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I want to cut the front fenders on my jeep. I don't want to mess with the back ones because i know you have to cut them in sections and fold them back and i just don't want to screw that up. So for the front do you just pick your line and cut with a sawzall or such? It seems pretty straight forward but i just wanted to make sure.
It really depends on how you want to finish them- usually people cut with the intention of adding some larger fender flare. If you're going bare metal, some lawn edging can conform to whatever shape you cut and give it a finished look. I think I saw someone just trace the stock flare and cut along that line.
When we did my front flares. My buddy used a plasma cutter, made it seem effortless. Are you adding flares? Or just trimming then using some kind of edge molding?
Lawn edging material! Thats a real good idea and i have some too!!! Mine are chopped(previous owner) front and back, not sure of the tool used. Nicely cut though, but a tad sharp edge(have used the grinder to make less sharp). Glad i did grind them cause when doing ball joints i would have cut my arm to the bone... Thanks for the idea!!!
When we did my front flares. My buddy used a plasma cutter, made it seem effortless. Are you adding flares? Or just trimming then using some kind of edge molding?
im not adding any new flares or anything, just trimming them up to get rid of the rub up front and for a different look.
It really depends on how you want to finish them- usually people cut with the intention of adding some larger fender flare. If you're going bare metal, some lawn edging can conform to whatever shape you cut and give it a finished look. I think I saw someone just trace the stock flare and cut along that line.
The back cut-and-fold isn't that bad.
lawn edging sounds like a good idea since i don't plan on adding more flares. I was also just thinking of cutting along the flare line as well. Thank you
I want to cut the front fenders on my jeep. I don't want to mess with the back ones because i know you have to cut them in sections and fold them back and i just don't want to screw that up. So for the front do you just pick your line and cut with a sawzall or such? It seems pretty straight forward but i just wanted to make sure.
don't be afraid of the rear fender cut... It's really easy and a lot simpler than you think.
Too many bs stories out there... It's not a big deal at all. The benefits are well worth the effort
you cut vertical lines between the spot welds, the more the better especially on the round corners. then hammer the lip in. when you cut verically, don't go too far. in the pic below i'd say he/she could've stopped a millimeter or two before, that way when you fold it you don't see the cut.
i did the same in the front to keep some rigidity in my fenders.
you cut vertical lines between the spot welds, the more the better especially on the round corners. then hammer the lip in. when you cut verically, don't go too far. in the pic below i'd say he/she could've stopped a millimeter or two before, that way when you fold it you don't see the cut.
i did the same in the front to keep some rigidity in my fenders.
Cutting Fenders
