Fenders are gone!
10-15-2011, 12:28 PM
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Fenders are gone!
I decided to start hacking at the fenders. Didn't really see anyone do the cut and fold trick so decided to go for it and it turned out pretty nice.
Heres a pic of how far the tires stick out
Jus thought I would show you guys. Let me know what you think.
Heres a pic of how far the tires stick out
Jus thought I would show you guys. Let me know what you think.
10-15-2011, 01:02 PM
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I decided to start hacking at the fenders. Didn't really see anyone do the cut and fold trick so decided to go for it and it turned out pretty nice.
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Heres a pic of how far the tires stick out
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Jus thought I would show you guys. Let me know what you think.
Attachment 71132
Heres a pic of how far the tires stick out
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Jus thought I would show you guys. Let me know what you think.
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10-15-2011, 01:38 PM
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I would say def go for it if your thinking about doin it. I had very little experience with the angle grinder previous to this. I started it with the intentions of my dad helping me cause I'm 18 but after the first few small cuts I made I just went to town. Jus take your time and after you cut the tabs jus take pliers and bend it evenly. Anything else you need to know jus asked. Jus make sure not to cut the pinch welds
10-15-2011, 05:13 PM
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Ok thanks I'm only 23 but I've done a lot of work on cars and trucks growin up done the lift on my jeep and my k5 and built a few motors but the whole part about cutting the rear fenders I'm afraid to mess it up do u have any pics of when u cut it b4 u rolled them? I just don't want to hack my jeep up to no return if u know what I mean.
10-15-2011, 07:16 PM
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Ok thanks I'm only 23 but I've done a lot of work on cars and trucks growin up done the lift on my jeep and my k5 and built a few motors but the whole part about cutting the rear fenders I'm afraid to mess it up do u have any pics of when u cut it b4 u rolled them? I just don't want to hack my jeep up to no return if u know what I mean.
10-15-2011, 07:19 PM
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Looks good, I just did mine a few weeks ago, Although the pliers didnt work to well for me, I just hammered the tabs over. 
Im happy the front and back match now!
Im happy the front and back match now!
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10-15-2011, 11:15 PM
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I don't have any pics of it during the process cause the phone I took them on got wet. I cut true tabs further apart where it was straight than once it started to curve cut them closer together. There are a few good threads to follow on here. One was a red jeep I'm not sure who it was but i followed his write up. He did a nice job on it.
10-16-2011, 01:11 AM
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I decided to start hacking at the fenders. Didn't really see anyone do the cut and fold trick so decided to go for it and it turned out pretty nice.
Attachment 71132
Heres a pic of how far the tires stick out
Attachment 71133
Jus thought I would show you guys. Let me know what you think.
Attachment 71132
Heres a pic of how far the tires stick out
Attachment 71133
Jus thought I would show you guys. Let me know what you think.
10-16-2011, 01:15 AM
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if you are going to do the cut and fold method you can cut the slits above the spot welds. just as long as you dont cut through them or it will separate.