Need help trimming fenders!
01-20-2012, 01:09 AM
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Need help trimming fenders!
I have a 3 inch lift running 32's. So i need to trim the metal fenders. I have no idea how to do this. Some pictures and guidance would be appreaciated!
01-20-2012, 01:14 AM
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01-20-2012, 03:33 PM
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Get a good angle grinder with some cutting disk's and some tape and enjoy buddy... Just take your time.. its a little daunting to make that first cut into your baby but belive me when I was its addicting lol I have cut all sorts on my rig now.
01-20-2012, 04:54 PM
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Go get a HF 4.5" grinder and some thin cutoff wheels and enjoy!
Here's a few pics of mine. I stared at it for a while and decided where i wanted my lines and drew them on with marker, then I put the paper on there to copy it to the other side.
Here's a few pics of mine. I stared at it for a while and decided where i wanted my lines and drew them on with marker, then I put the paper on there to copy it to the other side.
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01-20-2012, 05:33 PM
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i used a sawzall to cut the biggest parts then got it down more with the angle grinder. its a good idea to have some files so that you can file it all down and then sand it afterwords. this way you wont have and cuts in your tires and the fenders wont crack over time. the fileing will take a while but its well worth it. and also make sure you get a good coat of paint or primer over all the area that was cut filed and sanded.
01-20-2012, 05:35 PM
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and in case you didnt know you have to be extreamly carful in the rear fender wells because of the body welds. i cuts cut through mine and re welded a line across the entire cut area. i think it looks better and you dont have to worry about cutting your tires when you flex
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