Clad Trimming Revisited

[Maddawg]

I've read posts in here regarding the front wheel well bolt head at the inside rear of the wheel well. I'm wondering if anyone here has removed as much as it looks like I will have to remove in this photo.

[Ldub]

I'll try to post some pics l8'tr...

[Maddawg]

That would be great! These tires are actually from my truck. 33x11.2 on a 16x8 wheel with a -.75 offset. They look really great from the back and side with just an inch or so sticking out. Also VX has front bars twisted to 2 1/2 lift, any higher and I am too close to my Energy stops.

[Ldub]

That would be great! These tires are actually from my truck. 33x11.2 on a 16x8 wheel with a -.75 offset. They look really great from the back and side with just an inch or so sticking out. Also VX has front bars twisted to 2 1/2 lift, any higher and I am too close to my Energy stops.

Kate detailed it pretty well on pg 2 of this thread, also lotsa valuable advice in there.........

[Triathlete]

I trimmed mine up a little bit...


Since my picture host in the above thread apparently went away here are a few of my trim...the other side of the fender.
This


Plus this


minus this


equals this

[Triathlete]

[Maddawg]

Not sure what that protusion (squiggly diagonal lines) is, I dont have that on my fender liner? Also what is that piece of metal? maybe a temporary clamp?

Do these flush head fasteners have to be removed, because if so I dont know whats holding them. Maybe a speednut on the inside of the fender?

[Triathlete]

You may not need to cut the metal, just pound it back with a BFH to clear. Reattach plastic by drilling and use self tapping metal screws if old holes don't line up.

[chadzu]

I cut the rear of the front fender clear back to the lower fender mounting bolt, cut the cladding to match and then blended the new radius into the wheel arch. trimmed the seam to where it doubles up and pounded it flat. 35's of 16x8" wheels just fit. Tires still rub the top of the fenders when a big bump is hit.

[Maddawg]

I cut the rear of the front fender clear back to the lower fender mounting bolt, cut the cladding to match and then blended the new radius into the wheel arch. trimmed the seam to where it doubles up and pounded it flat. 35's of 16x8" wheels just fit. Tires still rub the top of the fenders when a big bump is hit.

Do you have a lift?

[chadzu]

Do you have a lift?

Moog 784 springs in the rear and about 2.5 inches in front.

[Maddawg]

Moog 784 springs in the rear and about 2.5 inches in front.

Seems like you and I have the same lift. I'm looking to add 33's to my rig but wimpy about cutting and bashing. I'm pretty sure 32's will fit with an 8" wheel and 0 to -19 mm offset (-.75 offset) and no cutting except possibly in front. I really want to use a 15" wheel but most of those are butt ugly or have the wrong offset.

[Maddawg]

[QUOTE=Triathlete;265813]I trimmed mine up a little bit...


Since my picture host in the above thread apparently went away here are a few of my trim...the other side of the fender.
This


Heheheh, I can see your dangerous with a Sawzall in your hands.

[VxSport]

Haha ... Not so much.... His roof is still intact. My wife gets scared when I have the saw out.

[Maddawg]

Haha ... Not so much.... His roof is still intact.

Hahahah, when was the last time you looked??