the fold to go to the body. We took it all the way down to the rocker and then continued the width of the rocker. Make sure that when trimming the rear, you cut right above the holes and do not follow this contour line. Ask me how I know.
Remember - You can always cut more off, but you can't put it back, so go slowly and make sure that you know where you are cutting.
A few action shots of Travis (roommate)
After you have finished the trimming, clean up the are with soap and water and treat the exposed, bare metal to prevent rusting. I used the duplicolor I had in my glovebox. Allow the paint time to dry and then apply the door molding. I picked it up at Advance auto parts for about 8 bucks a pack. I bought 3 packs just in case, but I only needed 2 for front and rear. I suppose that you could skip the molding but I thinks it gives a clean, finished look.
When you are done, take it to a carwash to get all of the soon-to-be rusty metal dust off of it.
After the carwash, we took it to our makeshift RTI ramp (abandoned loading dock) discoed the discos, flexed it and the tires stuffed nicely in the wheel well with no problem front or rear.
I am pretty happy with the results.
Needed Stuff -
2 packs of door molding - http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...tNumber=AT1013
Angle grinder with cutoff wheel (we went though 4 wheels)
Duplicolor touchup paint
10mm deepwell socket
After removing the flares (which took a really long time because of long, finely threaded bolts) We took the ol' angle grinder with a cutoff wheel to the fender right above the holes that hold (held) the flares on. We decided to cut right at the point where the sheet metal made the fold to go to the body. We took it all the way down to the rocker and then continued the width of the rocker. Make sure that when trimming the rear, you cut right above the holes and do not follow this contour line. Ask me how I know.
Remember - You can always cut more off, but you can't put it back, so go slowly and make sure that you know where you are cutting.
A few action shots of Travis (roommate)
After you have finished the trimming, clean up the are with soap and water and treat the exposed, bare metal to prevent rusting. I used the duplicolor I had in my glovebox. Allow the paint time to dry and then apply the door molding. I picked it up at Advance auto parts for about 8 bucks a pack. I bought 3 packs just in case, but I only needed 2 for front and rear. I suppose that you could skip the molding but I thinks it gives a clean, finished look.
When you are done, take it to a carwash to get all of the soon-to-be rusty metal dust off of it.
After the carwash, we took it to our makeshift RTI ramp (abandoned loading dock) discoed the discos, flexed it and the tires stuffed nicely in the wheel well with no problem front or rear.
I am pretty happy with the results.
01-12-2008, 05:32 PM
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I'll get some pics up here tomorrow. The tires (265/75R16) stick out about an inch. It is enough to throw water and debris up in the air over the hood.
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03-10-2008, 11:55 AM
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03-10-2008, 06:30 PM
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and, no i don't think you would be able to mount flares after the trim. Not in the rear at least.
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i cant view the pictures for some reason. but i was wondering if after cutting the front fenders what did you do with the open area from the wheel well to the door jam? i have cut all my fenders as well and i plan on filling that open area to stay away from rust and mud stuffed door jam. just looking for ideas.
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